Archive · 7 Oct 2026
Indian Coast Guard Opens Applications for 365 Posts in 2027
The Indian Coast Guard is recruiting people for 365 jobs.
The jobs include Navik, Yantrik, and Hygienist-I roles.
Eligible male and female Indian citizens can apply online by October 21, 2026.
Most applicants must pay a fee of ₹550, but eligible SC/ST applicants can receive a fee exemption.
Each person can apply for only one post.
Candidates go through four stages, beginning with a computer-based test.
Later stages include physical activities, other assessments, and checking documents.
Some candidates will attend a stage at INS Chilka.
The dates listed for the later stages are tentative and depend on the batch.
The Staff Selection Commission has opened applications for 365 Indian Coast Guard posts across several roles and batches.
Eligible male and female Indian citizens can apply online at ssc.gov.in until October 21, 2026.
Applicants may apply for only one post; the application fee is ₹550, with an exemption for eligible SC/ST candidates.
Selection has four stages, including a computer-based exam, physical and other assessments, further selection at INS Chilka, and document authentication.
Stage I is tentatively scheduled for early to mid-November 2026; later stage dates vary by batch.
- Who
- The Staff Selection Commission is accepting applications from eligible male and female Indian citizens.
- What
- Recruitment for 365 Indian Coast Guard posts, including Navik, Yantrik, and Hygienist-I roles.
- When
- Applications close October 21, 2026; Stage I is tentatively planned for early to mid-November 2026.
- Where
- Applications are submitted online at ssc.gov.in; Stage III is scheduled at INS Chilka.
- Why
- To recruit candidates for Indian Coast Guard posts.
- Number of posts
- 365
- Application deadline
- October 21, 2026
- Application website
- ssc.gov.in
- Examination fee
- ₹550, except eligible SC/ST candidates seeking the fee exemption
- Selection stages
- Four
- Stage I exam
- One-hour computer-based test with 100 one-mark questions and no negative marking
- Tentative Stage I schedule
- Early to mid-November 2026
- Stage III location
- INS Chilka