Merchant Navy for Commerce Student

Can you tell me if a commerce student joins Merchant Navy or not as I want to make a career in it?

[Arun Vats]

No, a commerce pass out is not eligible for Merchant Navy exam as one should have passed 12th or an equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics from central/state board or recognized school.

There are two aspects in Merchant Navy:

Nautical science and Marine engineering
Navigational and Engineering fields

Eligibility criteria for Merchant Navy course

Unmarried male and female candidate

Applicants who have passed 12th with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics

Age requirement maximum 20 years

For SC/ST Students 25 years is maximum age

Post in Merchant Navy for which you can apply

Deck Cadets Post

Navigating Officers Post

Physical Eligibility

Physical Eligibility For joining Merchant navy as Deck Cadet are as follows: -

A candidate should be physically and mentally fit.

1. Eye Sight = 6/6,

2. Height = 167 cms,

3. Weight = 50 Kg

4. Chest = 77 cm (Normal) / 82 cm (Expanding)