The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has released the official notification for the recruitment of Navik (General Duty & Domestic Branch) and Yantrik under the CGEPT 01/2026 & 02/2026 batches. This is a golden opportunity for eligible 10th and 12th pass candidates with technical qualifications to join one of India’s most prestigious maritime forces.
Interested and eligible candidates can apply online before the last date. All essential information including qualifications, age limit, and selection process is given below.
💰 Application Fee
Category
Fee
All Candidates
₹300/-
SC / ST Candidates
Nil
Payment Mode: Online (Debit/Credit Card, UPI, Net Banking)
📅 Important Dates
Event
Date
Start of Online Application
11 June 2025 (11:00 AM)
Last Date to Apply
29 June 2025 (11:30 PM)
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
🔞 Age Limit (as per post/batch)
Batch & Post
Date of Birth Range
Navik (GD) 01/26 & 02/26 Batch
01 Aug 2004 – 01 Aug 2008
Yantrik 01/26 Batch
01 Mar 2004 – 01 Mar 2008
Navik (DB) 02/26 Batch
01 Aug 2004 – 01 Aug 2008
Minimum Age: 18 Years Maximum Age: 22 Years (Age relaxation applicable as per Govt. norms)
📚 Educational Qualification
Post
Qualification
Navik (General Duty)
12th Pass with Physics and Maths from a COBSE-recognized board
Navik (Domestic Branch)
10th Pass from a COBSE-recognized board
Yantrik
10th Pass from COBSE + Diploma (3/4 yrs) in Electrical/Mechanical/Electronics/Telecommunication (Radio/Power) Engineering from AICTE-recognized institution OR 10th & 12th pass + 2/3 yrs Diploma in the same streams from AICTE-recognized institution
💵 Salary Structure
Post
Pay Scale & Allowances
Navik (GD/DB)
₹21,700/- (Pay Level-3) + DA & other allowances
Yantrik
₹29,200/- (Pay Level-5) + ₹6200 Yantrik Pay + DA & other allowances
📌 Vacancy Distribution – Total: 630 Posts
CGEPT 01/2026 Batch:
Post
Vacancies
Navik (General Duty)
260
Yantrik (Mechanical)
30
Yantrik (Electrical)
11
Yantrik (Electronics)
19
CGEPT 02/2026 Batch:
Post
Vacancies
Navik (General Duty)
260
Navik (Domestic Branch)
50
📝 How to Apply for Indian Coast Guard Navik & Yantrik Recruitment 2025
