Indian Coast Guard Recruitment 2026- Notification, Dates, Vacancies, Eligibility, Selection Process
  • Indian Coast Guard Recruitment 2026- Notification, Dates, Vacancies, Eligibility, Selection Process

Indian Coast Guard Recruitment 2026- Notification, Dates, Vacancies, Eligibility, Selection Process

Meghana Mohana KrishnanUpdated on 03 Nov 2025, 03:10 PM IST

Indian Coast Guard Recruitment 2026 - Ministry of Defence conducts the Indian Coast Guard recruitment 2026 drive every year. Indian Coast Guard 2026 recruitment is done mainly through two entries - Officer entry (Assistant Commandant) and Sailor entry (Navik and Yantrik). Indian Coast Guard Assistant Commandant recruitment 2026 is done only for reserved categories whereas Indian Coast Guard Navik and Yantrik is done for general as well as reserved category candidates.

This Story also Contains

  1. Indian Coast Guard 2026 Recruitment Overview
  2. Indian Coast Guard Recruitment 2026 - Exam Dates
  3. Indian Coast Guard Recruitment 2026 - Assistant Commandant
  4. Indian Coast Guard Assistant Commandant selection process
  5. Indian Coast Guard Recruitment 2026 - Navik
  6. Indian Coast Guard Navik selection process
  7. Indian Coast Guard Recruitment 2026 - Yantrik
  8. Indian Coast Guard Yantrik selection process
Indian Coast Guard Recruitment 2026- Notification, Dates, Vacancies, Eligibility, Selection Process
Indian Coast Guard Recruitment

Applicants can apply for any of the Indian Coast Guard recruitment entries mentioned above based on their age, academic qualification and nationality. Different posts available under Officer’s entry scheme is Assistant Commandant (General Duty/ Pilot/ Navigator/ Technical Branch). Posts available under the Navik and Yantrik scheme are Yantrik, Navik (General Duty/ Domestic Branch).

Indian Coast Guard 2026 Recruitment Overview

Exam name

Indian Coast Guard Assistant Commandant/ Navik and Yantrik examination

Commonly known as

Indian Coast Guard exam

Exam Conducting Authority

Indian Coast Guard

Official Website

joinindiancoastguard.gov.in

Exam Level

National

Educational Qualification

As per posts and entry scheme

Age limit

18 years - 25 years

Stages of Exam

Written exam

Physical efficiency and Medical test

Document Verification

Application mode

Online

Application fee

Navik and Yantrik - Rs 250

Assistant Commandant - NIL

Indian Coast Guard Posts

Assistant Commandant (General Duty/ Pilot/ Navigator/ Technical Branch)

Navik (DB)

Navik (GD)

Yantrik (Electrical)

Yantrik (Electronics)

Yantrik (Mechanical)

Number of VacanciesNavik - TBA
Yantrik - TBA
Assistant Commandant - TBA

Indian Coast Guard Recruitment 2026 - Exam Dates

Candidates can check all the important Indian Coast Guard recruitment 2026 exam dates in the table below.

Indian Coast Guard exam dates 2026

Events

Navik exam dates

Yantrik exam dates

Assistant Commandant exam dates

Indian Coast Guard Recruitment 2026 notification

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Indian Coast Guard apply online 2026

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Application submission last date

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Indian Coast Guard admit card

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Indian Coast Guard exam

Stage 1 -

Stage 2 -

Stage 3 -

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Indian Coast Guard result of exam

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Final Indian Coast Guard result 2026

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Date of joining

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Indian Coast Guard Recruitment 2026 - Assistant Commandant

The notification for the Indian Coast Guard Assistant Commandant recruitment 2026 IS released on the official website. Many vacancies are announced for reserved category candidates. Eligible and qualified applicants who met the Indian Coast Guard AC eligibility criteria can apply for the Indian Coast Guard Assistant Commandant posts at joinindiancoastguard.gov.in.

Indian Coast Guard Assistant Commandant eligibility

Posts

Gender

Indian Coast Guard Age Limit

Educational Qualification

General Duty


Male

21 years to 25 years

Bachelor’s degree from any recognised university with maths and physics in 10+2+3

General Duty (Women-Short Service Appointment)

Female

General Duty/ Pilot Navigator Entry

Male

19 years to 25 years

Commercial Pilot Licence (Short Service)

Passed 12th from recognised board with Commercial Pilot Licence

Female

Technical Entry

Male

21 years to 25 years

Engineering degree in relevant discipline from recognized university

Law entry

Male/ Female

21 years to 30 years

Law degree from recognised university

Indian Coast Guard Assistant Commandant selection process

The Indian Coast Guard Assistant Commandant recruitment 2026 is a two stage selection process. Indian Coast Guard AC applications are first shortlisted on the basis of the marks obtained by applicants in the bachelor's degree. Then the shortlisted candidates are eligible to appear for the Indian Coast Guard AC exam to evaluate candidates mental ability and cognitive aptitude along with picture perception (PP) and discussion test (DT). After clearing the Indian Coast Guard AC exam, candidates are called for personality test/ interview. Applicants clearing all the above mentioned stages are recruited as Assistant Commandant in the Indian Coast Guard.

Other Defence Services Recruitment exams

Stages of Indian Coast Guard AC selection process

  • Shortlisting of applications

  • Prelims exam

  • Personality test and medical test

For more information on the Indian Coast Guard Assistant Commandant recruitment 2026 download the official notification - Click here

Indian Coast Guard Recruitment 2026 - Navik

The Indian Coast Guard Navik recruitment 2026 notification is released on the official website. Many vacancies are announced for unreserved and reserved category applicants. Candidates who fulfilled the Indian Coast Guard Navik eligibility criteria were will be to fill the Indian Coast Guard recruitment 2026 online form for the Navik DB and GD posts at joinindiancoastguard.gov.in. A fee of Rs 250 has to be paid via online for unreserved category applicants whereas SC/ ST applicants are exempted.

Indian Coast Guard Navik eligibility

Posts

Age Limit

Educational Qualification

Navik DB

18 years to 22 years

Passed class 12th with maths and physics from recognised board

Navik GD

Passed class 10th from recognised board

Indian Coast Guard Navik selection process

The Indian Coast Guard recruitment 2026 for Navik scheme is a four stage selection process. The concerned authorities for the Indian Coast Guard Navik recruitment 2026 first shortlist the applications on the basis of the marks obtained by applicants in the class 10th and 12th. Then the shortlisted applicants have to appear for the Indian Coast Guard Navik written exam in which questions will be asked from subjects like english, mathematics, physics, chemistry, reasoning, current affairs and quantitative aptitude. After clearing the Navik written exam candidates are called for a physical fitness test (PFT). Applicants clearing the above two stages will then have to appear for a medical test and then document verification.

Stages of Indian Coast Guard Navik selection process

  • Applications shortlisting

  • Navik written exam

  • Physical fitness test/ medical test

  • Document verification

For more information on the Indian Coast Guard Navik DB & GD recruitment 2026 download the official notification - Click here

Indian Coast Guard Recruitment 2026 - Yantrik

The Indian Coast Guard recruitment 2026 notification for Yantrik scheme is released on the Indian Coast Guard official website. Many vacancies will be announced for the Indian Coast Guard Yantrik recruitment. Applicants who met the Indian Coast Guard Yantrik eligibility norms can fill the Indian Coast Guard Yantrik recruitment 2026 online form for the Yantrik electrical, electronics and mechanical posts at joinindiancoastguard.gov.in. A fee of Rs 250 had to be paid online by unreserved category candidates whereas SC/ ST aspirants were exempted.

Indian Coast Guard Yantrik eligibility

Posts

Age Limit

Educational Qualification

Yantrik

18 years to 22 years

Passed class 10th from recognised board with with 3 years Diploma in Mechanical/ Electrical/ Electronics

Indian Coast Guard Yantrik selection process

The Indian Coast Guard recruitment 2026 for Yantrik (electrical, electronics and mechanical) scheme has four stages. The authorities first shortlist the applications on the basis of the marks obtained by candidates in the class 10th and diploma. Then the shortlisted candidates have to appear for the Indian Coast Guard Yantrik written exam in which questions are asked from subjects like english, electrical, electronics and mechanical engineering, mathematics, physics, chemistry, reasoning, current affairs and quantitative aptitude. After qualifying the Yantrik written exam applicants will be called for a physical fitness test (PFT). On clearing the above two stages, candidates then have to appear for a medical test and then the Yantrik document verification round.

Stages of Indian Coast Guard Yantrik selection process

  • Shortlisting applications

  • Yantrik written exam

  • Physical fitness test/ medical test

  • Yantrik document verification

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Is the Indian Coast Guard exam conducted online or offline?
A:

Indian Coast Guard recruitment 2026 written exam is conducted in offline mode.

Q: How many vacancies have been announced for the Indian Coast Guard Navik recruitment process?
A:

The Indian Coast Guard recruitment Navik vacancies are not known yet.

Q: What is the Indian Coast Guard Navik and Yantrik 2026 exam date?
A:

Indian Coast Guard Navik 2026 exam dates are mentioned in the article above.

Q: What is the frequency of the Indian Coast Guard AC exam?
A:

Indian Coast Guard Assistant Commandant exam is held once every year.

Q: What is the Navik and Yantrik 2026 application fee?
A:

The Navik and Yantrik application fee is Rs 300 for unreserved category candidates.

Q: What are the stages of the Navik and Yantrik 2026 selection process?
A:

CAPF selection process has three stages.

  • Shortlisting applications

  • Written exam

  • Physical fitness test/ medical test

  • Document verification

Q: What is the last date for Indian Coast Guard 2026?
A:

The Indian Coast guard application form last date for Navik exam is to be announced.

Q: What is the syllabus for Indian Coast Guard Recruitment 2026?
A:

Candidates will be able to check the syllabus in the official notification. The Indian Coast guard syllabus will be class 10 or 12 level.

Q: What is the minimum age to apply for Indian Coast Guard Navik and Yantrik?
A:

The minimum age to apply for the Indian Coast Guard Navik and Yantrik 2026 is 19 years.

Q: What is the Indian Coast Guard Salary 2026?
A:

The salary of an Indian Coast Guard of Navik is Rs 21,700 and Yantrik is Rs 29,200.

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