The Indian Coast Guard (ICG), Ministry of Defence, has invited online applications through the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) for the recruitment of Enrolled Persons through the Coast Guard Enrolled Persons Test (CGEPT) for Batches 01/2027 and 02/2027. Posts include Navik (General Duty), Navik (Domestic Branch), Yantrik (Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics) and Hygienist-I. Applications opened on 6 October 2026 at 11:00 AM and close on 21 October 2026 at 5:30 PM at ssc.gov.in. The tentative total vacancy count is 365. Basic training for CGEPT-01/2027 commences in May 2027 and for CGEPT-02/2027 in November 2027, both at INS Chilka.
Important Note: Three critical things every candidate must know. First, applications are submitted at ssc.gov.in – NOT at the Indian Coast Guard website. Register and apply only at the SSC portal. Second, permanent body tattoos disqualify candidates from ICG service – the only exception is tattoos on the inner face of the forearm (inside elbow to wrist) and on the back/dorsal side of the hand. Any other tattoo on any part of the body is disqualifying. Third, a candidate may apply for ONLY ONE POST in a given recruitment cycle. If you fill multiple applications, only the latest one is considered – but the fee for earlier applications will NOT be refunded.
ICG CGEPT Recruitment 2026: Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Indian Coast Guard (ICG), Ministry of Defence |
| Conducting Body | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Recruitment | Coast Guard Enrolled Persons Test (CGEPT) Batches 01/2027 and 02/2027 |
| Posts | Navik (General Duty), Navik (Domestic Branch), Yantrik, Hygienist-I |
| Total Vacancies | 365 (tentative, may change) |
| Application Mode | Online only at ssc.gov.in |
| Application Opens | 6 October 2026, 11:00 AM |
| Application Last Date | 21 October 2026, 5:30 PM |
| Application Fee | Rs. 550 (SC/ST: Nil) |
| Training Commencement | CGEPT-01/2027: May 2027 |
| Training Venue | INS Chilka |
| Official Website | ssc.gov.in / indiancoastguard.gov.in |
ICG CGEPT Recruitment 2026: Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Opens | 6 October 2026, 11:00 AM |
| Application Last Date | 21 October 2026, 5:30 PM |
| Stage-I CBE (Both Batches) | Early/Mid November 2026 |
| Stage-II (Both Batches) | End February 2027 |
| Stage-III CGEPT-01/2027 | Early May 2027 |
| Stage-III CGEPT-02/2027 | Mid October 2027 |
| Basic Training CGEPT-01/2027 | May 2027 at INS Chilka |
| Basic Training CGEPT-02/2027 | November 2027 at INS Chilka |
E-admit cards for each stage are available through the candidate’s login on ssc.gov.in. Monitor ssc.gov.in for dates.
ICG CGEPT Recruitment 2026: Post-wise Vacancy
CGEPT-01/2027 Batch
| Post | Gender | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Navik (General Duty) | Male | 117 |
| Navik (General Duty) | Female | 13 |
| Yantrik (Mechanical) | Male only | 28 |
| Yantrik (Electrical) | Male only | 23 |
| Yantrik (Electronics) | Male only | 9 |
CGEPT-02/2027 Batch
| Post | Gender | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Navik (General Duty) | Male | 117 |
| Navik (General Duty) | Female | 13 |
| Navik (Domestic Branch) | Male only | 25 |
| Hygienist-I | Male only | 20 |
Note: Vacancies are tentative and may change. Yantrik posts are only in CGEPT-01/2027. Navik (DB) and Hygienist-I are only in CGEPT-02/2027. Navik (GD) allocation between batches is based on order of merit and administrative requirement.
ICG CGEPT Recruitment 2026: Eligibility
Educational Qualification
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Navik (General Duty) | Class 12th passed with Maths and Physics from a COBSE-recognised board |
| Navik (Domestic Branch) | Class 10th passed from a COBSE-recognised board |
| Hygienist-I | Matriculation OR ITI or equivalent from a Central/State Government recognised board |
| Yantrik | Class 10th (COBSE) + 3 or 4-year AICTE-approved Diploma in Electrical/Mechanical/Electronics/Telecommunication (Radio/Power) Engineering OR Class 10th and Class 12th (COBSE) + 2 or 3-year AICTE-approved Diploma in the same branches |
Only original documents acceptable. Open Schools not recognised by AICTE/COBSE: not eligible.
Age Limit (Date of Birth)
| Post | Batch | Born Between |
|---|---|---|
| Navik (General Duty) | 01/2027 and 02/2027 | 1 November 2005 to 1 May 2009 |
| Yantrik | 01/2027 | 1 May 2005 to 1 May 2009 |
| Navik (Domestic Branch) | 02/2027 | 1 November 2005 to 1 October 2009 |
| Hygienist-I | 02/2027 | 1 November 2002 to 1 October 2009 |
Age relaxation: OBC — 3 years. SC/ST — 5 years.
ICG CGEPT Recruitment 2026: Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All candidates except SC/ST | Rs. 550 |
| SC/ST | Nil |
Online payment only (Net Banking/Visa/Master/Maestro/Debit Card/UPI). Fee once paid is non-refundable. Fee for multiple applications is also non-refundable.
ICG CGEPT Recruitment 2026: Salary
| Post | Basic Pay | Additional |
|---|---|---|
| Yantrik | Rs. 29,200 (Pay Level-5) | Yantrik Pay Rs. 6,200 + DA + other allowances |
| Navik (General Duty) | Rs. 21,700 (Pay Level-3) | DA + other allowances |
| Navik (Domestic Branch) | Rs. 21,700 (Pay Level-3) | DA + other allowances |
| Hygienist-I | Rs. 21,700 (Pay Level-3) | DA + other allowances |
Additional benefits: free ration and clothing, free medical for self and family, government accommodation/HRA, 45 days earned leave + 8 days casual leave, LTC, NPS/UPS pension, CSD canteen, NGIF insurance cover of Rs. 75 lakh, ECHS medical after retirement.
ICG CGEPT Recruitment 2026: Selection Process (4 Stages)
Stage-I: Computer Based Examination (CBE)
100 MCQs, 100 marks, 60 minutes, bilingual (Hindi and English). No negative marking. Minimum passing marks: 40 (UR/EWS/OBC), 35 (SC/ST). Merit list prepared on normalised scores (if multiple shifts).
Stage-II: At ICG Recruitment Centres (1-2 days)
- Identity and Biometric Verification
- Physical Fitness Test (PFT) — all 4 tests in continuity, no break: 1.6 km run (Male: 6 min 30 sec; Female: 8 min), Squats (Male: 20; Female: 15), Push-ups (Male: 15; Female: 10), Bent Knee Sit-ups (Male: 15; Female: 10)
- Assessment and Adaptability Test (qualifying, marks for tie-break only)
- Document Verification (original documents required)
- Recruitment Medical Examination
Stage-III: INS Chilka (1-2 days)
- Aadhaar-based identity verification
- Document Verification (original documents)
- Pre-Enrolment Medical Examination
- Police Verification Certificate submission
Stage-IV: Training Base
Authentication of original documents with Boards/Universities/State Governments.
Final merit: Based on Stage-I marks + qualification in all Stage-II phases. Assessment Test marks used for tie-breaking only.
ICG CGEPT Recruitment 2026: Medical Standards
| Criteria | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Height | Min 157 cm (relaxation up to 5 cm for NE states/Garhwal/Kumaon/Sikkim/Gorkha; up to 2 cm for Ladakh/Lakshadweep/A&N Islands) | Min 152 cm (same relaxation) |
| Chest | Min 77 cm + 5 cm expansion | Well proportioned + min 5 cm expansion |
| Tattoo | Permitted ONLY on inner face of forearm (inside elbow to wrist) and back/dorsal of hand. Tribal area candidates per GoI norms get concessions. ALL OTHER LOCATIONS: disqualifying. | |
| Dental | Healthy gums, good teeth, minimum 14 dental points |
Vision Standards
| Post | Better Eye | Worse Eye |
|---|---|---|
| Navik (GD) | 6/6 (no glasses) | 6/9 (no glasses) |
| Navik (DB) | 6/36 | 6/36 |
| Yantrik | 6/24 | 6/24 |
| Hygienist-I | 6/60 without glasses; 6/9 with glasses | 6/60 without glasses; 6/24 with glasses |
Candidates using glasses are NOT eligible for GD Branch.
ICG CGEPT Recruitment 2026: Zone-wise Recruitment for Navik (GD) Male
| Zone | States/UTs Covered |
|---|---|
| North | J&K, Ladakh, Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, UP, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Chandigarh |
| West | Gujarat, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Goa, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu |
| East | West Bengal, Assam, Tripura, Meghalaya, Manipur, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Sikkim, Odisha |
| South | Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, A&N Islands, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Kerala, Karnataka, Lakshadweep |
| Central | Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Bihar |
Navik (GD) female, Yantriks, Navik (DB) and Hygienist-I: All India basis.
How to Apply for ICG CGEPT Recruitment 2026
- Visit ssc.gov.in and register using a valid email ID and mobile number. Keep both active throughout the process — all communication is only by email or SMS.
- Log in and select the ICG CGEPT recruitment.
- Apply for ONLY ONE post.
- Fill in all details accurately — especially date of birth, gender and category (none of these can be changed after submission).
- Fill subject-wise marks in the marksheet fields carefully and completely.
- Upload compulsory documents: passport-size photograph (not older than 3 months), scanned signature, date of birth proof (Class 10th marksheet or birth certificate), valid photo ID (Aadhaar/PAN/Voter ID/DL/Passport), domicile certificate (mandatory for Navik GD male; for others only if claiming height relaxation), live image captured during registration.
- Pay Rs. 550 fee online (SC/ST: exempt).
- Use Print Preview to verify all details before final submission.
- Submit before 21 October 2026 at 5:30 PM.
- Use the edit/correction window (2-3 days after closing) if available for minor corrections.
- For queries: email [email protected] or call 7620207872.
Important Instructions
- Apply for one post only. Multiple applications: only the latest is considered; fee not refunded for earlier applications.
- Permanent body tattoos disqualify candidates except on inner forearm and back of hand.
- Candidates with arrested/convicted/FIR/criminal proceedings status must disclose in the application.
- Candidates from Open Schools not recognised by AICTE/COBSE are not eligible.
- Valid documents must be at least valid up to 31 December 2027.
- PFT is done at candidate’s own risk — all 4 events in continuity, no break.
- OBC certificate must specifically state Non-Creamy Layer and carry a QR/bar code for central government posts.
- Aadhaar and Aadhaar-linked mobile number is mandatory at Stage-III for bank account opening and PRAN generation.
- Persons with any disability are not eligible to apply (ICG is an Armed Force).
- Marriage during training is not permitted.
- ICG reserves the right to cancel the exam, shift it to another date/centre or cancel the entire recruitment process.
- Selection is fair and merit-based. Do not pay agents. For complaints: Director (Recruitment), Coast Guard HQ, Recruitment Centre, Noida, Tel: 0120-2201340.
ICG CGEPT Recruitment 2026: Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online (SSC Portal) | Click Here |
| Indian Coast Guard Official Website | Click Here |
| SSC Official Website | Click Here |
ICG CGEPT Recruitment 2026: FAQs
Q1. Where do I apply for ICG CGEPT Recruitment 2026?
At ssc.gov.in — NOT at the Indian Coast Guard website.
Q2. What is the last date to apply?
21 October 2026 at 5:30 PM at ssc.gov.in.
Q3. Which posts are in CGEPT-01/2027 and CGEPT-02/2027?
CGEPT-01/2027: Navik (GD) and Yantrik. CGEPT-02/2027: Navik (GD), Navik (DB) and Hygienist-I.
Q4. What is the application fee?
Rs. 550 for all candidates. SC/ST: Nil.
Q5. Can I apply for more than one post?
No. Apply for only one post. If you fill multiple applications, only the latest is considered; earlier fees are not refunded.
Q6. Are tattoos allowed?
Only on the inner face of the forearm (inside elbow to wrist) and on the back/dorsal side of the hand. Tattoos anywhere else on the body are disqualifying.
Q7. What is the Stage-I passing mark?
40 marks out of 100 for UR/EWS/OBC. 35 marks for SC/ST. No negative marking.
Disclaimer
The information in this article is based on the official ICG CGEPT Recruitment 2026 notification for Batches 01/2027 and 02/2027 published on ssc.gov.in. Vacancy numbers are tentative. Any corrigendum will be published only on ssc.gov.in. Candidates must read the full official notification before applying. JobShouter is not associated with the Indian Coast Guard or the Ministry of Defence. This article is for informational purposes only.
