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Yes but only after you fulfill certain conditions. A lot of people are answering that you can just walk-in to merchant navy if you are from Indian Coast guard or Indian navy – this is wrong.
Yes, You can join the Merchant Navy after 10th as a Sailor. You can apply for the GP Rating Couse training to become a sailor in the Merchant Navy Private company or Government company etc.
How can I join Merchant Navy as a officer?
Generally, it takes around 11 years to reach the highest position, i.e. Captain of the Ship. After their training, they are eligible to appear for competency examination conducted by the government of India. Once you pass this exam, you can join the ship as a third officer.
Can we join Merchant Navy after retiring from Indian Navy?
The only rank you can join in Merchant navy after retirement from Indian Navy is as a rank of Electrical officer .
graduate? After BSc in physics you can join merchant Navy through two fields DNS or BSc in Nautical Science course. And Marine Engineering field a navigational field you will have to appear IMU CET entrance exam and after that you can get sponsored by a DG shipping company. Then can join merchant Navy.
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.
What is the recruitment process in Merchant Navy for Indian Navy?
There is no specific recruitment process in Merchant Navy for Indian Navy Personnel. However Indian Navy Sailors are preferred owing to their vast sailing experience. As far as I know Engine room and Electrical Sailors have less issues in joining merchant navy. They are frequently recruited.
Can retired sailors from the Indian Navy join the Merchant Navy?
Unfortunately there is little scope for retired sailors from the Indian Navy in the Merchant Navy. Earlier many officers from the Navy used to take premature retirement and join the merchant navy, as their experience in the navy used to count as equivalent to certificate of competency which is a must to sail in merchant ships.
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.