Indian Coast Guard Navik and Yantrik 2027 (CGEPT 01/2027 and 02/2027): 10th and 12th pass can apply online till 21 October

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has published the advertisement for CGEPT 01/2027 and 02/2027, recruitment of Enrolled Persons such as Navik and Yantrik in the Indian Coast Guard (Ministry of Defence). Online applications are accepted on ssc.gov.in from 6 October 2026 (11:00 hrs) to 21 October 2026 (17:30 hrs). Navik (GD) needs Class 12 with Maths and Physics; Navik (DB) and Hygienist-I need Class 10. Vacancy numbers are tentative and may change.

Who can apply, and how many posts (tentative)

The advertisement covers two batches. All numbers are tentative.

Batch 01/2027

• Navik (General Duty): 130 posts (117 male + 13 female)
• Yantrik: 60 posts, male only (Mechanical 28, Electrical 23, Electronics 9)

Batch 02/2027

• Navik (General Duty): 130 posts (117 male + 13 female)
• Navik (Domestic Branch): 25 posts, male only
• Hygienist-I: 20 posts, male only

As per the notice, the Navik (GD) male posts are zone-wise (North, West, East, South, Central).

Education and age limit

Education

• Navik (GD): Class 12 passed with Maths and Physics.
• Navik (DB): Class 10 passed.
• Hygienist-I: Matriculation or ITI or equivalent.
• Yantrik: Class 10 plus a 3 or 4 year diploma (or Class 10 and 12 plus a 2 or 3 year diploma) in Electrical, Mechanical or Electronics/Telecommunication (Radio/Power) Engineering approved by AICTE.

Age limit (date of birth)

• Navik (GD): born between 01 Nov 2005 and 01 May 2009.
• Yantrik (batch 01/2027): born between 01 May 2005 and 01 May 2009.
• Navik (DB) (batch 02/2027): born between 01 Nov 2005 and 01 Oct 2009.
• Hygienist-I (batch 02/2027): born between 01 Nov 2002 and 01 Oct 2009.

Age relaxation: OBC 3 years, SC/ST 5 years.

Fee and how to apply

The exam fee is ₹550. SC/ST candidates are exempt. Pay online by net banking, card or UPI; the fee is not refundable.

Apply only on the official website ssc.gov.in:

1. Register or log in at ssc.gov.in with your One Time Registration.
2. Open the CGEPT 01/2027 and 02/2027 advertisement and fill the application with the exact marks from your marksheets.
3. Upload your photo, signature and certificates, and complete the live image capture.
4. Pay ₹550 online (SC/ST exempt).
5. Download your e-admit card from your login dashboard when it is released.

The four stages of selection and fitness standards

Stage-I: Computer based online exam. 100 multiple-choice questions, 100 marks, 1 hour, in Hindi and English. No negative marking for wrong answers. Passing marks are 40 for UR/EWS/OBC and 35 for SC/ST.

Stage-II: At ICG recruitment centres: physical fitness test, plus an assessment and adaptability test.

• Men: 1.6 km run in 6 min 30 sec, 20 squats, 15 push-ups and 15 bent-knee sit-ups.
• Women: 1.6 km run in 8 min, 15 squats, 10 push-ups and 10 sit-ups.
• Minimum height: 157 cm for men and 152 cm for women.

Stage-III: Document verification and pre-enrolment medical at INS Chilka.

Stage-IV: Verification and authentication of original documents with the issuing boards and universities.

Salary

Navik (GD), Navik (DB) and Hygienist-I: basic pay ₹21,700 (Pay Level-3) plus DA and allowances.

Yantrik: basic pay ₹29,200 (Pay Level-5) plus Yantrik pay of ₹6,200, DA and allowances.

Important dates

• Advertisement published: 6 October 2026
• Online application opens: 6 October 2026, 11:00 hrs
• Last date to apply: 21 October 2026, 17:30 hrs
• Stage-I computer based exam, batch 01/2027 (tentative): early/mid November 2026
• Stage-II, batch 01/2027 (tentative): end February 2027
• Stage-III, batch 01/2027 (tentative): early May 2027
• Batch 02/2027 exams (tentative): mid October 2027

Exam dates are tentative. Apply only on ssc.gov.in.