ICG CGEPT Recruitment 2026: Last date to apply for 365 posts today, check eligibility and direct link

Indian Coast Guard recruitment 2026: Apply by 5:30 pm today for Navik and Yantrik posts

ICG CGEPT Recruitment 2026: The Indian Coast Guard (ICG), under the Ministry of Defence, is closing the online application window for CGEPT Recruitment 01/2027 and 02/2027 today, October 21, 2026. Eligible candidates can submit their applications until 5:30 pm through the official recruitment portal. The recruitment drive offers 365 vacancies for Navik (General Duty), Navik (Domestic Branch), Yantrik and Hygienist-1 posts across the two batches.The recruitment notification was issued on October 6, 2026, and the application process opened on the same day. Candidates who have not yet applied should check the post-wise educational qualifications, age limits, physical standards and application fee before submitting their forms. The deadline is October 21 at 5:30 pm, according to the recruitment details provided.ICG CGEPT Recruitment 2026: Important dates

Candidates can visit the official Indian Coast Guard recruitment portal to submit their applications.Vacancy details for CGEPT batches 01/2027 and 02/2027The recruitment covers 365 posts across the following categories.

Eligibility criteria and age limitFor Navik (General Duty), candidates must have passed Class 12 with Mathematics and Physics. Yantrik applicants must have the prescribed educational qualifications in the relevant engineering discipline, while Navik (Domestic Branch) candidates must have passed Class 10. Hygienist-1 applicants must meet the specified Class 10, ITI or equivalent qualification requirements.The prescribed date-of-birth ranges differ by post and batch:• Navik (General Duty), both batches: November 1, 2005, to May 1, 2009.• Yantrik, Batch 01/2027: May 1, 2005, to May 1, 2009.• Navik (Domestic Branch), Batch 02/2027: November 1, 2005, to October 1, 2009.• Hygienist-1, Batch 02/2027: November 1, 2002, to October 1, 2009.Age relaxation is applicable as per the prescribed rules, including three years for OBC candidates and five years for SC/ST candidates.• Direct link to apply onlineApplication fee and salaryCandidates in the UR, OBC and EWS categories must pay an application fee of Rs 550. SC and ST candidates are exempt from the fee. Payments can be made online using net banking, debit cards, credit cards or UPI.The advertised pay scale ranges from Rs 21,700 to Rs 29,200, depending on the post and pay level.Selection process and physical fitness testThe selection process comprises a computer-based examination, followed by the Physical Fitness Test (PFT), assessment and adaptability test, document verification and medical examination. Further verification and pre-enrolment medicals will be conducted at INS Chilka, followed by verification of original documents with the relevant boards or universities.The stated PFT requirements include a 1.6 km run, squats, push-ups and bent-knee sit-ups. Male candidates must complete the run in six minutes and 30 seconds, while female candidates have eight minutes. The prescribed repetitions differ by gender.Candidates should complete their applications before the deadline and review the official notification for the full eligibility conditions and examination instructions.