Indian Coast Guard Online Form 2026 for Navik (GD), Navik (DB), Yantrik and Hygienist-I

Quick Highlights

• Organization: Indian Coast Guard, Ministry of Defence
• Conducting Body: Staff Selection Commission
• Recruitment: Enrolled Persons through CGEPT Batches 01/2027 and 02/2027
• Posts: Navik (General Duty), Navik (Domestic Branch), Yantrik, Hygienist-I
• Tentative Vacancies: 365 in total (190 in Batch 01/2027 and 175 in Batch 02/2027)
• Mode of Application: Online only
• Application Fee: Rs. 550 (SC/ST candidates are exempt)
• Last Date: 21 October 2026, 17:30 hrs

Important Dates

The application window is short at just sixteen days, and the notification itself advises candidates to apply well before the last date. Exam dates given below are tentative, and the Coast Guard will announce when e-admit cards are available for each stage.

Vacancy Details

All vacancy numbers are tentative and may change. Selection for Yantrik is only for Batch 01/2027, and selection for Navik (Domestic Branch) and Hygienist-I is only for Batch 02/2027. Navik (General Duty) appears in both batches, and the batch in which a selected candidate lands depends on merit, available vacancies and administrative requirement. A candidate cannot claim a particular batch.

Batch 01/2027 - Navik (General Duty)

Both male and female candidates can apply.

Note: the English advertisement prints the female total for this batch as 133, but the category figures add up to 13 and the Hindi version of the advertisement shows 13. Please confirm the figure on the official notification.

Batch 01/2027 - Yantrik (Male Only)

Batch 02/2027 - Navik (General Duty)

Batch 02/2027 - Navik (Domestic Branch) and Hygienist-I (Male Only)

How the Zone System Works for Navik (GD) Male

Vacancies for male Navik (General Duty) candidates are spread across five zones, and a separate merit list is prepared for each zone. Your zone is decided by your domicile certificate, which is why male Navik (GD) applicants must upload one at the time of applying.

• North: Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Chandigarh
• West: Gujarat, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Goa, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu
• East: West Bengal, Assam, Tripura, Meghalaya, Manipur, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Sikkim, Odisha
• South: Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Kerala, Karnataka, Lakshadweep
• Central: Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Bihar

If a zone has no vacancy reserved for your SC, ST, OBC (non-creamy layer) or EWS category, you may apply as an unreserved candidate. In that case you will not get age concession, relaxation in passing marks, fee exemption or travel fare reimbursement. Recruitment for Navik (GD) female, Yantrik, Navik (DB) and Hygienist-I is on an all India basis.

Eligibility Criteria

Indian citizens, both men and women as per the post, who meet the educational and age conditions can apply. Qualifications must be from boards recognized by the Council of Boards for School Education (COBSE) or the relevant authority named below. Candidates from open school institutes not recognized by AICTE or COBSE are not eligible. The Indian Coast Guard is an armed force, and persons with any kind of disability are not eligible to apply.

Equivalent Diplomas Accepted for Yantrik

The notification lists the following diploma titles as equivalent for each Yantrik branch.

• Electrical: Electrical and Electronics (Power System); Electrical and Electronics Engineering; Electrical and Instrumentation Engineering; Electrical and Mechanical Engineering; Electrical Engineering; Electrical Engineering (Electronics and Power); Electrical Engineering (Industrial Control); Electrical Engineering (Instrumentation and Control); Electrical Power System Engineering
• Mechanical: Marine Engineering or Marine Engineering and Systems; Mechanical Engineering; Mechanical Engineering (Production); Mechanical Engineering (Automobile); Mechanical Engineering (Refrigeration and Air Conditioning); Mechanical Engineering (Repair and Maintenance); Production Engineering; Ship Building Engineering
• Electronics and Telecommunication (Radio or Power): Advanced Electronics and Communication Engineering; Electronic Instrumentation and Control Engineering; Electronics Engineering; Electronics (Fibre Optics); Electronics and Communication Engineering; Electronics and Electrical Engineering; Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering

Two points on marks and certificates deserve attention. First, you must enter the marks of every subject exactly as printed in your marksheet, because incorrect or incomplete marks lead to cancellation of candidature. Second, a Yantrik candidate who does not yet hold the original diploma certificate must bring and upload a provisional certificate signed by the college or university head during Stage-II, and must produce the original diploma at Stage-III or the candidature is cancelled.

Age Limit

Age is defined through date of birth ranges, and the range differs by post and batch.

Age relaxation: OBC candidates get 3 years and SC/ST candidates get 5 years. The date of birth and gender entered in the application cannot be changed at any later stage.

Application Fee

Candidates must pay Rs. 550 online through net banking, Visa, Master or Maestro debit card, or UPI. Candidates applying under the SC/ST category are exempt from the fee. An e-admit card is issued only to those who have paid the fee or are entitled to the waiver.

• Fee once paid is not refunded under any circumstances and cannot be held for any other examination or selection.
• If money is deducted but the payment fails, check whether it is auto refunded to the source account, or wait up to 15 working days for the automatic refund.
• Multiple payments against a single application are not refunded.
• A false SC/ST certificate used to claim the waiver can lead to rejection or discharge at any stage of recruitment or training.

Pay Scale and Benefits

Allowances depend on the nature of duty and place of posting. Other benefits listed in the notification include:

• Free ration and clothing as per existing rules
• Free medical treatment in military hospitals for self and family, including dependent parents
• Government accommodation or House Rent Allowance
• 45 days earned leave and 8 days casual leave every year, with Leave Travel Concession
• Pension under the National Pension Scheme or Unified Pension Scheme, and gratuity
• Canteen (CSD) facilities, loan facilities and ECHS medical facilities after retirement
• Insurance cover of Rs. 75 lakh from the Naval Group Insurance Fund on a fixed compulsory monthly contribution

Promotion is possible up to the rank of Pradhan Adhikari, Pradhan Sahayak Engineer or Hygiene Supervisor, and promotion to the officer cadre is subject to suitability and performance. Pay, perks and benefits are subject to change as per Government orders.

Selection Process

Selection rests on four stages, and qualifying in every stage is compulsory. Candidates must also meet the medical standards and fit within the vacancies of their batch. At every stage your identity is checked against the live image captured during registration, your biometric (left thumb at Stage-I, right thumb only if the left cannot be captured), your uploaded signature and the identification mark mentioned in your application. Failing even one of these checks at any stage leads to cancellation of candidature. Mehndi or wax on the fingers that prevents a fingerprint from being captured can stop you from appearing in the examination.

Stage-I: Computer Based Examination

• 100 objective multiple choice questions of one mark each
• Duration of one hour, with the paper in Hindi and English
• No negative marking for wrong answers
• Passing marks: 40 for UR, EWS and OBC; 35 for SC and ST
• If the exam runs in multiple shifts, marks are normalised and used for final merit and cut-offs
• Results are uploaded on the candidate dashboard

At the Stage-I centre, bring your original identity proof (Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Voter ID, Driving License or Passport) as uploaded in the application, one printout of the e-admit card, and two passport size colour photographs. A black and white admit card printout is accepted if the photograph, QR codes and details are clearly legible. The detailed syllabus is available on the portal.

Stage-II: Recruitment Centre Process

Based on Stage-I performance and the handling capacity of Coast Guard recruitment centres, candidates are shortlisted for Stage-II, which lasts 1 to 2 days and is held together for both batches. To download the e-admit card, shortlisted candidates must upload the additional documents and choose a preferred date and centre within the given time. Dates and centres are allotted on a first come first serve basis, and missing the deadline cancels the candidature. Stage-II includes the following qualifying steps:

• Identity and biometric verification at the entrance gate
• Physical Fitness Test (PFT), taken at your own risk
• Assessment and Adaptability Test, an online or OMR based qualifying test whose result is announced at the venue
• Document verification, with a Pass or Fail declared
• Recruitment medical examination

Physical Fitness Test Standards

All four tests are carried out back to back without a break, and any break counts as failure in the PFT. Candidates should carry sports wear such as shoes, a T-shirt and trousers.

How Merit Is Decided

The final order of merit depends only on marks scored in Stage-I, qualification in all parts of Stage-II and the number of vacancies. Assessment Test marks are not part of final merit and are used only to break ties. If two or more candidates have the same Stage-I marks, the older candidate ranks higher, and if the tie remains, the one with more Assessment Test marks ranks higher. Merit lists are zone wise and category wise for Navik (GD) male, and all India and category wise for the other posts.

Stage-III and Stage-IV

Candidates who qualify and stand in merit are shortlisted to report at INS Chilka, at their own expense, for Stage-III, which lasts 1 to 2 days. Stage-III is held separately for each post in the respective batch. It covers Aadhaar based identity verification (including a check of changes made in Aadhaar demographic details in the last two years), document verification, pre-enrolment medicals and submission of documents and police verification forms. Candidates without a verified police verification report, or with adverse comments in it, are not eligible for enrolment. Police verification must be obtained after the last date of application. Stage-IV is verification of the original educational and other documents with the concerned boards, universities or state authorities, and a candidate is terminated from service if documents are reported as not genuine.

Medical Standards

Medical examination is conducted by authorised Medical Officers of the Defence Forces. No waiver is given for the laid down medical standards, and the Indian Coast Guard order on medical standards is final. Candidates are advised to get ear wax cleaned and tartar removed from teeth before the examination.

• Height: minimum 157 cm for men and 152 cm for women. This can be reduced by up to 5 cm for candidates with domicile of Assam, Nagaland, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Tripura, Garhwal, Kumaon and Sikkim, and for Gorkhas. It can be reduced by up to 2 cm for domicile of Ladakh, Lakshadweep and Minicoy Islands, and Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Claiming the relaxation requires a domicile certificate.
• Chest: minimum 77 cm for men with at least 5 cm expansion; women need a well proportioned chest with minimum 5 cm expansion.
• Weight: proportionate to height and age as applicable for the Coast Guard.
• Hearing: able to hear a focused whisper from 6 metres with each ear separately.
• Tattoos: permanent body tattoos are not permitted, with concessions for tribal communities declared by the Government of India. Others may have them only on the inner forearm (inside of elbow to wrist) and the back of the hand or palm.
• Dental: healthy gums, a good set of teeth and a minimum of 14 dental points.
• Pregnancy and gynaecological examination: a pregnant candidate is disqualified, and certain gynaecological findings lead to disqualification.

Candidates who use glasses are not eligible for the General Duty branch. Candidates declared unfit at Stage-II who wish to appeal are referred to a designated military hospital and must report within 14 days. The appeal medical is final, and a candidate cannot appeal again at the same or another hospital.

How to Apply

Applications are accepted online only, and applications sent by post are not accepted. A candidate may apply for only one post. If more than one application is filled in a cycle, only the latest is considered and the earlier ones are rejected, with no refund of fees paid for them.

1. Read the official advertisement fully and confirm that your age, education and gender match the one post you want to apply for.
2. Keep scanned copies of your original documents ready, including a recent colour photograph, signature, date of birth proof, identity proof and, where required, a domicile certificate or a service certificate or NOC.
3. Open the official Staff Selection Commission website and register with a valid email ID and mobile number that you will remember, because both appear only in encrypted form after submission.
4. Fill in the application form carefully and enter the marks of every subject exactly as printed in your marksheet.
5. Upload your photograph, complete the live image capture, and upload your signature and documents as per the specifications shown on the portal.
6. Use the print preview feature as many times as needed to check your name, date of birth, parent name, marks, document validity and category details before final submission.
7. Pay the Rs. 550 fee through net banking, debit card or UPI, unless you are an SC or ST candidate entitled to the waiver.
8. Submit the application, then use the edit window of 2 to 3 days to correct only the permitted fields, and keep a copy of the form for later stages.

For queries about the online application, write to support@parikshasaarthi.in or call 7620207872. The advertisement states that requests to retrieve a forgotten registered email ID or mobile number are not entertained.

Documents Required

At the Time of Online Application

• Recent colour passport size photograph, not older than three months before the application opening date
• Live image captured during registration, which must match the uploaded photograph
• Scanned signature
• Date of birth proof (Class 10 marksheet or birth certificate)
• Identity proof (Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Voter ID, Driving License or Passport). Candidates with an Aadhaar Card must upload it as the first option.
• Service certificate or NOC for serving Coast Guard personnel or civilians
• Domicile certificate for Navik (GD) male candidates, to fix the zone. Other posts need it only to claim relaxation in height.

If Shortlisted for Stage-II

• Category certificate (SC, ST, OBC non-creamy layer or EWS) and, for employed candidates, an NOC from the government organisation dated on or after the advertisement date
• Hygienist-I: Class 8 marksheet, Class 10 marksheet and certificate if completed, and ITI certificate and marksheet
• Navik (DB): Class 10 marksheet and certificate, plus additional marksheet if applicable
• Navik (GD): the Navik (DB) documents plus Class 12 marksheet and certificate
• Yantrik: Navik (DB) documents plus Class 12 marksheet and certificate if completed, marksheets of all years or semesters of the diploma, and the diploma passing certificate

Only scanned copies of originals are accepted, and photocopies or self-attested copies are not. Every document must be dated on or before the application closing date and valid up to at least 31 December 2027. Documents must be in Hindi or English, with an English translation uploaded where needed. Multi-page documents must be merged into one file, and blurred or partial scans lead to rejection. OBC candidates need a non-creamy layer certificate in the Government of India format with a QR or bar code, and the address in the category certificate must match the current or permanent address in the application.

Rules Every Candidate Should Know

• Details such as name, date of birth, parent name, marks and category cannot be altered after the edit window, and any mismatch with original documents leads to cancellation.
• Candidates arrested, convicted or facing any pending criminal proceedings, and those with any FIR against them, must disclose full details, and hiding such information can cancel candidature at any stage, even after enrolment.
• Mobile phones and electronic devices are not allowed in the examination, and possession can lead to cancellation and an FIR.
• Communication is only through email or SMS, so check the login dashboard and registered email every day. Failing to download an e-admit card or report on time cancels candidature.
• Examination cities are allotted by the Coast Guard and may differ from your choice, and once allotted for Stage-I and Stage-II they do not change.
• Candidates are not allowed to marry or keep family with them during the training period.
• SC/ST candidates not employed by the Central or State Government can claim ordinary second class train, government bus or steamer fare for Stage-II only, if their home station is more than 30 km from the test place.
• Corrigenda, if any, will be published only on the official Staff Selection Commission website.
• The advertisement warns candidates not to fall for recruitment agents. Complaints can go to the Director (Recruitment), Coast Guard Headquarters Recruitment Center, Noida, on 0120-2201340.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. What is the last date to fill the Indian Coast Guard Online Form 2026?

The online application window runs from 06 October 2026 at 11:00 hrs to 21 October 2026 at 17:30 hrs. The notification advises candidates to apply well before the last date, since the Coast Guard takes no responsibility for candidates who cannot submit in time.

Q2. Can women apply for the Indian Coast Guard CGEPT recruitment?

Yes, women can apply, but only for the post of Navik (General Duty). Navik (Domestic Branch), Yantrik and Hygienist-I are open to male candidates only.

Q3. What qualification is needed for the Yantrik post?

A candidate needs Class 10 plus a 3 or 4 year AICTE approved diploma in Electrical, Mechanical, Electronics or Telecommunication (Radio or Power) Engineering. The other route is Class 10 and Class 12 plus a 2 or 3 year AICTE approved diploma in the same branches.

Q4. What is the application fee and who does not have to pay it?

The fee is Rs. 550, payable online through net banking, debit card or UPI. Candidates applying under the SC/ST category are exempt, and the fee is not refunded once paid.

Q5. What is the age limit for Navik (General Duty)?

Candidates should be born between 01 November 2005 and 01 May 2009. OBC candidates get 3 years of relaxation and SC/ST candidates get 5 years.

Q6. What is the exam pattern for Stage-I?

Stage-I is a computer based test of 100 multiple choice questions of one mark each, to be solved in one hour in Hindi or English. There is no negative marking, and the passing marks are 40 for UR, EWS and OBC and 35 for SC and ST.

Q7. What are the Physical Fitness Test standards?

Men must run 1.6 km in 6 minutes 30 seconds and complete 20 squats, 15 push-ups and 15 bent knee sit-ups. Women must run 1.6 km in 8 minutes and complete 15 squats, 10 push-ups and 10 bent knee sit-ups, and all four tests are done without a break.

Q8. What is the basic pay for Navik and Yantrik posts?

Navik (General Duty), Navik (Domestic Branch) and Hygienist-I start at a basic pay of Rs. 21,700 per month in Pay Level-3. Yantrik starts at Rs. 29,200 per month in Pay Level-5, with an additional Yantrik pay of Rs. 6,200, plus Dearness Allowance and other allowances.

Source

This article is based on the official Join Indian Coast Guard advertisement for Enrolled Persons (CGEPT Batches 01/2027 and 02/2027), issued by the Indian Coast Guard, Ministry of Defence, and available through the Staff Selection Commission website. Only the English advertisement is referred to in any court of law, and the English version prevails over the Hindi version.

Disclaimer

This article is for general information only, and vacancies, dates, pay and rules are tentative and may change as per Government orders. Candidates should read the full official notification and check for corrigenda on the official website before applying.