Pass in 10+2 examination from a recognized Board/University with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics (PCM), with not less than 55% marks in PCM aggregate.

With Physics as an individual subject in any one of the years of B. Sc with not less than 50% marks in the final year of B. Sc from a recognized University provided that the candidate must have passed 10+2 examination with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (PCM) from a recognized board.

B. E. /B. Tech or its equivalent degree from I.I.T or from a college recognized by AICTE/UGC.
English: Should have passed with not less than 50% marks in English as a separate subject, at either 10th or 12th standard or in the Degree programme conducted by a recognized Board/University.

Company specific, recommended - age should be between 18 to 25 years by the date given in the advertisement. Relaxation upto maximum 30 years age for bonafide seamen, who can produce evidence of sea service equivalent to the relaxation sought.

The medical fitness of a candidate shall be assessed basing upon MS (Medical Examination) Rules laid by DG Shipping and as revised from time to time.

Candidate’s general healthy physique is taken into consideration. (S)He should be free from any mental or physical disability which is likely to interfere with the efficient performance of demanding duties on board ship.

Candidates must meet international standards for seafarers with special emphasis on vision, speech and hearing. Candidates are recommended to undergo medical check-ups including a full eyesight test before applying.

A career in the Merchant Navy requires strong willed people with a tough physical form. They must be intelligent, adaptive, patient and intuitive. They should be good team players while having a liking to been alone for long periods of time.

They also need to be resourceful and practical whilst possessing in-depth subject knowledge. Manual dexterity is another essential prerequisite. They should display an eagerness to learn new ways and work with modern technologies and machines.