The Indian Coast Guard (ICG), Ministry of Defence, has released the exam city intimation slip for the Coast Guard Enrolled Persons Test (CGEPT) — Batches 01/2027 and 02/2027 — on 6 November 2026. Candidates who applied for the 365 vacancies of Navik (General Duty), Navik (Domestic Branch), Yantrik and Hygienist-1 can now check their allotted examination city and their exact examination date on the official portal, joinindiancoastguard.cdac.in. The Stage-I computer-based test will be held on 17 and 18 November 2026 in multiple shifts across the country.
Read this carefully, because it is the point most candidates get wrong: the city intimation slip is not the admit card. The slip tells you only the city and the date of your examination, so that you can plan your travel in advance. It cannot be used as an entry pass at the examination centre. The formal e-admit card will be released 2 to 3 days before the examination date — 48 to 72 hours before the test — and only the admit card, with the reporting time, shift and venue, will admit you to the centre. Candidates with the examination on 17 November should expect their admit card from around 15 November, and those on 18 November from around 16 November.
The city slip is available through the candidate login on joinindiancoastguard.cdac.in, using the Registration Number or Email ID and the password created during registration. The recruitment itself — 365 posts advertised under CGEPT Batches 01/2027 and 02/2027 — was notified on 6 October 2026, applications closed on 21 October 2026, and the correction window ran on 27–28 October 2026. Only candidates who applied in that window can download the city slip.
ICG CGEPT Exam City Slip 2026 Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting body | Indian Coast Guard (ICG), Ministry of Defence (through the Staff Selection Commission for CGEPT) |
| Examination | Coast Guard Enrolled Persons Test (CGEPT) — Batches 01/2027 & 02/2027 |
| Posts | Navik (General Duty), Navik (Domestic Branch), Yantrik (Electrical, Mechanical, Electronics), Hygienist-1 |
| Total vacancies | 365 |
| Advertisement / batch | CGEPT – Batches 01/2027 & 02/2027 |
| Notification date | 6 October 2026 |
| Online applications | 6 October 2026 to 21 October 2026 (5:30 PM) |
| Application correction window | 27–28 October 2026 |
| Exam city slip released | 6 November 2026 |
| Stage-I examination dates | 17 and 18 November 2026 (computer-based test, multiple shifts) |
| Admit card release | 2 to 3 days before the examination date (48–72 hours before the test) |
| Login credentials | Registration Number / Email ID and Password |
| Official portal | joinindiancoastguard.cdac.in |
ICG CGEPT Vacancy Details 2026
The CGEPT 01/2027 and 02/2027 drive offers 365 vacancies in total across four cadres:
| Post | Vacancies (as reported) | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Navik (General Duty) — Batch 01/2027 | 130 (117 Male, 13 Female) | 12th pass with Maths and Physics |
| Navik (General Duty) — Batch 02/2027 | 130 (117 Male, 13 Female) | 12th pass with Maths and Physics |
| Navik (Domestic Branch), Yantrik, Hygienist-1 | 105 (combined, as reported) | As per the notification — 10th/12th pass and diploma/ITI as per post |
| Total | 365 |
The Navik (GD) split of 130 posts per batch is reported consistently across sources; the post-wise split of the remaining 105 posts between Navik (DB), Yantrik and Hygienist-1 is not separately verified in the sources checked for this post, so it is not printed as a table here. Candidates should check the original notification on joinindiancoastguard.cdac.in for the post-wise break-up. The 365 total itself is confirmed across the official notice and multiple independent sources.
ICG CGEPT Important Dates 2026
| Event | Date / Timeline |
|---|---|
| Notification released | 6 October 2026 |
| Online application starts | 6 October 2026 |
| Last date to apply online | 21 October 2026 (5:30 PM) |
| Application form correction window | 27–28 October 2026 |
| Exam city intimation slip released | 6 November 2026 |
| E-admit card download starts | 2 to 3 days before the scheduled examination |
| Stage-I CBT examination | 17 and 18 November 2026 |
| Stage-II (PFT / Assessment) — Batch 01/2027 | End of February 2027 (as per the schedule in the notification) |
| Stage-III — Batch 01/2027 | Early May 2027 (as per the schedule in the notification) |
| Stage-II / III — Batch 02/2027 | Mid-October 2027 (as per the schedule in the notification) |
The Stage-II and Stage-III dates in the table are the schedule printed in the notification; they are tentative and will be confirmed by the Coast Guard after Stage-I. Candidates should not book travel on the basis of those dates alone.
How to Download the ICG CGEPT Exam City Slip 2026
Candidates can check and download their exam city intimation slip from the official Indian Coast Guard recruitment portal:
- Visit the official Indian Coast Guard recruitment portal at joinindiancoastguard.cdac.in.
- Navigate to the candidate portal and click on the “Candidate Login” section.
- Enter your registered Registration Number / Email ID and Password.
- Enter the captcha security code displayed on the screen accurately.
- Select “ICG CGEPT 2026 – Batches 01/2027 & 02/2027 Exam City Intimation” from the dashboard.
- Click on the “Check City Intimation” link.
- Submit your login details to view the allotted exam city, state and the specific date of the examination (17 or 18 November 2026).
- Download the exam city slip and save the PDF copy for reference.
If the portal does not accept your credentials, check that you are using the Registration Number or Email ID from your CGEPT application — not the credentials of any other Coast Guard or SSC application — and that Caps Lock is off. Do not download the city slip from any third-party website or agent; the official portal is the only source.
Details Mentioned on the ICG CGEPT City Intimation Slip
After logging in, candidates should verify the following details displayed on the slip:
- Candidate’s full name, registration number, roll number and photograph
- Allotted examination city and state
- Specific date of the examination — 17 or 18 November 2026
- Post and batch applied for — Navik (GD/DB), Yantrik or Hygienist-1, Batch 01/2027 or 02/2027
The slip does not carry the reporting time, shift timing or the exact venue address — those details will be confirmed on the final admit card. If any detail on the slip is wrong — name, photograph or the post applied for — candidates should contact the Coast Guard recruitment helpdesk immediately and not wait until the admit card is released.
ICG CGEPT Admit Card 2026 — When and How
The formal e-admit card for Stage-I will be made available for download 2 to 3 days before the respective examination date. Candidates with the examination on 17 November 2026 can expect it from around 15 November 2026, and those on 18 November 2026 from around 16 November 2026. Some sources put the admit card at 5 to 7 days before the examination — the notification’s own guidance is 48 to 72 hours, and this post uses that figure as the safe one. The admit card will be issued through the same candidate login on joinindiancoastguard.cdac.in, and the Coast Guard will announce the exact availability separately.
The admit card is the document that admits you to the examination centre. It will carry the reporting time, shift, venue address and the instructions for the examination day. The city slip must not be carried as a substitute — it is strictly for advance travel planning. Candidates should download the admit card as soon as it is released, check every detail on it, and take a clear printout.
ICG CGEPT Stage-I Exam Pattern 2026
Stage-I is a computer-based examination. The selection after Stage-I proceeds through two further stages:
| Stage | What it is |
|---|---|
| Stage-I | Computer-Based Examination (CBT), 17–18 November 2026 |
| Stage-II | Physical Fitness Test (PFT) and Assessment / Adaptability Test |
| Stage-III | Document verification and medical examination |
The detailed paper pattern — subjects, number of questions, marks and duration — is set out in the original CGEPT notification, and candidates should revise from the syllabus in that notification rather than from the pattern of any other examination. The examination city slip does not change the pattern; it only tells you where and when you appear.
Documents to Carry and Exam-Day Instructions
On the examination day, candidates should carry the printed e-admit card (once released) along with a valid original photo identity proof, such as Aadhaar card, voter ID, PAN card, passport or driving licence. The name on the identity proof should match the name on the admit card.
Candidates should reach the examination centre well before the reporting time printed on the admit card, because entry is normally closed after the reporting time and late candidates are not admitted. Electronic items such as mobile phones, smartwatches, calculators and Bluetooth devices are not allowed inside the examination hall. Candidates should follow the instructions of the invigilators and should not carry any unauthorised material into the hall. Travel and stay should be arranged now, using the city and date on the city slip — the two-week gap between the slip and the examination is meant exactly for that.
What Happens After Stage-I
After the Stage-I computer-based test on 17 and 18 November 2026, the Coast Guard will publish the Stage-I result and call qualified candidates for Stage-II — the Physical Fitness Test and the assessment — followed by Stage-III document verification and medical examination. For Batch 01/2027, the notification schedules Stage-II around the end of February 2027 and Stage-III in early May 2027; for Batch 02/2027, the later stages fall around mid-October 2027. These are the notification’s schedule and will be confirmed after Stage-I.
Candidates who qualify through all three stages will be enrolled in the Indian Coast Guard as Navik (GD/DB), Yantrik or Hygienist-1, in the batch they applied for. The final enrolment is subject to medical fitness and verification of all documents.
About the Indian Coast Guard and CGEPT
The Indian Coast Guard is the maritime law-enforcement and search-and-rescue organisation of India, operating under the Ministry of Defence. Its personnel patrol the Indian coastline and the exclusive economic zone, conduct search and rescue at sea, and support the Navy in maritime security. Navik (General Duty) personnel are the sea-going sailors of the service; Navik (Domestic Branch) personnel handle the logistics, catering and administration ashore and afloat; Yantriks are the technical hands who maintain the service’s machinery and electronics; Hygienist-1 personnel support the medical and hygiene functions.
The Coast Guard Enrolled Persons Test is the entry route for these posts. It is a national recruitment, conducted in stages, and the 365 vacancies in the 01/2027 and 02/2027 batches are among the largest Coast Guard enrolments of the year. For 12th-pass candidates with Maths and Physics, Navik (GD) is the direct entry into a uniformed maritime service.
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Frequently Asked Questions – ICG CGEPT Exam City Slip 2026
When was the ICG CGEPT exam city slip released?
The exam city intimation slip for CGEPT Batches 01/2027 and 02/2027 was released on 6 November 2026 on joinindiancoastguard.cdac.in.
What are the ICG CGEPT exam dates?
The Stage-I computer-based test will be held on 17 and 18 November 2026, in multiple shifts across the country. Your exact date is printed on your city slip.
Is the ICG CGEPT city slip the same as the admit card?
No. The city slip tells you only the examination city and date, for travel planning. It cannot be used as an entry pass. The formal e-admit card will be released 2 to 3 days before the examination date.
When will the ICG CGEPT admit card be released?
The admit card will be available 2 to 3 days (48–72 hours) before the examination — from around 15 November 2026 for the 17 November examination, and around 16 November 2026 for the 18 November examination.
How many vacancies are there in ICG CGEPT 01/2027 and 02/2027?
There are 365 vacancies in total — Navik (General Duty), Navik (Domestic Branch), Yantrik and Hygienist-1. Navik (GD) has 130 posts in each batch.
How do I download the ICG CGEPT city slip?
Log in to the candidate portal at joinindiancoastguard.cdac.in with your Registration Number or Email ID and password, select the CGEPT 01/2027 and 02/2027 exam city intimation link, and download the slip.
What should I do if a detail on my city slip is wrong?
Contact the Coast Guard recruitment helpdesk immediately through the official portal. Do not wait until the admit card is released, and do not appear at a centre other than the one allotted to you.
Where can I check the ICG CGEPT exam city slip?
Only on the official portal, joinindiancoastguard.cdac.in. Do not use third-party links or agents to download the slip or the admit card.