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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 of Union Territory of Lakshadweep belonging to Schedule Tribe
Effective Date:
Immediate
Superseded Circulars:
DGS Order No. 1 of 2017
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Relaxation of Educational Qualification
The minimum educational requirement for admission to 6 months Gp rating course and 6 months certificate course in Maritime Catering (CCMC) is relaxed from Xth Standard Passed to VIIIth Standard Passed for the natives of Minicoy Island belonging to Scheduled Tribe.
This relaxation is also applicable for the issuance of Continuous Discharge Certificate (CDC).
2. Validity Period
The relaxation granted is valid for a further period of three years, i.e., up to 8th May, 2023.
II/4 Director General of Shipping
Important Note
This order is issued with the approval of the Competent Authority and is effective immediately.
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