Join Indian Coast Guard CGEPT 01/26 & 02/26 Recruitment 2025 – Apply online for 630 posts including Navik (General Duty & Domestic Branch) and Yantrik in Mechanical, Electrical, and Electronics trades. The application process runs from 11 June to 25 June 2025. Selection includes a four-stage process: online exam, physical test, medicals, and document verification. Check zone-wise vacancies, eligibility, syllabus, and exam pattern. Apply now through the official website.
Join Indian Coast Guard CGEPT 01/26 & 02/26 Recruitment 2025 Important Dates
Online Application Start
11 June 2025 (11:00 hrs)
Online Application End
25 June 2025 (23:30 hrs)
Stage I Exam Date
September 2025
Stage II Exam Date
November 2025
Stage III Exam Date
February 2026
Admit Card Available
Before Exam
Application Fee
General, OBC, EWS candidates
₹300/-
SC/ST candidates
No fee (exempted)
Fee to be paid online during application submission.
Vacancies distributed zone-wise for Navik (GD) and Navik (DB) posts across five zones
North, West, East, South, Central.
Separate merit lists will be prepared for each zone.
Eligibility Details
Navik (General Duty)
12th pass with Maths and Physics from COBSE
Navik (Domestic Branch)
10th pass from COBSE
Yantrik
10th pass + Diploma (3 or 4 years) in Electrical/Mechanical/Electronics/Telecommunication Engineering (AICTE approved), OR
10th & 12th pass + Diploma (2 or 3 years) in above branches (AICTE approved).
Equivalent diploma branches accepted for Yantrik post include Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics & Telecommunication, Marine Engineering, Instrumentation, Production Engineering, Ship Building Engineering, and others as specified.
Candidates must fill marks of all subjects exactly as per mark sheets; incorrect details lead to cancellation.
Yantrik candidates without original diploma at Stage -II must upload provisional certificate signed by college head; original diploma mandatory at Stage-III
– Section III (Diploma level Electrical Engineering)
50 questions, 30 minutes
Section IV (Diploma level Electronics Engineering)
50 questions, 30 minutes
Section V (Diploma level Mechanical Engineering)
50 questions, 30 minutes
Detailed syllabus available on official Indian Coast Guard recruitment website
Syllabus includes topics relevant to respective educational qualifications and diploma branches
Exam Pattern
Stage-I
Computer Based Online Exam (objective type, multiple choice questions)
No negative marking
Sections and passing criteria
Navik (DB)
Section I only; passing marks 30 (UR/EWS/OBC), 27 (SC/ST)
Navik (GD)
Sections I + II; passing marks 50 total (30 + 20) for UR/EWS/OBC, 44 (27 + 17) for SC/ST (section-wise passing compulsory)
Yantrik (Electrical)
Sections I + III; passing marks 50 total (30 + 20) for UR/EWS/OBC, 44 (27 + 17) for SC/ST
Yantrik (Electronics)
Sections I + IV; passing marks 50 total (30 + 20) for UR/EWS/OBC, 44 (27 + 17) for SC/ST
Yantrik (Mechanical)
Sections I + V; passing marks 50 total (30 + 20) for UR/EWS/OBC, 44 (27 + 17) for SC/ST
Total time
75 minutes (45 + 30)
Marks normalization applied if multiple shifts conducted
Question paper has four options per question
Join Indian Coast Guard CGEPT 01/26 & 02/26 Recruitment 2025 Selection Process
Four stages
Stage I
Online examination and basic document verification including identity check, biometric verification (left thumb/right thumb fingerprint), photograph and signature verification
Stage II
Assessment test (OMR based, qualifying only), physical fitness test, detailed document verification, initial medical examination
Stage III
Final medical examination at INS Chilka, final document verification
Stage IV
Submission and verification of all original documents
Identity verification at every stage is mandatory; failure leads to cancellation
Candidates shortlisted for Stage II based on Stage I performance and recruitment center capacity
Stage II date and center allocation on first-come-first-served basis after uploading additional documents
Passing all stages is compulsory for final selection
Salary Details
Navik (General Duty) & Navik (Domestic Branch)
Basic pay ₹21,700/- (Pay Level 3) plus allowances as per Indian Coast Guard pay rules
Yantrik
Basic pay ₹29,200/- (Pay Level 5) plus Yantrik pay ₹6,200/- and other allowances
Salary structure follows 7th CPC pay matrix
Additional benefits include medical facilities, pension, and other perks as per service rules
How To Apply
Application only through online mode on official Indian Coast Guard recruitment portal
Register with valid email ID and mobile number
Fill application form carefully, entering all marks and details as per original documents
Upload scanned photograph, signature, and required certificates
Pay application fee online if applicable
Submit application and take printout for future reference
Candidates must ensure all information is accurate; discrepancies may lead to cancellation
Follow official instructions and timelines strictly
