Indian Coast Guard: Today is the last chance to apply for 365 vacancies; those who have passed 10th or 12th grade should apply immediately.
There is important news for young people preparing for government jobs in the Indian Coast Guard. The deadline to apply for the 2026 Coast Guard recruitment is today, October 21, 2026. Eligible candidates can submit their applications online until 5:30 PM. This recruitment drive aims to fill a total of 365 vacancies for the 01/2027 and 02/2027 batches of Enrolled Personnel. The application process began on October 6, 2026. Interested candidates are advised to complete their applications well before the deadline. It is essential to carefully read all the terms and conditions provided in the official notification before applying.
Which positions are being recruited for?
This recruitment drive covers the posts of Navik (General Duty), Navik (Domestic Branch), Yantrik, and Safaiwala (Class I). For the Navik (General Duty) post, candidates must have passed Class 12 with Physics and Mathematics. Candidates who have passed Class 10 are eligible to apply for the Navik (Domestic Branch) and Safaiwala (Class I) positions. For the Yantrik post, candidates must have passed Class 10 and also possess an engineering diploma in the relevant field. Since educational qualifications and other eligibility criteria may vary by position, please ensure you check the specific requirements for the post you are applying for.
What are the salary and application fee details?
Candidates selected for the posts of Navik (General Duty) and Navik (Domestic Branch) in the Indian Coast Guard will receive a basic salary of ₹21,700, in accordance with Level 3 of the 7th Pay Commission. For the Yantrik post, the basic salary is set at ₹29,200 per month, falling under Pay Level 5. The salary for the Safaiwala (Class I) position will be provided as per the applicable rules. The application fee is ₹550 for candidates belonging to the General, Other Backward Classes (OBC), and Economically Weaker Section (EWS) categories. Candidates from the Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) categories are exempt from paying the application fee. Before paying the application fee, be sure to read the instructions provided in the official notification.
What are the age limit and selection process?
For this recruitment, candidates must be between 18 and 22 years of age. According to the notification, the date of birth must fall between November 1, 2005, and May 1, 2009. Information regarding age relaxations for reserved categories and other terms and conditions can be found in the official notification. The selection process consists of several stages. The first stage is a computer-based examination. The second stage includes an adaptability test and a physical efficiency test. This is followed by the third and fourth stages, which involve document verification and a medical examination. The first stage of the examination is tentatively scheduled for November 2026; the exact date will be announced later.
How to apply?
To apply, candidates must visit the official Indian Coast Guard recruitment website: joinindiancoastguard.cdac.in.
Locate the relevant recruitment notification and the application link for the 01/2027 or 02/2027 batch.
Register on the portal and enter your personal and educational details.
Upload the required documents and pay the applicable application fee.
Review all the information entered in the form before submitting it.
Download and save the application confirmation page for future reference.
The deadline for submitting applications is 5:30 PM today.
Candidates should regularly check the official website for the latest updates regarding the recruitment and instructions for the examination.
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