The Indian Coast Guard (Ministry of Defence) has opened recruitment of Enrolled Persons through the Coast Guard Enrolled Persons Test (CGEPT) – Batches 01/2027 and 02/2027. There are 365 tentative vacancies for Navik (General Duty), Navik (Domestic Branch), Yantrik and Hygienist-I. Applications are accepted online only through ssc.gov.in from 6 October 2026 (11:00 AM) to 21 October 2026 (5:30 PM).
Class 10 pass candidates can apply for Navik (DB) and Hygienist-I, Class 12 (Maths and Physics) candidates for Navik (GD), and diploma holders for Yantrik. Navik (GD) is open to both men and women. Candidates with domicile of Garhwal or Kumaon (Uttarakhand) get a 5 cm relaxation in height, provided they submit a domicile certificate. The Stage-I computer-based exam is expected in early or mid-November 2026.
Indian Coast Guard CGEPT 01/2027 & 02/2027 — Overview
Detail | Information |
|---|---|
Organisation | Indian Coast Guard, Ministry of Defence |
Exam | Coast Guard Enrolled Persons Test (CGEPT) 01/2027 and 02/2027 |
Posts | Navik (GD), Navik (DB), Yantrik (Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics), Hygienist-I |
Total vacancies | 365 (tentative) |
Starting pay | Navik / Hygienist-I: ₹21,700 (Level 3); Yantrik: ₹29,200 (Level 5) + ₹6,200 Yantrik pay |
Application fee | ₹550 (SC/ST: nil) |
Selection | Stage I (CBT) → Stage II (PFT, test, documents, medical) → Stage III (INS Chilka) → Stage IV (verification) |
Apply online |
Important Dates
Event | Date |
|---|---|
Online application opens | 6 October 2026, 11:00 AM |
Last date to apply | 21 October 2026, 5:30 PM |
Edit/correction window | 2–3 days after registration closes (as notified) |
Stage I (CBT) | Early/mid November 2026 |
Stage II | End of February 2027 |
Stage III — 01/2027 batch | Early May 2027 |
Stage III — 02/2027 batch | Mid October 2027 |
Training at INS Chilka | May 2027 (01/27) and November 2027 (02/27) |
All exam dates are tentative. E-admit cards for each stage are released on the candidate dashboard.
Vacancy Details
CGEPT-01/2027 batch
Post | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Navik (GD) — Male | 44 | 11 | 36 | 14 | 12 | 117 |
Navik (GD) — Female | 8 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 13 |
Yantrik (Mechanical) — Male | 9 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 28 |
Yantrik (Electrical) — Male | 10 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 23 |
Yantrik (Electronics) — Male | 5 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 9 |
CGEPT-02/2027 batch
Post | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Navik (GD) — Male | 48 | 11 | 36 | 14 | 8 | 117 |
Navik (GD) — Female | 5 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 13 |
Navik (Domestic Branch) — Male | 11 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 25 |
Hygienist-I — Male | 9 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 20 |
Total: 365 posts, made up of Navik (GD) 260, Yantrik 60, Navik (DB) 25 and Hygienist-I 20.
Navik (GD) male vacancies are filled zone-wise, with a separate merit list for each of five zones. Uttarakhand is in the North zone, along with J&K, Ladakh, Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh and Chandigarh. Navik (GD) female, Yantrik, Navik (DB) and Hygienist-I are recruited on an all-India basis. You can apply for only one post. If a zone has no reserved vacancy for your category, you may apply as UR, but you then get no age, marks or fee relaxation.
Eligibility
Educational qualification
Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
Navik (General Duty) | Class 12 passed with Maths and Physics from a COBSE-recognised board |
Navik (Domestic Branch) | Class 10 passed from a COBSE-recognised board |
Hygienist-I | Matriculation, or ITI, or equivalent from a board recognised by the Central/State Government |
Yantrik | Class 10 + an AICTE-approved 3- or 4-year diploma in Electrical, Mechanical or Electronics/Telecommunication (Radio/Power) Engineering, or Class 10 and 12 + an AICTE-approved 2- or 3-year diploma in these branches |
For Yantrik, many equivalent diplomas are accepted, such as Electrical & Electronics, Marine Engineering, Mechanical (Automobile/Production/RAC), Electronics & Communication and Electronics Instrumentation & Control. The full list is in the advertisement. Open-school qualifications not recognised by COBSE or AICTE are not accepted. You must enter subject-wise marks exactly as in your marksheet.
Age limit (date of birth)
Post / batch | Born between |
|---|---|
Navik (GD) — 01/27 and 02/27 | 1 Nov 2005 and 1 May 2009 |
Yantrik — 01/27 | 1 May 2005 and 1 May 2009 |
Navik (DB) — 02/27 | 1 Nov 2005 and 1 Oct 2009 |
Hygienist-I — 02/27 | 1 Nov 2002 and 1 Oct 2009 |
OBC candidates get 3 years of relaxation and SC/ST candidates 5 years. Persons with any disability are not eligible, because the Coast Guard is an armed force. Marriage is not allowed during training.
Application Fee
The fee is ₹550, paid online by net banking, card or UPI. SC/ST candidates applying against SC/ST vacancies do not pay a fee. The fee is not refunded in any case.
Selection Process
Stage I — Computer-based exam
100 objective questions of 1 mark each, in Hindi and English. Duration: 1 hour. No negative marking.
Passing marks: 40 for UR, EWS and OBC; 35 for SC and ST. Scores are normalised if the exam is held in several shifts.
Bring your original ID (the one you uploaded), a printout of the e-admit card and 2 passport-size photos. Biometrics (left thumb) are captured, so avoid mehndi or wax on your hands.
Stage II — At ICG recruitment centres (1–2 days)
PFT | 1.6 km run | Squats (uthak-baithak) | Push-ups | Bent-knee sit-ups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Male | 6 min 30 sec | 20 | 15 | 15 |
Female | 8 min | 15 | 10 | 10 |
All four PFT events are done continuously, without a break. Any break means you fail.
After the PFT comes an Assessment & Adaptability Test (online or OMR). It is qualifying only, and its marks are used just to break ties.
Then come document verification and the recruitment medical. If you are declared unfit, you can appeal at a designated military hospital within 14 days.
To get the Stage II admit card, you must upload extra documents and pick your date and centre, first come first served, within the time given.
Final merit, Stage III and Stage IV
Merit is based only on Stage I marks, provided you qualify all parts of Stage II. If marks are tied, the older candidate ranks higher, and then the one with higher assessment test marks.
Stage III is held at INS Chilka (Odisha). It covers an Aadhaar-based identity check, where changes made in the last 2 years are scrutinised, plus document verification and the pre-enrolment medical. You must bring a police verification obtained after the last date of application.
Stage IV is the verification of your documents with the boards and universities that issued them, even after you join.
Medical Standards
Standard | Requirement |
|---|---|
Height | Male 157 cm, female 152 cm. Domicile of Garhwal or Kumaon: up to 5 cm less, so 152 cm for men and 147 cm for women. |
Chest (male) | At least 77 cm, with at least 5 cm expansion |
Vision — Navik (GD) | 6/6 and 6/9. Candidates who wear glasses are not eligible. |
Vision — Navik (DB) | 6/36 and 6/36 |
Vision — Yantrik | 6/24 and 6/24 |
Vision — Hygienist-I | 6/60 and 6/60 without glasses; 6/9 and 6/24 with glasses |
Tattoos | Allowed only on the inner forearm (elbow to wrist) and the back of the hand |
Others | Normal hearing (a whisper at 6 m), at least 14 dental points, and weight proportionate to height |
Get your ear wax cleaned and tartar removed from your teeth before the medical. To claim the height relaxation, you must show your domicile certificate to the medical officer.
Documents and Tips for Uttarakhand Candidates
Navik (GD) male applicants must upload a valid domicile certificate while applying, because it decides their zone. Where a state issues both domicile and residence certificates, only the domicile certificate is accepted. Candidates from Uttarakhand should keep their sthayi niwas (domicile) certificate ready.
Candidates for the other posts upload a domicile certificate only if they want the height relaxation, which Garhwal and Kumaon candidates should claim.
Upload Aadhaar as your first ID if you have one. At Stage III, Aadhaar and a mobile number linked to it are compulsory for the bank account and pension account.
All documents must be issued on or before 21 October 2026 and stay valid until at least 31 December 2027. Category certificates must carry the same address as your application.
Remember your registered email and mobile number. They are shown encrypted later and cannot be recovered.
Pay and Benefits
Post | Starting basic pay |
|---|---|
Yantrik | ₹29,200 (Level 5) + Yantrik pay ₹6,200 + DA and allowances |
Navik (GD) / Navik (DB) / Hygienist-I | ₹21,700 (Level 3) + DA and allowances |
Other benefits include free ration and clothing, free medical care for yourself and your family (including dependent parents) at military hospitals, government housing or HRA, 45 days of earned leave and 8 days of casual leave a year with LTC, NPS or UPS pension, CSD canteen, ECHS after retirement, and ₹75 lakh insurance cover through NGIF. You can be promoted up to Pradhan Adhikari, Pradhan Sahayak Engineer or Hygiene Supervisor, and later to officer rank based on merit.
Important Links
Link | URL |
|---|---|
Apply online / admit card / results | |
Application helpdesk | [email protected] · 7620207872 |
Complaints against fake recruitment agents | Coast Guard Recruitment Centre, Noida — 0120-2201340 |
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Selection in the Coast Guard is fair and based only on merit. Do not pay any agent. This page is based on the official CGEPT 01/2027 & 02/2027 advertisement, and the English advertisement is the final authority. UttarakhandJobs.in is not affiliated with the Indian Coast Guard.