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The exam week has arrived for young Indians dreaming of a uniform with the Indian Coast Guard. The Stage-I computer-based test for 365 Navik, Yantrik and Hygienist-I posts under CGEPT 01/2027 and 02/2027 will be held on 17 and 18 November 2026. Exam city details have been live on the portal since 6 November, and admit cards will open 2–3 days before each candidate’s exam date.
Applications for this recruitment closed on 21 October 2026, so the focus now is on checking the exam city, downloading the admit card on time and reaching the centre with the right documents. For Haryana candidates, there is a useful detail: male Navik (GD) merit lists are drawn zone-wise, and Haryana falls in the North Zone.
Coast Guard CGEPT 2027 at a Glance
| Recruitment | Coast Guard Enrolled Personnel Test (CGEPT) 01/2027 and 02/2027 |
| Organisation | Indian Coast Guard, Ministry of Defence |
| Total posts | 365 |
| Posts | Navik (GD), Navik (DB), Yantrik, Hygienist-I |
| Applications | 6–21 October 2026 (closed) |
| Exam city | Live since 6 November 2026 |
| Admit card | 2–3 days before the exam (tentative) |
| Stage-I exam | 17–18 November 2026 |
| Official portal | ssc.gov.in (JOIN INDIAN COAST GUARD) / cgept.parikshasaarthi.in |
How to Check Your Exam City
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) said in its notice of 6 November 2026 that exam city details are now available on the exam portal. Follow these steps:
- Go to the SSC official website, ssc.gov.in.
- Click the “JOIN INDIAN COAST GUARD” link on the homepage — it takes you to the CGEPT exam portal, cgept.parikshasaarthi.in.
- Log in with your registered login details (email/registration and password).
- Check your exam city and exam date.
- Download the Stage-I e-admit card once it opens and read the instructions on it carefully.
Note: ICG will not retrieve a lost email ID or mobile number, so keep your login details safe. For portal issues, write to [email protected] or call 7620207872.
When Will the Admit Card Be Released?
The admit card has not been released yet. According to the SSC notice, the e-admit card will tentatively open on the portal about 2–3 days before each candidate’s exam date. That means candidates with the 17 November exam can expect it from around 15 November, and those with the 18 November exam from around 16 November.
The admit card will carry your name, photograph, the exact exam centre address and the exam timing. Some websites are already saying “admit card released” — the correct position is that the exam city is out, and the admit card will open 2–3 days before the exam.
How Many Posts Are There? Post-wise Vacancies
CGEPT 01/2027 and 02/2027 together offer 365 posts. Navik (GD) has 130 posts in each batch, and the three Yantrik trades together account for 60 posts.
| Post | Batch | Vacancies | Pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Navik (General Duty) | 01/2027 | 130 | Level 3, Rs 21,700 |
| Yantrik (Mechanical) | 01/2027 | 28 | Level 5, Rs 29,200 + Rs 6,200 |
| Yantrik (Electrical) | 01/2027 | 23 | Level 5, Rs 29,200 + Rs 6,200 |
| Yantrik (Electronics) | 01/2027 | 9 | Level 5, Rs 29,200 + Rs 6,200 |
| Navik (General Duty) | 02/2027 | 130 | Level 3, Rs 21,700 |
| Navik (Domestic Branch) | 02/2027 | 25 | Level 3, Rs 21,700 |
| Hygienist-I | 02/2027 | 20 | Level 3, Rs 21,700 |
| Total | 365 |
Women can apply for Navik (GD) only — each batch has 13 female vacancies. Yantrik, Navik (DB) and Hygienist-I are open to male candidates only.
Who Was Eligible? Qualification and Age
Eligibility depends on the post. Navik (GD) needs Class 12 with Mathematics and Physics. Navik (DB) needs Class 10. Hygienist-I accepts Matriculation or ITI. Yantrik needs an AICTE-approved diploma in Electrical, Mechanical or Electronics/Telecommunication (or an accepted equivalent).
| Post | Date of birth (both dates inclusive) |
|---|---|
| Navik (GD), both batches | 1 November 2005 – 1 May 2009 |
| Yantrik (01/2027) | 1 May 2005 – 1 May 2009 |
| Navik (DB) (02/2027) | 1 November 2005 – 1 October 2009 |
| Hygienist-I (02/2027) | 1 November 2002 – 1 October 2009 |
OBC candidates get 3 years of age relaxation and SC/ST candidates get 5 years.
What Is the Salary?
Navik (GD), Navik (DB) and Hygienist-I start at Pay Level 3 with a basic pay of Rs 21,700 plus Dearness Allowance and other allowances. Yantrik starts at Pay Level 5 with Rs 29,200 basic pay plus Rs 6,200 Yantrik pay plus DA.
How Will Selection Happen? Exam Pattern
Selection runs in four stages. Stage-I is a one-hour computer-based test — 100 questions, 1 mark each, in Hindi and English. There is no negative marking for wrong answers. The pass mark is 40 for UR/EWS/OBC and 35 for SC/ST candidates. The final merit list is based on Stage-I marks.
Stage-II includes a physical fitness test (PFT), an adaptability test, document verification and a medical examination. Stage-III at INS Chilka covers final document checks and pre-enrolment medicals, and Stage-IV verifies certificates with the issuing boards.
| PFT (without a break) | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6 km run | 6 min 30 sec | 8 min |
| Squats | 20 | 15 |
| Push-ups | 15 | 10 |
| Bent-knee sit-ups | 15 | 10 |
The minimum height is 157 cm for men and 152 cm for women (up to 5 cm relaxation for candidates from the North-East, Sikkim, Garhwal/Kumaon and Gorkhas). Stage-II dates are tentative — end of February 2027 for the 01/2027 batch, and Stage-III in early May 2027.
What Is Special for Haryana Candidates?
Male Navik (GD) merit lists are drawn for five zones. Haryana falls in the North Zone — along with Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Delhi, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Chandigarh. Female Navik (GD), Yantrik, Navik (DB) and Hygienist-I have a single all-India merit list.
What to Carry on Exam Day
- The same original ID proof uploaded in the application — Aadhaar, PAN, voter ID, driving licence or passport.
- A coloured printout of the e-admit card (the official instructions do not allow a black-and-white printout).
- Two passport-size colour photographs matching the uploaded photo.
- SC/ST candidates claiming travel allowance: original caste certificate, two self-attested photocopies, original train/bus ticket, a cancelled cheque leaf and the travel form.
Keep mehndi and wax off your thumbs — if the biometric machine cannot read your thumb, you cannot sit the exam. All documents must have been issued on or before 21 October 2026 and must remain valid until at least 31 December 2027. The allotted exam centre will not be changed.
Important Links
| SSC official website | ssc.gov.in (JOIN INDIAN COAST GUARD link) |
| CGEPT exam portal | cgept.parikshasaarthi.in |
| Join Indian Coast Guard | joinindiancoastguard.cdac.in |
| Helpline | 0120 2975817 | [email protected] | [email protected], 7620207872 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. When is the Coast Guard CGEPT 2027 exam?
A: The Stage-I computer-based test is on 17 and 18 November 2026.
Q2. When can I download the admit card?
A: According to SSC, the e-admit card will open about 2–3 days before your exam date — around 15 November for the 17 November exam and around 16 November for the 18 November exam.
Q3. How do I check my exam city?
A: Log in to the CGEPT portal (cgept.parikshasaarthi.in) through the “JOIN INDIAN COAST GUARD” link on ssc.gov.in — exam city details have been live since 6 November 2026.
Q4. Is there negative marking in the exam?
A: No. There are 100 questions of 1 mark each over one hour, with no negative marking. The pass mark is 40 for UR/EWS/OBC and 35 for SC/ST.
Q5. Which zone does Haryana fall in?
A: Haryana is in the North Zone. Male Navik (GD) merit lists are drawn zone-wise.
Note: The e-admit card date is tentative as per the SSC notice — check the official portal for the exact date. Stage-II/III dates are also tentative as per the advertisement. Sources: SSC notices (2 November and 6 November 2026), ICG advertisement CGEPT 01/2027 and 02/2027, Careerghar, SarkariResult, JobAssam.
Next action: check your exam city on the CGEPT portal via ssc.gov.in and download your e-admit card as soon as it opens, 2–3 days before your exam.
