Indian Coast Guard CGEPT 01/2027 & 02/2027 Recruitment 2026

Name of Post: Indian Coast Guard CGEPT 01/2027 & 02/2027 Recruitment 2026

Post Date / Update: 11 October 2026, 03:51 PM

Short Information:
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the official advertisement for the recruitment of Enrolled Persons in the Indian Coast Guard through the Coast Guard Enrolled Persons Test (CGEPT) for batches 01/2027 and 02/2027. A total of 365 vacancies are open for the posts of Navik (General Duty), Navik (Domestic Branch), Yantrik and Hygienist-I. Online applications are invited from 06/10/2026 (11:00 AM) to 21/10/2026 (05:30 PM). The application fee is Rs. 550 for General / OBC / EWS candidates, while SC / ST candidates are fully exempted. Selection will be done through a computer based test followed by physical, assessment and medical stages.

Important Dates

Application Fee

Age Limit

Minimum Age 18 Years

Maximum Age 22 Years (24 Years for Hygienist-I)

Age Relaxation 03 Years for OBC and 05 Years for SC / ST candidates as per rules

Date of Birth Range Navik (GD) 01 Nov 2005 to 01 May 2009, Yantrik 01 May 2005 to 01 May 2009, Navik (DB) 01 Nov 2005 to 01 Oct 2009, Hygienist-I 01 Nov 2002 to 01 Oct 2009

Vacancy Details

Total Posts 365

Eligibility

Navik (General Duty) Passed Class 12th with Mathematics and Physics from a board recognized by COBSE.

Navik (Domestic Branch) Passed Class 10th from a board recognized by COBSE.

Yantrik Passed Class 10th along with a 3 or 4 year AICTE approved diploma in Electrical, Mechanical, Electronics or Telecommunication (Radio / Power) engineering, OR passed Class 10th and 12th along with a 2 or 3 year AICTE approved diploma in these disciplines.

Hygienist-I Passed Matriculation OR completed ITI or an equivalent qualification.

Selection Process

Stage-I Computer Based Test (CBT) with 100 objective type (MCQ) questions carrying 1 mark each, to be solved in 1 hour. The paper is bilingual (Hindi and English) and there is no negative marking. Minimum qualifying marks are 40 for UR / EWS / OBC and 35 for SC / ST candidates. Marks are normalized across shifts.

Stage-II Physical Fitness Test, Assessment and Adaptability Test, document verification and initial medical examination.

Stage-III Final assessment and medical examination at INS Chilka.

Stage-IV Submission of police verification and remaining documents before enrolment.

How to Apply

1. Open the official apply portal using the Apply Online link given below.
2. Register with a valid email ID and mobile number, then log in.
3. Fill the application form carefully and upload your photograph, signature and required documents.
4. Pay the application fee online (Rs. 550 for General / OBC / EWS, nil for SC / ST).
5. Submit the form before 21/10/2026 (05:30 PM) and take a printout of the final application.

Important Links

FAQ

Q1. What is the last date to apply for Coast Guard CGEPT 01/2027 and 02/2027?
The last date for submitting the online form is 21/10/2026 up to 05:30 PM.

Q2. What is the application fee?
Rs. 550 for General, OBC and EWS candidates. SC and ST candidates do not have to pay any fee.

Q3. How many total vacancies are announced?
A total of 365 posts are announced across Navik (GD), Navik (DB), Yantrik and Hygienist-I.

Q4. What is the selection process?
Selection is done in four stages: Stage-I computer based test, Stage-II physical and assessment tests, Stage-III final stage at INS Chilka and Stage-IV document submission.

Q5. Is there any negative marking in the Stage-I exam?
No, the official notification confirms there is no negative marking for wrong answers in the CBT.

Q6. Where can I apply online?
Candidates can apply through the official portal linked in the Important Links section above.