Indian Coast Guard Recruitment 2027: Apply for 365 Navik, Yantrik and Hygienist Posts by October 21

  • 365 tentative vacancies announced under CGEPT Batches 01/2027 and 02/2027.
  • Navik General Duty vacancies are open to men and women.
  • Online applications close on October 21, 2026, at 5:30 PM.

Indian Coast Guard, under the Ministry of Defence, is accepting online applications for 365 tentative vacancies through the Coast Guard Enrolled Persons Test (CGEPT) for Batches 01/2027 and 02/2027. Registration opened on October 6, 2026, at 11:00 AM and will close on October 21, 2026, at 5:30 PM.

The recruitment covers Navik (General Duty), Navik (Domestic Branch), Yantrik in three engineering trades and Hygienist-I. Navik (General Duty) positions are open to male and female applicants, while the other posts are restricted to men. Educational requirements range from matriculation to Class 12 with Physics and Mathematics or an approved engineering diploma.

Candidates must clear all four recruitment stages, including the computer-based examination, subsequent recruitment assessments, medical examinations and document authentication. Yantrik appointments carry basic pay of ₹29,200, while the other advertised posts carry basic pay of ₹21,700, plus applicable allowances.

Indian Coast Guard CGEPT 2027 Notification

OrganizationIndian Coast Guard, Ministry of Defence
RecruitmentCoast Guard Enrolled Persons Test
Batches01/2027 and 02/2027
Post NamesNavik GD, Navik DB, Yantrik and Hygienist-I
Total Vacancies365, tentative
QualificationMatriculation, Class 12 with Physics and Mathematics, ITI or relevant engineering diploma, depending on the post
Age EligibilityPost-wise birth-date ranges
Basic Pay₹21,700 at Level 3 or ₹29,200 at Level 5
Application ModeOnline
Registration PeriodOctober 6–21, 2026
Last Date and TimeOctober 21, 2026, at 5:30 PM
Job LocationAcross India

Vacancy Details

CGEPT Batch 01/2027

PostGenderUREWSOBCSCSTTotal
Navik — General DutyMale4411361412117
Navik — General DutyFemale8131013
Yantrik — MechanicalMale9255728
Yantrik — ElectricalMale10253323
Yantrik — ElectronicsMale501219
Total—7616502523190

CGEPT Batch 02/2027

PostGenderUREWSOBCSCSTTotal
Navik — General DutyMale481136148117
Navik — General DutyFemale5142113
Navik — Domestic BranchMale11275025
Hygienist-IMale9155020
Total—731552269175

The combined allocation is 365 vacancies. Yantrik positions are available only in Batch 01/2027, while Navik Domestic Branch and Hygienist-I positions belong to Batch 02/2027. Navik GD candidates may be allotted either batch according to merit, vacancies and administrative requirements.

Educational Qualification

PostEssential Qualification
Navik — General DutyClass 12 with Mathematics and Physics from an education board recognised by COBSE
Navik — Domestic BranchClass 10 from an education board recognised by COBSE
YantrikClass 10 from a COBSE-recognised board with an AICTE-approved three- or four-year diploma in the prescribed engineering discipline; alternatively, Class 10 and Class 12 with an approved two- or three-year diploma
Hygienist-IMatriculation, ITI or an equivalent qualification from a board recognised by the Central or State Government

For Yantrik, the prescribed diploma disciplines include Electrical, Mechanical, Electronics and Telecommunication (Radio/Power) Engineering. Applicants must check the accepted qualification against their chosen trade.

Only Navik GD is open to both men and women. Navik DB, Yantrik and Hygienist-I vacancies are for male candidates.

Age Eligibility

Candidates must fall within the birth-date range prescribed for their post and batch.

Post / BatchBirth-Date Range
Navik GD — Batches 01/2027 and 02/2027November 1, 2005–May 1, 2009
Yantrik — Batch 01/2027May 1, 2005–May 1, 2009
Navik DB — Batch 02/2027November 1, 2005–October 1, 2009
Hygienist-I — Batch 02/2027November 1, 2002–October 1, 2009

Upper-age relaxation is three years for OBC candidates and five years for SC/ST candidates, subject to the applicable notification conditions.

Pay Scale and Allowances

PostPay LevelInitial Basic Pay
YantrikLevel 5₹29,200
Navik — General DutyLevel 3₹21,700
Navik — Domestic BranchLevel 3₹21,700
Hygienist-ILevel 3₹21,700

Yantrik personnel will additionally receive Yantrik pay of ₹6,200. Dearness Allowance and other admissible allowances will apply according to the nature of duty and place of posting.

Selection Process

Recruitment consists of four compulsory stages:

StageAssessment
Stage IComputer-based online examination
Stage IIRecruitment assessments at centres specified by Indian Coast Guard
Stage IIIFinal document verification and pre-enrolment medical examination at INS Chilka
Stage IVAuthentication of original documents with the issuing boards/universities

Final selection depends on performance across the prescribed stages, medical fitness and vacancies available for the relevant post and batch.

Important Dates

EventDate and Time
Online Registration OpensOctober 6, 2026, at 11:00 AM
Online Registration ClosesOctober 21, 2026, at 5:30 PM

How to Apply for Indian Coast Guard CGEPT 2027

  1. Open the designated CGEPT candidate application portal.
  2. Read the detailed notification and confirm the qualification, gender and birth-date requirements for the selected post.
  3. Register or log in and complete the personal, educational and other required details.
  4. Upload the prescribed documents according to the application instructions.
  5. Review the completed form and submit it before the closing time.
  6. Save or print the confirmation page for future reference.

Applications must be submitted online. No other application mode will be accepted.


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