ICG CGEPT Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online at SSC for 365 Navik, Yantrik & Hygienist Posts

Who is recruiting? Indian Coast Guard (ICG), Ministry of Defence, through the Staff Selection Commission. Which posts? Navik (General Duty), Navik (Domestic Branch), Yantrik and Hygienist-I. How many vacancies? 365 Vacancies Who can apply? Male and female Indian citizens with the educational qualification and age prescribed for each post. Application start date: 06 October 2026 (1100 hrs). Last date: 21 October 2026 (1730 hrs). Application mode: Online, at www.ssc.gov.in. Job location: Vacancies for Navik (GD) male candidates are zone-wise (North, West, East, South and Central). Vacancies for Navik (GD) female, Yantrik, Navik (DB) and Hygienist-I are on an All India basis. A specific posting location is not specified in the notification. Employment News Notification PDF | Official Notification PDF Apply Online: Click Here Official Notification PDF: Click Here Employment News Notification

ICG CGEPT Recruitment 2026 Overview

ICG CGEPT Important Dates

ICG CGEPT Important Dates

CGEPT-01/27 Batch Vacancy

CGEPT-01/27 Batch Vacancy

CGEPT-02/27 Batch Vacancy

CGEPT-02/27 Batch Vacancy

Zone-wise Vacancy Notes for Navik (GD)

ICG CGEPT Qualification

Equivalent Diplomas for Yantrik

ICG CGEPT Age Limit

ICG CGEPT Age Limit

ICG CGEPT Application Fee

ICG CGEPT Salary

Stage-I: Computer Based Online Examination

Recruitment Medical Examination:

ICG CGEPT Medical and Physical Standards

ICG CGEPT Medical and Physical Standards

ICG CGEPT Documents Required at Each Stage

The application window runs from 06 October 2026 to 21 October 2026. The tentative examination schedule is given separately for each batch. ICG will announce the date when E-admit cards are available for download for Stage-I, II and III. Candidates are directed to download the E-admit card for the various stages and other information by regularly logging into their respective login IDs.

The notification gives tentative vacancies for each batch. The zone-wise and All India vacancies are tentative and may change. A combined total of all posts is not stated in the notification. Both male and female candidates can apply for the post of Navik (General Duty) in this batch. Only male candidates can apply for the Yantrik posts in this batch. Both male and female candidates can apply for the post of Navik (General Duty) in this batch. Only male candidates can apply for the Navik (Domestic Branch) and Hygienist-I posts in this batch. Zone-wise recruitment is carried out for Navik (GD) male candidates, i.e. the vacancies are distributed across five zones, and a separate merit list is prepared for each zone. The states and union territories covered under each zone are listed below. If there is no vacancy reserved for SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy)/EWS category in a particular zone, such ca

CGEPT-01/27 Batch Vacancy

CGEPT-01/27 Batch Vacancy

CGEPT-02/27 Batch Vacancy

CGEPT-02/27 Batch Vacancy

Zone-wise Vacancy Notes for Navik (GD)

Online applications are invited from male and female Indian citizens possessing the educational qualifications and age prescribed for recruitment as an Enrolled Person in the Indian Coast Guard through the Staff Selection Commission. A candidate may apply for only one post. The notification lists the following equivalent diplomas for recruitment in the Yantrik cadre in the Electrical, Mechanical and Electronics & Telecommunication (Radio/Power) Engineering branches. Candidates are to fill marks of all subjects as mentioned in their marksheet while filling the online application. Incorrect or incomplete filling of marks in the online application will lead to cancellation of candidature. Candidates applying for the post of Yantrik and not in possession of the original diploma certificate prior to the Stage-II recruitment process must bring and upload a provisional diploma certificate duly

ICG CGEPT Qualification

Equivalent Diplomas for Yantrik

The age limit depends on the post and the batch. Candidates must be born within the dates given below.

Candidates, except those entitled and desirous of applying in vacancies for the SC/ST category, are required to pay a fee of Rs. 550/- (Rupees Five Hundred and Fifty Only). SC/ST candidates are exempted from payment of the fee. The fee is paid online through net banking or by using Visa/Master/Maestro/Debit Card/UPI. The E-admit card will be issued for the examination only to those candidates who have successfully paid the examination fee and who are entitled to waiver of examination fee. Fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances nor can the fee be held in reserve for any other examination or selection. Candidates applying for vacancies under the SC/ST category are entitled to waiver of examination fee. Candidates are liable to be discharged/rejected at any stage of recruitment if it is found that a false SC/ST certificate has been produced to claim waiver of examination

The notification gives the basic pay for each post along with Dearness Allowance and other allowances based on the nature of duty and place of posting, as per the prevailing regulations. Promotion prospects exist up to the rank of Pradhan Adhikari/Pradhan Sahayak Engineer/Hygiene Supervisor. Promotion to the Officer cadre is subject to suitability and performance while in service as per regulations laid down on the subject. Free ration and clothing as per the existing rules. Free medical treatment for self and family including dependent parents in Military Hospitals. Government accommodation/House Rent Allowance. 45 days Earned leave and 08 days Casual leave every year with Leave Travel Concession (LTC) for self, family and dependent parents as per Government rules. Pension as per National Pension Scheme (NPS) or Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) and Gratuity on retirement in accordance with

The selection is based on performance in Stage-I, Stage-II, Stage-III and Stage-IV, meeting the laid down medical standards during medical examination and the number of vacancies available for the post in the respective batch. Qualification in Stage-I, II, III and IV is compulsory for recruitment in ICG. Selection of candidates for the post of Yantrik will be only for CGEPT-01/27, and for Navik (DB) and Hygienist-I only for CGEPT-02/27. Selection of candidates for the post of Navik (GD) in either CGEPT-01/27 or CGEPT-02/27 batch will be based on order of merit, available vacancies and administrative requirement. Candidates cannot claim their selection in a particular batch. All candidates will be compulsorily subjected to identity check prior to commencement of the examination at Stage-I, II and III of CGEPT. The identity check includes verification/matching at all stages of the selectio

Stage-I: Computer Based Online Examination

Recruitment Medical Examination:

The medical examination is conducted by authorised Medical Officers of Defence Forces as per the medical standard prescribed in current regulations applicable to Enrolled Persons on entry. Candidates using glasses are not eligible for GD Branch. Candidates are advised to get their ears cleaned for wax and tartar removed from teeth prior to medical examination. Candidates claiming height relaxation are to submit a domicile certificate to the medical officer. Failure to submit the domicile certificate will lead to non-waiver of height relaxation. No waiver will be given for laid down medical standards. The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) order on medical standard will be the final authority.

Aadhaar Card and mobile number linked with Aadhaar Card is mandatory at Stage-III for opening of bank account and generation of Permanent Retirement Account Number. Training: Basic training for CGEPT-01/2027 will commence in May 2027 and for CGEPT-02/2027 in November 2027 at INS Chilka, followed by sea training and professional training in allotted trade. Branch/trade will be allocated as per requirement of service and performance during basic training. Candidates are liable to be discharged as UNSUITABLE if their progress (including academic) or conduct is unsatisfactory at any time during training. Further, at any stage of training or service, if the online application or any document furnished by the individual is found to be falsified, the individual shall be liable to be discharged from ICG service.

Caution: Selection in Indian Coast Guard is fair and on merit basis. Candidates should not fall prey to unscrupulous persons posing as recruitment agents. For complaint against such persons, candidates must approach the Director (Recruitment), Coast Guard Headquarters, Recruitment Center, Noida on telephone 0120-2201340.