ICG Navik Vacancies 2026: The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) announced Indian Coast Guard Navik vacancies 2026. A total of 260 vacancies were announced for 01/2026 batch and 310 for 02/2026 batch. The selection of candidates for ICG Navik 2026 exam is based on an all India order of merit on their performance in Stage-I, II, III & IV and the number of vacancies available for the post. Clearing of Stage-I, II, III, IV and satisfactory performance in training is compulsory for recruitment in ICG. All candidates are compulsorily subjected to biometric, photo identification and document verification during stage-I, II, III & IV of the selection procedure. Read below for more details on ICG vacancy 2026.
Indian Coast Guard vacancies 2026 for 01/2026 batch is given below.
Post | UR (GEN) | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
Navik (GeneralDuty) | 99 | 25 | 65 | 46 | 25 | 260 |
Yantrik (Mechanical) | 11 | 04 | 09 | 06 | 00 | 30 |
Yantrik (Electrical) | 04 | 01 | 02 | 02 | 02 | 11 |
Yantrik (Electronics) | 09 | 01 | 03 | 05 | 01 | 19 |
The category-wise ICG Navik 2025 exam is given below.
| Category | No. of Vacancies |
|---|---|
| UR | 102 |
| EWS | 25 |
| OBC | 82 |
| ST | 10 |
| SC | 41 |
| Total | 260 |
Indian Coast Guard age limit for Navik General Duty is 18 to 22 years. 5 years relaxation is given to SC/ST candidates, if the posts are reserved for them and 3 Years for OBC, if the posts are reserved for them. EWS candidates will not get any age relaxation. Even if there is no vacancy reserved for SC / ST / OBC (Non - Creamy) / EWS category candidates, such candidates can still apply. However, they will not be eligible for any age and passing marks concession / relaxation etc. SC / ST candidates are exempt from payment of application fee even in such case.
- ICG Navik Vacancy 2026
- Indian Coast Guard 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule
- ICG Vacancy 2025: Training
ICG Navik Vacancy 2026
ICG Vacancies 2026 are given below.
CGEPT-01/26 batch
| Post |
UR(GEN) |
EWS |
OBC |
SC |
ST |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Navik(General Duty) |
99 |
25 |
65 |
46 |
25 |
260 |
| Yantrik (Mechanical) |
11 |
04 |
09 |
06 |
00 |
30 |
| Yantrik (Electrical) |
04 |
01 |
02 |
02 |
02 |
11 |
| Yantrik (Electronics) |
09 |
01 |
03 |
05 |
01 |
19 |
CGEPT-02/26 batch
| Post | UR(GEN) | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Navik(General Duty) |
104 |
26 |
71 |
40 |
19 |
260 |
| Navik (Domestic Branch) |
20 |
05 |
16 |
08 |
01 |
50 |
Previous Years' ICG Navik Vacancies
The category-wise and zone-wise vacancy break-up is given below.
Zone-Wise Vacancy Break-Up
| Region/Zone | UR (Gen) | EWS | OBC | ST | SC | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North |
30 |
08 |
24 |
03 |
12 |
77 |
| West |
26 |
06 |
21 |
03 |
10 |
66 |
| North East |
27 |
07 |
21 |
03 |
10 |
68 |
| East |
13 |
03 |
11 |
01 |
06 |
34 |
| North West |
05 |
01 |
04 |
00 |
02 |
12 |
| Andaman & Nicobar |
01 |
00 |
01 |
00 |
01 |
03 |
| Total |
102 |
25 |
82 |
10 |
41 |
260 |
Category-Wise Vacancy Break-up
| Category | No. of Vacancies |
|---|---|
| UR | 102 |
| EWS | 25 |
| OBC | 82 |
| ST | 10 |
| SC | 41 |
| Total | 260 |
Indian Coast Guard 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of Indian Coast Guard 2026 exam
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| Jun ' 24 - Jul ' 24 | ICG Yantrik Application Form 2025 |
| Sep ' 23 | ICG Yantrik Application Form 2024 |
| Mar ' 23 | ICG Yantrik Stage 1 Exam |
ICG Vacancy 2025: Training
The basic training for Navik (General Duty), Navik (Domestic Branch) and Yantrik is conducted at INS Chilka followed by sea training and professional training in the allotted trade. Branch/trade will be allocated as per the requirement of service and performance during basic training. Naviks (GD/DB)/Yantriks are liable to be discharged if their progress (including academic) or conduct is unsatisfactory at any time during training. Trainees are also liable to be discharged at any stage of training if their online application or the documents are found to be falsified at the stage of recruitment.
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Commonly asked questions
Navik (General Duty) serves onboard ships and ashore for various duties, as an Enrolled Personnel. Navik (GD) candidates are allotted specialisation trade on completion of basic training at INS Chilka. The trades/ specialisation is allotted on the performance of the candidate in the training and the requirement of the service.
The duration of ICG training is given below:
- After completing the basic training at INS Chilka, the trainee will undergo professional and sea training for a period of 6 months to 2 years or as decided by ICG.
- Navik (GD) are liable to be discharged as Unsuitable if their progress (including academic) or conduct is unsatisfactory at any time during training. Trainees are also liable to be discharged at any stage of training if their online application or the documents are found to be falsified at the stage of recruitment.
The pattern for Physical Efficiency Test for Navik GD is given below:
- 1.6 Km run to be completed in 7 minutes.
- 20 Squat ups (Uthak Baithak).
- 10 Pushup
- All three test of PFT are to be carried out in continuity without any break. Any break will lead to failing the PFT
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