Near Coastal Voyages (NCV) Engine Cadet scheme for General Purpose (GP) Rating to Marine Engineer Officer Class IV -NCV certification.

Applicable to: Indian seafarers aspiring to be Marine Engineer Officer Class IV (NCV)

Effective Date: Immediate

Superseded Circulars: DGS Order No. 9 of 2024

Key Changes and Requirements

To be eligible for the NCV Engine Cadet scheme, candidates must meet the following educational qualifications:

Higher Secondary Certificate (12th Std): With PCM as core subjects and 40% in English at Class 10/12
Vocational Training: In engineering subjects with 40% in English at Class 10/12
ITI Course: From a recognized institute with minimum 50% aggregate marks and 40% in English at 10th Std
Diploma: In Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or related streams

Eligible candidates must:

Complete: 6 months GP Rating course from a DGMA-approved MTI and pass the exit exam
Undergo: Mandatory STCW basic safety training and meet medical fitness standards
Complete: 12 months of approved seagoing service as an Engine Cadet (reduced to 6 months for diploma holders)
Successfully: Complete preparatory and modular courses before appearing for MEO Class-IV (NCV) CoC examinations

MEO Class-IV (NCV) CoC Examination: Written and oral examinations (Part-A and Part-B)

Important Note

Candidates who do not appear for the examinations within two years of completing the preparatory course must retake the course.

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