Merchant Navy Officer

Hi Anant!. Merchant Navy is the backbone of international trade, carrying cargo all over the world. There is ample scope of merchant navy jobs in India. Shipping companies in the government and private sector provide favorable job prospect and growth along with foreign shipping lines and companies. This sector requires bright and talented freshers who can be vested with the duty of ship operation and maintenance. A fresher in merchant navy job can expect a minimum remuneration of Rs. 2.3 Lacs Rs. 3.4 Lacs. The salary increases with your growth and promotion.

Hi Swami!
The eligibility for joining merchant navy is finishing class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.
Candidates have to be unmarried Indian citizens (male or female).
Normal vision is required but glasses up to plus or minus 2.5 may be allowed.
Admission is through an entrance followed by a screening test and a main written examination.
After clearing the test, there is an interviewand a medicaltest.
You also need to complete a ship-training course prior to the employment. The course is generally short-term where the candidates are taught basic security concerns of voyaging.

Hi Sunil!
The eligibility for joining merchant navy is finishing class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.
Candidates have to be unmarried Indian citizens (male or female).
Normal vision is required but glasses up to plus or minus 2.5 may be allowed.
Admission is through an entrance followed by a screening test and a main written examination.
After clearing the test, there is an interview and a medical test.
You also need to complete a ship-training course prior to the employment. The course is generally short-term where the candidates are taught basic security concerns of voyaging.

Score well in class 12th (PCME) board exams and JEE Mains. NDA is for defence services and merchant navy is all about trade.

Score well in class 12th (PCME) board exams and JEE Mains.

Hello Sunil,
Merchant Navy is a dream for many youngsters. It excites them. Idea of visiting different countries, fabulous salaries, etc. all play a part. In India too, use of water as means of transportation is going to increase. Hence, opportunities for employment are going to be great.On the other hand, aeronautical engineering has shown immense potential but my analysis says that opportunities are very limited. Opportunities are there in aviation but not in aeronautics. Hence, I would advise you to opt for merchant navy.

You should pursue graduation (B.Tech, B.Sc etc.), then you can apply in merchant Navy as an engineer, deck officer etc.

Hi Ayan,
Only candidates with PCM are eligible for merchant navy.

Hi Athul,
Your friend should option for Physics, Chemistry, Maths in 11th standard. Apart from this, he needs to be physically fit and should have an eyesight of 6/6 without glasses.

You could give exams conducted by any particular school, like Anglo eastern.
Basic course after 12th is DNS-Diploma in nautical science.