The Indian Coast Guard has announced the tentative examination schedule for the Coast Guard Enrolled Personnel Test (CGEPT) 2026 recruitment for batches 01/2027 and 02/2027. The recruitment drive covers 365 vacancies for Navik (General Duty), Navik (Domestic Branch), Yantrik and Hygienist-I posts.

For CGEPT 01/2027, the Stage-I Computer-Based Examination is tentatively scheduled for early to mid-November 2026. The Stage-II selection process is planned for the end of February 2027. Candidates should note that the exact examination date, shift and centre will be communicated through the e-admit card.

Important: The batch-wise schedule should be checked carefully. The available notification summary lists Stage-I for CGEPT 02/2027 in mid-October 2027, not November 2026. The recruitment schedule is tentative and candidates should follow official updates.

Download Indian Coast Guard CGEPT 2026 Notification PDF (PDF copy hosted by Adda247; refer to the official recruitment website for authoritative updates.)

Indian Coast Guard CGEPT Exam Date 2026: Overview

Particulars	Details
Organisation	Indian Coast Guard, Ministry of Defence
Examination	Coast Guard Enrolled Personnel Test (CGEPT)
Recruitment Batches	01/2027 and 02/2027
Posts	Navik GD, Navik DB, Yantrik and Hygienist-I
Total Vacancies	365
Application Mode	Online
Application Portal	Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
Stage-I Exam	Early/Mid-November 2026 for CGEPT 01/2027; mid-October 2027 for CGEPT 02/2027, as per available notification summary
Stage-II	End of February 2027 for CGEPT 01/2027
Stage-III	Early May 2027 for CGEPT 01/2027; mid-October 2027 for CGEPT 02/2027
Admit Card	To be announced
Basic Training	INS Chilka

Indian Coast Guard CGEPT 2026 Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification Released	6 October 2026
Online Application Start	6 October 2026, 11:00 AM
Last Date to Apply	21 October 2026, 5:30 PM
CGEPT 01/2027 Stage-I	Early/Mid-November 2026 (Tentative)
CGEPT 02/2027 Stage-I	Mid-October 2027 (Tentative)
CGEPT 01/2027 Stage-II	End of February 2027 (Tentative)
CGEPT 01/2027 Stage-III	Early May 2027 (Tentative)
CGEPT 02/2027 Stage-III	Mid-October 2027 (Tentative)
Basic Training – CGEPT 01/2027	May 2027
Basic Training – CGEPT 02/2027	November 2027

The exact dates for the different selection stages and e-admit cards will be communicated through the official recruitment process.

Indian Coast Guard CGEPT Vacancy 2026

The recruitment notification announces 365 tentative vacancies across two batches: 190 vacancies for CGEPT 01/2027 and 175 vacancies for CGEPT 02/2027.

CGEPT 01/2027 Vacancy Details

Post	Gender	UR	EWS	OBC	SC	ST	Total
Navik GD	Male	44	11	36	14	12	117
Navik GD	Female	8	1	3	1	0	13
Yantrik Mechanical	Male	9	2	5	5	7	28
Yantrik Electrical	Male	10	2	5	3	3	23
Yantrik Electronics	Male	5	0	1	2	1	9
Total		76	16	50	25	23	190

CGEPT 02/2027 Vacancy Details

Post	Gender	UR	EWS	OBC	SC	ST	Total
Navik GD	Male	48	11	36	14	8	117
Navik GD	Female	5	1	4	2	1	13
Navik DB	Male	11	2	7	5	0	25
Hygienist-I	Male	9	1	5	5	0	20
Total		73	15	52	26	9	175

Total vacancies: 365. The vacancies are tentative and may be changed by the Indian Coast Guard as per recruitment requirements.

Indian Coast Guard CGEPT Selection Process 2026

Candidates have to qualify through the prescribed selection stages. The recruitment process includes:

Stage-I: Computer-Based Examination.
Stage-II: Physical Fitness Test (PFT), Assessment and Adaptability Test, document verification and recruitment medical examination.
Stage-III: Document verification and pre-enrolment medical examination at INS Chilka.
Stage-IV: Final verification/authentication of original documents.

Candidates must qualify the applicable stages and meet the prescribed medical standards for final enrolment.

ICG CGEPT Exam Pattern 2026

The Stage-I examination is a computer-based objective test. It carries 100 questions for 100 marks, and candidates get one hour to complete the paper.

Particulars	Details
Exam Mode	Computer-Based Test
Question Type	Objective / Multiple Choice
Total Questions	100
Total Marks	100
Exam Duration	1 Hour
Exam Language	Hindi and English
Negative Marking	No negative marking

Minimum Qualifying Marks

Category	Minimum Qualifying Marks
UR / EWS / OBC	40
SC / ST	35

Candidates should also check the official notification for the post-specific examination requirements and applicable instructions.

Stage-II Physical Fitness Test Details

Candidates shortlisted for Stage-II will appear for the Physical Fitness Test at designated Indian Coast Guard Recruitment Centres. The PFT includes a 1.6 km run, squats, push-ups and sit-ups.

Gender	1.6 km Run	Squats (Uthak-Baithak)	Push-ups	Bent-Knee Sit-ups
Male	6 minutes 30 seconds	20	15	15
Female	8 minutes	15	10	10

The physical activities are conducted continuously without a break. Candidates must complete the prescribed activities within the specified limits.

Stage-II also includes assessment and adaptability tests, document verification and recruitment medical examination.

Indian Coast Guard CGEPT Admit Card 2026

The Indian Coast Guard will release the e-admit card before the respective examination stage. Candidates will be able to check their exam date, shift, reporting time and examination centre through the admit card and candidate login.

The exact admit card release date has not been announced. Candidates should regularly check their registered email, mobile number and recruitment login dashboard.

How to Download the CGEPT Admit Card?

Visit the official recruitment portal.
Open the CGEPT recruitment candidate login.
Enter the required login credentials.
Find the admit card or e-admit card link.
Check the examination details displayed on the screen.
Download and print the admit card for examination use.

Candidates should carry the required identity proof and follow all instructions mentioned on the admit card.

Indian Coast Guard CGEPT Application Form 2026: Application Closed

The online application process for CGEPT 01/2027 and 02/2027 started on 6 October 2026 and closed on 21 October 2026. Candidates who successfully submitted their forms can now prepare for the next selection stages.

ICG CGEPT Application Fee

Category	Application Fee
UR / OBC / EWS / Other applicable candidates	₹550
SC / ST candidates applying under the exempted category	Nil

The application fee was payable through the online payment methods specified in the recruitment instructions.

Indian Coast Guard CGEPT Eligibility Criteria 2026

Candidates must meet the educational qualification and other eligibility requirements prescribed for their selected post.

Post	Educational Qualification
Navik GD	Class 12 pass with Mathematics and Physics from a COBSE-recognised board
Navik DB	Class 10 pass from a COBSE-recognised board
Yantrik	Class 10 with the specified 3/4-year AICTE-approved diploma, or Class 10 and 12 with the specified 2/3-year AICTE-approved diploma
Hygienist-I	Matriculation/Class 10, ITI or equivalent qualification recognised by the concerned authority

Candidates should refer to the detailed notification for the exact diploma disciplines and other post-specific eligibility conditions.

CGEPT 2026 Age Limit

The prescribed date-of-birth range differs by post and recruitment batch.

Post / Batch	Date of Birth
Navik GD – CGEPT 01/2027 and 02/2027	1 November 2005 to 1 May 2009
Yantrik – CGEPT 01/2027	1 May 2005 to 1 May 2009
Navik DB – CGEPT 02/2027	1 November 2005 to 1 October 2009
Hygienist-I – CGEPT 02/2027	1 November 2002 to 1 October 2009

Age relaxation is applicable to eligible reserved categories as per the recruitment rules. Candidates should verify the relevant conditions in the official notification.

Indian Coast Guard CGEPT Salary 2026

Selected candidates will receive basic pay according to their post and pay level, along with applicable allowances.

Post	Basic Pay
Navik GD	₹21,700 (Pay Level-3)
Navik DB	₹21,700 (Pay Level-3)
Hygienist-I	₹21,700 (Pay Level-3)
Yantrik	₹29,200 (Pay Level-5) + Yantrik Pay of ₹6,200

Dearness Allowance and other applicable allowances and benefits will be provided according to government rules, place of posting and nature of duty.

Indian Coast Guard CGEPT 2026 Important Links

Description	Link
Official Indian Coast Guard Recruitment Page	https://indiancoastguard.gov.in/recruitment
SSC Official Website	https://ssc.gov.in/
CGEPT Notification PDF	Download PDF
Candidate Login / Application Portal	https://cgept.parikshasaarthi.in/

FAQs: Indian Coast Guard CGEPT Exam Date 2026

Q1. When will the Indian Coast Guard CGEPT Stage-I Exam 2026 be conducted?

For CGEPT 01/2027, Stage-I is tentatively scheduled for early to mid-November 2026. The batch-wise schedule for CGEPT 02/2027 should be checked separately in the notification and official updates.

Q2. How many vacancies are announced under Indian Coast Guard CGEPT 2026?

A total of 365 tentative vacancies have been announced across CGEPT 01/2027 and 02/2027.

Q3. What is the duration of the CGEPT Stage-I examination?

The Stage-I computer-based examination is one hour long and consists of 100 objective questions carrying 100 marks.

Q4. Is there negative marking in the CGEPT Stage-I exam?

No. There is no negative marking for incorrect answers, as per the supplied examination pattern.

Q5. When will the CGEPT admit card be released?

The e-admit card will be released before the respective examination stage. The exact release date has not been announced.

Q6. What is the Stage-II physical test for Indian Coast Guard CGEPT?

The Physical Fitness Test includes a 1.6 km run, squats, push-ups and bent-knee sit-ups. The prescribed time and repetitions differ for male and female candidates.

Q7. Where will the basic training for selected candidates be conducted?

Basic training is planned at INS Chilka. It is scheduled to commence in May 2027 for CGEPT 01/2027 and November 2027 for CGEPT 02/2027.

Q8. What is the official website for Indian Coast Guard CGEPT updates?

Candidates can check the Indian Coast Guard recruitment page at https://indiancoastguard.gov.in/recruitment and the SSC website at https://ssc.gov.in/ for recruitment-related updates.