The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has released the official notification for the recruitment of Navik (General Duty, Domestic Branch) and Yantrik for the 01/2026 & 02/2026 batches. A total of 630 vacancies have been announced. Eligible male candidates can apply online from 11th June to 25th June 2025 .
This article covers all the important details including important dates, eligibility criteria, selection process, vacancy details, syllabus overview, and how to apply online.
Indian Coast Guard Recruitment 2025 Overview
Feature
Details
Organization Name
Indian Coast Guard (ICG)
Post Name
Navik (GD, DB), Yantrik
Batch
CGEPT 01/2026 & 02/2026
Total Vacancies
630
Application Mode
Online
Official Website
joinindiancoastguard.cdac.in
Job Location
Across India
Gender Eligibility
Male Only
Important Dates For Indian Coast Guard Recruitment 2025
Event
Date
Application Start Date
11 June 2025
Last Date to Apply
25 June 2025 (11:30 PM)
Stage I Exam
September 2025 (Tentative)
Stage II Exam
November 2025 (Tentative)
Stage III (Medical/Interview)
February 2026 (Tentative)
Admit Card Release
Before Each Stage
Indian Coast Guard Vacancy 2025
Post Name
Batch
Vacancies
Navik (General Duty)
01/2026
260
Navik (General Duty)
02/2026
260
Yantrik (Mechanical)
01/2026
20
Yantrik (Electrical)
01/2026
13
Yantrik (Electronics)
01/2026
27
Navik (Domestic Branch)
02/2026
50
Total –
630
Eligibility Criteria For Indian Coast Guard Recruitment 2025
Nationality
Only Indian male citizens are eligible.
Age Limit
Post
Date of Birth Range
Navik (GD)
01 Aug 2004 – 31 Jul 2008
Yantrik
01 Mar 2004 – 28 Feb 2008
Age relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC (non-creamy layer)
Educational Qualification
Post
Qualification
Navik (GD)
10+2 with Mathematics and Physics from a recognized board
Navik (DB)
10th passed from a recognized board
Yantrik
10th passed + 3/4 year diploma in Electrical/Mechanical/Electronics/Telecom Engineering (AICTE approved)
Application Fee For Indian Coast Guard Recruitment 2025
Category
Fee
General / OBC / EWS
₹300
SC / ST
No Fee
Mode of Payment: Online (Credit Card / Debit Card / Net Banking)
Selection Process For Indian Coast Guard Recruitment 2025
The selection will be conducted in four stages:
Stage
Description
Stage I
Written Examination (Computer-Based Test)
Stage II
Physical Fitness Test (PFT) & Document Verification
Stage III
Medical Examination
Stage IV
Final Merit List & Allotment
Physical Fitness Test (PFT)
Activity
Requirement
Running
1.6 km in 7 minutes
Squat Ups
20
Push Ups
10
Exam Pattern For Indian Coast Guard Recruitment 2025
Navik (General Duty)
Subject
No. of Questions
Duration
Maths
20
45 minutes
Physics
20
English
10
Reasoning
10
General Knowledge
10
Yantrik
Subject
No. of Questions
Duration
Maths
25
60 minutes
Physics
25
English
10
Reasoning
10
General Knowledge
10
How to Apply Online?
Visit joinindiancoastguard.cdac.in
Click on “Apply Online – CGEPT 01/2026 & 02/2026”
Register with your email ID and mobile number
Fill in the application form and upload documents
Pay the application fee online
Preview and submit the application
Download and print the confirmation page
Recommended Books for Preparation
Subject
Book
Author/Publisher
Mathematics
Quantitative Aptitude
R.S. Aggarwal
Physics
NCERT Class 11 & 12
NCERT
English
Objective General English
S.P. Bakshi
Reasoning
Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning
R.S. Aggarwal
General Knowledge
Lucent’s GK
Lucent
Technical (Diploma)
Core Engineering Books
As per branch syllabus
Download Syllabus PDF
Click here to download the official syllabus PDF
Preparation Tips For Indian Coast Guard Recruitment 2025
Start early with focus on Maths, Physics, English, and technical subjects.
Maintain physical fitness – practice running and strength training daily.
Solve previous year papers and mock tests regularly.
Keep documents ready in advance for verification stages.
Stay updated with notifications on the official portal.
Important Links For Indian Coast Guard Recruitment 2025
Start your journey to serve the nation – Apply for Indian Coast Guard CGEPT 2025 today!
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