Indian Coast Guard CGEPT Recruitment 2026-27: Notification Out for 365 Posts

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG), Ministry of Defence, has released the recruitment notification for Coast Guard Enrolled Personnel Test (CGEPT) 2026-27 for recruitment to enrolled personnel posts. The recruitment is being conducted for CGEPT-01/27 and CGEPT-02/27 batches, and eligible male and female Indian citizens can apply as per the post-wise eligibility conditions. The online application process will be conducted through the Staff Selection Commission portal.

Applications for CGEPT 2026-27 will be accepted online from 06 October 2026 (11:00 Hrs) to 21 October 2026 (17:30 Hrs). The notification covers posts including Navik (General Duty), Navik (Domestic Branch), Yantrik (Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics) and Hygienist, with selection through multiple stages including computer-based examination, recruitment-centre testing, medical examination and document verification.

Indian Coast Guard CGEPT Recruitment 2026-27 Overview

Indian Coast Guard CGEPT Important Dates

The Stage-I dates are tentative and the Coast Guard will announce the exact examination dates and e-admit-card availability separately.

Indian Coast Guard CGEPT Application Fee

Candidates applying under SC/ST category are exempted from payment of the examination fee.

Indian Coast Guard CGEPT 2026-27 Vacancies & Qualification

Indian Coast Guard CGEPT Age Limit

• For Navik (GD) – CGEPT-01/27 & 02/27, candidates should be born between 01 November 2005 and 01 May 2009.
• For Yantrik – CGEPT-01/27, candidates should be born between 01 May 2005 and 01 May 2009.
• For Navik (DB) – CGEPT-02/27, candidates should be born between 01 November 2005 and 01 October 2009.
• For Hygienist – CGEPT-01/27, candidates should be born between 01 November 2007 and 01 October 2009.
• Age relaxation is applicable as per the notification: OBC – 03 years and SC/ST – 05 years, wherever applicable.

Indian Coast Guard CGEPT Selection Process

The selection process consists of the following stages:

1. Stage-I – Computer Based Examination
2. Stage-II – Recruitment Centre Process
3. Stage-III – INS Chilka
4. Stage-IV – Final Verification / Final Merit-related process
5. Document Verification
6. Medical Examination

Indian Coast Guard CGEPT Important Documents

Candidates should keep the following documents ready as applicable:

• Recent passport-size colour photograph
• Signature
• Class 10th marksheet/certificate
• Class 12th marksheet/certificate
• Diploma certificate and marksheets for Yantrik
• Category certificate
• EWS certificate, wherever applicable
• Domicile certificate
• Aadhaar Card / PAN Card / Voter ID / Driving Licence / Passport
• Service Certificate/NOC, wherever applicable
• Original documents for subsequent stages
• Other documents specified in the notification

The notification specifically requires candidates to produce original documents at the relevant stages of recruitment.

How to Apply for Indian Coast Guard CGEPT Recruitment 2026-27

Candidates should apply online only through the prescribed SSC recruitment portal during the application period. Candidates must register/login using their registered credentials, complete the application form carefully, upload the required photograph, signature and documents, pay the applicable examination fee, and submit the form before the closing date. Only one application per candidate is permitted for the recruitment, and candidates should retain the submitted application and payment records for future reference.

Candidates are advised to verify their eligibility, category, date of birth, educational qualification and uploaded documents carefully before final submission, as incorrect or incomplete information may lead to cancellation of candidature.

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