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Examination system for commissioned Engineer Officers of Indian Navy
Applicable to:
Commissioned Engineer Officers of Indian Navy
Effective Date:
29th Aug, 2005
Superseded Circulars:
M.S. Notice 6 of 2001, M.S. Notice 7 of 2005
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Minimum Requirements for MEO Class IV — Marine Engineer Officer Class IV
Indian Navy commissioned engineers can obtain MEO Class IV certification with exemptions from certain exams.
- Requirements: Medical fitness, engineering degree, MESC course, 12 months sea service as AEO, approved TAR Book.
- Exemptions: MEO Class IV Part 'A' written exams, all papers of MEO Class IV Part 'B' written exams upon completion of sea service.
2. Minimum Requirements for MEO Class II — Marine Engineer Officer Class II
Exemptions from MEO Class II Part 'A' written exams for Indian Navy officers with MEO Class IV certification.
- Requirements: 24 months sea service, MEO Class II Part 'B' written and oral exams.
- Retired Officers: Can serve in merchant navy and appear for MEO Class II Part B exams with appropriate sea service.
3. Minimum Requirements for MEO Class I — Marine Engineer Officer Class I
Indian Navy officers with MEO Class II certification can appear for MEO Class I exams with additional sea service and courses.
- Requirements: 18 months sea service in merchant navy, 2 months approved preparatory course, advanced simulator course.
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