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Extension for Relaxation of educational qualification of VIIIth Standard passed for obtaining CDCs and for admission to pre-sea Training Course for G.P. Rating and CCMC.

Applicable to: Candidates from Minicoy Island, Lakshadweep, belonging to Scheduled Tribe
Effective Date: 14th January, 2009
Duration: One year from the date of issue of this order

Key Changes and Requirements

1. Educational Qualification Relaxation

The minimum educational qualification of VIIIth Standard passed is relaxed for obtaining CDCs and for admission to Pre-sea Training Courses for G.P. Rating and CCMC.

  • Eligibility: Natives of Minicoy Island, Lakshadweep, belonging to Scheduled Tribe
  • Certificate: Produce a certificate from the Govt. of India, Ministry of Home Affairs letter No. BC-16014/1/82-SC and BCD-1 dated 6th August, 1984

2. Other Conditions

Other conditions as stipulated in DGS Order No. 1 of 2002 dated 5th February, 2002 shall remain applicable.

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