Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Navik (GD) & Yantrik Recruitment 2026
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has officially rolled out the registration window for the Navik (General Duty) and Yantrik 2026 entry batch. This presents a golden career matrix for energetic young male candidates across India who wish to serve in the defense forces. Selected candidates will join as disciplined coastal defenders with excellent salary structures and central government perks.
⚡ Gender Profile: Only Male Indian citizens are eligible to lock application nodes for this specific defense batch.
🎂 Age Bracket Window: Minimum 18 Years and Maximum 22 Years (Candidates must check exact birthdate range boundaries in the official PDF script).
🏃 Physical Fitness Test (PFT): 1.6 Km run in 7 minutes + 20 Squat ups (Uthak Baithak) + 10 Push-ups.
1. Post-Wise Educational Qualification Criteria
| Post Designation |
Essential Academic Qualification |
| Navik (General Duty - GD) | Passed 10+2 (Intermediate) with Maths and Physics from any COBSE recognized education board. |
| Yantrik | Passed 10th Class standard plus a recognized 3 or 4-year Diploma in Electrical / Mechanical / Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering. |
2. Registration Timeline & Fee Parameters
- Online Application Commencement: June 2026
- Last Date for Online Form Submission: End of June 2026 (Check active countdown)
- General / OBC / EWS Fee Charges: Rs. 300/- (Paid through online gateways)
- SC / ST Candidates Fee: Exempted (Rs. 0/- No Application Fee Required)
3. Selection Process Protocol
The selection hierarchy relies entirely on candidate merit scoreboards structured across four absolute stages:
- Stage I: Computer-Based Online Written Examination (Section combinations depend on the chosen post node).
- Stage II: Physical Fitness Test (PFT), Document Verification, and Initial Medical Assessment.
- Stage III: Final Document Scrutiny and Medical Review at INS Chilka.
- Stage IV: Final Enlistment and Preparation of the All India Merit List matrix.