The Indian Coast Guard, the maritime armed force of the Ministry of Defence, is recruiting Enrolled Persons through the Coast Guard Enrolled Persons Test for its 01/2027 and 02/2027 batches. Selected candidates serve in seagoing and shore-based roles across the Coast Guard's zones, with training commencing at INS Chilka.
ICG Navik, Yantrik and More Recruitment 2026
Posted 06 Oct 2026Updated 06 Oct 2026CBC 10119/11/0001/2627
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About Indian Coast Guard Navik, Yantrik and More Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Indian Coast Guard
- Advertisement No.
- CBC 10119/11/0001/2627
- Post Name
- Navik (General Duty), Yantrik (Mechanical) and 4 more
- Job Location
- All India
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India (Zone-wise recruitment for Navik (GD) male candidates; All India basis for Navik (GD) female, Yantrik, Navik (DB) and Hygienist-I)
- Job Type
- Permanent
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
Vacancy Breakdown
Navik (General Duty)
117
Navik (General Duty)
13
Yantrik (Mechanical)
28
UR 09
Yantrik (Electrical)
23
UR 10
Yantrik (Electronics)
09
UR 05
Navik (General Duty)
117
Navik (General Duty)
13
Navik (Domestic Branch)
25
Hygienist-I
20
Total365
| Post Name | UR | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Navik (General Duty) | — | 117 |
| Navik (General Duty) | — | 13 |
| Yantrik (Mechanical) | 09 | 28 |
| Yantrik (Electrical) | 10 | 23 |
| Yantrik (Electronics) | 05 | 09 |
| Navik (General Duty) | — | 117 |
| Navik (General Duty) | — | 13 |
| Navik (Domestic Branch) | — | 25 |
| Hygienist-I | — | 20 |
| Grand Total | 24 | 365 |
Eligibility Details
Requirements differ by post — open a post to see its own.
Yantrik
- Qualification
- Class 10th passed from an education board recognised by COBSE AND Diploma in Electrical/Mechanical/Electronics/Telecommunication (Radio/Power) Engineering of duration 03 or 04 years approved by AICTE. OR Class 10th and Class 12th passed from a COBSE-recognised education board AND Diploma in Electrical/Mechanical/Electronics/Telecommunication (Radio/Power) Engineering of duration 02 or 03 years approved by AICTE.
- Age Limit
- Born between 01 May 2005 and 01 May 2009 (CGEPT-01/27)
- Note
- Only male candidates can apply. Selection only for CGEPT-01/27 batch.
Hygienist-I20 posts
- Qualification
- Matriculation OR Industrial Training Institute (ITI) or equivalent from a Board of Education recognised by the Central/State Government.
- Age Limit
- Born between 01 November 2002 and 01 October 2009 (CGEPT-02/27)
- Note
- Only male candidates can apply. Selection only for CGEPT-02/27 batch.
Age Limit
Navik (General Duty): born between 01 November 2005 and 01 May 2009. Yantrik: born between 01 May 2005 and 01 May 2009. Navik (Domestic Branch): born between 01 November 2005 and 01 October 2009. Hygienist-I: born between 01 November 2002 and 01 October 2009.
Age Relaxation
OBC 3 years, SC/ST 5 years
Physical Standards
Male
Gender: Male
Height: Minimum 157 cm; relaxable by up to 5 cm for domicile of Assam, Nagaland, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Tripura, Garhwal, Kumaon and Sikkim and for Gorkhas; by up to 2 cm for domicile of Ladakh, Lakshadweep and Minicoy Islands and Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Chest: Minimum 77 cm with expansion of at least 5 cm
Female
Gender: Female
Height: Minimum 152 cm; same relaxations as for male candidates
Chest: Well proportioned with minimum expansion of 5 cm
| Category | Gender | Height | Chest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male | Male | Minimum 157 cm; relaxable by up to 5 cm for domicile of Assam, Nagaland, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Tripura, Garhwal, Kumaon and Sikkim and for Gorkhas; by up to 2 cm for domicile of Ladakh, Lakshadweep and Minicoy Islands and Andaman and Nicobar Islands | Minimum 77 cm with expansion of at least 5 cm |
| Female | Female | Minimum 152 cm; same relaxations as for male candidates | Well proportioned with minimum expansion of 5 cm |
Weight: Proportionate to height and age
Physical Efficiency Test
1.6 km run
Standard: Within 06 minutes 30 seconds
Applies to: Male candidates
1.6 km run
Standard: Within 08 minutes
Applies to: Female candidates
Squats (Uthak-Baithak)
Standard: 20 repetitions
Applies to: Male candidates
Squats (Uthak-Baithak)
Standard: 15 repetitions
Applies to: Female candidates
Push-ups
Standard: 15 repetitions
Applies to: Male candidates
Push-ups
Standard: 10 repetitions
Applies to: Female candidates
Bent Knee Sit-ups
Standard: 15 repetitions
Applies to: Male candidates
Bent Knee Sit-ups
Standard: 10 repetitions
Applies to: Female candidates
| Test | Standard | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6 km run | Within 06 minutes 30 seconds | Male candidates |
| 1.6 km run | Within 08 minutes | Female candidates |
| Squats (Uthak-Baithak) | 20 repetitions | Male candidates |
| Squats (Uthak-Baithak) | 15 repetitions | Female candidates |
| Push-ups | 15 repetitions | Male candidates |
| Push-ups | 10 repetitions | Female candidates |
| Bent Knee Sit-ups | 15 repetitions | Male candidates |
| Bent Knee Sit-ups | 10 repetitions | Female candidates |
Application Fee
Candidates other than SC/ST
Rs. 550
SC / ST
Nil
Selection Process
- 1Stage-I: Computer Based Online Examination
Bilingual objective paper of 100 questions of 01 mark each, one hour duration, no negative marking; passing marks 40 for UR/EWS/OBC and 35 for SC/ST.
- 2Stage-II: Recruitment Process at Recruitment Centres
Held over 1-2 days and includes basic identity and biometric verification, Physical Fitness Test, Assessment and Adaptability Test, document verification and recruitment medical examination; all phases are qualifying in nature.
- 3Stage-III: INS Chilka
Held over 1-2 days at INS Chilka and includes Aadhaar based identity check, document verification, pre-enrolment medicals and submission of original documents and police verification.
- 4Stage-IV: Training Base
Verification and authentication of original educational and other documents with the concerned Boards, Universities or State Government authorities.
Exam Pattern
1 HourComputer Based ExaminationNegative: None
Salary Structure
Navik (General Duty)
Pay: Basic pay Rs. 21700 (Pay Level-3) plus Dearness Allowance and other allowances based on nature of duty and place of posting
Navik (Domestic Branch)
Pay: Basic pay Rs. 21700 (Pay Level-3) plus Dearness Allowance and other allowances based on nature of duty and place of posting
Yantrik
Pay: Basic pay Rs. 29200 (Pay Level-5) plus Yantrik pay of Rs. 6200, Dearness Allowance and other allowances based on nature of duty and place of posting
Hygienist-I
Pay: Basic pay Rs. 21700 (Pay Level-3) plus Dearness Allowance and other allowances based on nature of duty and place of posting
| Post | Pay |
|---|---|
| Navik (General Duty) | Basic pay Rs. 21700 (Pay Level-3) plus Dearness Allowance and other allowances based on nature of duty and place of posting |
| Navik (Domestic Branch) | Basic pay Rs. 21700 (Pay Level-3) plus Dearness Allowance and other allowances based on nature of duty and place of posting |
| Yantrik | Basic pay Rs. 29200 (Pay Level-5) plus Yantrik pay of Rs. 6200, Dearness Allowance and other allowances based on nature of duty and place of posting |
| Hygienist-I | Basic pay Rs. 21700 (Pay Level-3) plus Dearness Allowance and other allowances based on nature of duty and place of posting |
How to Apply
- 1Register on www.ssc.gov.in with a valid email ID and mobile number and note the registration details
- 2Fill the online application form and apply for only one post
- 3Upload the photograph, live image, scanned signature, date of birth proof, identity proof and domicile certificate as applicable
- 4Pay the examination fee of Rs. 550 online through net banking, Visa/Master/Maestro/Debit Card or UPI; SC/ST candidates are exempted
- 5Use the print preview option to check name, date of birth, subject-wise marks, document validity and category details before final submission
- 6Submit the application and use the 02-03 day edit window if corrections are needed
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Passport size recent colour photograph
•Live image captured during registration
•Scanned signature
•Date of birth proof (Class 10th marksheet or Birth Certificate)
•Identity proof (Aadhaar Card or PAN Card or Voter ID card or Driving License or Passport)
•Service Certificate/NOC if serving ICG personnel or civilian
•Valid Domicile Certificate for Navik (GD) male candidates
•Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC Non-Creamy Layer/EWS)
•NOC from Government organisation if employed
Important Details
- A candidate may apply for only one post.
- If multiple applications are filled in a recruitment cycle, only the latest submitted application is considered and the fee for the others is not refunded.
- All uploaded documents must be valid at least up to 31 December 2027 and the date of issue of all documents must be on or before the closing date of application.
- Only scanned copies of original documents are accepted; photocopies or self-attested photocopies are not.
- Documents in a language other than Hindi or English must be uploaded with an English translation.
- Applications received by post will not be accepted.
- Persons with any kind of disability are not eligible to apply as ICG is an Armed Force under the Ministry of Defence.
- Aadhaar Card and a mobile number linked with Aadhaar are mandatory at Stage-III for opening a bank account and generating the Permanent Retirement Account Number.
- Candidates will not be allowed to enter into or contract marriage or keep family with them during the training period.
- Candidates withdrawn on disciplinary grounds from any other Government service training establishment are not eligible.
Zone-wise States for Navik (General Duty) Male
North
States / Union Territories: Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Chandigarh
West
States / Union Territories: Gujarat, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Goa, Dadar & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu
East
States / Union Territories: West Bengal, Assam, Tripura, Meghalaya, Manipur, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Sikkim, Odisha
South
States / Union Territories: Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Kerala, Karnataka, Lakshadweep
Central
States / Union Territories: Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Bihar
| Zone | States / Union Territories |
|---|---|
| North | Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Chandigarh |
| West | Gujarat, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Goa, Dadar & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu |
| East | West Bengal, Assam, Tripura, Meghalaya, Manipur, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Sikkim, Odisha |
| South | Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Kerala, Karnataka, Lakshadweep |
| Central | Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Bihar |
Equivalent Diplomas for Yantrik
Electrical and Electronics (Power System)
Mechanical Engineering (Diploma): Marine Engg / Marine Engg and Systems
Electronics / Telecommunication (Radio/Power) Engineering (Diploma): Advanced Electronics and Communication Engg
Electrical and Electronics Engg
Mechanical Engineering (Diploma): Mechanical Engg
Electronics / Telecommunication (Radio/Power) Engineering (Diploma): Electronic Instrumentation and Control Engg
Electrical and Instrumentation Engg
Mechanical Engineering (Diploma): Mechanical Engg (Production)
Electronics / Telecommunication (Radio/Power) Engineering (Diploma): Electronics Engg
Electrical and Mechanical Engg
Mechanical Engineering (Diploma): Mechanical Engg (Automobile)
Electronics / Telecommunication (Radio/Power) Engineering (Diploma): Electronics (Fibre Optics)
Electrical Engg
Mechanical Engineering (Diploma): Mechanical Engg (Refrigeration and Air Conditioning)
Electronics / Telecommunication (Radio/Power) Engineering (Diploma): Electronics and Communication Engg
Electrical Engg (Electronics and Power)
Mechanical Engineering (Diploma): Mechanical Engg (Repair & Maintenance)
Electronics / Telecommunication (Radio/Power) Engineering (Diploma): Electronics and Electrical Engg
Electrical Engg (Industrial Control)
Mechanical Engineering (Diploma): Production Engg
Electronics / Telecommunication (Radio/Power) Engineering (Diploma): Electronics and Telecommunication Engg
Electrical Engg (Instrumentation and Control)
Mechanical Engineering (Diploma): Ship building Engg
Electrical Power System Engg
| Electrical Engineering (Diploma) | Mechanical Engineering (Diploma) | Electronics / Telecommunication (Radio/Power) Engineering (Diploma) |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Electronics (Power System) | Marine Engg / Marine Engg and Systems | Advanced Electronics and Communication Engg |
| Electrical and Electronics Engg | Mechanical Engg | Electronic Instrumentation and Control Engg |
| Electrical and Instrumentation Engg | Mechanical Engg (Production) | Electronics Engg |
| Electrical and Mechanical Engg | Mechanical Engg (Automobile) | Electronics (Fibre Optics) |
| Electrical Engg | Mechanical Engg (Refrigeration and Air Conditioning) | Electronics and Communication Engg |
| Electrical Engg (Electronics and Power) | Mechanical Engg (Repair & Maintenance) | Electronics and Electrical Engg |
| Electrical Engg (Industrial Control) | Production Engg | Electronics and Telecommunication Engg |
| Electrical Engg (Instrumentation and Control) | Ship building Engg | — |
| Electrical Power System Engg | — | — |
Pay, Perks and Other Benefits
- Promotion prospects up to the rank of Pradhan Adhikari / Pradhan Sahayak Engineer / Hygiene Supervisor; promotion to Officer cadre subject to suitability and performance
- Free ration and clothing as per existing rules
- Free medical treatment for self and family including dependent parents in Military Hospitals
- Government accommodation or House Rent Allowance
- 45 days Earned Leave and 08 days Casual Leave every year with Leave Travel Concession for self, family and dependent parents
- Pension as per National Pension Scheme (NPS) or Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) and Gratuity on retirement
- Canteen facilities (CSD) and other loan facilities
- ECHS medical facilities after retirement
- Insurance cover from Naval Group Insurance Fund (NGIF) for Rs. 75 Lakh on fixed compulsory monthly contribution
Visual Standards
General Duty Branch
Standard: 6/6 (Better eye) and 6/9 (Worse eye)
Domestic Branch
Standard: 6/36 (Better eye) and 6/36 (Worse eye)
Technical Branch (Yantriks)
Standard: 6/24 (Better eye) and 6/24 (Worse eye)
Hygienist
Standard: 6/60 (Better) and 6/60 (Worse) without glasses; 6/9 (Better) and 6/24 (Worse) with glasses
| Branch | Standard |
|---|---|
| General Duty Branch | 6/6 (Better eye) and 6/9 (Worse eye) |
| Domestic Branch | 6/36 (Better eye) and 6/36 (Worse eye) |
| Technical Branch (Yantriks) | 6/24 (Better eye) and 6/24 (Worse eye) |
| Hygienist | 6/60 (Better) and 6/60 (Worse) without glasses; 6/9 (Better) and 6/24 (Worse) with glasses |
Tie-Breaking Rule in Merit
- Candidate older in age will be higher in merit
- Candidate scoring more marks in the Assessment Test
Travel Allowance
SC/ST candidates not employed by the Central or State Government will be reimbursed ordinary second class fare by train, Government bus or steamer as per central government regulations by the shortest route if the home station is beyond 30 km from the place of testing at Stage-II, on production of original tickets. The travel form must be downloaded from the ICG website and submitted to Indian Coast Guard; no fare can be claimed at a later stage.
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 7620207872
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a candidate apply for more than one post in this recruitment?
No. A candidate may apply for only one post. If multiple applications are submitted in the same cycle, only the latest one is considered and the fee paid for the others is not refunded.
Is there negative marking in the Stage-I Computer Based Examination?
No. The Stage-I paper has 100 questions of one mark each with no negative marking for wrong answers.
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