General Purpose Rating (GP Rating)

Approved by The Directorate General of Shipping, Ministry of Shipping, Govt. of India

Course Includes:

2,00,000

6 months

D.G. Shipping, Ministry of Shipping, Govt. Of India

Engine / Deck

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Pass 10th Standard from government recognized board with subjects English, Mathematics and Science with 40% aggregate and also require 40% marks in English in 10th standard exam. Preference will be given to candidates who have achieved 60% marks in Aggregate and English subject OR Pass in 2 year ITI Course (Fitter / Machinist / Mechanic / Welder / Turner) from Govt. approved Institute with 50% aggregate marks in final year & must have secured minimum 40% in English in 10th standard exams. (Admission priority will be given to students who have secured 60% or above in their 10th grade exams)
Holding of valid Indian Passport
Medically fit as per DGS norms

General category candidates – Minimum 17½ years and Maximum age limit – 25 years on date of commencement of course
SC / ST category candidates – Maximum age limit 30 years on date of commencement of course
OBC category candidates – Maximum age limit 28 years on date of commencement of course.
Degree or Diploma candidates – Maximum age limit 27 years on date of commencement of course.
(Admission priority will be given to students who are below 23 years of age at the commencement of the course.)

Maritime English & General Ship Knowledge
Navigation
Cargo Handling and Stowage
Marine Engineering at Support Level
Electrical, electronic and control engineering
Controlling the Operation of Ship and Care for persons on board
Shipyard Visit
Mandatory STCW Basic Courses i.e. Basic Safety Training (BST) Security Training for Seafarers with designated security duties