About This Recruitment
The Indian Coast Guard is recruiting candidates for various posts such as Navik (General Duty), Navik (Domestic Branch), Yantrik, and Hygienist-I through the Coast Guard Enrolled Persons Test (CGEPT) for the 01/2027 and 02/2027 batches. This selection is conducted by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) through multiple stages including Stage-I to Stage-IV, followed by medical fitness tests. Applications are accepted online between 6 October 2026 at 11:00 AM and 21 October 2026 up to 5:30 PM. Candidates must apply online via the SSC website to be considered for these positions.
Who Can Apply
Applications are open to male and female Indian citizens who meet the educational and age criteria set for each post. For Navik (General Duty), candidates must have passed Class 12 with Physics and Mathematics from a recognized board. Navik (Domestic Branch) requires Class 10 pass, while Hygienist-I candidates need matriculation or an Industrial Training Institute (ITI) certificate. Yantrik posts demand Class 10 pass plus a 3-4 year diploma in Electrical, Mechanical, Electronics, or Telecommunication Engineering approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), or a combination of Class 10 and 12 with a 2-3 year diploma. Age limits vary by post and batch, generally falling between 2002 and 2009 as birth years, with relaxations for OBC and SC/ST candidates. Physical and medical standards, including height, chest measurements, vision, and fitness, must be met according to the prescribed norms.
| Post | Educational Qualification |
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| Navik (General Duty) | Class 12th passed with Maths and Physics from an education board recognised by the Council of Boards for School Education (COBSE). |
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| Navik (Domestic Branch) | Class 10th passed from an education board recognised by the Council of Boards for School Education (COBSE). |
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| Hygienist-I | Matriculation OR Industrial Training Institute (ITI) or equivalent from a Board of Education recognised by the Central/State Government. |
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| Yantrik | Class 10th passed from an education board recognised by COBSE AND Diploma in Electrical/Mechanical/Electronics/Telecommunication (Radio/Power) Engineering of duration 03 or 04 years approved by the All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE). OR Class 10th and Class 12th passed from an education board recognised by COBSE AND Diploma in Electrical/Mechanical/Electronics/Telecommunication (Radio/Power) Engineering of duration 02 or 03 years approved by AICTE. |
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| Post | Batch | Date of Birth Between |
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| Navik (General Duty) | 01/27 and 02/27 | 01 November 2005 to 01 May 2009 |
| Yantrik | 01/27 | 01 May 2005 to 01 May 2009 |
| Navik (Domestic Branch) | 02/27 | 01 November 2005 to 01 October 2009 |
| Hygienist-I | 02/27 | 01 November 2002 to 01 October 2009 |
| Ser. | Category | Relaxation |
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| 1 | OBC | 03 years |
| 2 | SC/ST | 05 years |