CGEPT 2026 - Notification (Out), Application form, Syllabus, Admit card

ICG releases the result of CGEPT 2026 online mode. Candidates can access their ICG CGEPT results 2026 by logging in using their credentials. Similarly, candidates will also be able to log in to joinindiancoastguard.cdac.in to access their CGEPT 2026 results for stages II and III as well. The ICG CGEPT 2026 result for stage 2 assessment test will be released on the exam day itself, one hour after the OMR-based test.

ICG prescribes the CGEPT eligibility criteria 2026 in the official notification. It is necessary for candidates looking to attempt the exam they follow the CGEPT 2026 eligibility criteria before filling out the application form. 

The ICG CGEPT 2026 eligibility criteria are prescribed based on a candidate’s nationality, age and educational qualifications. The eligibility criteria of CGEPT 2026 also vary by post. For a detailed look at the ICG CGEPT 2 eligibility criteria, candidates can refer to the tables below. 

CGEPT eligibility criteria

ICG released the CGEPT 2026 application form for batch 1 and 2 online on June 11, 2025. The ICG CGEPT application form last date was June 25, 2025. Candidates who wish to fill out the application form must ensure that they fulfil the CGEPT eligibility criteria 2026. The ICG application form was released on the official website- joinindiancoastguard.cdac.in. The steps to fill out the ICG CGEPT application form are as follows. 

How to fill out ICG CGEPT Application Form 2026

Candidates can follow the steps below to fill out the ICG application form

• Visit the official website- joinindiancoastguard.cdac.in

• Log on to the website and register yourself with your e-mail ID/ Mobile number. 

• Fill out the application form as prompted. 

• Pay the application fee. 

• Submit the application form.

Please note that candidates can only apply for one CGEPT post in a given cycle. In case a candidate selects more than one post, only the latest CGEPT application will be considered, and all prior applications will be rejected. 

ICG specified the exam pattern of CGEPT 2026 in the official notification. Candidates need to refer to the CGEPT exam pattern before beginning preparation. The ICG exam pattern 2026 varies by post. 

According to the official notification, Stage I of the ICG exam takes place online in computer-based mode. The questions are presented in the form of MCQs with 4 options. There is no negative marking in the paper. Candidates can find details about the ICG 2026 exam pattern in the table below. 

CGEPT Papers for each post

ICG Navik DB exam pattern 2026

Note: The duration of this exam is 45 minutes. This exam holds 60 marks in total. 

ICG Navik GD exam pattern 2026

Note: The duration of this exam is 30 minutes. This exam holds 50 marks in total. 

ICG Yantrik Exam Pattern 2026

Note: The duration of each exam is 30 minutes. Each exam holds 50 marks in total.

Candidates can expect the CGEPT admit card 2 or 3 days before the exam. The conducting body will release the CGEPT admit card online on the official website. Candidate's exam city will be displayed on the official website 10 days before the exam. 

To download the admit card of CGEPT 2026, candidates must log on to joinindiancoastguard.cdac.in using their credentials. Candidates must ensure that they bring a printout of the CGEPT 2026 admit card along with a photo ID. 

On the day of the Stage I exam, candidates must carry The valid ID proof that they have uploaded with the application, a colour printout of the CGEPT admit card 2026 and 2 passport-sized photos for document verification. On the day of the stage 2 exam, candidates must upload additional documents to be able to download their admit card.

ICG already will release the passing marks for the CBT mode exam of Stage I. The CGEPT 2026 cut off are prescribed by post and by category. Candidates need to score higher than the CGEPT 2026  cut off to be considered successful and be permitted to advance to stage II. The qualifying marks of CGEPT 2026 are as follows. 

CGEPT cut-off by post

CGEPT cut off by paper

Indian Coast Guard conducts the ICG CGEPT 2026 Selection Process twice a year over 4 stages. Candidates must pass all levels of the selection process to be successfully recruited to their chosen post. Candidates can find details of the CGEPT 2026 selection process here. 

Stage I-  At the beginning of this round, there will be a round of document verification where the candidate’s identity will be confirmed. Stage I is an objective exam held online in CBT mode. CGEPT Stage I consists of sections. All candidates must attempt section 1 of the exam. Candidates who are looking to join posts aside from Navik DB must attempt another section of the paper. 

Stage II- At the beginning of this round is a detailed document verification round where all candidates must bring the specified documents for verification. Then they take an omr-based assessment test. The result of this test is sent out within an hour. Candidates who pass the OMR-based exam will be able to take the physical test. 

Stage III- Candidates will go through another detailed round of document verification. Candidates will undergo a medical examination at INS Chilka. At this stage, candidates will be provisionally shortlisted for training at INS Chilka. This round takes 2 days. 

Candidates will go through a final stage of document verification by the Indian Coast Guard. In case of any discrepancy, candidates will be terminated from service.