Indian Coast Guard CGEPT 01/2026 & 02/2026 Batch Recruitment is LIVE! Apply online for 630 Navik (GD, DB) & Yantrik posts. 10th/12th/Diploma pass can apply from June 11 to 25, 2025 at joinindiancoastguard.cdac.in. Check eligibility, salary & selection process!
Are you a young, dynamic Indian citizen looking to serve the nation with pride and secure a promising career in defense? The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has announced a significant recruitment drive for the Navik (General Duty), Navik (Domestic Branch), and Yantrik posts through the Coast Guard Enrolled Personnel Test (CGEPT) – 01/2026 & 02/2026 Batches!
This is a golden opportunity to join one of India’s premier armed forces, with a total of 630 vacancies available across various roles. The online application window is short, so make sure you mark the dates!
Indian Coast Guard CGEPT 2025: Key Dates & Highlights
Vacancy Details: 630 Posts in Indian Coast Guard
The 630 vacancies are distributed across two batches and various specialized roles:
a) CGEPT-01/26 Batch:
- Navik (General Duty): 260 Posts
- Yantrik (Mechanical): 30 Posts
- Yantrik (Electrical): 11 Posts
- Yantrik (Electronics): 19 Posts
b) CGEPT-02/26 Batch:
- Navik (General Duty): 260 Posts
- Navik (Domestic Branch): 50 Posts
Eligibility Criteria for Indian Coast Guard Recruitment 2025
Candidates must meet the specific educational qualifications and age limits to be eligible.
1. Educational Qualification:
- Navik (General Duty): Class 12th passed with Maths and Physics from a COBSE-recognized education board.
- Navik (Domestic Branch): Class 10th passed from a COBSE-recognized education board.
- Yantrik: Class 10th passed from a COBSE-accredited board AND a Diploma (03 or 04 years duration) in Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / Telecommunication (Radio/Power) Engineering approved by AICTE.
2. Age Limit (as of the relevant dates below):
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Minimum Age: 18 Years
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Maximum Age: 22 Years
- Navik (General Duty) & Yantrik: Applicants should be born between 01 August 2004 to 01 August 2008 (both dates inclusive).
- Navik (Domestic Branch): Applicants should be born between 01 March 2004 to 01 March 2008 (both dates inclusive).
Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST Applicants: 5 years relaxation in upper age limit.
- OBC Applicants: 3 years relaxation in upper age limit.
Indian Coast Guard Salary & Pay Scale
Joining the Indian Coast Guard comes with attractive remuneration and benefits:
- Navik (General Duty): Rs. 21,700/- (Pay Level-3) + Allowances
- Navik (Domestic Branch): Rs. 21,700/- (Pay Level-3) + Allowances
- Yantrik: Rs. 29,200/- (Pay Level-5) + Yantrik Pay of Rs. 6200/- + Allowances
Selected candidates will also be entitled to various allowances as per government rules, including Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, Travel Allowance, and more.
Indian Coast Guard Selection Process (CGEPT)
The Indian Coast Guard CGEPT involves a rigorous multi-stage selection process to identify the most suitable candidates:
- Stage – I: Computer Based Online Examination & Document Verification
- An online objective type test tailored to the applied post.
- Initial document verification.
- Stage – II: Assessment, Physical Fitness Test (PFT) & Medical Examination
- Basic Identity Check and Biometric Verification.
- Assessment Test (OMR-based).
- Physical Fitness Test (PFT):
- 1.6 Km run to be completed in 7 minutes.
- 20 Squat ups (Uthak Baithak).
- 10 Push-ups.
- Detailed Document Verification.
- Recruitment Medical Examination.
- Stage – III: Pre-Enrolment Medicals at INS Chilka & Document Submission
- Further Basic Identity Checks and Document Verification.
- Pre-Enrolment Medicals at INS Chilka.
- Submission of Original Documents, Police Verification, and other associated forms.
- Stage – IV: Final Selection List & Document Verification
- Final selection list based on merit and performance in all stages.
- Verification of original documents with respective Boards/Universities.
Application Fee for Indian Coast Guard CGEPT 2025
- ST/SC Applicants: Nil (Exempted)
- Other Applicants: Rs. 300/-
- Payment Mode: Online (through Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking)
How to Apply Online for Indian Coast Guard Recruitment 2025
Follow these steps carefully to submit your application for the Indian Coast Guard Navik/Yantrik Bharti 2025:
- Visit the Official ICG Website: Go to https://joinindiancoastguard.cdac.in/.
- New Registration/Login: If you’re a first-time applicant, click on “New Registration” and create an account using your email ID and mobile number. If already registered, log in with your credentials.
- Select Post: Choose the post (Navik GD, Navik DB, or Yantrik) you wish to apply for.
- Fill Application Form: Complete the online application form with all required personal, educational, and communication details.
- Upload Documents: Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, thumb impression, and necessary certificates (educational, caste, etc.) as per the prescribed format and size.
- Pay Application Fee: Proceed to pay the Rs. 300/- application fee (if applicable) through the online payment gateway.
- Review & Submit: Carefully review all the details filled in the application form before final submission. Ensure there are no errors.
- Print Confirmation: After successful submission, download and print the acknowledgment receipt or application form for future reference.
Important Links:
- Official Career Page of Indian Coast Guard: Website Link – joinindiancoastguard.cdac.in
- Advertisement PDF for Indian Coast Guard: [Notification PDF
- Online Application Form for Indian Coast Guard: [Apply Link
Note: Always refer to the official notification for the most accurate and detailed information regarding eligibility, syllabus, exam pattern, and other crucial instructions.
Don’t miss this opportunity to join the Indian Coast Guard! Apply before June 25, 202