Indian Coast Guard Recruitment 2026, Apply Online for CGEPT 01/2027 & 02/2027

Indian Coast Guard Recruitment 2026: Quick Details

Important Dates

Note: Indian Coast Guard will separately announce the dates for availability of Stage-I, Stage-II and Stage-III E-admit cards.

Vacancy Details

The vacancies mentioned in the notification are tentative and may change. Recruitment for Navik (GD) male candidates is zone-wise, while Navik (GD) female, Yantrik, Navik (DB) and Hygienist-I recruitment is on an All India basis.

CGEPT-01/27 Batch

CGEPT-02/27 Batch

Educational Qualification

Note: Candidates applying for Yantrik must follow the notification’s specified list of equivalent diploma disciplines.

Age Limit

Application Fee

The examination fee can be paid online through net banking, Visa/Master/Maestro debit card or UPI. The fee once paid will not be refunded.

Indian Coast Guard Selection Process

The recruitment process consists of four stages. Candidates must qualify all applicable stages and meet the prescribed medical standards.

• Stage-I: Computer Based Online Examination
• Stage-II: Physical Fitness Test, Assessment & Adaptability Test, Document Verification and Recruitment Medical Examination
• Stage-III: Identity check, document verification, pre-enrolment medical examination and submission of required documents at INS Chilka
• Stage-IV: Verification/authentication of original educational and other documents with the concerned authorities

Stage-I Exam Pattern

If the examination is conducted in multiple shifts, the marks will be normalised. The normalised scores will be used for final merit and cut-off determination.

Physical Fitness Test (PFT)

Important: All four PFT activities are conducted continuously without a break. Any break during the tests will result in failure in the PFT.

Medical Standards

Height relaxation of up to 05 cm is applicable to candidates with domicile of Assam, Nagaland, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Tripura, Garhwal, Kumaon and Sikkim, as well as Gorkhas. Up to 02 cm relaxation may apply to candidates with domicile of Ladakh, Lakshadweep and Minicoy Islands and Andaman & Nicobar Islands.

How to Apply for Indian Coast Guard Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the official SSC portal at www.ssc.gov.in.
2. Register yourself and follow the instructions available on the registration portal.
3. Fill in the required personal, educational and category details carefully.
4. Upload the required scanned documents, photograph and signature.
5. Choose the examination city preferences for Stage-I.
6. Pay the applicable examination fee online, if required.
7. Check the application preview carefully before final submission.
8. Submit the application before 21 October 2026 at 5:30 PM and keep a copy of the submitted application for future use.

Important: A candidate can apply for only one post in a particular recruitment cycle.

Documents Required for Online Application

• Recent passport-size colour photograph as per portal specifications.
• Scanned signature.
• Date of Birth proof such as Class 10th marksheet or Birth Certificate.
• Identity proof such as Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Voter ID, Driving Licence or Passport.
• Service Certificate/NOC, where applicable.
• Domicile Certificate for male Navik (GD) candidates for zone-wise recruitment.
• Domicile Certificate for female Navik (GD), Yantrik, Navik (DB) and Hygienist-I candidates where required for height relaxation.

Salary and Pay Scale

Other Benefits

• Free ration and clothing as per applicable rules.
• Free medical treatment for self and family, including dependent parents, in Military Hospitals.
• Government accommodation or House Rent Allowance.
• 45 days Earned Leave and 08 days Casual Leave every year.
• Leave Travel Concession as per Government rules.
• Pension under NPS or UPS and gratuity as applicable.
• Canteen facilities and other loan facilities.
• ECHS medical facilities after retirement.
• Insurance cover of ₹75 lakh through Naval Group Insurance Fund, subject to the applicable compulsory monthly contribution.

Note: Pay, perks, promotion, insurance cover and other benefits are subject to change as per Government Orders.

Important Instructions

• Only online applications will be accepted. Applications sent by post will not be accepted.
• Candidates should remember the registered email ID and mobile number because these details are required for accessing the dashboard, E-admit card and results.
• Any mismatch between the application, uploaded documents and original documents can lead to cancellation of candidature.
• Uploaded documents must be clear, complete and readable. Blurred or partially scanned documents can lead to rejection.
• Candidates must regularly check their registered email and login dashboard for recruitment updates.
• Mobile phones and other electronic gadgets are not permitted during the examination stages.
• Any malpractice, impersonation, misbehaviour or submission of false documents can lead to cancellation and further action.
• Candidates with disabilities are not eligible to apply as per the notification.
• No changes in date of birth or gender will be allowed at later stages if incorrect information is detected.

Zone-wise Recruitment for Navik GD Male

Separate merit lists will be prepared for the five zones for male Navik (GD) recruitment. Zone-wise vacancies will be displayed during registration.

Training

Basic training for the CGEPT-01/2027 batch will commence in May 2027 at INS Chilka, while basic training for the CGEPT-02/2027 batch will commence in November 2027. This will be followed by sea training and professional training in the allotted trade.

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