The Indian Coast Guard has released the admit cards and exam city intimation slips for the Coast Guard Enrolled Personnel Test (CGEPT) 2027, covering batches 01/2027 and 02/2027. Candidates who have applied for the recruitment examination can download their hall tickets from November 14, 2026, through the official website, joinindiancoastguard.cdac.in.
The recruitment examination is scheduled for November 17 and 18, 2026, at designated examination centres across the country. The recruitment drive aims to fill 365 vacancies for Navik (General Duty), Navik (Domestic Branch), Yantrik and other notified posts.
Candidates must log in using their registered email ID and password to access their admit cards. They are advised to download and check their hall tickets carefully before the examination.
Indian Coast Guard Admit Card 2026: Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | October 6, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | October 21, 2026 |
| Fee Payment Deadline | October 21, 2026 |
| Admit Card Release Date | November 14, 2026 |
| Examination Dates | November 17–18, 2026 |
Indian Coast Guard Recruitment 2026: Vacancy Details
The recruitment process covers a total of 365 vacancies under CGEPT 2027 batches 01/2027 and 02/2027.
| Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Navik GD (Batch 01/2027) | 130 |
| Yantrik Mechanical | 28 |
| Yantrik Electrical | 23 |
| Yantrik Electronics | 9 |
| Navik GD (Batch 02/2027) | 130 |
| Navik Domestic Branch | 25 |
| Hygienist-I | 20 |
| Total | 365 |
Application Fee
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General/OBC/EWS candidates: Rs 550
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SC/ST candidates: No fee
Payment Mode: Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking and UPI.
Eligibility Criteria
Navik (General Duty): Candidates must have passed Class 12 with Physics and Mathematics from a board recognised by the Council of Boards for School Education (COBSE).
Navik (Domestic Branch): Applicants must have passed Class 10 from a COBSE-recognised board.
Yantrik: Candidates must have passed Class 10 and completed a three- or four-year diploma in Electrical, Mechanical, Electronics or Telecommunication (Radio/Power) Engineering approved by AICTE. Alternatively, candidates with Class 10 and Class 12 qualifications along with a two- or three-year relevant engineering diploma are eligible.
Hygienist-I: Candidates must have passed Matriculation, ITI or an equivalent qualification from a board recognised by the Central or State Government.
Age Limit
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Minimum Age: 18 years
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Maximum Age: 22 years
Age relaxation will be provided to eligible candidates as per Indian Coast Guard recruitment rules. Applicants should refer to the official notification for category-wise relaxation details.
Selection Process
Candidates will have to qualify through the following stages:
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Computer-Based Examination (Stage I)
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Physical Fitness Test (PFT)
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Assessment and Adaptability Test
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Document Verification
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Recruitment Medical Examination
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Pre-Enrolment Medical Examination
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Final Document Verification and Authentication
How to Download Indian Coast Guard Admit Card 2026?
Candidates can follow these steps to download their admit cards:
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Visit the official Indian Coast Guard recruitment website: https://joinindiancoastguard.cdac.in.
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Navigate to the ‘Important Notice’ section on the homepage.
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Click on the link titled ‘Download Admit Card for CGEPT 01/2027 and 02/2027 Batches’.
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Open the Candidate Login section.
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Enter your registered email ID and password.
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Enter the displayed captcha code.
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Click on the Login button.
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Download your admit card and take a printout for the examination.
Candidates should verify their name, roll number, examination date, centre details and other information mentioned on the admit card. In case of discrepancies, they should contact the recruitment authorities through the official website.
Important Links
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Admit Card / Candidate Login: Download Indian Coast Guard Admit Card 2026
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Official Website: Indian Coast Guard Recruitment Portal
