The Indian Coast Guard, Ministry of Defence, has released the ICG CGEPT notification 2026 on October 6, 2026, on the official website, ssc.gov.in. The ICG has announced a total of 365 vacant posts in the roles of Navik, Yantrik. and Hygienist posts. The notification includes recruitment details for each post in the Indian Coast Guard Department.
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The ICG CGEPT notification 2026 is published to recruit the most suitable candidates for the roles based on their performance in the selection process. Candidates must thoroughly go through the notification before filling out the application form online for details about each slot.
The ICG CGEPT 2026 application form link was activated on October 6, 2026, on the official website. Candidates can access the ICG CGEPT apply online link 2026 until October 21, 2026. Candidates must meet the eligibility criteria to be qualified to apply for the mentioned roles.
The following table provides detailed information about the ICG CGEPT recruitment 2026
ICG CGEPT 2026 Recruitment
Particulars | Dates |
Conducting Body | Indian Coast Guard, Ministry of Defence |
Posts | Navik, Yantrik & Hygienist |
Vacancy | 365 |
Age Limit | 17 to 24 years |
Application Start Date | October 6, 2026 |
Application End Date | October 21, 2026 |
Application Mode | Online |
Application Fee |
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The eligibility criteria for the ICG CGEPT 2026 are specified in the official notification. Candidates must be within the respective age limit mentioned for each post, with reservations for each category for all the mentioned vacant seats. The specified eligibility criteria are mentioned below.
Candidates must be within the required age limit of 17 and 21 years for the Yantri and Navik posts, and between 17 and 24 years for the Hygienist post
Candidates must have completed the qualifying examination
Note: The following table provides the age relaxation for each category as per the government guidelines.
Category | Age Relaxation |
OBC | 3 years |
SC/ST | 5 years |
The recruitment body has activated the ICG CGEPT 2026 application form link from October 06, 2026, to October 21, 2026, at ssc.gov.in. Candidates can follow the steps below to fill out their application forms.
Steps to fill out the ICG CGEPT 2026 Application Form
Visit the official SSC website, ssc.gov.in.
Click on the ‘Apply Online’ Quick link
Select the ‘ICG CGEPT 2026’ application link
Log in using the credentials
Fill in the necessary details carefully
Upload the scanned copies of the necessary documents
Pay the application fee online
Submit and download the confirmation page for future reference
Category | Application Fee |
Candidates other than SC/ST | Rs. 550 |
SC/ST | Nil |
The conducting body specified the ICG CGEPT selection process 2026 in the official notification. Candidates will be shortlisted in the following stages:
Stage I (Online CBT)
Stage II (Recruitment process at recruitment centres)
Stage III (INS Chilka)
Stage IV (Training Base)
Post | Vacancies | Salary |
Yantrik | 60 | Rs. 29,200 |
Navik (General) | 260 | Rs.21,700 |
Navik (Domestic) | 25 | Rs.21,700 |
Hygienist - I | 20 | Rs.21,700 |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
No. Candidates are allowed to apply for only one post in a single recruitment cycle.
No, there is no negative marking for incorrect answers in the written exam. Each correct answer is awarded one mark.
Candidates must carry a color printout of their e-admit card, original identity proof (like Aadhaar, PAN, or Passport) matching their application form, and passport-size photographs with a blue background.