Indian Coast Guard Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 365 Posts

The Indian Coast Guard has invited online applications through the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) for 365 tentative vacancies under CGEPT batches 01/2027 and 02/2027. Posts include Navik (General Duty), Navik (Domestic Branch), Yantrik and Hygienist-I. Eligible Indian citizens can apply online from 06 October 2026 at 11:00 AM until 21 October 2026 at 5:30 PM IST.

Recruitment Overview

Vacancy Details

CGEPT 01/2027

CGEPT 02/2027

Across both batches, Navik GD has 260 vacancies, Yantrik has 60, Navik Domestic Branch has 25 and Hygienist-I has 20. Female vacancies are specified for Navik GD; Yantrik, Navik DB and Hygienist-I vacancies are for male candidates. Navik GD male recruitment is zone-wise, while the other listed recruitment is on an All India basis. Zone-wise and category-wise details should be checked in the notification.

Educational Qualification

• Navik (General Duty): Class 12 passed with Mathematics and Physics from a COBSE-recognized board.
• Navik (Domestic Branch): Class 10 passed from a COBSE-recognized board.
• Hygienist-I: Matriculation, ITI or equivalent qualification from a recognized board or institution.
• Yantrik: Class 10 with the prescribed AICTE-approved engineering diploma route. Accepted disciplines include Electrical, Mechanical, Electronics or Telecommunication as specified in the notification.

Yantrik applicants must verify that their exact diploma branch and qualification route are accepted in the official notification.

Post-wise Date of Birth Requirements

Age relaxation is applicable according to the notification, including 3 years for OBC and 5 years for SC/ST where permitted.

Application Fee

The application/examination fee is ₹550. Eligible SC/ST candidates applying against the relevant reserved vacancies are exempt. Other applicable candidates must pay online through the available payment methods. The fee is non-refundable.

Selection Process

1. Stage I: Computer-Based Online Examination with 100 objective questions, 100 marks and 60 minutes. The test is conducted in Hindi and English and has no negative marking. Minimum qualifying marks are 40 for UR/EWS/OBC and 35 for SC/ST.
2. Stage II: Identity and biometric verification, Physical Fitness Test, Assessment and Adaptability Test, document verification and recruitment medical examination.
3. Stage III: At INS Chilka, including verification, pre-enrolment medical examination and document submission.
4. Stage IV: Authentication of original educational and other documents with the relevant authorities.

Final merit is based primarily on Stage-I marks, subject to qualifying later stages, medical fitness and available vacancies. Assessment Test marks are qualifying and may be used for tie-breaking as prescribed.

Physical Fitness and Medical Requirements

The Physical Fitness Test includes a 1.6 km run, squats, push-ups and bent-knee sit-ups performed continuously. Male standards are a 1.6 km run in 6 minutes 30 seconds, 20 squats, 15 push-ups and 15 bent-knee sit-ups. Female standards are a 1.6 km run in 8 minutes, 15 squats, 10 push-ups and 10 bent-knee sit-ups.

Minimum height is 157 cm for male candidates and 152 cm for female candidates, subject to specified regional or community relaxations. Candidates should check the notification for branch-wise vision standards, physical measurements and medical relaxations.

Salary

Salary details were not specified in the supplied recruitment brief. Candidates should refer to the official notification and applicable Indian Coast Guard rules for pay and service conditions.

Important Dates