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Opening Avenues in the Merchant Navy for Agniveers in the Indian Navy
Applicable to:
Indian Seafarers
Effective Date:
Upon issuance
Superseded Circulars:
None
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Agniveers Transition to Merchant Navy
The DGS aims to facilitate Indian Navy Agniveers transitioning to the Merchant Navy after their 4-year stint. They must meet specific educational criteria.
- Educational Criteria: Class XII passed with 40% marks in English in Class X or XII, and 40% aggregate in English, Mathematics & Science in Class X or 40% aggregate in total in Class XII.
- Diploma/Certificate: Some schemes are also being devised for Agniveers with Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or ITI Trade certificate in Electronic/Electrical Stream.
2. Transition Schemes
The DGS has devised transition schemes for Agniveers from various Indian Navy roles to corresponding Merchant Navy roles. Details are provided in attached flow diagrams.
- Scheme Details: Schemes are subject to issuance of INDOS and CDC on Indian Navy request, and the candidate being medically fit at the time of issuance of STCW Certification.
Annexure Transition schemes for Agniveers are detailed in the attached Annexure to DGS Order 16 of 2022.
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