Indian Coast Guard (ICG), Ministry of Defence, through the Staff Selection Commission (SSC), has invited online applications for enrolment of personnel via the Coast Guard Enrolled Persons Test (CGEPT) for Batches 01/2027 and 02/2027. Applications are open from 06 October 2026 (1100 hrs) to 21 October 2026 (1730 hrs) for Navik (General Duty), Navik (Domestic Branch), Yantrik and Hygienist-I posts; the advertisement header cites 365 posts and the notification provides tentative batch-wise vacancy breakdowns and selection, medical and training details.
Key details at a glance
The following paragraph summarises the principal recruitment facts and application mode.
- Organisation: Indian Coast Guard (ICG), Ministry of Defence, recruitment through Staff Selection Commission (SSC).
- Posts: Navik (General Duty), Navik (Domestic Branch), Yantrik (Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics), Hygienist-I.
- Application window: 06 October 2026 (1100 hrs) to 21 October 2026 (1730 hrs).
- Application mode: Online at the SSC portal: https://ssc.gov.in/.
- Training location: INS Chilka (basic training for CGEPT-01/2027 commencing May 2027; CGEPT-02/2027 commencing November 2027).
Important dates
This paragraph summarises application and training timelines given in the notification.
| Event | Date / Period |
|---|---|
| Online application start | 06 October 2026 (1100 hrs) |
| Last date to apply online | 21 October 2026 (1730 hrs) |
| Validity of uploaded documents | Must be valid at least up to 31 December 2027 |
| Basic training — CGEPT-01/2027 | Commences May 2027 at INS Chilka |
| Basic training — CGEPT-02/2027 | Commences November 2027 at INS Chilka |
Vacancy breakdown (tentative)
The notification provides tentative vacancy distributions by batch and cadre; vacancies are liable to change and the notification states the figures are tentative.
CGEPT-01/27 vacancies
The following table lists the tentative vacancies published for CGEPT-01/27.
| Post | Gender / Category | Total (tentative) |
|---|---|---|
| Navik (General Duty) | Male | 117 |
| Navik (General Duty) | Female | 13 |
| Yantrik (Mechanical) | Male | 28 |
| Yantrik (Electrical) | Male | 23 |
| Yantrik (Electronics) | Male | 9 |
CGEPT-02/27 vacancies
The following table lists the tentative vacancies published for CGEPT-02/27.
| Post | Total (tentative) |
|---|---|
| Navik (General Duty) — Male | 117 |
| Navik (General Duty) — Female | 13 |
| Navik (Domestic Branch) | 25 |
| Hygienist-I | 20 |
Note: Navik (GD) male vacancies are zone-wise across five zones; Navik (GD) female, Yantrik, Navik (DB) and Hygienist-I are on an All India basis. Zone-wise state/UT composition is specified in the notification and vacancies may be revised.
Eligibility and educational qualifications
This paragraph summarises the prescribed minimum educational qualifications for each post as stated in the notification.
| Post | Educational qualification |
|---|---|
| Navik (General Duty) | Class 12th passed with Mathematics and Physics from a board recognised by COBSE |
| Navik (Domestic Branch) | Class 10th passed from a board recognised by COBSE |
| Hygienist-I | Matriculation OR ITI or equivalent from a recognised Board |
| Yantrik (Technical) | Class 10th AND Diploma in Electrical/Mechanical/Electronics/Telecommunication (Radio/Power) engineering (03/04 years approved by AICTE) OR Class 10th and Class 12th AND Diploma (02/03 years approved by AICTE) |
The notification also lists a number of equivalent diplomas acceptable for Yantrik recruitment; candidates must possess original or provisional diploma certificates as required at various stages.
Age limits and category relaxation
Age limits vary by post and batch; the notification specifies acceptable dates of birth and permitted relaxations for OBC and SC/ST categories.
| Post | Batch | Date of birth between |
|---|---|---|
| Navik (General Duty) | 01/27 & 02/27 | 01 November 2005 to 01 May 2009 |
| Yantrik | 01/27 | 01 May 2005 to 01 May 2009 |
| Navik (Domestic Branch) | 02/27 | 01 November 2005 to 01 October 2009 |
| Hygienist-I | 02/27 | 01 November 2002 to 01 October 2009 |
Category-wise age relaxation: OBC — 3 years; SC/ST — 5 years.
Application fee and how to apply
The notification prescribes an online application process via the SSC portal and specifies the examination fee and supporting document requirements.
- Application mode: Online at https://ssc.gov.in/.
- Application period: 06 October 2026 to 21 October 2026.
- Fee: Rs. 550 for candidates other than SC/ST; SC/ST candidates are exempted.
- Payment mode: Online (net banking, Visa/Master/Maestro/Debit Card/UPI).
- Candidates must register on the SSC portal, upload required scanned documents in the specified formats and retain login credentials to download E-admit cards and check results.
Selection process and stages
Selection is multi-stage and merit-based, subject to medical and document verification standards described in the notification.
- Stage-I: Computer Based Online Examination (CBE).
- Stage-II: Recruitment process at ICG recruitment centres — identity and biometric verification, Physical Fitness Test (PFT), Assessment and Adaptability Test, Document Verification and Recruitment Medical Examination.
- Stage-III: Reporting to INS Chilka for identity check, document verification and pre-enrolment medicals for provisionally shortlisted candidates.
- Stage-IV: Verification/authentication of original documents with issuing authorities; enrolment is subject to genuineness of documents.
Stage-I: Computer Based Examination — format and passing marks
The notification provides the format and qualifying marks for the Stage-I online test.
The Stage-I CBE comprises 100 objective questions (1 mark each), bilingual (Hindi & English), duration one hour, and has no negative marking. Passing marks: UR/EWS/OBC — 40; SC/ST — 35. Detailed syllabus is available on the SSC website.
Physical standards, medicals and biometric checks
The notification details medical, physical and biometric requirements to be met at various stages of selection; these are mandatory and non-waivable except where explicitly stated.
| Parameter | Standard / Notes |
|---|---|
| Height | Minimum: Male 157 cm, Female 152 cm. Relaxations: up to 5 cm for certain North-Eastern/other specified domiciles and Gorkhas; up to 2 cm for Ladakh, Lakshadweep & Minicoy and Andaman & Nicobar Islands (documentary proof required). |
| Chest | Male minimum 77 cm with expansion of at least 5 cm; for females chest to be well proportioned with minimum expansion of 5 cm. |
| Hearing | Normal hearing: able to hear focused whisper from 6 m by each ear separately. |
| Vision | General Duty: 6/6 (better eye) and 6/9 (worse eye). Domestic Branch: 6/36 (better) and 6/36 (worse). Yantrik (technical): 6/24 (better) and 6/24 (worse). Hygienist: 6/60 (better) and 6/60 (worse) without glasses; with glasses 6/9 (better) and 6/24 (worse). Candidates using glasses are not eligible for GD branch. |
| Tattoos | Permanent body tattoos are not permitted except in specific cases and restricted locations as noted in the notification; tribal/community concessions as per Government of India rules. |
| Biometric & identity | Live image capture at registration and left-thumb (or right-thumb, if left not captured) biometric at Stage-I; identity checks at all stages. Failure in any identity check leads to cancellation. |
Documents required — upload and stage-wise copies
Candidates must upload specified scanned documents during application and present original/photocopies at respective stages; documents must be in English or Hindi or accompanied by certified English translations.
Compulsory documents at the time of application include a recent passport-size colour photograph (not older than three months), live image captured during registration, scanned signature, date-of-birth proof (Class 10th marksheet or birth certificate), identity proof (Aadhaar/PAN/Voter ID/Driving Licence/Passport), and domicile certificate where required for zone allocation. Documents must be valid at least up to 31 December 2027 and uploaded as complete scanned files; blurred or incomplete uploads will render applications invalid.
Training, posting and pay
Provisionally shortlisted candidates will undergo basic training at INS Chilka followed by sea and trade training; branch/trade allocation depends on requirement and performance in training.
| Post | Basic pay / Pay level | Additional components |
|---|---|---|
| Yantrik | Rs. 29,200/- (Pay Level-5) | Yantrik pay Rs. 6,200/- plus Dearness Allowance and other allowances as per regulations |
| Navik (General Duty), Navik (Domestic Branch), Hygienist-I | Rs. 21,700/- (Pay Level-3) | Dearness Allowance and other allowances as per regulations |
Other benefits include promotion prospects up to supervisory/officer cadre subject to suitability, free ration and clothing as per rules, free medical treatment for self and family in Military Hospitals, government accommodation/House Rent Allowance, leave entitlements, pension coverage as per applicable schemes, canteen facilities and insurance from Naval Group Insurance Fund as stated in the notification.
Important instructions and official links
Candidates should follow the notification for all procedural, document and medical requirements, avoid multiple applications, ensure accuracy of details, and regularly check their SSC login for E-admit cards and updates.
- Apply online and follow registration instructions only on the SSC portal: https://ssc.gov.in/.
- Official Indian Coast Guard website for related information: https://indiancoastguard.gov.in/.
- Employment News advertisement PDF (notification reference) is available here: Employment News PDF.
Candidates must refer to the full advertisement and corrigenda on the SSC website for complete terms, the Hindi version and any updates; the English advertisement will prevail in case of discrepancy. No postal applications are accepted and enquiries after 31 December 2027 will not be entertained as per the notification.
