The Indian Coast Guard (Ministry of Defence) has released the official notification for the Coast Guard Enrolled Persons Test (CGEPT) – Batch 01/2027 and 02/2027. A total of 365 vacancies are open for Navik (General Duty), Navik (Domestic Branch), Yantrik and Hygienist-I.

Online applications are accepted from 6 October 2026 to 21 October 2026 through the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) portal. Below is a simple, post-wise and stage-wise guide so you can check your eligibility, avoid rejection and plan your preparation.

Indian Coast Guard CGEPT Recruitment 2026: 365 Navik, Yantrik & Hygienist-I Posts

Batch 01/2027 & 02/2027 — Vacancies, Eligibility, Fee, Selection Process, Physical Test, Salary & Apply Online Guide

1. CGEPT 2026 at a glance

Organisation	Indian Coast Guard, Ministry of Defence
Recruitment Name	Coast Guard Enrolled Persons Test (CGEPT) – Batch 01/2027 & 02/2027
Application Handled By	Staff Selection Commission (ssc.gov.in)
Posts	Navik (General Duty), Navik (Domestic Branch), Yantrik (Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics), Hygienist-I
Total Vacancies	365 (tentative)
Who Can Apply	Male and female Indian citizens for Navik (GD); only male candidates for Yantrik, Navik (DB) and Hygienist-I
Application Mode	Online only (no postal applications)
Application Window	6 Oct 2026 (11:00 AM) to 21 Oct 2026 (5:30 PM)
Application Fee	₹550 (SC/ST candidates: Nil)
Stage-I Exam	Computer Based Exam, 100 questions, 1 hour (Early/Mid Nov 2026, tentative)
Training Centre	INS Chilka (basic training), followed by sea training and trade training
Helpdesk	support@parikshasaarthi.in \| 7620207872

2. Which post goes in which batch?

Post	Batch	Who Can Apply	Vacancies	Basic Pay	Basic Training Starts
Navik (General Duty)	Both 01/2027 and 02/2027	Male & Female	260 (130 + 130)	₹21,700	May 2027 or Nov 2027, depending on the batch you get
Yantrik	01/2027 only	Male	60	₹29,200	May 2027
Navik (Domestic Branch)	02/2027 only	Male	25	₹21,700	Nov 2027
Hygienist-I	02/2027 only	Male	20	₹21,700	Nov 2027
Total	—	—	365	—	—

Good to know: If you apply for Navik (GD), you cannot choose your batch. The Coast Guard will place you in Batch 01/2027 or 02/2027 based on your merit rank, vacancies and administrative need. Your selection is valid only for that batch.

3. Important dates

Notification Released	6 October 2026
Online Application Starts	6 October 2026, 11:00 AM
Last Date to Apply	21 October 2026, 5:30 PM
Application Correction Window	2–3 days after registration closes (exact dates will be shown on the portal)
Stage-I (CBE) – Both Batches	Early/Mid November 2026 (tentative)
Stage-II – Both Batches (held together)	End February 2027 (tentative)
Stage-III – Batch 01/2027	Early May 2027 (tentative)
Stage-III – Batch 02/2027	Mid October 2027 (tentative)
Basic Training – Batch 01/2027	May 2027, INS Chilka
Basic Training – Batch 02/2027	November 2027, INS Chilka

⚠ Important: Do not wait for the last day. Servers get slow near the deadline, and the notification itself advises candidates to apply early. All exam dates above are tentative. The Coast Guard will announce e-admit card dates on your candidate login, so check your login and registered email every day.

4. Vacancy details — Batch 01/2027 (190 posts)

Post	Gender	UR	EWS	OBC	SC	ST	Total
Navik (GD)	Male	44	11	36	14	12	117
Navik (GD)	Female	08	01	03	01	00	13
Yantrik (Mechanical)	Male	09	02	05	05	07	28
Yantrik (Electrical)	Male	10	02	05	03	03	23
Yantrik (Electronics)	Male	05	00	01	02	01	09
Total	—	76	16	50	25	23	190

5. Vacancy details — Batch 02/2027 (175 posts)

Post	Gender	UR	EWS	OBC	SC	ST	Total
Navik (GD)	Male	48	11	36	14	08	117
Navik (GD)	Female	05	01	04	02	01	13
Navik (Domestic Branch)	Male	11	02	07	05	00	25
Hygienist-I	Male	09	01	05	05	00	20
Total	—	73	15	52	26	09	175

Both batches together: UR 149 + EWS 31 + OBC 102 + SC 51 + ST 32 = 365 vacancies. All vacancy numbers are tentative and may change.

6. Zone-wise recruitment for Navik (GD) Male

For male Navik (GD) candidates, vacancies are split into five zones, and a separate merit list is made for each zone. Your zone depends on your domicile certificate. For Navik (GD) Female, Yantrik, Navik (DB) and Hygienist-I, recruitment is on an All India basis (one merit list for the whole country).

Zone	States / UTs Covered
North	Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Chandigarh
West	Gujarat, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Goa, Dadra & 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

Zone-wise vacancies are shown during registration. If your zone has no vacancy reserved for your SC/ST/OBC/EWS category, you may apply as an unreserved candidate, but then you will not get age relaxation, passing-marks relaxation, fee exemption or travel fare reimbursement.

7. Who can apply? Educational qualification

Post	Qualification Required
Navik (General Duty)	Class 12 passed with Maths and Physics from a board recognised by COBSE (Council of Boards for School Education)
Navik (Domestic Branch)	Class 10 passed from a COBSE-recognised board
Hygienist-I	Matriculation OR ITI OR equivalent from a board recognised by the Central/State Government
Yantrik (Option 1)	Class 10 passed (COBSE board) + 3 or 4 year AICTE-approved Diploma in Electrical / Mechanical / Electronics / Telecommunication (Radio/Power) Engineering
Yantrik (Option 2)	Class 10 and Class 12 passed (COBSE board) + 2 or 3 year AICTE-approved Diploma in the same branches

Candidates from “Open Schools” not recognised by AICTE/COBSE are not eligible. Enter marks of all subjects exactly as shown in your marksheet. Wrong or incomplete marks can cancel your candidature.

8. Age limit (date of birth range) and relaxation

Post / Batch	Date of Birth Must Be Between
Navik (GD) – 01/27 & 02/27	01 November 2005 and 01 May 2009
Yantrik – 01/27	01 May 2005 and 01 May 2009
Navik (DB) – 02/27	01 November 2005 and 01 October 2009
Hygienist-I – 02/27	01 November 2002 and 01 October 2009

Category	Age Relaxation
OBC	3 years
SC / ST	5 years

Both the date of birth and gender cannot be changed at any later stage. Double-check them before final submission.

9. Yantrik: which diplomas are accepted?

The notification gives a list of accepted diplomas for each Yantrik branch. If your diploma name is not exactly the same, check this list before applying.

Electrical (Diploma)	Mechanical (Diploma)	Electronics / Telecom (Radio/Power) (Diploma)
Electrical and Electronics (Power System) Electrical and Electronics Engg Electrical and Instrumentation Engg Electrical and Mechanical Engg Electrical Engg Electrical Engg (Electronics and Power) Electrical Engg (Industrial Control) Electrical Engg (Instrumentation and Control) Electrical Power System Engg	Marine Engg / Marine Engg and Systems Mechanical Engg Mechanical Engg (Production) Mechanical Engg (Automobile) Mechanical Engg (Refrigeration and Air Conditioning) Mechanical Engg (Repair & Maintenance) Production Engg Ship Building Engg	Advanced Electronics and Communication Engg Electronic Instrumentation and Control Engg Electronics Engg Electronics (Fibre Optics) Electronics and Communication Engg Electronics and Electrical Engg Electronics and Telecommunication Engg

Yantrik candidates who do not yet hold the original diploma certificate must bring and upload a provisional certificate signed by the college/university head at Stage-II. The original diploma certificate is compulsory at Stage-III. Without it, candidature will be cancelled.

10. Other eligibility rules you must know

Citizenship	Only Indian citizens can apply
One post only	You can apply for only one post. If you submit more than one application, only the latest one is counted and the fee for the others is not refunded.
Disability	Persons with any kind of disability are not eligible, because the Coast Guard is an Armed Force
Glasses	Candidates who use glasses are not eligible for the General Duty branch
Past discipline	Candidates removed on disciplinary grounds from any other government training institute are not eligible. Candidates whose candidature was cancelled for malpractice in earlier batches are also not eligible.
Criminal cases	You must disclose any arrest, conviction, FIR or pending case in the application and at document verification. Hiding it can cancel your candidature at any stage, even after joining.
Marriage	Marriage is not allowed during the training period

11. Application fee

UR / OBC / EWS and other applicable candidates	₹550
SC / ST candidates	Nil (fee exempted)
Payment Mode	Net banking, Visa / Master / Maestro debit card, or UPI

Fee once paid is not refunded and cannot be kept for any other exam. If money is deducted but payment fails, wait up to 15 working days for the automatic refund. Extra payments for the same application are not refunded. E-admit card is issued only to candidates who paid the fee or are exempted.

12. How to apply online — step by step

Go to the SSC website ssc.gov.in and open the CGEPT 01/2027 & 02/2027 registration link.
Register with your own email ID and mobile number. Write them down safely. After submission they are shown only in hidden (encrypted) form, and the Coast Guard will not help you recover them.
Log in and select the post you are eligible for. Remember, only one post is allowed.
Fill in your personal details, education details and subject-wise marks exactly as in your marksheet.
Choose your exam city preference. Pick the city nearest to your present address as your first choice.
Upload your photo, signature and documents as per the size and format given on the portal. Your live photo will also be captured and matched with the uploaded photo.
Use the print preview option as many times as you want and check every detail carefully.
Pay the ₹550 fee online (not needed for SC/ST), then submit the form.
Save and print the confirmation. Use the 2–3 day correction window later if you find a mistake.

13. Documents to upload while applying (before Stage-I)

Document	Important Point
Recent colour photograph	Must not be older than 3 months before the application opening date
Live image	Captured during registration and matched with your uploaded photo. You can submit only if both match.
Scanned signature	Clear signature image
Date of birth proof	Class 10 marksheet OR birth certificate
Identity proof	Aadhaar, PAN, Voter ID, Driving Licence or Passport. If you have Aadhaar, upload it as your first option.
Domicile certificate	Compulsory for Navik (GD) Male (to decide your zone). Others need it only if they want height relaxation. Where both domicile and residence certificates exist, only the domicile certificate is accepted.
Service certificate / NOC	Only if you are serving Coast Guard personnel or civilian

Upload only scanned originals. Photocopies and self-attested copies are not accepted at this stage. If a document has two or more pages, merge all pages into one file. Documents must be in Hindi or English (upload the original and an English translation if it is in another language).

14. Extra documents to upload if shortlisted for Stage-II

Post	Documents
All candidates	Category certificate (SC / ST / OBC Non-Creamy Layer / EWS); NOC from government employer if employed (dated on or after the advertisement date)
Hygienist-I	Class 8 marksheet, Class 10 marksheet and certificate (if completed), ITI certificate and marksheet
Navik (DB)	Class 10 marksheet and certificate, additional Class 10 marksheet (if applicable)
Navik (GD)	Class 10 and Class 12 marksheets and certificates, additional marksheets (if applicable)
Yantrik	Class 10 documents, Class 12 marksheet and certificate (if completed), marksheets of all diploma years/semesters, diploma passing certificate, additional marksheets (if applicable)

You must upload these documents and choose your Stage-II date and centre within the time given by the Coast Guard. If you miss it, your candidature is cancelled. Stage-II date and centre are given on a first-come, first-served basis, so act quickly when the window opens.

15. Common mistakes that can get your form rejected

Blurry photo, signature or documents	Unclear or partly scanned uploads can lead to cancellation. Scan the full document in good quality.
Name, DOB or parent’s name mismatch	Details in your form, uploaded documents and original documents must match exactly
Wrong category selection	Category cannot be changed after submission. A wrong category claim can cancel candidature even after joining.
Wrong marks entered	Fill subject-wise marks exactly as printed on your marksheet
Documents issued after last date	All certificates must be issued on or before 21 October 2026 and stay valid up to at least 31 December 2027
Address mismatch for reserved categories	Your current or permanent address in the form should match the address on your SC/ST/OBC/EWS certificate
Wrong certificate format	EWS certificate must be in Government of India format. OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) certificate must be in the central government format with a QR/bar code and must clearly say the candidate is not in the creamy layer.
Forgetting login details	If you forget your registered email or mobile number, you cannot download the e-admit card or see results

16. Selection process: four stages explained

Stage	What Happens	Nature
Stage-I	Computer Based Examination (CBE)	Marks decide your merit. Qualifying marks apply.
Stage-II	At ICG recruitment centres: Physical Fitness Test, Assessment & Adaptability Test, Document Verification, Recruitment Medical	All parts are qualifying. Assessment test marks are used only to break a tie.
Stage-III	At INS Chilka: Aadhaar identity check, document verification, pre-enrolment medical, submission of forms and certificates	Final shortlisting as per merit and vacancies
Stage-IV	Original documents are verified with the concerned boards, universities or state authorities	A candidate found with a fake document is terminated from service

At every stage your identity is checked using live photo, left thumb biometric (right thumb if left cannot be captured), signature and identification mark. Failing even one identity check can cancel your candidature. Mehndi or wax on the thumb can stop biometric capture and you may not be allowed to sit in the exam.

17. Stage-I exam pattern (Computer Based Exam)

Mode	Computer Based Online Exam
Number of Questions	100 multiple-choice questions
Marks	100 (1 mark each)
Duration	1 hour
Language	Hindi and English
Negative Marking	No negative marking
Passing Marks – UR / EWS / OBC	40
Passing Marks – SC / ST	35
Normalisation	If the exam is held in more than one shift, marks are normalised and these scores are used for merit and cut-off
Result	Uploaded on your candidate dashboard
Detailed Syllabus	Available on the registration portal

Since there is no negative marking, try to attempt all 100 questions. With only one hour for 100 questions, you have less than a minute per question, so practise speed along with accuracy. Download the detailed syllabus from the portal first, and for Navik (GD) give extra time to Class 12 Maths and Physics.

⚠ Stage-I Reporting Day: Carry your original ID proof (the same one you uploaded in the form), one printout of the e-admit card (black & white is fine if the photo and QR code are clear) and two colour passport photos. Name, date of birth and ID number must match exactly with your application. No other document is checked at Stage-I.

18. Stage-II: Physical Fitness Test (PFT)

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

All four tests are done one after another without any break. Any break means you fail the PFT. Bring sports wear (shoes, T-shirt, trousers). You take the PFT at your own risk, so start running and exercise practice from now, and get a basic health check if you have any doubt about your fitness.

19. Stage-II: other tests, merit list and tie-break

Shortlisting for Stage-II	Based on Stage-I performance and the handling capacity of ICG recruitment centres. Stage-II for both batches is held together and lasts 1–2 days.
Assessment & Adaptability Test	Online/OMR test for those who clear PFT. It is qualifying only. Result is announced at the venue.
Document Verification	Your original documents are matched with your online application. You are declared Pass or Fail. Documents may be re-checked later, even in your absence.
Recruitment Medical	Done by the Recruitment Medical Officer. If found unfit, you may appeal at a designated armed forces hospital within 14 days of the medical. The appeal result is final.
Final Merit List	Zone-wise and category-wise for Navik (GD) Male; All India category-wise for Navik (GD) Female, Yantrik, Navik (DB) and Hygienist-I. Merit is based only on Stage-I marks, after qualifying every part of Stage-II.
Tie-break Rule	If Stage-I marks are equal: (1) older candidate gets higher merit; (2) if still tied, higher marks in the Assessment Test
SC/ST Travel Allowance	Eligible SC/ST candidates not working in central/state government get second-class train, government bus or steamer fare by the shortest route if home is more than 30 km from the Stage-II centre. It can be claimed only at Stage-II, with original tickets and the travel form.

20. Stage-III at INS Chilka and Stage-IV

Who is called	Candidates who clear Stage-I and Stage-II and stand in merit as per vacancies. Stage-III is held separately for each post: Navik (GD) and Yantrik in Batch 01/2027; Navik (GD), Navik (DB) and Hygienist-I in Batch 02/2027. Duration is 1–2 days.
Travel	You must reach INS Chilka on your own expense on the date given in your e-admit card. Late reporting is not accepted.
Aadhaar-based identity check	Any change in name, date of birth or physical appearance in your Aadhaar in the last two years is checked. You may need supporting documents or an affidavit for genuine changes.
Document verification	Checked again against your original documents
Pre-enrolment medical	Done at INS Chilka. If found unfit, you can appeal at INHS Nivarini or INHS Kalyani within a maximum of five working days. The appeal result is final.
Police verification	Required from your domicile place or present residence and must be obtained after the last date of application. Candidates without it, or with adverse remarks, are not eligible for enrolment.
Aadhaar & mobile link	Aadhaar card and the mobile number linked to it are compulsory at Stage-III for opening a bank account and generating the Permanent Retirement Account Number (PRAN)
Stage-IV	Your original educational and other documents are verified with the boards, universities or state authorities

21. What to carry at each stage

Stage	Documents and Items
Stage-I	Original ID proof (as uploaded) • one printout of e-admit card • two passport size colour photographs
Stage-II	Printout of online application and e-admit cards of Stage-I & II • original ID proof • original documents uploaded in the form and in your login • two self-attested photocopies of all originals • 12 passport size colour photographs • NOC/service certificate (original + 2 self-attested copies) if working in government or PSU • SC/ST only: one extra e-admit card printout, original category certificate with two self-attested copies, original train/bus ticket, cancelled cheque leaf and travel form
Stage-III	Printout of online application and Stage-III e-admit card • original documents • three self-attested photocopies of all originals • 30 passport size colour photographs • 10 colour photographs (3.5 cm x 2.5 cm, blue background) • parental willingness certificate • police verification certificate • family particulars certificate • character certificate • willingness certificate (each as one original + two copies) • attestation form with cadre name (3 originals) • NOC with four self-attested copies and vigilance clearance, if in government/PSU service • original ID proof

If your category or domicile certificate expires before Stage-II or Stage-III, bring the new certificate together with the old one. Originals shown at Stage-II are returned after checking. Originals shown at Stage-III are kept by ICG if you clear it, and returned if you fail.

22. Medical standards

Height	Male: minimum 157 cm. Female: minimum 152 cm. Relaxation up to 5 cm for domicile of Assam, Nagaland, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Tripura, Garhwal, Kumaon and Sikkim, and for Gorkhas. Relaxation up to 2 cm for domicile of Ladakh, Lakshadweep & Minicoy, and Andaman & Nicobar Islands. Show your domicile certificate to the medical officer to claim it.
Chest	Male: minimum 77 cm with at least 5 cm expansion. Female: well proportioned with minimum 5 cm expansion.
Weight	Proportionate to height and age as applicable for ICG
Hearing	Normal hearing. Should hear a focused whisper from 6 metres with each ear separately.
Teeth	Healthy gums, a good set of teeth and minimum 14 dental points
Tattoo	Permanent body tattoos are not allowed, with some concession for tribal communities declared by the Government of India. Others may have tattoos only on the inner forearm (elbow to wrist) and the back of the hand/palm.
General health	Normal body without loss or deformity of any part; free from active or hidden, acute or chronic disease, infection or skin ailments; fit to serve in any climate and place
For female candidates	Pregnancy leads to disqualification. A gynaecological examination is also part of the medical.

Branch	Eyesight Standard
General Duty (Navik GD)	6/6 in better eye and 6/9 in worse eye (no glasses allowed)
Domestic Branch (Navik DB)	6/36 in both eyes
Technical Branch (Yantrik)	6/24 in both eyes
Hygienist	Without glasses: 6/60 in both eyes. With glasses: 6/9 in better eye and 6/24 in worse eye.

No waiver is given in medical standards. Clean your ears of wax and get tartar removed from your teeth before the medical, as the notification advises. The decision of the Recruitment Medical Officer and armed forces hospital specialists is final.

23. Salary, allowances and benefits

Post	Basic Pay
Yantrik	₹29,200 (Pay Level-5) + Yantrik Pay ₹6,200 + Dearness Allowance and other allowances
Navik (General Duty)	₹21,700 (Pay Level-3) + Dearness Allowance and other allowances
Navik (Domestic Branch)	₹21,700 (Pay Level-3) + Dearness Allowance and other allowances
Hygienist-I	₹21,700 (Pay Level-3) + Dearness Allowance and other allowances

Benefit	Details
Ration & clothing	Free, as per existing rules
Medical	Free treatment in military hospitals for self and family, including dependent parents
Housing	Government accommodation or House Rent Allowance
Leave	45 days earned leave and 8 days casual leave every year, with Leave Travel Concession for self, family and dependent parents
Pension	Under National Pension Scheme (NPS) or Unified Pension Scheme (UPS), plus gratuity on retirement
Canteen & loans	CSD canteen facility and loan facilities
After retirement	ECHS medical facilities
Insurance	Cover of ₹75 lakh from Naval Group Insurance Fund (NGIF) on a fixed monthly contribution

Actual salary depends on your post, place of posting and nature of duty. Pay, perks, promotion and insurance can change as per Government orders.

24. Training and career growth

Basic Training	At INS Chilka (a Naval training establishment). Batch 01/2027 starts in May 2027 and Batch 02/2027 starts in November 2027.
After Basic Training	Sea training and professional training in your allotted trade
Branch / Trade Allocation	Decided by service need and your performance during basic training
Discharge Risk	You can be discharged as unsuitable if your progress (including academics) or conduct is unsatisfactory. A false application or fake document at any stage can also lead to discharge.
Promotion	Up to the rank of Pradhan Adhikari / Pradhan Sahayak Engineer / Hygiene Supervisor. Promotion to the Officer cadre is possible, subject to suitability and performance as per rules.

25. Exam centre rules and do’s & don’ts

Mobile phones and gadgets are banned. Having a phone, Bluetooth or any recording device means unfair means, and action including an FIR can follow. ICG does not guarantee safekeeping of your devices.
No leaving the hall. After the exam starts and biometric registration is done, you are not allowed to go to the toilet or leave the venue.
Everyone is frisked before entering the exam venue.
Impersonation is a serious offence. An FIR can be filed against both the candidate and the proxy.
Exam city: The centre once allotted for Stage-I and Stage-II will not be changed. ICG may allot a city different from your choice if too many candidates select the same one.
Check your login and email daily. All communication is only through email or SMS and your dashboard. Missing an update can cancel your candidature.
Corrigendum: Any change or correction to the advertisement is published only on ssc.gov.in. Keep checking it.
Do not trust agents. Selection is on merit. For complaints against people posing as recruitment agents, contact the Director (Recruitment), Coast Guard Headquarters, Recruitment Centre, Noida at 0120-2201340.

26. Smart preparation plan

This week	Read the official notification fully. Arrange all documents, check that your certificate dates and validity (up to 31 Dec 2027) are fine, apply early, and save your confirmation.
Before Stage-I (Nov 2026)	Download the syllabus from the portal and practise full 100-question mock tests in 60 minutes. Because there is no negative marking, practise attempting every question.
Fitness (start now)	Build up to a 1.6 km run in 6:30 (male) or 8:00 (female), then add squats, push-ups and bent-knee sit-ups. Practise all four back-to-back without any rest, since a break fails the PFT. Stage-II is expected around end February 2027, so you have time if you start now.
Before Stage-II	Keep 12 passport photos, self-attested photocopies and all originals ready. Get your ears cleaned and teeth checked before the medical.
Before Stage-III	Apply for police verification only after 21 October 2026. Prepare your parental willingness, family particulars, character and willingness certificates. Link your mobile number to Aadhaar.

27. FAQs

Q1. How many vacancies are there in Indian Coast Guard CGEPT 2026?
A total of 365 tentative vacancies: 190 in Batch 01/2027 and 175 in Batch 02/2027.Q2. What is the last date to apply?
21 October 2026 up to 5:30 PM. Applications opened on 6 October 2026 at 11:00 AM.

Q3. Where do I apply?
Online only, through the SSC website ssc.gov.in. Postal applications are not accepted.

Q4. Can girls apply for CGEPT 2026?
Yes, but only for Navik (General Duty). There are 13 female vacancies in each batch. Yantrik, Navik (DB) and Hygienist-I are for male candidates only.

Q5. What is the qualification for Navik (GD)?
Class 12 pass with Maths and Physics from a COBSE-recognised board.

Q6. Can I apply for more than one post?
No. Only one post is allowed. If you fill more than one form, only the latest is considered and fees are not refunded.

Q7. What is the application fee?
₹550 for applicable candidates. SC/ST candidates pay nothing.

Q8. Is there negative marking in Stage-I?
No. The paper has 100 questions of 1 mark each, with no negative marking.

Q9. What are the passing marks in Stage-I?
40 for UR/EWS/OBC and 35 for SC/ST candidates.

Q10. Do marks of the physical test count in the merit list?
No. Stage-II tests are only qualifying. Merit is based on Stage-I marks. Assessment test marks are used only to break a tie.

Q11. Can I choose Batch 01/2027 or 02/2027 for Navik (GD)?
No. Batch allotment depends on merit, vacancies and administrative needs.

Q12. Is a domicile certificate compulsory?
Yes for Navik (GD) Male, because it decides your zone. Other posts need it only to claim height relaxation.

Q13. What is the basic salary?
₹21,700 (Pay Level-3) for Navik and Hygienist-I, and ₹29,200 (Pay Level-5) for Yantrik, plus allowances.

Q14. Where is the training held?
At INS Chilka, followed by sea training and professional training.

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