The Indian Coast Guard under the Ministry of Defence has released the advertisement for Enrolled Persons. The Coast Guard Enrolled Persons Test (CGEPT) recruits candidates through the Staff Selection Commission for Navik (GD), Navik (DB), Hygienist-I, and Yantrik posts.
Candidates can check their eligibility and apply once the registration window opens.
The recruitment drive offers entry-level defence opportunities across various technical and general posts. The official notification provides essential information regarding application schedules and qualifications. The table below lists the primary summary of the examination.
Exam Name: Coast Guard Enrolled Persons Test (CGEPT 01/2027 & 02/2027)
Conducting Agency: Staff Selection Commission
Posts: Navik (GD), Navik (DB), Hygienist-I, Yantrik
Notification Status: Released
Online Registration Start: October 6, 2026, at 11:00 HRS
Last Date to Apply: October 21, 2026, at 17:30 HRS
Vacancies: To be released
Application Mode: Online
Official Website: joinindiancoastguard.cdac.in/
The official notification contains recruitment instructions, eligibility rules, and syllabus details. Candidates must read the official document before completing their forms.
The notification PDF outlines complete guidelines for application submission, document requirements, and stage-wise rules. Candidates can access the official notification directly on the official Indian Coast Guard website.
CGEPT 01/2027 Notification PDF Download
Applicants must track all scheduled deadlines to complete registration without delays. Key dates include online application timelines and upcoming examination phases. The schedule below outlines key recruitment events.
The recruitment authority will publish specific post-wise seat distributions across all regions. The breakdown will detail general and reserved quotas. Candidates can check the tentative vacancy distribution in the table below.
Here are the vacancy details-
| (Post Name) | Gen/UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total) |
| Navik (General Duty) – Male | 48 | 12 | 31 | 18 | 08 | 117 |
| Navik (General Duty) – Female | 06 | 01 | 03 | 02 | 01 | 13 |
| Yantrik (Mechanical) | 12 | 03 | 07 | 04 | 02 | 28 |
| Yantrik (Electrical) | 10 | 02 | 06 | 03 | 02 | 23 |
| Yantrik (Electronics) | 04 | 01 | 02 | 01 | 01 | 09 |
| कुल (CGEPT-01/2027) | 80 | 19 | 49 | 28 | 14 | 190 |
Vacancy table is here-
| पद का नाम (Post Name) | Gen/UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | कुल पद (Total) |
| Navik (General Duty) – Male | 48 | 12 | 31 | 18 | 08 | 117 |
| Navik (General Duty) – Female | 06 | 01 | 03 | 02 | 01 | 13 |
| Navik (Domestic Branch) | 10 | 03 | 07 | 03 | 02 | 25 |
| Hygienist-I | 08 | 02 | 05 | 03 | 02 | 20 |
| कुल (CGEPT-02/2027) | 72 | 18 | 46 | 26 | 13 | 175 |
Applicants must be Indian citizens (male or female). Post-wise educational qualifications are structured as follows:
Indian Coast Guard Navik GD 2027: Class 12th passed with Maths and Physics (COBSE).
Coast Guard Navik DB 2027: Class 10th passed (COBSE).
Hygienist-I: Matriculation OR ITI OR equivalent.
Indian Coast Guard Yantrik Recruitment 2027: 10th + 3/4-year Diploma OR 10th & 12th + 2/3-year Diploma in approved Engineering streams.
The CGEPT 01/2027 Application Form is available online from October 6, 2026, at 11:00 AM. Eligible candidates can submit the application through the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) portal for the Indian Coast Guard CGEPT 01/2027 batch. The last date to apply is October 21, 2026, at 5:30 PM.
Indian Coast Guard Recruitment Link (Active)
Visit the official Indian Coast Guard portal.
Complete online registration with valid contact details.
Fill out the application form with personal and academic data.
Upload necessary identity and educational documents.
Pay the required application fee online.
Submit the form and download the confirmation page.
Candidates must clear multiple screening stages sequentially:
Stage I: Computer-Based Examination.
Stage II: Physical Fitness Test, Assessment Test, and Document Verification.
Stage III: Document Verification and Pre-Enrollment Medicals.
Stage IV: Final Medical Examination at INS Chilka.
Candidates must upload clear, legible copies of their certificates during registration:
Valid Identity Proof (Aadhaar, Voter ID, or Passport).
10th and 12th Mark Sheets and Passing Certificates.
Engineering Diploma Certificate (for Yantrik applicants).
Caste or Category Certificate (if applicable).
Recent passport-size photograph and signature.
Candidates should verify their eligibility, prepare necessary educational records, and begin their exam preparation immediately. Once registration begins on 06 OCT (1100 HRS), complete the online application early to avoid last-minute server congestion.