Source: official Indian Coast Guard CGEPT notification (batches 01/2027 and 02/2027). Advertisement number and notification date: not mentioned in the PDF. Written by Sarkari Result Family Team.
The Indian Coast Guard Navik Yantrik recruitment 2026 covers two batches at once, CGEPT 01/2027 and 02/2027, and the Staff Selection Commission is taking the applications. Four posts are open: Navik (General Duty), Navik (Domestic Branch), Yantrik and Hygienist-I. Some need only Class 10, while Navik (General Duty) needs Class 12 with Maths and Physics. One point many readers miss: the post you choose decides your batch. Yantrik is filled only in batch 01/27, Navik (Domestic Branch) and Hygienist-I only in 02/27, and Navik (General Duty) can fall in either.
Quick Facts
| Organisation | Indian Coast Guard (Ministry of Defence) |
| Recruitment | Enrolled Persons through Coast Guard Enrolled Persons Test (CGEPT), batches 01/2027 and 02/2027 |
| Conducted through | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Posts | Navik (General Duty), Navik (Domestic Branch), Yantrik, Hygienist-I |
| Total vacancies | 365 (190 in batch 01/27 plus 175 in batch 02/27, tentative, sum of the notification tables) |
| Who can apply | Indian citizens. Men and women for Navik (GD); men only for all other posts |
| Application window | 06 October 2026, 11:00 hrs to 21 October 2026, 17:30 hrs |
| Mode | Online only, on the SSC portal. Applications by post are not accepted |
| Application fee | ₹550 (SC/ST exempt) |
| Basic pay | ₹21,700 (Navik, Hygienist-I) and ₹29,200 (Yantrik) |
Who Should Apply and Who Should Think Twice
A good fit if you
- have Class 12 with Maths and Physics and do not wear spectacles (Navik General Duty, men and women).
- are a man with Class 10 (Navik Domestic Branch), a matric or ITI certificate (Hygienist-I) or an AICTE-approved diploma in the listed branches (Yantrik).
- can finish the 1.6 km run and all four fitness items back to back without a break.
- hold certificates issued on or before 21 October 2026 and valid at least until 31 December 2027.
Think twice if you
- wear glasses and want Navik General Duty. The notification says glasses users are not eligible for the GD branch.
- have any kind of disability. The notification states that persons with any disability are not eligible.
- carry a permanent tattoo outside the inner forearm or the back of the hand and palm.
- are a man applying for Navik (GD) without a domicile certificate. It is needed to fix your zone.
- have any arrest, FIR or pending case. It must be disclosed, and hiding it can cancel your candidature even after enrolment.
Vacancy Details
Batch CGEPT 01/27
| Post | Who can apply | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Navik (General Duty) | Male | 44 | 11 | 36 | 14 | 12 | 117 |
| Navik (General Duty) | Female | 8 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 13 |
| Yantrik (Mechanical) | Male | 9 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 28 |
| Yantrik (Electrical) | Male | 10 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 23 |
| Yantrik (Electronics) | Male | 5 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 9 |
| Total | 76 | 16 | 50 | 25 | 23 | 190 | |
Batch CGEPT 02/27
| Post | Who can apply | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Navik (General Duty) | Male | 48 | 11 | 36 | 14 | 8 | 117 |
| Navik (General Duty) | Female | 5 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 13 |
| Navik (Domestic Branch) | Male | 11 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 25 |
| Hygienist-I | Male | 9 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 20 |
| Total | 73 | 15 | 52 | 26 | 9 | 175 | |
Where the vacancies are concentrated
Navik (General Duty) holds 260 of the 365 posts (71.2%). Yantrik has 60 posts (16.4%), Navik (Domestic Branch) 25 (6.8%) and Hygienist-I 20 (5.5%). By category, UR has 149 posts (40.8%), OBC 102 (27.9%), SC 51 (14.0%), ST 32 (8.8%) and EWS 31 (8.5%). Women can apply only for Navik (General Duty), which has 13 posts in each batch, 26 in all (10% of the GD posts). Yantrik (Mechanical) gives ST candidates 7 of its 28 posts (25%).
Zone-wise recruitment for Navik (GD) men
Vacancies for Navik (GD) men are split across five zones, and a separate merit list is made for each. Zone-wise numbers will be shown at registration, not in the notification. Women’s Navik (GD), Yantrik, Navik (DB) and Hygienist-I recruitment is on an all-India basis. If your zone has no seat reserved for your category, you may apply as unreserved, but then you get no age relaxation, no passing-marks relaxation, no fee exemption and no travel reimbursement.
| Zone | States and Union Territories |
|---|---|
| North | Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Chandigarh |
| West | Gujarat, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Goa, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu |
| East | West Bengal, Assam, Tripura, Meghalaya, Manipur, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Sikkim, Odisha |
| South | Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Kerala, Karnataka, Lakshadweep |
| Central | Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Bihar |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational qualification
| Post | Batch | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Navik (General Duty) | 01/27 or 02/27 | Class 12 pass with Maths and Physics from a COBSE-recognised board |
| Navik (Domestic Branch) | 02/27 | Class 10 pass from a COBSE-recognised board |
| Hygienist-I | 02/27 | Matriculation OR ITI OR equivalent from a board recognised by the Central or State Government |
| Yantrik | 01/27 | Class 10 plus a 3 or 4 year AICTE-approved diploma in Electrical, Mechanical, Electronics or Telecommunication (Radio/Power) Engineering; OR Class 10 and Class 12 plus a 2 or 3 year diploma in the same branches |
The notification lists many equivalent diploma names for Yantrik, such as Marine Engineering, Production Engineering, Ship Building Engineering and Electronic Instrumentation and Control Engineering. Check your diploma name against that list before applying. Candidates from open schools not recognised by AICTE or COBSE are not eligible.
Date of birth window
| Post | Batch | Born between |
|---|---|---|
| Navik (General Duty) | 01/27 and 02/27 | 01 Nov 2005 and 01 May 2009 |
| Yantrik | 01/27 | 01 May 2005 and 01 May 2009 |
| Navik (Domestic Branch) | 02/27 | 01 Nov 2005 and 01 Oct 2009 |
| Hygienist-I | 02/27 | 01 Nov 2002 and 01 Oct 2009 |
Age relaxation is 3 years for OBC and 5 years for SC/ST. The notification gives the relaxation in years only and does not print adjusted birth dates for each category, so confirm your exact window on the SSC portal.
Worked example: a General category candidate born on 15 March 2007 falls inside the Navik (GD) window. A candidate born on 10 June 2009 is later than 01 May 2009, so cannot apply for Navik (GD) or Yantrik, but fits the Navik (Domestic Branch) and Hygienist-I window, which runs to 01 Oct 2009. Hygienist-I allows the oldest candidates, with births from 01 Nov 2002.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application starts | 06 October 2026, 11:00 hrs |
| Last date of online application | 21 October 2026, 17:30 hrs |
| Stage-I computer based exam (tentative) | Early or mid November 2026 |
| Stage-II, both batches together (tentative) | End February 2027 |
| Stage-III at INS Chilka, batch 01/27 (tentative) | Early May 2027 |
| Stage-III at INS Chilka, batch 02/27 (tentative) | Mid October 2027 |
| Basic training starts | May 2027 (01/27) and November 2027 (02/27) |
| Documents must be valid until | 31 December 2027 |
The window is 16 days counting both dates. The notification advises applying well before the last day.
Pay and Benefits
| Post | Basic pay | Pay level | Other pay stated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Navik (General Duty) | ₹21,700 | Level 3 | Dearness Allowance and other allowances |
| Navik (Domestic Branch) | ₹21,700 | Level 3 | Dearness Allowance and other allowances |
| Hygienist-I | ₹21,700 | Level 3 | Dearness Allowance and other allowances |
| Yantrik | ₹29,200 | Level 5 | Yantrik pay ₹6,200 plus Dearness Allowance and other allowances |
- Free ration and clothing, and free treatment for self and family, including dependent parents, in military hospitals.
- Government accommodation or House Rent Allowance.
- 45 days earned leave and 8 days casual leave each year, with Leave Travel Concession.
- Pension under NPS or UPS, plus gratuity, CSD canteen, loan facilities and ECHS after retirement.
- Insurance cover of ₹75 lakh from the Naval Group Insurance Fund on a fixed monthly contribution.
- Promotion up to Pradhan Adhikari, Pradhan Shayak Engineer or Hygiene Supervisor. Pay and benefits can change as per Government orders.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All candidates except SC/ST applying in SC/ST vacancies | ₹550 |
| SC/ST applying in SC/ST vacancies | No fee |
Pay online by net banking, Visa, Master or Maestro debit card, or UPI. The fee is non-refundable. An e-admit card goes only to those who paid or are exempt. If money is deducted but the payment fails, wait up to 15 working days for the automatic refund.
Selection Process
Selection has four stages, and clearing all of them is compulsory. Identity checks at every stage include the live photo taken at registration, thumb biometric, signature and identification mark. Failing even one check cancels the candidature.
Stage-I: Computer Based Exam
The test has 100 multiple-choice questions of 1 mark each, in Hindi and English, with 1 hour to finish and no negative marking. Pass marks are 40 for UR, EWS and OBC, and 35 for SC/ST. If the exam runs in several shifts, marks are normalised. Tip: biometric is taken before the exam, and mehndi or wax on the thumb can stop you from appearing.
Stage-II: Recruitment Centre
This stage runs 1 to 2 days at an ICG recruitment centre and is qualifying in nature. It includes identity and biometric check, the Physical Fitness Test, an online or OMR Assessment and Adaptability Test, document verification and the recruitment medical. The centre and date are given on a first come, first served basis, so upload your extra documents and choose early.
| Gender | 1.6 km run | Squats | Push-ups | Bent knee sit-ups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 6 min 30 sec | 20 | 15 | 15 |
| Female | 8 min | 15 | 10 | 10 |
All four fitness tests run without a break, and any break means failing the PFT. Assessment test marks are not part of the final merit, but are used to break a tie after age (the older candidate ranks higher). Candidates found unfit in the medical can appeal at a designated AFMS hospital within 14 days, and that decision is final.
Stage-III: INS Chilka
Shortlisted candidates report to INS Chilka at their own expense. The stage has an Aadhaar-based identity check, document verification, pre-enrolment medical (appeal within 5 working days at INHS Nivarini or INHS Kalyani) and submission of police verification and other forms. Police verification must be obtained after the last date of application. Tip: any change in Aadhaar name, date of birth or appearance in the last two years is checked.
Stage-IV: Document authentication
Your original educational documents are verified with the concerned boards, universities or State authorities. Candidates whose documents are reported as not genuine are terminated from service.
Exam Pattern
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Mode | Computer based, multiple choice, Hindi and English |
| Questions and marks | 100 questions, 1 mark each |
| Duration | 1 hour |
| Negative marking | None |
| Passing marks | 40 (UR/EWS/OBC), 35 (SC/ST) |
The subject-wise split of the 100 questions is not mentioned in the official notification. Detailed syllabus is not part of the notification. It says the syllabus is available on the portal.
Medical Standards
| Branch | Vision (better eye / worse eye) |
|---|---|
| General Duty | 6/6 and 6/9. Candidates using glasses are not eligible |
| Domestic Branch | 6/36 and 6/36 |
| Technical Branch (Yantrik) | 6/24 and 6/24 |
| Hygienist | 6/60 and 6/60 without glasses; 6/9 and 6/24 with glasses |
Minimum height is 157 cm for men and 152 cm for women. It can be reduced by up to 5 cm for domicile of Assam, Nagaland, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Tripura, Garhwal, Kumaon and Sikkim, and for Gorkhas. It can be reduced by up to 2 cm for domicile of Ladakh, Lakshadweep and Minicoy, and Andaman and Nicobar Islands. You must show your domicile certificate to the medical officer to get this relaxation. Men need a chest of at least 77 cm with 5 cm expansion, women need at least 5 cm expansion. Other standards cover hearing (a whisper from 6 m), at least 14 dental points and tattoo limits. No waiver is given for any medical standard.
How to Apply
- Confirm your post, batch, gender, birth-date window and qualification.
- Scan the original documents. Photocopies and self-attested copies are not accepted.
- Register on the SSC portal with an email ID and mobile number you will check every day. They cannot be retrieved later.
- Choose only one post, enter marks of all subjects exactly as on your marksheet, and give exam city preferences (first choice nearest to your residence).
- Upload your documents. The live photo taken during registration is matched with your uploaded photo.
- Use the print preview to check name, date of birth, parents’ names, marks, validity dates and category details.
- Pay the fee online if it applies to you, and submit before 21 October 2026, 17:30 hrs.
- Use the 2 to 3 day edit window, when it is given, to correct a few fields. Later, upload the extra documents and pick your Stage-II date and centre within the time limit.
Use the Apply Online button in the Important Links section below.
Document Checklist (in the order to prepare)
- Recent colour passport photograph, not older than three months before the application opened.
- Scanned signature.
- Date of birth proof: Class 10 marksheet or birth certificate.
- Identity proof: Aadhaar, PAN, Voter ID, Driving Licence or Passport. If you have Aadhaar, upload it as your first option.
- Domicile certificate for Navik (GD) men. Others need it only to claim height relaxation. Where both domicile and resident certificates exist, only the domicile certificate is accepted.
- Service certificate or NOC, if you are serving ICG personnel or a civilian employee.
- After Stage-I, for Stage-II: category certificate (SC/ST/OBC non-creamy layer/EWS) and, if you are employed in a government organisation, an NOC dated on or after the advertisement publication date.
- Post-wise education documents: Class 8 marksheet and ITI documents (Hygienist-I); Class 10 marksheet and certificate (Navik DB); plus Class 12 marksheet and certificate (Navik GD); Class 12 if completed, all diploma marksheets and diploma certificate (Yantrik).
- At Stage-II and Stage-III: originals with self-attested photocopies (2 sets, then 3 sets), colour photographs (12, then 30 plus 10 of 3.5 x 2.5 cm on blue background) and, at Stage-III, parental willingness, police verification, family particulars, character and willingness certificates.
What Applicants Commonly Get Wrong
- Entering marks incorrectly or incompletely. The notification says this leads to cancellation.
- Uploading only one page of a multi-page certificate. All pages must be merged into one file.
- Uploading blurred photos, signatures or documents, or a photo older than three months.
- Filing more than one application. Only the latest is considered, and the earlier fees are not refunded.
- Choosing the wrong category. It cannot be changed after submission, and date of birth and gender cannot be changed at any stage.
- Forgetting the registered email ID or mobile number. After submission they show only in encrypted form and cannot be retrieved.
- Using documents issued after 21 October 2026 or valid for less than 31 December 2027.
- Using an OBC certificate that is not non-creamy layer, has no QR or bar code, or shows an address different from your application.
- Arriving with mehndi or wax on the thumb, which can block biometric capture.
Check Before You Apply
- Vacancies are tentative. ICG can cancel any test, any stage or the whole recruitment of a batch without giving a reason.
- Navik (GD) selection can fall in either batch, and you cannot claim a particular one. Navik (DB) and Hygienist-I applicants wait for Stage-III in October 2027 and basic training in November 2027.
- Document verification happens at several stages. A candidate declared medically fit can still be disqualified later.
- No marriage is allowed during the training period. Candidates may be discharged as unsuitable if progress or conduct is unsatisfactory.
- Any corrigendum will appear only on the SSC portal. If the Hindi and English advertisements differ, the English version prevails.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many vacancies are there in Indian Coast Guard CGEPT 01/2027 and 02/2027?
- The tables add up to 365 tentative vacancies: 190 for batch 01/27 and 175 for batch 02/27. Navik (General Duty) has 260 of them. The notification says the numbers may change.
- What is the last date to apply?
- Applications close on 21 October 2026 at 17:30 hrs, and the window opened on 06 October 2026 at 11:00 hrs. The notification advises applying early instead of waiting for the final day.
- Can women apply for Coast Guard Navik posts?
- Women can apply only for Navik (General Duty), which has 13 posts in each batch, 26 in all. Every other post is for men only.
- What is the qualification for each post?
- Navik (GD) needs Class 12 with Maths and Physics, Navik (DB) needs Class 10, Hygienist-I needs matriculation or ITI, and Yantrik needs Class 10 plus a diploma, or Class 10 and 12 plus a shorter diploma. Boards must be COBSE-recognised for school classes and the diploma AICTE-approved.
- Is there negative marking and what are the passing marks?
- There is no negative marking in the 100-question, 1-hour online exam. Passing marks are 40 for UR, EWS and OBC, and 35 for SC/ST.
- What is the salary for Navik and Yantrik?
- Navik and Hygienist-I posts carry basic pay of ₹21,700 (Level 3) and Yantrik carries ₹29,200 (Level 5) plus ₹6,200 Yantrik pay, all with DA and allowances. The in-hand amount is not mentioned in the official notification.
- What is the application fee and who is exempt?
- The fee is ₹550, paid online. Candidates applying under SC/ST vacancies are exempt, and the fee cannot be refunded.
- Can candidates who wear glasses apply?
- Candidates using glasses are not eligible for the General Duty branch. Hygienist-I allows glasses within a stated vision limit, and the notification gives only the vision numbers for Navik (DB) and Yantrik.
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