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Our personalized career consultation helps you understand:
✔ Eligibility criteria (age, education, fitness, etc.)
✔ Different job roles and ranks in the Merchant Navy
✔ The difference between Merchant Navy and Indian Navy
✔ Work-life balance, salary expectations, and career growth
✔ Students who are considering the Merchant Navy but have doubts
✔ Parents looking for genuine guidance for their children
✔ Working professionals exploring career shifts into maritime industries
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The Merchant Navy is a commercial fleet that transports goods, cargo, and passengers globally. It offers well-paying jobs with opportunities to work on ships operated by private companies.
The Indian Navy is a defense force that serves the country for national security purposes. It requires military training and service commitment.
There are two major career paths:
✔ Deck Department – Responsible for ship navigation, safety, and operations. (Captain, Chief Officer, Deck Cadet, etc.)
✔ Engine Department – Manages ship machinery, engines, and maintenance. (Marine Engineer, 4th Engineer, etc.)
Eligibility depends on the course you choose, but in general:
✔ Minimum Age: 17 years
✔ Educational Qualification: 10th or 12th pass (Science/PCM preferred)
✔ Medical Fitness: Must pass DG Shipping-approved medical tests
✔ Good eyesight: No color blindness, eyesight should be 6/6 or within limits
You can enroll in approved courses like:
✔ GP Rating (General Purpose Rating) – 10th pass, 6-months course
✔ DNS (Diploma in Nautical Science) – 12th PCM, 1-year course
✔ BSc Nautical Science – 12th PCM, 3-year course
✔ Marine Engineering (BTech) – 12th PCM, 4-year course
Some courses require entrance exams, such as:
✔ IMU-CET (Indian Maritime University – Common Entrance Test)
✔ Company-Sponsored Exams (Anglo Eastern, Great Eastern, etc.)