Can I join Merchant Navy after 12th ?

I have passed 12th class and now I want to join the Merchant Navy? Please tell me can I am eligible for that or not? Also tell me about its eligibility?

[Arun Vats]

Yes you are eligible for Merchant Navy after completing your 12th class. The Merchant Navy is a great career option after 12th. It is perfect for those who love travelling, adventure, interested in seeing new places and meeting new people.

You are asking for the eligibility required for the Merchant Navy. Here I am providing you the basic eligibility required for the Merchant Navy. This is as follows:

Eligibility

The applicant who want to join the Merchant Navy must have Minimum qualification requirement is 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Math’s.

Age Limit is 20 years.

There is 5 years relaxation for SC/ST.

The Candidate should be unmarried.

There is a need to clear medical test.

Direct Entry

The applicants having completed 10+2 in PCM can directly apply for Deck Cadet job.

If you have completed B.Tech in Mechanical/ Electrical/ Technology then you can apply for various jobs in merchant navy. However you will have to go through 9 months long pre-sea course in marine engineering from MERI.

I am 27+ and i have done 10+2 PCB with 58% is it possible for me to join Merchant Navy if yes please suggest me the procedure.