General purpose (GP) rating
DESCRIPTION
The basic objective of the course is to provide Pre Sea training that would balance knowledge, practical skills, safety consciousness and efficiency for those who wish to take up seafaring as a profession to serve as ratings on merchant ships.
The Duration of the course is 6 months. On successful completion of this course, the candidates will be eligible to join in Indian/Foreign Shipping companies as a Deck/Engine crew. With further sea service, they would be promoted as Motorman/Oil man, Fitter, Deck serang, Able-Bodied Seamen, Bosun. They can also be promoted to officer level with certain service and qualification requirements on passing the examinations conducted by DGS.
Are you looking for an exciting and excellent career in Merchant Navy? Then, you are in the right place. Choose a profession that will reward you in many ways.
Take up the General Purpose Rating (GP Rating) Programme and set sail on a career that will take you places. Getting your dream job in Merchant Navy is a step away. Quickly take a look at the following criteria’s to know better.
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(a)Pass with aggregate 40% marks in 10th standard with science, Mathematics as subjects.
(b) The candidates must have secured minimum 40% marks in English in 10th standard exams.
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(a)Pass in 2-Year I.T.I course from Govt. Approved institute with minimum 50% aggregate marks in final year.
(b)The candidates must have secured minimum 40% marks in English in 10th standard exams.
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(a)Diploma or degree holders.
(b)Pass with aggregate 40% marks in 10th Standard with Science, Mathematics as subjects.
(c)The candidates must have secured minimum 40% marks in English in 10th standard exams.
Note
The candidate must have passed the 10th standard from a recognized board.
The diploma or degree must be recognized by any State or Central Government or the AICTE.
The maximum age limit for candidates belonging to “Scheduled Caste” (SC) / “scheduled Tribe” (ST) Category shall be relaxed by 5 years.
The maximum age limit for candidates belonging to Non-creamy layer of “other Backward Classes (OBC) Category shall be relaxed by 3 Years.
Course Duration: 6 Months
Frequency: 2 Batches every year – January and July
BST (STCW) Exit Exam and Examination fee is not included in fee structure.
Course | Next Batch Commencing | Fee Structure |
General Purpose Rating | January 2024 | Rs.1,75,000 |
General Purpose (GP) Rating
Terms of refund:
In case a student, after completing the admission process and paying the 1st Semester / Instalment fee, decides to withdraw from the Institute, a part of the fee will be refunded. The amount refunded depends on the date of withdrawal by the student.
The refund policy is a follows:
Date of Withdrawal | Amount to be refunded |
On or before the date of commencement | The fee paid less Rs.20,000/- towards administrative Charges. |
On or after the date of commencement | Refund of Mess balance only |
Candidates will be permitted to withdraw based on written request only, duly signed by the candidate and his/her parent or guardian; as the case may be.
In respect of refund policy, the decision of the institute is final and binding on the student.
Refunds will be made only after 30 days of his/her leaving the institute and submitting request in writing.
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GP RATING – CAREER PATH |
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Entry Educational
Qualification – 10th Standard With 40% marks in aggregate and 40% Marks in
English at 10th Standard.
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Selection Age – Minimum
17.5 years
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Medical – Merchant
Shipping (Medical Examination) Rules 2000, as amended
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Pre Sea – GP Rating
course
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Sea-Going Service
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36 Months of Sea Service
which includes 6 months supervised bridge watch keeping duties (documented in
an approved training record book)
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24 Months of Sea Service
with approved SSTP from DGS approved DLP programme (effective 01.10.2008)
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Certificate Of
Competency
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Second mate (foreign
going)
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18 months as officer in
charge of navigation watch
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Written & Oral exam
as First Mate (foreign going)
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18 months as officer in
charge of navigation watch or 12 months as chief officer
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Oral examination as
master (foreign going)
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Promoted as master of a
ship
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Xth Std. Pass from Govt. recognised board with subjects English, Mathematics & Science with 40% aggregate, English 40% in Xth / XIIth.
(Or)
XIIth Std. (any stream)
Govt. recognised board with 40% aggregate. English 40% in Xth / XIIth but with
subjects English, Mathematics & Science at Xth Std.
(Or)
Pass in 2 year ITI
Course (Fitter / Machinist / Mechanic / Welder / Turner) approved by DVET /
NCVT with minimum 40% aggregate marks in final year of ITI & minimum 40% in
English in 10th / 12th.
Minimum 17.5 years of
age and maximum 25 years of age as on the date of commencement of course.
Maximum 27 years of age
for degree or Diploma holders.
Physically fit and should
meet the medical requirements as specified by DGS guidelines, eyesight 6/6 in
each eye without visual aids. No colour blindness