Indian Coast Guard CGEPT Recruitment 2026 (ઇન્ડિયન કોસ્ટ ગાર્ડ ભરતી 2026): The Indian Coast Guard (Ministry of Defence) is recruiting Enrolled Persons through the Staff Selection Commission under the Coast Guard Enrolled Persons Test (CGEPT) Batches 01/2027 and 02/2027, with 365 tentative vacancies: Navik (General Duty) 260, Yantrik 60, Navik (Domestic Branch) 25 and Hygienist-I 20. Male and female Indian citizens can apply for Navik (GD). Navik (GD) needs Class 12 with Maths and Physics, Navik (DB) needs Class 10, Yantrik needs Class 10 plus a diploma in Electrical/Mechanical/Electronics, and Hygienist-I needs Matriculation or ITI. Online applications are open from 06 October 2026 (11:00 hrs) to 21 October 2026 (17:30 hrs). Gujarat falls under the West zone for Navik (GD) male candidates. Read on for the details.
Stage-I online exam, Stage-II (PFT, assessment test, documents, medical), Stage-III at INS Chilka
Official Website
ssc.gov.in
Indian Coast Guard Vacancy 2026 – Batch-wise and Category-wise Vacancies
CGEPT-01/27 Batch
Post
UR
EWS
OBC
SC
ST
Total
Navik (GD) – Male
44
11
36
14
12
117
Navik (GD) – Female
08
01
03
01
00
13
Yantrik (Mechanical) – Male
09
02
05
05
07
28
Yantrik (Electrical) – Male
10
02
05
03
03
23
Yantrik (Electronics) – Male
05
00
01
02
01
09
Batch 01/27 Total
190
CGEPT-02/27 Batch
Post
UR
EWS
OBC
SC
ST
Total
Navik (GD) – Male
48
11
36
14
08
117
Navik (GD) – Female
05
01
04
02
01
13
Navik (Domestic Branch) – Male
11
02
07
05
00
25
Hygienist-I – Male
09
01
05
05
00
20
Batch 02/27 Total
175
Navik (GD) male recruitment is zone-wise (North, West, East, South, Central), and a separate merit list is prepared for each zone. Navik (GD) female, Yantrik, Navik (DB) and Hygienist-I recruitment is on an All India basis. Vacancies are tentative and may change.
Indian Coast Guard Recruitment 2026 – Gujarat (West Zone) Information
The West zone for Navik (GD) male candidates covers Gujarat, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Goa, and Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu. Zone-wise vacancies are shown at the time of registration. If there is no vacancy reserved for SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy)/EWS in a particular zone, such candidates may apply as unreserved, but then get no age concession, passing marks relaxation, fee exemption or travel fare reimbursement.
Indian Coast Guard CGEPT Recruitment 2026 – Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Post
Qualification
Navik (General Duty)
Class 12 passed with Maths and Physics from a COBSE-recognised board
Navik (Domestic Branch)
Class 10 passed from a COBSE-recognised board
Hygienist-I
Matriculation OR ITI OR equivalent from a recognised board
Yantrik
Class 10 AND a 3 or 4 year AICTE-approved Diploma in Electrical/Mechanical/Electronics/Telecommunication (Radio/Power) Engineering, OR Class 10 and 12 AND a 2 or 3 year such Diploma
Age Limit (Date of Birth)
Post
Date of Birth Should Be Between
Navik (GD) – both batches
01 Nov 2005 to 01 May 2009
Yantrik – Batch 01/27
01 May 2005 to 01 May 2009
Navik (DB) – Batch 02/27
01 Nov 2005 to 01 Oct 2009
Hygienist-I – Batch 02/27
01 Nov 2002 to 01 Oct 2009
Age relaxation: OBC 3 years, SC/ST 5 years.
Physical Standards
Standard
Male
Female
Height
157 cm (can be reduced up to 5 cm for certain categories)
152 cm
Chest
77 cm with expansion of at least 5 cm
Well proportioned, minimum expansion 5 cm
Weight
Proportionate to height and age
Proportionate to height and age
Indian Coast Guard Salary 2026 – Pay and Benefits
Post
Basic Pay
Yantrik
₹29,200 (Pay Level-5) + Yantrik pay ₹6,200 + Dearness Allowance and other allowances
Navik (General Duty)
₹21,700 (Pay Level-3) + Dearness Allowance and other allowances
Navik (Domestic Branch)
₹21,700 (Pay Level-3) + Dearness Allowance and other allowances
Hygienist-I
₹21,700 (Pay Level-3) + Dearness Allowance and other allowances
Other benefits include free ration and clothing, free medical treatment for self and family, government accommodation or HRA, 45 days earned leave and 8 days casual leave per year with LTC, pension as per NPS or UPS and gratuity, canteen (CSD) facility, ECHS after retirement, and insurance cover of ₹75 lakh from NGIF. Promotion is up to the rank of Pradhan Adhikari/Pradhan Sahayak Engineer/Hygiene Supervisor.
Indian Coast Guard Application Fee
Category
Fee
All candidates except SC/ST
₹550/-
SC / ST
Nil (exempted)
Mode of Payment
Net banking, Visa/Master/Maestro/Debit card or UPI
The fee once paid is not refunded.
Indian Coast Guard CGEPT Selection Process and Exam Pattern
Stage-I (Computer Based Online Examination)
Number of questions
100 (1 mark each)
Type and language
Objective MCQ, bilingual (Hindi and English)
Duration
1 hour
Negative marking
No negative marking
Passing marks
UR/EWS/OBC: 40, SC/ST: 35
Normalisation
If held in multiple shifts, marks will be normalised
Stage-II (at ICG Recruitment Centres, qualifying)
Physical Fitness Test (PFT): Male: 1.6 km run in 6 min 30 sec, 20 squats, 15 push-ups, 15 bent knee sit-ups. Female: 1.6 km run in 8 min, 15 squats, 10 push-ups, 10 bent knee sit-ups. All four tests are done continuously without a break.
Assessment and Adaptability Test: online/OMR based and qualifying; marks are used only to break a tie.
Document Verification and Recruitment Medical Examination.
Stage-III (at INS Chilka)
Aadhaar-based identity check, document verification and pre-enrolment medical examination for candidates shortlisted in merit. Final merit is based on Stage-I marks and qualification in Stage-II, and the tie is broken by older age and then Assessment Test marks.
Indian Coast Guard CGEPT Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates
Event
Date
Online Application Start
06 October 2026 (11:00 hrs)
Last Date of Online Application
21 October 2026 (17:30 hrs)
Stage-I Exam (Tentative)
Early/Mid November 2026
Stage-II (Tentative)
End February 2027
Stage-III (Tentative)
Batch 01/27: Early May 2027; Batch 02/27: Mid October 2027
Validity of Documents
At least up to 31 December 2027
How to Apply for Indian Coast Guard CGEPT Recruitment 2026
Visit the SSC website ssc.gov.in, log in and follow the instructions for registration.
Select the Coast Guard CGEPT 01/2027 and 02/2027 recruitment.
Fill in the application form with correct details, and give the marks of all subjects as per your marksheet.
Upload the latest photograph, signature and documents. A live photo is captured during registration.
Choose your Stage-I exam city, pay the fee online and submit.
Important Instructions
Incorrect or incomplete filling of marks leads to cancellation of candidature.
Identity (live photo, biometric, signature, identification mark) is checked at every stage. Failure in any one check cancels the candidature.
Biometric of the left thumb is taken at Stage-I. Candidates with mehndi or wax on the thumb may not be allowed to appear.
Download the e-admit card for each stage and check your login and e-mail regularly.
Yantrik candidates without the original diploma must bring a provisional certificate signed by the college/university head at Stage-II.
Indian Coast Guard CGEPT Recruitment 2026 – Official Notification PDF
