Coast Guard Yantrik Exam Age Calculator 2026
Indian Coast Guard Yantrik (Technical) Recruitment
- Minimum Age
- 18 years
- Maximum Age
- 22 years
- Cutoff Date
- 1 August 2026
- Recruitment Year
- 2026
- Conducting Body
- Defence
Age Relaxation
Category-wise age relaxation applicable to Coast Guard Yantrik Exam (2026).
| Category / Condition | Relaxation (Years) |
|---|---|
| General (No relaxation) | 0 |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | +3 |
| SC | +5 |
| ST | +5 |
| EWS | +0 |
| Person with Benchmark Disability (PwBD) | +10 |
| Ex-serviceman | +3 |
Relaxations are cumulative where applicable per official notification. (22 years).
Calculate Your Eligibility
Enter your details below to check if you meet the age criteria for Coast Guard Yantrik Exam (2026).
Coast Guard Yantrik Exam ā FAQs (2026)
What is the age limit for Coast Guard Yantrik Exam?
For Coast Guard Yantrik Exam, the notified age band is 18ā22 years for General/EWS candidates as on the cutoff date. OBC (+3 years), SC/ST (+5 years), PwBD (up to +10 years), and ex-servicemen (+3 years where applicable) may get upper-age relaxation per the official Defence notification.
How is age calculated for defence recruitment?
Age for Coast Guard Yantrik Exam is reckoned as on the crucial/cutoff date in the official notificationānot on application or exam date. This calculator uses 1 August 2026 as the default; enter the date from your notification if it differs.
Is there age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC in Coast Guard Yantrik Exam?
Refer to the official Coast Guard Yantrik Exam notification by Defence for age 18ā22 years as on 1 August 2026, with OBC +3, SC/ST +5, PwBD +10 years relaxation where applicable.
What is the date of birth range for Coast Guard Yantrik Exam?
Date of birth as on Class 10 (matriculation) certificate is accepted for Coast Guard Yantrik Exam. It must match across application and certificates; NDA/CDS also reject other DOB proofs unless specified.
Can I apply for Coast Guard Yantrik Exam if I exceed the age limit by one day?
Generally, no. Coast Guard Yantrik Exam enforces age limits strictly as on the cutoff dateāeven one day beyond the maximum eligible age (after relaxations) usually makes a candidate ineligible.
Which document is accepted for date of birth in Coast Guard Yantrik Exam?
Date of birth as on Class 10 (matriculation) certificate is accepted for Coast Guard Yantrik Exam. It must match across application and certificates; NDA/CDS also reject other DOB proofs unless specified.
Is marital status considered for Coast Guard Yantrik Exam age eligibility?
Marital status rules (e.g. unmarried for NDA, CDS under 25) are separate from age calculation. Check Coast Guard Yantrik Exam notification for marriage-related eligibility.
How many attempts are allowed in Coast Guard Yantrik Exam?
Most Defence recruitments including Coast Guard Yantrik Exam have no fixed attempt capāyou can apply each year until you cross the maximum eligible age (with relaxation if applicable). Banking exams like IBPS PO also have no attempt limit within age. SBI PO limits attempts (e.g. 4 for General, 7 for OBC).
What is the minimum age for Coast Guard Yantrik Exam?
The minimum age for Coast Guard Yantrik Exam is 18 years as on the cutoff date. Candidates below this age are not eligible.
Can final-year students apply for Coast Guard Yantrik Exam?
Final-year students may apply for some exams like ISRO/UPSC if they complete degree by the date in notificationāage limits still apply as on cutoff date.