Join Indian Coast Guard Navik (GD), Navik (DB) & Yantrik Posts Recruitment 2025 – CGEPT 01/2026 & 02/2026 Batch

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Indian Coast Guard Yantrik / Navik Recruitment 2025

Advt No.: 01/2026 & 02/2026 Batch

Important Dates

• Application Start Date: 11/06/2025
• Last Date To Apply: 25/06/2025
• Last Date Of Fee Payment: 25/06/2025
• Form Correction Date: N/A
• Admit Card Date: Before the exam
• Exam Date: Notify Soon
• Stage-I Exam Date: Mid/End September 2025
• Stage-II Exam Date: Mid/End November 2025
• Stage-III Exam Date: End February 2026

Application Fees

• General / OBC / EWS: ₹300/-
• SC / ST /: ₹0/-
• Pay the application fees online using debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI

Age Limit

• Min Age: 18 Years
• Max Age: 22 Years
• Navik (GD) 01/26 & 02/26: Born between 01 Aug 2004 to 01 Aug 2008
• Yantrik 01/26: Born between 01 Mar 2004 to 01 Mar 2008
• Navik (DB) 02/26: Born between 01 Aug 2004 to 01 Aug 2008
• Age relaxation extra is applicable as per the rules of Coast Guard CGEPT Advt No. : 01/2026 & 02/2026

Age Relaxation

Category	Age Relaxation	Condition
SC / ST	5 years	Only if the post is reserved for SC/ST
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)	3 years	Only if the post is reserved for OBC (NCL)

Vacancy Details

Total Posts: 630

CGEPT-01/26 batch

Post	UR (GEN)	EWS	OBC	SC	ST	Total
Navik (General Duty)	99	25	65	46	25	260
Yantrik (Mechanical)	11	04	09	06	00	30
Yantrik (Electrical)	04	01	02	02	02	11
Yantrik (Electronics)	09	01	03	05	01	19

CGEPT-02/26 batch

Post	UR (GEN)	EWS	OBC	SC	ST	Total
Navik (General Duty)	104	26	71	40	19	260
Navik (Domestic Branch)	20	05	16	08	01	50

Eligibility Details

Post	Educational Qualification
Navik (General Duty)	Class 12th pass with Maths & Physics from a govt recognized board
Navik (Domestic Branch)	Class 10th pass from a govt recognized board
Yantrik	Option 1: Class 10th + 3/4-year Diploma in Electrical/Mechanical/Electronics/Telecom (Radio/Power), approved by AICTE OR Option 2: Class 10th & 12th + 2/3-year Diploma in above branches, approved by AICTE

Pay Scale and Benefits Table

Post	Basic Pay	Pay Level
Navik (General Duty)	₹21,700	Level 3
Navik (Domestic Branch)	₹21,700	Level 3
Yantrik	₹29,200	Level 5
Promotion (All Posts)	Up to ₹47,600	Level 8

Other Benefits

• Free ration and uniform/clothing
• Free medical treatment for self, family & dependent parents at Military Hospitals
• Government accommodation or House Rent Allowance (HRA)
• Leave benefits:
  • 45 days Earned Leave + 8 days Casual Leave annually
  • Leave Travel Concession (LTC) for self, family & dependent parents

Selection Procedure: Indian Coast Guard CGEPT 01/2026 & 02/2026

Stage-I: Computer-Based Online Examination

1. Identity Check & Document Verification

• Candidate’s identity is verified using original ID (Aadhar, PAN, Voter ID, Driving License, or Passport).
• E-admit card and two passport-size color photographs are mandatory.
• Any mismatch in name, date of birth, or document details will lead to cancellation.
• This is a preliminary check; detailed document verification is done in later stages.

2. Biometric Recording

• Biometric data (left thumb or right if unavailable) is recorded for verification in all future stages.

3. Written Examination

• Objective-type test with four options per question.
• No negative marking.
• Marks are normalized for fairness across shifts.
• Candidates must pass all required sections based on category cutoffs.

Exam Structure (Post-wise Sections):

Post Applied	Sections Required
Navik (Domestic Branch)	Section I (Class 10th level: Maths, English, Reasoning, GK)
Navik (General Duty)	Section I + Section II (Class 12th Maths & Physics)
Yantrik (Electrical)	Section I + Section III (Electrical Diploma-level syllabus)
Yantrik (Electronics)	Section I + Section IV (Electronics Diploma-level syllabus)
Yantrik (Mechanical)	Section I + Section V (Mechanical Diploma-level syllabus)

Stage-II: PFT, Assessment, and Document Verification

1. Shortlisting and E-Admit Card

• Shortlisted based on Stage-I performance and ICG center capacity.
• Candidates must upload required documents and select a date & center.
• Failure to upload or select center/date leads to cancellation.

2. Basic Identity and Biometric Verification

• Identity is verified again at the reporting center using biometric data.

3. Assessment Test

• OMR-based qualifying test (marks not counted in merit).
• Only those who qualify proceed to the next phase.

4. Physical Fitness Test (PFT) (All tasks to be done continuously):

• 1.6 km run in 7 minutes
• 20 squats (Uthak Baithak)
• 10 push-ups

5. Document Verification

• All online application details must match original documents.
• Required: Class 10th/12th/Diploma mark sheets, ID proof, caste/domicile certificates.
• Documents must be issued on or before the closing date of the application.

6. Recruitment Medical Examination

• Conducted by authorized medical officers.
• Candidates found unfit can appeal at designated military hospitals.

7. Merit List Preparation

• Only candidates who clear document verification and are medically fit are included.
• Final merit is prepared:
  • Zone-wise & category-wise for Navik (GD) and Navik (DB)
  • All-India & category-wise for Yantrik
• Based on Stage-I marks, Stage-II qualification, and available vacancies.

Stage-III: Final Verification at INS Chilka

1. Provisional Shortlisting

• Candidates in merit after Stage-I and Stage-II are called to INS Chilka.

2. Identity and Biometric Verification

• Aadhaar-based check and biometric confirmation at INS Chilka.

3. Detailed Document Verification

• Strict match required with online application details.
• All documents must be valid till at least 31 July 2026.

4. Pre-Enrolment Medical Exam

• Conducted if there is a time gap since Stage-II medical exam.

5. Submission of Documents and Police Verification

• Original documents, police verification report (dated after application close), and other forms must be submitted.
• Adverse or unverified police reports will result in disqualification.

Stage-IV: Final Verification Before Training

1. Final Document Verification

• ICG verifies original documents through respective boards/universities/governments.
• If any document is found fake or invalid, the candidate will be removed from service.