ICG CGEPT Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 365 Posts

Important Instructions

• Apply for only one post.
• Keep your registered email ID and mobile number active.
• Enter subject-wise marks exactly as shown in your marksheet.
• Documents must be valid at least up to 31 December 2027.
• Candidates must satisfy the prescribed medical and physical standards.
• All stages include identity verification.
• Candidates should regularly check SSC/ICG portals for admit-card updates.
• Candidates must bring original documents when called for verification.
• Persons with disabilities are not eligible for this recruitment as an Armed Force under the Ministry of Defence.
• Candidates cannot keep family with them or enter into/contract marriage during the training period.

Important Dates

The examination dates other than the application dates are tentative and candidates should follow their SSC/ICG login for admit-card updates.

Zone-Wise Vacancy – Navik GD Male

For Navik GD male candidates, recruitment is zone-wise.

Navik GD female, Yantrik, Navik DB and Hygienist-I recruitment is conducted on an All India basis.

The total number of tentative vacancies is 365.

CGEPT-01/2027

CGEPT-02/2027

Grand Total: 365 Posts

The vacancies are tentative and may change according to Indian Coast Guard requirements.

Salary

Navik (GD)

Basic Pay: ₹21,700/-

Pay Level: Level-3

In addition to basic pay, candidates receive DA and other applicable allowances.

Navik (Domestic Branch)

Basic Pay: ₹21,700/-

Pay Level: Level-3

DA and other applicable allowances are also payable.

Hygienist-I

Basic Pay: ₹21,700/-

Pay Level: Level-3

DA and other applicable allowances are payable.

Yantrik

Basic Pay: ₹29,200/-

Pay Level: Level-5

In addition:

Yantrik Pay: ₹6,200/-

DA and other applicable allowances are payable depending on duty and place of posting.

Other Benefits

Selected candidates may receive benefits such as:

• Free ration and clothing
• Medical treatment for self and family
• Government accommodation/HRA
• 45 days Earned Leave
• 8 days Casual Leave
• Leave Travel Concession (LTC)
• NPS/UPS and gratuity
• CSD facilities
• Loan facilities
• ECHS medical facilities after retirement
• ₹75 lakh insurance cover through Naval Group Insurance Fund

Benefits are subject to applicable Government rules.

1. Navik (General Duty)

Candidates must have passed Class 12th with Mathematics and Physics from an education board recognized by the Council of Boards for School Education (COBSE).

Gender: Male & Female

2. Navik (Domestic Branch)

Candidates must have passed Class 10th from an education board recognized by COBSE.

Gender: Male

3. Hygienist-I

Candidates must have passed:

• Matriculation/10th, OR
• ITI or equivalent qualification

from a recognized Board/Education authority.

Gender: Male

4. Yantrik

Candidates must have:

Option 1:

• Class 10th passed
• 3 or 4-year Diploma in Electrical/Mechanical/Electronics/Telecommunication (Radio/Power) Engineering approved by AICTE

OR

Option 2:

• Class 10th and Class 12th passed
• 2 or 3-year Diploma in Electrical/Mechanical/Electronics/Telecommunication (Radio/Power) Engineering approved by AICTE.

Gender: Male

The notification also specifies equivalent diploma disciplines for different Yantrik branches.

Age Limit

The age requirement varies according to the post and batch.

Age Relaxation

The post-wise date-of-birth conditions are important here, so candidates should check their DOB against the specific post rather than relying only on a general "17–24 years" description.

Application Fee

The ₹550 fee can be paid online through:

• Net Banking
• Visa/Master/Maestro Debit Card
• UPI

The fee is non-refundable.

The selection process consists of four stages:

1. Stage-I – Computer Based Examination
2. Stage-II – Recruitment Centre
3. Stage-III – INS Chilka
4. Stage-IV – Training Base

Candidates must qualify all applicable stages and meet the prescribed medical standards.

Stage-I Examination Pattern

The Stage-I examination consists of:

• 100 questions
• 100 marks
• 1 hour duration
• Objective/MCQ format
• Hindi and English
• No negative marking

Minimum Passing Marks

If the examination is conducted in multiple shifts, marks may be normalized for determining merit and cut-offs.

Stage-II

Candidates shortlisted after Stage-I will be called for Stage-II at designated ICG Recruitment Centres.

Stage-II includes:

1. Basic Identity & Biometric Verification

Candidates must pass identity and biometric verification.

2. Physical Fitness Test (PFT)

Male:

• 1.6 km run – 6 minutes 30 seconds
• Squats – 20
• Push-ups – 15
• Bent Knee Sit-ups – 15

Female:

• 1.6 km run – 8 minutes
• Squats – 15
• Push-ups – 10
• Bent Knee Sit-ups – 10

All four physical tests are conducted continuously without a break.

3. Assessment & Adaptability Test

Candidates who qualify the PFT undergo an online/OMR-based Assessment and Adaptability Test.

This test is qualifying in nature and its marks are not included in the final merit list, although they may be used for tie-breaking.

4. Document Verification

Original documents are checked against the information entered in the application form.

Any mismatch or incorrect information can result in rejection.

5. Recruitment Medical Examination

Candidates who qualify document verification undergo a medical examination according to Indian Coast Guard medical standards.

Stage-III – INS Chilka

Candidates who qualify Stage-I and Stage-II and are shortlisted according to merit and vacancies will be called to INS Chilka.

Stage-III includes:

• Aadhaar-based identity verification
• Document verification
• Pre-enrolment medical examination
• Submission of original documents
• Police verification documents

Candidates found medically unfit may be referred for the prescribed appeal medical examination.

Stage-IV

Stage-IV consists of verification and authentication of the original educational and other documents submitted during Stage-III with the concerned:

• Education Boards
• Universities
• State Government authorities

If documents are found to be fake or invalid, the candidate can be terminated from service.

Physical & Medical Standards

Height

Certain domicile-based relaxations are available, including specified regions such as Assam, Nagaland, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Tripura, Garhwal, Kumaon and Sikkim.

Additional height relaxation may apply to eligible candidates from specified island/UT regions.

Chest – Male

• Minimum chest circumference: 77 cm
• Minimum expansion: 5 cm

Weight

Weight should be proportionate to height and age as prescribed by ICG.

Eyesight

Candidates using glasses are not eligible for the General Duty branch.

Candidates should keep the following documents ready:

• Recent passport-size colour photograph
• Live photograph during registration
• Scanned signature
• Class 10th marksheet / Birth Certificate
• Aadhaar Card / PAN Card / Voter ID / Driving Licence / Passport
• Domicile Certificate, where applicable
• Service Certificate/NOC, where applicable
• Category certificate, where applicable
• Diploma certificate/provisional certificate for Yantrik candidates

For Navik GD male, a valid domicile certificate is required for determining the recruitment zone.

Candidates can apply online through the SSC website.

Steps

1. Visit the official SSC website.
2. Complete registration/login.
3. Select the ICG CGEPT 2026 recruitment.
4. Select the eligible post.
5. Fill in personal and educational details.
6. Enter subject-wise marks correctly.
7. Upload the required documents.
8. Upload photograph and signature.
9. Pay the application fee, if applicable.
10. Check the application preview carefully.
11. Submit the application.
12. Save/print the submitted application for future reference.

Candidates can apply for only one post. If multiple applications are submitted, only the latest submitted application will be considered and fees paid for earlier applications will not be refunded.