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Relaxation of Educational Qualification for admission to Pre-Sea Courses of General Purpose Ratings and certificate course in Maritime catering and for issuance of CDC for the natives of Minicoy island of Union Territory of Lakshadweep belonging to Schedu…
Applicable to:
Natives of Minicoy Island, Union Territory of Lakshadweep, belonging to Schedule Tribe
Effective Date:
06.03.2024
Superseded Circulars:
DGS Order No. 01 of 2017, DGS Order No. 11 of 2021
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Relaxation of Educational Qualification
The relaxation in minimum educational qualification from "Xth Standard Passed" to "VIIIth Standard Passed" for admission to Pre-Sea Courses of General Purpose Ratings and certificate course in Maritime catering is extended.
- Courses: 6-month GP Rating Course and 6-month Certificate Course in Maritime Catering
- Validity: Up to 8th May 2026
2. Issuance of CDC
The relaxation also extends to the issuance of Continuous Discharge Certificates (CDC) for the natives of Minicoy Island belonging to the Schedule Tribe.
Important Note
This order supersedes DGS Order No. 01 of 2017 and DGS Order No. 11 of 2021.
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