Indian Coast Guard (ICG)
Navik (GD, DB) & Yantrik Recruitment 2025 – 630 Vacancies
CGEPT 01/2026 & 02/2026 Batches
Organization: Indian Coast Guard (ICG), Ministry of Defence
Total Vacancies: 630 Posts
Advertisement Batch: CGEPT 01/2026 & 02/2026
Post-wise Vacancy Details:
- Navik (General Duty – GD):
- 260 Vacancies (Batch 01/2026)
- 260 Vacancies (Batch 02/2026)
- Navik (Domestic Branch – DB):
- 50 Vacancies (Batch 02/2026)
- Yantrik (Mechanical):
- 30 Vacancies (Batch 01/2026)
- Yantrik (Electrical):
- 11 Vacancies (Batch 01/2026)
- Yantrik (Electronics):
- 19 Vacancies (Batch 01/2026)
Important Dates:
- Application Start Date: 11 June 2025 (11:00 AM)
- Last Date to Apply: 29 June 2025 (11:30 PM) (Extended)
- Stage I (CBT) Exam: September 2025 (Tentative)
- Stage II (PFT/Medical): November 2025 (Tentative)
- Stage III (INS Chilka): February 2026 (Tentative)
Eligibility Criteria:
- Nationality: Only male Indian citizens eligible
- Age Limit:
- Minimum: 18 Years
- Maximum: 22 Years
- Navik GD/DB: Born between 01 Aug 2004 to 31 Jul 2008
- Yantrik: Born between 01 Mar 2004 to 28 Feb 2008
- Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST: 5 Years
- OBC (NCL): 3 Years
Educational Qualification:
- Navik (General Duty): 10+2 with Maths and Physics from COBSE-recognized board
- Navik (Domestic Branch): 10th pass from COBSE-recognized board
- Yantrik:
- 10th pass from recognized board
- Diploma (3 or 4 Years) in Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / Telecommunication approved by AICTE
Physical Standards:
- Height: Minimum 157 cm
- Chest: Well-proportioned with minimum 5 cm expansion
- Weight: Proportionate to height and age
- Vision:
- Navik (GD): 6/6 and 6/9 (without specs)
- Yantrik: Specific standards based on discipline
Application Fee:
- General / OBC / EWS: ₹300
- SC / ST: No Fee
- Mode: Online – Net Banking / Credit / Debit Card / UPI
Selection Process:
Stage I: Computer-Based Exam (CBT)
- Section I (All): 60 Qs, 60 Marks – Class 10th level
- Section II (Navik GD only): 50 Qs – Maths & Physics – Class 12th level
- Section III–V (Yantrik): Engineering Subject (50 Qs, 50 Marks) – Diploma level
Stage II:
- Physical Fitness Test:
- 1.6 km run in 7 min
- 20 squats
- 10 push-ups
- Document Verification & Initial Medical Exam
Stage III:
- Final Document Verification & Pre-enrolment Medical at INS Chilka
Stage IV:
- Final joining process and original document submission
Pay Scale:
- Navik (GD/DB): ₹21,700 (Level 3) + DA + other allowances
- Yantrik: ₹29,200 (Level 5) + ₹6,200 Yantrik Pay + allowances
How to Apply:
- Visit: joinindiancoastguard.cdac.in
- Go to Opportunities section
- Choose CGEPT 01/2026 or 02/2026
- Register and log in
- Fill application form
- Upload photo, signature, documents
- Pay application fee (if applicable)
- Submit and download confirmation
Official Website: joinindiancoastguard.cdac.in
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