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One needs to have a Bachelors degree in nautical Science (B.Sc. Nautical Science) to start a career as a deck officer in the merchant navy. Below are the key details pertaining to B.Sc. (Nautical Science). Academic Qualifications: The candidate must have completed the Senior Secondary Examination (10+2) or its equivalent with: At least 60% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) and at least 50% marks in English either in Class X or Class XII. Age: Candidates, less than 25 years of age as on the 1st of August in the admission year will be eligible to apply. The date of birth recorded on the applicants School Leaving Certificate will be considered for this purpose. There is a relaxation of 5 years in the upper age limit for the SC/ST candidates. So from above you needs to do the B.Sc. Nautical Science. Because you have completed your B.Sc. PCM, So if you are meeting the age and 12th PCM marks percentage criteria than can be eligible.