Naval Officer

To join the Merchant Navy as an Electro-Technical Officer (ETO) after completing your Diploma in Electrical and Communication Engineering, you need to meet certain eligibility criteria and undergo specific training. Here are the steps that you can follow to become an ETO in the Merchant Navy:
Meet the eligibility criteria: You need to have a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in your Diploma in Electrical and Communication Engineering. You also need to be between 17.5 to 25 years of age, physically fit and have a good command of the English language. Complete the STCW course: The International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) course is mandatory for all seafarers. You need to complete the STCW courses such as Basic Training (Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting, Personal Survival Techniques, Elementary First Aid, Personal Safety and Social Responsibility), and proficiency in Designated Security Duties. Obtain CDC: You need to apply for a Continuous Discharge Certificate (CDC) from the Directorate General of Shipping. The CDC is an essential document that authorizes you to work on board a ship. Join a maritime training institute: You need to enroll in a maritime training institute approved by the Directorate General of Shipping, where you can undergo the Electro-Technical Officer (ETO) course. This course covers technical aspects of marine electrical and electronic equipment, power management systems, automation systems, and electrical safety on board a ship. Obtain ETO Certificate of Competency: After completing the ETO course, you need to pass the examination conducted by the Directorate General of Shipping to obtain the ETO Certificate of Competency. Apply for jobs: Once you obtain the ETO Certificate of Competency, you can apply for jobs in various shipping companies. I hope this helps. Good luck with your career in the Merchant Navy!

If you want to go in the deck side of the ship, then go for DNS or B.Sc. Nautical Science. And if you want to go for the engine side, then opt for B.Tech Marine engineering. There is scope in all the 3 courses and finally after completing the course you will end up in a ship. DNS is a 1 year Diploma course, after which you will be sailing as a cadet and will be earning in US Dollars. By doing this course, you will be working as a deck cadet and you will have to clear exams to be promoted. B.Sc. Nautical Science is a 3 year B.Sc. Course, after which you will be sailing as a cadet and will be earning in US Dollars. By doing this course, you will be working as a deck cadet and you will have to clear exams to be promoted. But here in B.Sc. The cadetship time is less than that of DNS. And finally in B.Tech marine engineering, it is a 4 year engineering course, after which you will be sailing in ships as a engine cadet and will be doing maintenance and overhauling of various machineries in the engine room of a ship. You will have to clear exams to get promoted. The cadetship time is 6-12 months in this. All the best, hope this was helpful.

As a Senior Secondary Recruit, you will become part of a highly technical organisation. You will be required to serve on powerful, modern ships such as aircraft carriers, guided missile destroyers and frigates, replenishment ships, and highly technical and fascinating submarines and aircraft. Applicants will be assigned to Level 3 of the Defense Pay Matrix once the training is completed, and the officers will receive around INR 21,700 to INR 69,100 per month. During the initial training period, the salary is INR 14,600 per month. Selection procedure: It consists of only written physical and medical questions. Minimum Age: 17 to 20 years. The applicant should be at least 17 years old and not older than 20. After being hired as sailors, the applicant will go through a promotion process based on their performance and other qualifying exams. The promotion will be up to Master Chief Petty Officer-I, the 8th level of the Defense Pay Matrix (INR 47,600 to INR 1,51,100), plus MSP at INR 5200 per month plus Dearness Allowance (as applicable). .