The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has officially released the recruitment notification for Yantrik (Technical) and Navik (General Duty and Domestic Branch) posts under the CGEPT 01/2026 and 02/2026 batches. A total of 630 vacancies have been announced. The online application process begins on 11th June 2025 and will continue till 25th June 2025.
This recruitment drive is a golden opportunity for 10th and 12th pass candidates, especially those looking to build a career in the defence sector. Here’s everything you need to know about this major hiring campaign by the Indian Coast Guard.
Indian Coast Guard Recruitment:
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Recruiting Authority: Indian Coast Guard (ICG)
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Posts Offered: Yantrik, Navik (General Duty & Domestic Branch)
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Batch: CGEPT 01/2026 & 02/2026
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Total Vacancies: 630
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Application Dates: From 11 June 2025 to 25 June 2025
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Exam Phases:
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Stage I: September 2025
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Stage II: November 2025
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Stage III: February 2026
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Admit Card: To be released before each exam stage
Indian Coast Guard Application Fee:
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General / OBC / EWS: ₹300
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SC / ST: Exempted (₹0)
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Payment Mode: Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking only
Indian Coast Guard Age Criteria (as per batch):
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Minimum Age: 18 years
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Maximum Age: 22 years
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Navik GD & DB (01/2026 & 02/2026): Candidates should be born between 01 Aug 2004 and 01 Aug 2008
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Yantrik (01/2026): Born between 01 Mar 2004 and 01 Mar 2008
Age relaxations are applicable as per government rules.
Indian Coast Guard Post-wise Eligibility and Vacancies:
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Navik (General Duty – GD)
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Vacancies: 520 (260 for each batch)
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Eligibility: 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics as subjects
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Yantrik (Technical)
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Vacancies: 60
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Eligibility: Class 10 pass with Diploma in Electrical / Mechanical / Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering
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Navik (Domestic Branch – DB)
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Vacancies: 50
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Eligibility: Class 10 pass only
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Category-wise Vacancy Distribution:
| Post | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
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| Navik GD 01/2026 | 99 | 25 | 65 | 46 | 25 | 260 |
| Navik GD 02/2026 | 104 | 26 | 71 | 40 | 19 | 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 |
| Navik DB 02/2026 | 20 | 05 | 16 | 08 | 01 | 50 |
Indian Coast Guard Selection Process:
The selection will be conducted in three stages:
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Stage I – Computer-Based Test (CBT): Objective-type written exam based on eligibility
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Stage II – Physical Fitness Test (PFT), Document Verification, and Initial Medical Examination
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Stage III – Final Medical Examination and Merit List
Final selection will be based on performance in all three stages.
How to Apply Online:
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Visit the official ICG website: https://indiancoastguard.gov.in/
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Register and fill out the application form from 11 June to 25 June 2025
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Upload necessary documents: Photo, Signature, Educational Certificates, ID proof
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Pay the application fee (if applicable)
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Review the form carefully before final submission
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Download and print the application confirmation page
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