ICG CGEPT Recruitment 01/2027 and 02/2027: Navik (GD), Navik (DB), Yantrik & Hygienist-1

Educational requirements vary significantly across post variants. Navik (General Duty) requires a 12th pass with Physics and Mathematics from a recognized board. Navik (Domestic Branch) requires a 10th standard pass. Yantrik positions require a 3-year diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, or Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering after 10th or 12th standard. Hygienist-1 posts require a 10th pass or ITI equivalent.

Applicants must check that their birth date falls strictly within the prescribed window given in the official notification. Candidates claiming category relaxations must possess valid certificates issued by central competent authorities. Calculate your exact age using our age calculator before filling the online form.

• Navik (General Duty / Domestic Branch): Pay Level 3 starting basic pay of ₹21,700 plus allowances.
• Yantrik (Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics): Pay Level 5 starting basic pay of ₹29,200 plus Yantrik Technical Pay of ₹6,200 per month.
• Hygienist-1: Pay Level 3 starting basic pay of ₹21,700 plus applicable central allowances.

As regular salaried armed forces positions, Navik recruits receive an estimated initial in-hand salary of ₹30,000 to ₹35,000 per month after standard National Pension System (NPS) deductions of 10% from basic pay plus DA. Yantrik personnel earn higher in-hand pay ranging between ₹42,000 and ₹48,000 per month due to specialized technical pay. Servicemen enjoy free medical care, ration allowance, and subsidized accommodation. Promotional avenues extend up to the rank of Pradhan Adhikari (Pay Level 8). Estimate your expected pay structure using our salary calculator.

Uploading a standard passport photo without holding a black chalkboard with name and date written in white chalk is a primary cause of rejection in CGEPT applications.

Submitting multiple applications for different posts or batches using different email accounts leads to automatic cancellation of all submitted forms.

Mismatch between candidate name, father's name, or date of birth entered in the online form and the entries recorded on the 10th class passing certificate.

Uploading blurry or illegible scanned copies of mark sheets, identity cards, or category certificates during the document upload stage.

Claiming category age relaxation without possessing a valid central list SC/ST or OBC non-creamy layer certificate issued on or before the closing date.

Candidates clearing Stage 4 at INS Chilka are formally enrolled into the Indian Coast Guard. Selected candidates undergo basic military and maritime training at INS Chilka, followed by specialized professional training depending on their assigned branch.

Upon completion of training, personnel are posted to Coast Guard ships, air stations, or shore units located along India's coastline. The complete cycle from online application to joining takes around 6 to 8 months.

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) was established on August 18, 1978, by the Coast Guard Act of Parliament as an independent Armed Force of the Union under the Ministry of Defence. It is tasked with safeguarding India's maritime zone, enforcing maritime laws, and protecting ocean resources.

Headquartered in New Delhi, the ICG operates through five regional headquarters in Gandhinagar, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, and Port Blair. It maintains a modern fleet of offshore patrol vessels, fast interceptor craft, and specialized aircraft units.

Navik (GD) personnel serve on board ships and air stations, handling operational duties, navigation support, and search-and-rescue operations. Navik (DB) personnel oversee logistics, catering, and administrative support tasks on shore and afloat. Hygienist-1 staff maintain sanitation and cleanliness standards across shore bases and naval ships.

Yantrik personnel operate as technical specialists responsible for maintaining, repairing, and managing shipboard mechanical, electrical, and electronic systems. All roles require active rotation between sea deployments and shore unit postings.