DGS Circ 21 of 2026 Launch of the New Examination Module for the Merchant navy officers and Data Migration to the New System

**Summary of DGS Circular 21 of 2026**

Applicable to: All Mercantile Marine Departments (MMDs), Maritime Training Institutes, and Indian seafarers

Effective Date: 30th April 2026

Superseded Circulars: None mentioned

Key Changes and Requirements

1. Data Migration and System Downtime

From 30th April 2026, data migration will occur, temporarily pausing examination bookings. Ensure your seafarer profile is migrated and updated in the new e-Samudra module.

Affected Services: Application for Eligibility Assessment, eSS, Application for Booking Seat, Transfer of Seat Booking Application, and COC Application Module

2. Accessing the New e-Samudra Portal

Seafarers who haven't migrated their profiles should log in to the new e-Samudra Portal immediately using the following link: e-Samudra Portal. Follow the detailed login procedure and instructions provided in the previously issued DGS Notice (File: 11-27036/1/2026-COMP - DGS (C-39720) dated 07-04-2026).

3. Resuming Examination Services

All future examination-related processes for all Grades will resume exclusively on the new module using the below link: Examination Module. Services are expected to be live by 6th May 2026.

II/4 For any difficulties encountered during migration or queries regarding Eligibility Assessment and Seat Booking, contact the respective support desks via email:

Seat booking and Eligibility assessment: support-dsexam@cdac.in
Seafarer profile on e-samudra: dss.support@gov.in

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