After B.Sc in Nautical Science Career in Merchant Navy

Will you please provide the information regarding the Career in Merchant Navy after B.Sc in Nautical Science ?

[Kiran Chandar]

For graduates who have completed their B.Sc degree in Nautical Science is having Deck Officer, Scuba Diver and Nautical Surveyor are some of the popular job profiles in Merchant Navy.

Selection process

Applicants have to clear the written exam taken by UPSC which is held twice a year.

Applicants whoget selected in these tests l have to pass various medical tests and also physical tests.

The final step is a personal interview and Applicants who clear this round can get into the Merchant Navy.

Applicants should be within the age bracket of 21 and 30 years.

Applicants should have a minimum height of 167cm as well.

Applicants can work in any of the following job profiles.

Captain
Second Officer
Third Officer
Scuba Diver
Ship Manager
Nautical Surveyors
Teacher
Petty Officer
Marine Superintendent
Oceanographer
Radio Officer
Pilot with Port Trust
Deck Officer

Applicants can expect initial salary packages of around Rs.30000/- to Rs.40000/- per month.

Higher Study options
Some of the commonly opted higher level degrees and certification courses are mentioned below.
Post Graduate Program in Maritime Law

Oil Tanker Familiarization (OTF)
Chemical Tanker Familiarization (CTF)
Ship Masters Medicare
Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS)
General Purpose Rating (GP Rating)
Post Graduate Diploma in Marine Engineering
Graduate Marine Engineering
Medical First Aid (MFA)
Pre - sea Training for Diploma Holders (DME)
Higher National Diploma (HND) in Marine Engineering
Pre - sea Training for Graduates (GME)
Certificate Course in Ship Wright (ship building and ship repairing)
Training of Trainers and Assessors Course (TOTA)
Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting (FPFF)
M.E. Marine Engineering
Higher National Diploma (HND) in Nautical Science

Hello, I am doing the B.Sc in Nautical Science and I want to join navy. Is there any career in navy after the course?

[Quick Sam]

Hello, yes you may join the Indian navy after the completion of B.Sc in Nautical Science. Here I am providing you the details of the jobs that you may do as under:

Job profiles:
Petty Officer
Captain
Teacher
Pilot with Port Trust
Radio Officer
Scuba Diver
Deck Officer
Nautical Surveyors
Marine Superintendent
Oceanographer
Second Officer
Ship Manager
Third Officer

Salary:
30000/- to Rs.40000/- per month

How to apply:
Candidates need to clear the examination conducted by UPSC
Candidates need to have the age in between 21 to 30 years
Candidates must have the minimum height of 167 cm

Selection procedure:
Written test
Interview
Physical test
Medical test