Indian Coast Guard Recruitment 2026: The Indian Coast Guard, under the Ministry of Defence, has announced recruitment for Navik (General Duty), Navik (Domestic Branch), and Yantrik posts under CGEPT 2027, Batches 01/2027 and 02/2027. Eligible candidates can apply online before the last date. Applicants should read the official notification carefully before submitting the application.
| Indian Coast Guard Current Notification 2026 | |
| Job Location: All over India | |
| Organization Name | Indian Coast Guard |
| Post Name | Navik (General Duty), Navik (Domestic Branch) etc. |
| No. of Vacancies | 365 |
| Qualification | 10th, 12th, Diploma |
| Official Website | https://ssc.gov.in/ |
| Mode | Online |
Post Details
The recruitment includes the following posts:
Total No of Vacancies: 365
- Navik (General Duty)
- Navik (Domestic Branch)
- Yantrik (Mechanical)
- Yantrik (Electrical)
- Yantrik (Electronics)
The vacancies are tentative and differ by post, gender, category, and batch. Candidates should check the official notification for the exact vacancy details.
Qualification
- Navik (General Duty): Class 12 pass with Mathematics and Physics from an education board recognised by COBSE.
- Navik (Domestic Branch): Class 10 pass from an education board recognised by COBSE.
- Yantrik posts: Class 10 pass with the relevant engineering diploma, or the other accepted educational combination specified for the post in the official notification.
Candidates must check the official notification for the accepted diploma branches and other eligibility conditions before applying.
Salary Details
- Navik (General Duty): Basic pay of Rs. 21,700 per month, Pay Level 3.
- Navik (Domestic Branch): Basic pay of Rs. 21,700 per month, Pay Level 3.
- Yantrik: Basic pay of Rs. 29,200 per month, Pay Level 5, plus Yantrik pay of Rs. 6,200 per month.
- Other allowances and benefits will be provided according to the applicable rules.
Age Limit
The age limit depends on the post and batch. Candidates must check the date-of-birth conditions given in the official notification.
- Age relaxation for OBC candidates: 3 years, as specified in the notification.
- Age relaxation for SC/ST candidates: 5 years, as specified in the notification.
Application Fee
- General and other candidates: Rs. 300.
- SC/ST candidates: No examination fee.
- Payment must be made online, where applicable.
- The examination fee is non-refundable, as stated in the notification.
Selection Process
The selection process includes the following stages:
- Computer-Based Examination
- Assessment Test, where applicable
- Physical Fitness Test (PFT)
- Document Verification
- Initial Medical Examination
- Recruitment Medical Examination
- Final merit list and selection according to the applicable rules
How to Apply
- Visit the official Indian Coast Guard recruitment website.
- Open the CGEPT 2027 recruitment link for the relevant batch.
- Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Fill in the application form with the correct personal and educational details.
- Upload the required photograph, signature, and documents.
- Pay the examination fee, if applicable.
- Check all details carefully before submitting the form.
- Submit the application and save a copy for future reference.
Apply online through the official website: Apply Online.
Important Dates
- Application Start Date: 6 October 2026, 11:00 AM
- Last Date to Apply: 21 October 2026, 5:30 PM
- Stage I Examination: Early to mid-November 2026 (tentative)
- Stage II Examination: February 2027 (tentative)
- Stage III Examination: May 2027 onwards (tentative)
Important Links
| Notification Link | Click Here |
| Application Link | Apply Now |
| Official Website | Click Here |