Indian Coast Guard 2025 Recruitment: Apply Online for Navik (GD/DB) & Yantrik Posts – Eligibility, Vacancies, Exam Dates
The Indian Coast Guard (Ministry of Defence) has released the official notification for Coast Guard Enrolled Personnel Test (CGEPT) 01/2026 & 02/2026. Eligible male Indian citizens can now apply online for the posts of Navik (General Duty), Navik (Domestic Branch), and Yantrik in various disciplines.
✅ Indian Coast Guard CGEPT 2026 – Important Dates:
- Online Application Start: 11 June 2025 (11:00 AM)
- Last Date to Apply: 25 June 2025 (11:30 PM)
- Stage-I Exam Dates:
- CGEPT-01/2026: Mid/End September 2025
- CGEPT-02/2026: Mid/End February 2026
✅ Post-wise Educational Qualification:
- Navik (General Duty): 10+2 with Maths and Physics (COBSE recognized board)
- Navik (Domestic Branch): Class 10th (COBSE recognized board)
- Yantrik:
- Class 10th with 3/4 year Diploma in Electrical/Mechanical/Electronics/Telecom (AICTE approved)
- OR Class 10th & 12th with 2/3 year Diploma in the above streams
✅ Age Limit (As on Batch Cut-off Date):
- Minimum: 18 Years | Maximum: 22 Years
- Navik (GD/DB): Born between 01 Aug 2004 to 01 Aug 2008
- Yantrik: Born between 01 Mar 2004 to 01 Mar 2008
- Age Relaxation: 5 Years for SC/ST, 3 Years for OBC (NCL)
✅ Vacancy Details:
CGEPT-01/2026:
- Navik (GD): 260 Posts
- Yantrik (Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics): 60 Posts
CGEPT-02/2026:
- Navik (GD): 260 Posts
- Navik (DB): 50 Posts
✅ Selection Process:
The recruitment process consists of four stages:
- Stage-I: Computer Based Test
- Stage-II: PFT, Document Verification, Medicals
- Stage-III: Final Document Verification at INS Chilka
- Stage-IV: Enrolment and Training Document Verification
✅ Exam Pattern (Stage-I):
- Navik (GD): Section I & II
- Navik (DB): Section I only
- Yantrik: Section I + III/IV/V (based on trade)
All sections have no negative marking.
✅ Physical Fitness Test (Stage-II):
- 1.6 km run in 7 minutes
- 20 squats (Uthak Baithak)
- 10 push-ups
✅ Application Fee:
- Rs. 300 for General/OBC/EWS (online payment)
- No fee for SC/ST candidates
✅ How to Apply:
Visit https://joinindiancoastguard.cdac.in/cgept/ and apply online from 11 to 25 June 2025. Keep scanned copies of photo, signature, certificates, and ID proof ready.
✅ Pay Scale:
- Navik (GD/DB): ₹21,700 + allowances
- Yantrik: ₹29,200 + ₹6,200 Yantrik Pay + allowances.