ICG CGEPT Recruitment 2026: apply for 365 posts today by 5:30 pm

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG), operating under the Ministry of Defence, is concluding the online application process for its CGEPT Recruitment 01/2027 and 02/2027 today, October 21, 2026. Prospective candidates have until 5:30 pm to submit their applications via the official recruitment portal.

This recruitment drive aims to fill a total of 365 vacancies for various positions, including Navik (General Duty), Navik (Domestic Branch), Yantrik, and Hygienist-1. The application window, which opened on October 6, 2026, is now entering its final hours for interested applicants.

Vacancy Details and Application Timeline

The recruitment notification, issued on October 6, 2026, outlined 365 available positions across different branches. The application process commenced on the same day and is set to close today. The vacancies are distributed among Navik (General Duty) for both batches, Yantrik in Mechanical, Electrical, and Electronics disciplines, Navik (Domestic Branch), and Hygienist-1.

Candidates are advised to complete their submissions before the 5:30 pm deadline. The application process is being supported through the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) website, marking a change in the stated registration process for this recruitment cycle.

Eligibility Criteria and Age Limits

Specific educational qualifications are mandated for each post. For Navik (General Duty), candidates must have passed Class 12 with Mathematics and Physics. Navik (Domestic Branch) applicants are required to have passed Class 10. Yantrik applicants need prescribed educational qualifications in the relevant engineering discipline, while Hygienist-1 candidates must meet specified Class 10, ITI, or equivalent qualification requirements.

Age limits vary by post and batch. Age relaxation of three years is applicable for OBC candidates and five years for SC/ST candidates. The advertised pay scale for these positions ranges from Rs 21,700 to Rs 29,200.

Application Fee and Selection Process

An application fee of Rs 550 is applicable for candidates in the UR, OBC, and EWS categories. SC and ST candidates are exempt from this fee. Payments can be made online using net banking, debit cards, credit cards, or UPI.

The selection process for the CGEPT recruitment is complete, involving multiple stages. It includes a computer-based examination, a Physical Fitness Test (PFT), an assessment and adaptability test, document verification, and a medical examination. Further verification and pre-enrolment medicals will be conducted at INS Chilka. The Stage I examination is tentatively scheduled for November 2026.

The Physical Fitness Test (PFT) requirements include a 1.6 km run, squats, push-ups, and bent-knee sit-ups. Male candidates must complete the 1.6 km run in six minutes and 30 seconds, while female candidates are allotted eight minutes for the same distance.

Further reading

• Railway NTPC 2026 graduate recruitment begins today for 3,548 posts; apply by 6 November
• Indian Coast Guard CGEPT 2026 recruitment opens for 365 Navik, Yantrik, Hygienist-I posts; apply by 21 October
• Delhi University non-teaching recruitment 2026: apply for 126 posts from October 23
• Supreme Court SPA recruitment 2026: apply for 65 posts by November 10
• UPSSSC inter level recruitment 2026 notification out for 1,784 posts, apply by 1 December

Written by Nishit Kumar

Nishit Kumar is a senior EdTech industry leader with over a decade of experience in building and scaling education platforms, shaping their product, content, and growth strategy. At FindMyCollege, Nishit oversees content and editorial strategy, guiding topic selection and content frameworks to ensure accuracy, relevance, and student-first value across the website.

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