Indian Coast Guard CGEPT 01/2027 & 02/2027 Notification Out: Check Details

Indian Coast Guard CGEPT 2027 Online Form: Apply Online for 365 Vacancies

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG), under the Ministry of Defence, has invited online applications for recruitment of Enrolled Personnel through the Coast Guard Enrolled Personnel Test (CGEPT) for batches 01/2027 and 02/2027. The recruitment is being conducted through the Staff Selection Commission (SSC).

Eligible male and female Indian citizens can apply for the available posts of Navik (General Duty), Navik (Domestic Branch), Yantrik, and Hygienist-I, as applicable. The online application process will begin on 06 October 2026 at 11:00 AM and will remain open until 21 October 2026 at 5:30 PM.

A total of 365 tentative vacancies have been announced across CGEPT 01/2027 and CGEPT 02/2027.

Indian Coast Guard CGEPT 2027: Overview

The official advertisement states that applications will be accepted online from 06 October 2026 (11:00 HRS) to 21 October 2026 (17:30 HRS). CGEPT012027_Adv_Bilingual

Indian Coast Guard CGEPT Vacancy 2027

The recruitment notification contains separate vacancies for CGEPT 01/2027 and CGEPT 02/2027.

CGEPT 01/2027 Vacancy

For CGEPT 01/2027, vacancies are available for Navik (General Duty) and Yantrik.

Both male and female candidates can apply for Navik (GD), while the Yantrik posts are available only for male candidates.

CGEPT 02/2027 Vacancy

For CGEPT 02/2027, vacancies are available for Navik (GD), Navik (Domestic Branch), and Hygienist-I.

Thus, the combined tentative vacancies for both batches are 365.

Important: The notification mentions that the vacancies are tentative and may change. Navik (GD) male recruitment will be conducted zone-wise, while Navik (GD) female, Yantrik, Navik (DB), and Hygienist-I recruitment will be on an All-India basis.

Indian Coast Guard CGEPT Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must be Indian citizens and fulfill the prescribed educational qualification and age criteria.

Navik (General Duty)

Candidates must have passed Class 12th with Mathematics and Physics from an education board recognized by the Council of Boards for School Education (COBSE).

Navik (Domestic Branch)

Candidates must have passed Class 10th from an education board recognized by COBSE.

Hygienist-I

Candidates should have Matriculation, ITI, or an equivalent qualification from a board/institution recognized by the Central or State Government.

Yantrik

Candidates must have passed Class 10th and possess a 03 or 04-year diploma in Electrical, Mechanical, Electronics or Telecommunication (Radio/Power) Engineering approved by AICTE.

Alternatively, candidates with Class 10th and Class 12th qualifications along with a relevant 02 or 03-year AICTE-approved diploma are also eligible, as prescribed in the notification.

Indian Coast Guard CGEPT Age Limit

The age criteria vary according to the post and batch:

Age relaxation is applicable as follows:

These age criteria and relaxations are specified in the official advertisement.

Indian Coast Guard CGEPT 2027 Application Fee

Candidates, except eligible SC/ST candidates applying under the exempted category, are required to pay an examination fee of ₹550.

The fee can be paid through online modes including Net Banking, Visa/Master/Maestro Debit Card, and UPI.

SC/ST candidates applying for the relevant vacancies are exempt from paying the examination fee.

CGEPT 2027 Selection Process

The Indian Coast Guard recruitment process consists of four stages:

1. Stage-I – Computer-Based Examination
2. Stage-II – PFT, Assessment & Adaptability Test, Document Verification and Medical Examination
3. Stage-III – INS Chilka
4. Stage-IV – Final Document Verification/Authentication

Candidates must qualify all applicable stages and meet the prescribed medical standards for final recruitment.

Stage-I: Computer-Based Examination

Stage-II

Candidates shortlisted for Stage-II will undergo the recruitment process at designated ICG Recruitment Centres.

The Stage-II process includes:

• Identity and biometric verification
• Physical Fitness Test (PFT)
• Assessment & Adaptability Test
• Document Verification
• Recruitment Medical Examination

Stage-II is qualifying in nature.

Physical Fitness Test

The PFT includes a 1.6 km run, squats, push-ups, and sit-ups.

All four PFT activities are conducted continuously without a break.

CGEPT 2027 Medical Standards

The notification prescribes mandatory medical standards for candidates.

The minimum height is:

Certain domicile-based relaxations are available as specified in the notification. For male candidates, the minimum chest circumference is 77 cm with at least 5 cm expansion.

The visual standards differ according to the branch. For example, the General Duty branch requires 6/6 in the better eye and 6/9 in the worse eye, and candidates using glasses are not eligible for the GD branch.

CGEPT 2027 Salary and Pay Scale

Selected candidates will receive the following basic pay:

Dearness Allowance and other applicable allowances will be provided according to the nature of duty and place of posting.

The notification also mentions benefits such as free ration and clothing, medical facilities, government accommodation/HRA, leave benefits, pension under applicable schemes, CSD facilities, ECHS benefits after retirement and ₹75 lakh insurance cover through the Naval Group Insurance Fund, subject to applicable rules.

CGEPT 2027 Training

The basic training for CGEPT 01/2027 is scheduled to commence in May 2027, while training for CGEPT 02/2027 is scheduled to commence in November 2027 at INS Chilka, followed by sea training and professional training in the allotted trade.

CGEPT 2027 Important Exam Dates

As per the notification:

The Indian Coast Guard will separately announce the dates for downloading Stage-I, Stage-II and Stage-III e-admit cards. Candidates are advised to regularly check their login dashboard and registered communication channels.

How to Apply for Indian Coast Guard CGEPT 2027?

Eligible candidates can apply online by following these steps:

1. Visit the official website of the Indian Coast Guard.
2. Complete the required registration/login process.
3. Select the appropriate Indian Coast Guard CGEPT recruitment application.
4. Select the eligible post and batch as applicable.
5. Fill in personal, educational and other required details carefully.
6. Upload the required documents, photograph and signature.
7. Pay the applicable examination fee.
8. Check the application form carefully before final submission.
9. Submit the application within the prescribed deadline.
10. Save/download the final submitted application for future reference.

The notification specifically advises candidates to remember the registered email ID and mobile number, as these will be required for accessing the candidate dashboard, e-admit cards and results.

Documents Required

At the application stage, candidates are required to upload documents including:

• Recent passport-size colour photograph
• Live image captured during registration
• Signature
• Class 10th marksheet/Birth Certificate as DOB proof
• Identity proof
• Service Certificate/NOC, wherever applicable
• Domicile Certificate as applicable

Candidates applying for Navik (GD) male posts must upload a valid domicile certificate for zone-wise recruitment.

Candidates shortlisted for Stage-II will have to upload additional documents such as category certificate and educational certificates as applicable to their post.

Important Instructions for Candidates

Candidates should carefully check all details entered in the application form. The notification states that discrepancies in name, date of birth, parent's name, marks/CGPA, category certificate, domicile certificate, or other documents can lead to rejection of candidature.

Candidates can apply for only one post during a particular recruitment cycle. If multiple applications are submitted, only the latest will be considered; earlier applications will be rejected.

Candidates should also regularly check their registered email ID, SMS, and login dashboard for recruitment updates, e-admit cards, and other important communications.

Indian Coast Guard CGEPT 01/2027 & 02/2027 Online Form – Direct Link

Eligible candidates can submit their applications through the official SSC recruitment portal:

Apply Online for CGEPT: Click here

Conclusion

The Indian Coast Guard CGEPT 01/2027 & 02/2027 recruitment is a major opportunity for candidates seeking a career in the Indian Coast Guard. With 365 tentative vacancies for Navik GD, Navik DB, Yantrik and Hygienist-I posts, eligible candidates should check the post-wise educational qualifications, age limit, medical standards and other conditions carefully before applying.

The online application window will remain open from 06 October 2026 to 21 October 2026. Candidates are advised to complete the application well before the last date and keep checking the official SSC and Indian Coast Guard updates.

Note: The vacancy, exam schedule, pay, perks, and other details are subject to the conditions mentioned in the official advertisement and applicable Government orders.

Download the official PDF of Indian Coast Guard CGEPT 01/2027 & 02/2027