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Indian Coast Guard Navik & Yantrik
Indian Coast Guard Navik (General Duty), Navik (Domestic Branch) and Yantrik — Coast Guard Enrolled Persons Test (CGEPT)
The Indian Coast Guard's recruitment of enrolled personnel: Navik (General Duty) for Class 12 pass men and women, Navik (Domestic Branch) for Class 10 pass men, and Yantrik (technical) for diploma holders, through a single computer-based exam followed by physical, medical and document stages.
Latest official notice: Recruitment of Enrolled Persons in the Indian Coast Guard through CGEPT – Batches 01/2027 & 02/2027, published 6 October 2026 (application opening; no issue date printed).
Vacancies
365 tentative
Age limit
Navik (GD): born 1 Nov 2005 – 1 May 2009
Application fee
₹550
Notice published
6 October 2026 (application opening; no issue date printed)
Indian Coast Guard Navik & Yantrik notification: key dates and vacancies
| Online application | 6 October 2026 (11:00) – 21 October 2026 (17:30) |
|---|---|
| Stage-I (CGEPT-01/27) | Early/mid November 2026 |
| Stage-II (CGEPT-01/27) | End February 2027 |
| Stage-III (CGEPT-01/27) | Early May 2027 |
| Basic training starts (CGEPT-01/2027) | May 2027, at INS Chilka |
| Basic training starts (CGEPT-02/2027) | November 2027 |
| Vacancies | 365 tentative (our sum): CGEPT-01/27 — 190 (Navik GD 117 male + 13 female, Yantrik 28 Mechanical + 23 Electrical + 9 Electronics); CGEPT-02/27 — 175 (Navik GD 117 male + 13 female, Navik DB 25, Hygienist-I 20) |
Posts filled through this exam
- Navik (General Duty) — male and female — Pay Level-3, basic pay ₹21,700
- Navik (Domestic Branch) — male only, CGEPT-02/27 — Pay Level-3, basic pay ₹21,700
- Yantrik (Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics) — male only, CGEPT-01/27 — Pay Level-5, basic pay ₹29,200 plus Yantrik pay ₹6,200
Source: Recruitment of Enrolled Persons in the Indian Coast Guard through CGEPT – Batches 01/2027 & 02/2027 (published 6 October 2026 (application opening; no issue date printed)). Confirm in the official notice before applying.
Posts in Indian Coast Guard Navik & Yantrik: pay level and age limit
Open a post for its departments, qualification and exam stages.
| Post | Pay level | Group | Age limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Navik (General Duty) | Level 3 | Enrolled Persons | Born 01 Nov 2005 – 01 May 2009 |
| Navik (Domestic Branch) | Level 3 | Enrolled Persons | Born 01 Nov 2005 – 01 Oct 2009 |
| Yantrik | Level 5 | Enrolled Persons | Born 01 May 2005 – 01 May 2009 |
The Indian Coast Guard recruits its enrolled personnel, Navik (General Duty), Navik (Domestic Branch) and Yantrik, through the Coast Guard Enrolled Persons Test (CGEPT). The latest advertisement covers two batches, CGEPT-01/2027 and CGEPT-02/2027, with online applications through www.ssc.gov.in from 6 to 21 October 2026.
Selection runs through four stages: a one-hour computer-based exam of 100 questions, a qualifying physical fitness and assessment stage with medicals at ICG recruitment centres, document checks and pre-enrolment medicals at INS Chilka, and verification of original documents. The order of merit is based only on Stage-I marks.
This guide sets out the vacancies, pay, date-of-birth ranges, qualifications, exam pattern, physical and medical standards and application steps as the official advertisement prints them. Hygienist-I posts in the same advertisement are only mentioned here.
CGEPT-01/27 and 02/27 vacancies
All vacancies are tentative and may change. Male Navik (GD) vacancies are allotted across five zones (North, West, East, South and Central), with a separate merit list for each zone. Female Navik (GD), Yantrik and Navik (DB) are recruited on an all-India basis.
Yantrik posts are only in CGEPT-01/27 and Navik (DB) only in CGEPT-02/27. Yantrik, Navik (DB) and Hygienist-I are open to men only. You cannot claim a particular batch.
CGEPT-01/27
| Post | Gender | 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 |
Each row adds up to its printed total. Added up, the batch has 190 vacancies (our sum; no batch total is printed).
CGEPT-02/27
| Post | Gender | 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 |
Each row adds up to its printed total. Added up, the batch has 175 vacancies (our sum; no batch total is printed).
Navik and Yantrik pay
Navik (GD) and Navik (DB) start on a basic pay of ₹21,700 (Pay Level-3). Yantrik starts on a basic pay of ₹29,200 (Pay Level-5) plus Yantrik pay of ₹6,200. Dearness Allowance and other allowances are paid on top; the notice does not print an in-hand figure, so none is shown here.
Date of birth, relaxation and qualification
Applications are invited from male and female Indian citizens.
Navik (GD) needs Class 12 with Maths and Physics, and Navik (DB) needs Class 10, from a board recognised by the Council of Boards of School Education (COBSE). Yantrik needs Class 10 plus a 3- or 4-year AICTE-approved diploma, or Class 10 and 12 plus a 2- or 3-year AICTE-approved diploma, in Electrical, Mechanical or Electronics/Telecommunication (Radio/Power) Engineering; the notice lists accepted equivalent branches.
You must enter the marks of every subject exactly as on your marksheet; errors or omissions can lead to cancellation. Open schools not recognised by AICTE/COBSE are not accepted.
Date-of-birth range (both dates as printed)
| Post | Batch | Born between |
|---|---|---|
| Navik (GD) | 01/27 and 02/27 | 1 November 2005 and 1 May 2009 |
| Yantrik | 01/27 | 1 May 2005 and 1 May 2009 |
| Navik (DB) | 02/27 | 1 November 2005 and 1 October 2009 |
Upper age relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| OBC | 3 years |
| SC / ST | 5 years |
Stage-wise selection and merit
Stage-I is a computer-based exam of 100 objective questions in one hour, the same for all posts.
Stage-II, at ICG recruitment centres, is qualifying: the Physical Fitness Test, an Assessment Test, document verification and the recruitment medical examination. Assessment Test marks do not count for merit.
Stage-III at INS Chilka covers an Aadhaar-based identity check, document verification and pre-enrolment medicals. In Stage-IV, ICG verifies your original documents with the concerned boards, universities or state authorities.
The order of merit is based only on Stage-I marks, and you must qualify in every phase of Stage-II. Your identity is checked at every stage, by live photo, left-thumb biometrics, signature and identification marks; failing any identity check cancels your candidature.
Tie-break order (equal Stage-I marks)
| Order | Criterion |
|---|---|
| 1 | Older candidate is placed higher |
| 2 | More marks in the Assessment Test |
Stage-I written test: pattern and syllabus
The CGEPT-01/27 and 02/27 advertisement prescribes one computer-based exam for all posts — Navik (GD), Navik (DB) and Yantrik alike: 100 objective multiple-choice questions, 1 mark each, in one hour. The paper is bilingual (Hindi and English), and there is no negative marking.
To pass, you need 40 marks if you are UR, EWS or OBC, and 35 if you are SC or ST. If the exam runs in several shifts, marks are normalised, and the normalised score is used for merit and cut-offs.
The notice does not print a section-wise split or a topic list. It says only: "Detailed syllabus is available at portal." Check the syllabus on the official portal before you prepare; no topics are listed here.
Stage-I computer-based exam
| Post | Questions | Marks | Duration | Pass marks (UR/EWS/OBC; SC/ST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Navik (GD) | 100 | 100 | 1 hour | 40; 35 |
| Navik (DB) | 100 | 100 | 1 hour | 40; 35 |
| Yantrik (all branches) | 100 | 100 | 1 hour | 40; 35 |
The same exam applies to all posts. The notice prints no subject-wise question split.
Physical Fitness Test (Stage-II)
All four tests are done continuously without any break; a break means failure. Women's standards are also printed in the notice; check the official advertisement for them.
PFT standards — male
| Test | Standard |
|---|---|
| 1.6 km run | 6 min 30 sec |
| Squats (Uthak Baithak) | 20 |
| Push-ups | 15 |
| Bent-knee sit-ups | 15 |
Height, chest and eyesight standards
- Minimum height: 157 cm for men, 152 cm for women. Up to 5 cm less for listed domiciles (including Assam, Nagaland and Sikkim) and Gorkhas; up to 2 cm less for Ladakh, Lakshadweep & Minicoy and Andaman & Nicobar Islands, with a domicile certificate.
- Chest (men): at least 77 cm with an expansion of at least 5 cm.
- Eyesight, General Duty: 6/6 in the better eye and 6/9 in the worse eye; candidates using glasses are not eligible for GD.
- Eyesight, Domestic Branch: 6/36 in both eyes. Technical (Yantrik): 6/24 in both eyes.
How to apply for CGEPT-01/27 and 02/27
- 1
Register on ssc.gov.in
Applications are accepted online only, on www.ssc.gov.in, from 6 October 2026 (11:00) to 21 October 2026 (17:30). Keep your registered email and mobile number safe.
- 2
Apply for one post
Apply for one post only; if you submit more than one application, only the latest counts.
- 3
Upload documents
Upload a recent photograph, signature, date-of-birth proof (Class 10 marksheet or birth certificate) and identity proof (Aadhaar preferred). Male Navik (GD) applicants must also upload a domicile certificate. Use scans of original documents only.
- 4
Pay the fee
₹550 by net banking, Visa/Master/Maestro/debit card or UPI. SC/ST candidates are exempt. Fees are not refunded.
- 5
Get help if needed
For application queries, email support@parikshasaarthi.in or call 7620207872.
Latest Indian Coast Guard Navik & Yantrik recruitment
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Exam overview
Reviewed editorial
Who it is for
Young Class 10/12 pass candidates or engineering diploma holders who want a uniformed career at sea with an Armed Force of the Union and can meet its physical and medical standards.
Eligibility, age and qualification
Exact limits are set per post in each official notice.
Age limit
Navik (GD): born 1 Nov 2005 – 1 May 2009; Yantrik: born 1 May 2005 – 1 May 2009; Navik (DB): born 1 Nov 2005 – 1 Oct 2009 (as on Date-of-birth ranges as printed for CGEPT-01/27 and 02/27)
Educational qualification
- Navik (GD): Class 12 passed with Maths and Physics from a board recognised by COBSE
- Navik (DB): Class 10 passed from a board recognised by COBSE
- Yantrik: Class 10 plus a 3–4 year AICTE-approved diploma, or Class 10 and 12 plus a 2–3 year AICTE-approved diploma, in Electrical, Mechanical or Electronics/Telecommunication (Radio/Power) Engineering or a listed equivalent branch
Upper age relaxation
| OBC | 3 years |
| SC / ST | 5 years |
Application fee
₹550. SC/ST candidates are exempt. Fees are non-refundable.
Source: Recruitment of Enrolled Persons in the Indian Coast Guard through CGEPT – Batches 01/2027 & 02/2027 (published 6 October 2026 (application opening; no issue date printed)). Confirm in the official notice before applying.
- Indian citizenship
- Date of birth within the notified range for the post and batch
- Class 12 with Maths and Physics (Navik GD), Class 10 (Navik DB) or an AICTE-approved engineering diploma (Yantrik)
- Category-wise age relaxation (OBC, SC/ST)
- Physical fitness test and medical standards
Selection process and exam pattern
Stages of selection
- 1Stage-I: Computer-based exam (decides merit)
- 2Stage-II: Physical Fitness Test, Assessment Test, document verification and recruitment medical (qualifying)
- 3Stage-III: Aadhaar-based identity check, document verification and pre-enrolment medicals at INS Chilka
- 4Stage-IV: Verification of original documents with the concerned boards, universities or state authorities
Stage-I computer-based exam (all posts)
1 hour
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Objective MCQs (bilingual: Hindi & English) | 100 | 100 |
Each question carries 1 mark. No negative marking. Pass marks: 40 (UR/EWS/OBC), 35 (SC/ST). The notice prints no section-wise split.
Source: Recruitment of Enrolled Persons in the Indian Coast Guard through CGEPT – Batches 01/2027 & 02/2027 (published 6 October 2026 (application opening; no issue date printed)). Confirm in the official notice before applying.
Reviewed editorial
Selection runs in four stages: a computer-based exam (Stage-I), a qualifying physical fitness test, assessment test, document verification and medical (Stage-II), document verification and pre-enrolment medicals at INS Chilka (Stage-III), and verification of original documents with the issuing boards (Stage-IV). Merit is based only on Stage-I marks.
Syllabus and subject-wise prep
- Stage-I computer-based exam (detailed syllabus on the official portal)
- 1.6 km run, squats, push-ups and sit-ups
- Medical standards, including eyesight for your branch
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Frequently asked questions
What is the age limit for Indian Coast Guard Navik & Yantrik?
Navik (GD): born 1 Nov 2005 – 1 May 2009; Yantrik: born 1 May 2005 – 1 May 2009; Navik (DB): born 1 Nov 2005 – 1 Oct 2009, counted as on Date-of-birth ranges as printed for CGEPT-01/27 and 02/27, as per the Recruitment of Enrolled Persons in the Indian Coast Guard through CGEPT – Batches 01/2027 & 02/2027. Category-wise upper age relaxation is given in the notice.
What qualification is needed for Indian Coast Guard Navik & Yantrik?
Navik (GD): Class 12 passed with Maths and Physics from a board recognised by COBSE. Navik (DB): Class 10 passed from a board recognised by COBSE. Yantrik: Class 10 plus a 3–4 year AICTE-approved diploma, or Class 10 and 12 plus a 2–3 year AICTE-approved diploma, in Electrical, Mechanical or Electronics/Telecommunication (Radio/Power) Engineering or a listed equivalent branch.
When can I apply for Indian Coast Guard Navik & Yantrik?
Online application: 6 October 2026 (11:00) – 21 October 2026 (17:30), as per the notice published on 6 October 2026 (application opening; no issue date printed). Applications are made only on joinindiancoastguard.cdac.in.
What is the Indian Coast Guard Navik & Yantrik exam pattern?
Stage-I computer-based exam (all posts): Objective MCQs (bilingual: Hindi & English) (1 hour). Each question carries 1 mark. No negative marking. Pass marks: 40 (UR/EWS/OBC), 35 (SC/ST). The notice prints no section-wise split.
How many vacancies are there in Indian Coast Guard Navik & Yantrik?
365 tentative (our sum): CGEPT-01/27 — 190 (Navik GD 117 male + 13 female, Yantrik 28 Mechanical + 23 Electrical + 9 Electronics); CGEPT-02/27 — 175 (Navik GD 117 male + 13 female, Navik DB 25, Hygienist-I 20), according to the Recruitment of Enrolled Persons in the Indian Coast Guard through CGEPT – Batches 01/2027 & 02/2027.
How many vacancies are there in CGEPT-01/27 and 02/27?
365 tentative vacancies in total (our sum): 190 in CGEPT-01/27 (Navik GD 130, Yantrik 60) and 175 in CGEPT-02/27 (Navik GD 130, Navik DB 25, Hygienist-I 20).
What is the Stage-I exam pattern?
One computer-based exam for all posts: 100 MCQs of 1 mark each in one hour, in Hindi and English, with no negative marking.
What is the syllabus for the Navik and Yantrik exam?
The advertisement does not list topics; it says the detailed syllabus is available at the portal.
What are the pass marks in Stage-I?
40 for UR, EWS and OBC candidates and 35 for SC and ST candidates.
Is there negative marking in CGEPT?
No. The notice says there is no negative marking for wrong answers.
What is the salary of a Navik and a Yantrik?
Navik (GD) and Navik (DB): basic pay ₹21,700 (Pay Level-3). Yantrik: basic pay ₹29,200 (Pay Level-5) plus Yantrik pay ₹6,200. DA and other allowances are extra.
What is the age limit for Navik (GD)?
You must be born between 1 November 2005 and 1 May 2009, with 3 years' relaxation for OBC and 5 years for SC/ST.
Can women apply?
Yes, for Navik (General Duty): 13 female vacancies in each batch. Yantrik and Navik (DB) are for men only.
What is the application fee?
₹550; SC/ST candidates are exempt.
How is the final merit decided?
Only on Stage-I marks, provided you qualify in every phase of Stage-II. Ties go to the older candidate, then to higher Assessment Test marks.
What is Indian Coast Guard Navik & Yantrik?
The Indian Coast Guard's recruitment of enrolled personnel: Navik (General Duty) for Class 12 pass men and women, Navik (Domestic Branch) for Class 10 pass men, and Yantrik (technical) for diploma holders, through a single computer-based exam followed by physical, medical and document stages.
Who is Indian Coast Guard Navik & Yantrik for?
Young Class 10/12 pass candidates or engineering diploma holders who want a uniformed career at sea with an Armed Force of the Union and can meet its physical and medical standards.
How is Indian Coast Guard Navik & Yantrik selection described?
Selection runs in four stages: a computer-based exam (Stage-I), a qualifying physical fitness test, assessment test, document verification and medical (Stage-II), document verification and pre-enrolment medicals at INS Chilka (Stage-III), and verification of original documents with the issuing boards (Stage-IV). Merit is based only on Stage-I marks.
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