ICG CGEPT 2026 — 365 Navik & Yantrik Posts, Apply by 21 Oct

Yes, the Indian Coast Guard CGEPT 2026 notification is out for 365 posts, and online applications are open on ssc.gov.in from 06 October 2026 to 21 October 2026. The Indian Coast Guard (ICG), an Armed Force of the Union under the Ministry of Defence, is recruiting Enrolled Persons through the Coast Guard Enrolled Persons Test (CGEPT) for Batches 01/2027 and 02/2027 — and this cycle the application runs through the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) portal instead of the joinindiancoastguard.cdac.in site used for earlier batches. The 365 vacancies cover Navik (General Duty), Navik (Domestic Branch), Yantrik and Hygienist-I, with 26 Navik (GD) posts open to women, making this one of the main 10th, 12th and diploma-level defence jobs of 2026. Navik (GD) sailors handle seamanship, boat and ship operations, while Yantriks are the Coast Guard's technical sailors maintaining engines, electrical and electronic systems; Navik (DB) and Hygienist-I support galley, stewarding and hygiene functions. Selection runs through four stages: a 100-mark computer-based exam in Stage-I (1 hour, no negative marking, passing mark 40 for UR/EWS/OBC and 35 for SC/ST), a Physical Fitness Test, adaptability test, document verification and recruitment medical in Stage-II, final medicals and documents at INS Chilka in Stage-III, and document authentication in Stage-IV. Yantrik basic pay is ₹29,200 at Pay Level 5 plus ₹6,200 Yantrik Pay, while Navik and Hygienist-I start at ₹21,700 at Pay Level 3, along with DA, free ration, accommodation and medical cover. To apply for ICG CGEPT 01/2027 and 02/2027, register on www.ssc.gov.in, complete the application with live photo capture and upload the required documents. The last date to apply online is 21 October 2026 at 5:30 PM, and the fee is ₹550 for General, OBC and EWS candidates while SC/ST candidates are exempted. Each candidate may apply for only one post, so read the full CGEPT advertisement on ssc.gov.in carefully before submitting, as only the latest application is considered.

• Navik (General Duty): Class 12th passed with Mathematics and Physics from an education board recognised by the Council of Boards for School Education (COBSE)
• Navik (Domestic Branch): Class 10th passed from a COBSE-recognised education board
• Hygienist-I: Matriculation, or ITI or equivalent from a Board of Education recognised by the Central/State Government
• Yantrik (Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics): Class 10th plus an AICTE-approved 3 or 4-year Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical or Electronics/Telecommunication (Radio/Power) Engineering, OR Class 10th and 12th plus an AICTE-approved 2 or 3-year Diploma in the same branches; listed equivalent diplomas (Marine, Production, Automobile, Electrical & Electronics, Electronics & Communication, etc.) are accepted
• Minimum percentage: not specified; subject-wise marks must be entered exactly as on the marksheet
• Open School certificates not recognised by COBSE/AICTE are not accepted
• Yantrik candidates without the original diploma by Stage-II must upload a provisional certificate signed by the college head, and must produce the original at Stage-III

• Navik (General Duty), both batches: born between 01 November 2005 and 01 May 2009
• Yantrik (CGEPT-01/27): born between 01 May 2005 and 01 May 2009
• Navik (Domestic Branch) (CGEPT-02/27): born between 01 November 2005 and 01 October 2009
• Hygienist-I (CGEPT-02/27): born between 01 November 2002 and 01 October 2009
• OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years relaxation; SC / ST: 5 years relaxation (only against posts reserved for them)

• Indian citizen, male or female (women eligible only for Navik General Duty)
• Yantrik, Navik (Domestic Branch) and Hygienist-I posts are open to male candidates only
• Qualification as prescribed for the post, from a COBSE or AICTE-recognised board/institution
• Date of birth within the post-wise window, with upper age relaxation of 3 years for OBC and 5 years for SC/ST against reserved posts
• Minimum height 157 cm for men and 152 cm for women, with up to 5 cm relaxation for North-Eastern states, Garhwal, Kumaon, Sikkim and Gorkhas, and 2 cm for Ladakh, Lakshadweep and Andaman & Nicobar
• Minimum chest 77 cm with 5 cm expansion for men; well-proportioned chest with 5 cm expansion for women
• Vision: 6/6 and 6/9 for General Duty (no glasses), 6/24 for Yantrik, 6/36 for Domestic Branch
• Physical Fitness Test: 1.6 km run in 6 min 30 sec, 20 squats, 15 push-ups and 15 sit-ups for men; 8 min, 15, 10 and 10 for women
• Permanent tattoos allowed only on inner forearm and back of hand, except concessions for notified tribal communities
• Navik (GD) male candidates must upload a valid domicile certificate, as merit lists are zone-wise (North, West, East, South, Central)
• Persons with disabilities are not eligible, and candidates may not marry or keep family during training
• Only one post may be applied for in this recruitment cycle

• General / OBC / EWS: ₹550/-
• SC / ST: Exempted
• Payment online through net banking, Visa/MasterCard/Maestro/RuPay debit card or UPI; fee is non-refundable

• Yantrik: ₹29,200 basic pay (Pay Level 5) plus Yantrik Pay of ₹6,200 per month, DA and other allowances
• Navik (General Duty): ₹21,700 basic pay (Pay Level 3) plus DA and other allowances
• Navik (Domestic Branch): ₹21,700 basic pay (Pay Level 3) plus DA and other allowances
• Hygienist-I: ₹21,700 basic pay (Pay Level 3) plus DA and other allowances
• Free ration and clothing, Government accommodation or HRA, free medical treatment for self and family, CSD canteen, LTC, NGIF insurance cover of ₹75 lakh, and NPS/UPS pension with gratuity

1. Visit the Staff Selection Commission portal at https://ssc.gov.in/ between 06 October 2026 (11:00 AM) and 21 October 2026 (5:30 PM).
2. Register with a valid email ID and mobile number, and keep both safe as they are needed to log in for admit cards and results.
3. Complete the live photograph capture during registration.
4. Select the ICG CGEPT 01/2027 & 02/2027 advertisement and choose only one post.
5. Fill in personal, category and subject-wise marks exactly as printed on your marksheets.
6. Upload a colour photograph not older than three months, signature, date-of-birth proof, identity proof and, for Navik (GD) male, a domicile certificate.
7. Pay the ₹550 examination fee online through net banking, card or UPI (SC/ST candidates are exempted).
8. Use the print preview to check name, date of birth, marks and category details before final submission.
9. Submit the form and download the completed application for your records.
10. Use the 2–3 day edit window, when announced, to correct any permitted fields, and watch your SSC login for Stage-I admit card updates.