Indian Coast Guard Navik & Yantrik 2027 · Age limit & eligibility
Indian Coast Guard Navik & Yantrik Age Limit 2027: Relaxation, Qualification and Eligibility
Indian Coast Guard Navik & Yantrik 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 (age counted on Date-of-birth ranges as printed for CGEPT-01/27 and 02/27), as per the official notice published 6 October 2026 (application opening; no issue date printed).
Age limit, the date on which age is counted, category-wise relaxation and the educational qualification, as printed in the official notice.
Indian Coast Guard Navik & Yantrik age limit and relaxation
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.
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 |
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 |
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.
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 are the pass marks in Stage-I?
40 for UR, EWS and OBC candidates and 35 for SC and ST candidates.
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.