Join the Indian Coast Guard – CGEPT 01/2026 & 02/2026 Batch Recruitment 2025: 630 Vacancies

 Exciting news for aspirants! The Indian Coast Guard has officially opened the online application window for recruitment to the CGEPT 01/2026 and 02/2026 batches. A total of 630 vacancies are available across Navik (General Duty & Domestic Branch) and Yantrik (Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics) posts. Read on for all the essential details!

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🗓️ Important Dates

• Application Start: 11 June 2025, 11:00 hrs 

• Application Deadline: 25 June 2025, 23:30 hrs 

• Stage-I Exam (CGEPT‑01/26): Expected September 2025 

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🎯 Vacancy & Category-Wise Distribution

CGEPT 01/2026

• Navik (GD): 260 vacancies

• Yantrik Mechanical: ~30

• Yantrik Electrical: ~11

• Yantrik Electronics: ~19 

CGEPT 02/2026

• Navik (GD): 260

• Navik (Domestic Branch): 50 

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👤 Eligibility Criteria

Post	Education Requirement	Birthdate Range
Navik GD	10+2 with Physics & Maths	01 Aug 2004 – 01 Aug 2008
Navik DB	Matriculation (Class X)	01 Aug 2004 – 01 Aug 2008
Yantrik	Class X + Diploma (Mech/Elect/Electronics)	01 Mar 2004 – 01 Mar 2008

Age Relaxation: SC/ST: +5 years; OBC (Non-Creamy): +3 years.

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💸 Application Fee & Pay Scale

• Application Fee:

  • ₹300 for General/OBC/EWS

  • SC/ST: ₹0 

• Pay Scale:

  • Navik: ₹21,700/- (Level 3) + DA & allowances

  • Yantrik: ₹29,200/- (Level 5) + ₹6,200 Yantrik pay + DA & allowances 

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🧠 Selection Process & Exam Pattern

Stages of Selection:

1. Written Test (Online – CGEPT)

2. Physical Fitness Test (PFT) + Document Verification

3. Medical Exam

4. Final Document Verification/Zone Grouping

Exam Pattern Highlights:

• Navik DB: Section I – 60 questions (Math, Science, English, Reasoning, GK)

• Navik GD: Sections I + II (additional Maths/Physics)

• Yantrik: Section I + trade-specific 50-question section on mechanical/electrical/electronics

• No negative marking

• Time allotted: 75 mins (110 Qs), 45 mins (60 Qs) 

Physical Standards:

• 1.6 km run: ≤ 7 mins

• 20 squat-ups, 10 push-ups

• Minimum height: 157 cm

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🧩 How to Apply

1. Visit the official portal: joinindiancoastguard.cdac.in

2. Register between 11–25 June 2025

3. Fill form & upload documents (photo, signature, certificates)

4. Pay fee online (if applicable) and submit

5. Take a printout for your records 

Important Links : 

Apply Online						Click Here
Download Notification						Click Here
Official Website						Click Here

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📝 Bottom Line

This is a golden opportunity for those looking to serve in the coast guard in technical or general duty roles. Mark your calendars: applications must be submitted by 25 June 2025 at 23:30 hrs. Start preparing for the CGEPT Stage I exam in September.

Best wishes to all aspirants!
Stay tuned for admit card updates, PFT dates, and further instructions on our blog.