Diploma in Nautical Science (DNS) – 1 Year

10+2/equivalent (PCM Average-Minimum 60%) with minimum of 50% marks in English subject in 10th/12th Examination.

B.Sc. in Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry or Electronics with Physics as individual subject in one of the years, with an average of not less than 55% of the marks in the final year.

B.E./B.Tech Degree from IIT or from a college recognised by AICTE with an average of not less than 50% of the marks in the final year.

Note:
The candidate should have a minimum of 50% marks in English subject in 10th/12th/Degree Examinations.

Marital status – Unmarried

Minimum Age Limit: 17 Years.

Maximum Age Limit:

Male:
General-25 years, OBC (NCL) – 28 years, (SC/ST-30 years)

Female:
General-27 years, OBC (NCL) – 30 years (SC/ST-32 years)

Note:
The reference date for calculation of the age will be 20th Jan 2026.

Eye-Sight:
Unaided vision: 1.0*(6/6) in better eye and 0.67*(6/9) in another eye.

Eye Health:
No eye conditions, full eye movement, normal pupil response, excellent binocular vision. No color blindness, tested with Ishihara Chart.

Physical Fitness:
Candidates must be medically fit including eye sight and hearing as prescribed in the Merchant Shipping (Medical Examination) Rules, 2000, as amended, and need to produce a certificate of medical fitness issued by D.G. Shipping Approved Doctor.