Indian Coast Guard CGEPT Recruitment 2026 has opened applications for 365 tentative vacancies for batches 01/2027 and 02/2027. The recruitment covers Navik (General Duty), Navik (Domestic Branch), Yantrik and Hygienist-I opportunities. Applications opened on 6 October 2026 at 11:00 hours and close on 21 October 2026 at 17:30 hours.
What happened?
The Indian Coast Guard has released the Coast Guard Enrolled Personnel Test recruitment notification for the 01/2027 and 02/2027 batches. The intake of 365 offers routes for candidates with 10th, 12th and relevant technical qualifications depending on the post.
Why it matters
The opportunity is relevant to defence aspirants because the Coast Guard operates in maritime security, surveillance, search and rescue and maritime law-enforcement roles. Candidates should distinguish the Indian Coast Guard from the Indian Navy: both are maritime security organisations, but their statutory and operational responsibilities differ.
Background
The Indian Coast Guard functions under the Ministry of Defence. CGEPT is the recruitment route for enrolled personnel in the notified categories. Because the notification covers two batches and several posts, candidates must check post-specific eligibility instead of using a single general rule.
Key facts
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Indian Coast Guard |
| Recruitment | CGEPT 01/2027 & 02/2027 |
| Total | 365 tentative vacancies |
| Posts | Navik GD, Navik DB, Yantrik, Hygienist-I |
| Start | 6 October 2026, 11:00 hours |
| Last date | 21 October 2026, 17:30 hours |
| Mode | Online |
Who should examine the notification?
Navik GD candidates need the prescribed 12th-level academic background including Mathematics and Physics. Navik Domestic Branch has a different educational route. Yantrik applicants require the technical qualification specified for the relevant engineering discipline, while Hygienist-I has its own qualification requirements. Applicants should therefore identify the exact post before beginning the form.
Selection process
The recruitment framework includes a computer-based examination followed by physical and other qualifying stages, document verification and medical examination as prescribed. Defence recruitment requires attention to physical standards and medical fitness alongside written preparation. A candidate who focuses only on the CBT may therefore overlook an important later-stage requirement.
What candidates should do now
- Identify the exact post and batch for which you qualify.
- Check the age and educational cut-offs in the official notification.
- Prepare scanned documents before starting the form.
- Submit before 21 October 2026 at 17:30 hours.
- Begin physical preparation alongside written preparation.
Defence awareness connection
For examination preparation, revise the Coast Guard’s maritime responsibilities, headquarters, ranks, major operations and the distinction between territorial waters, contiguous zone and exclusive economic zone. These concepts are useful across defence-awareness sections.
Official source
Use the Indian Coast Guard official website and the recruitment portal specified in the notification. Verify the live application link, batch-specific eligibility and later schedules only through the official notice.
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