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Revised Procedure for Issuance of Certificate of Competency (CoC) for Engineers
Applicable to:
Engineering candidates and MMDs
Effective Date:
26.08.2015
Superseded Circulars:
EAC Branch Circular No.127 dated 27.01.2015
Key Changes and Requirements
1. New Application Procedure
The DGS has prescribed a new procedure for the issuance of Certificate of Competency (CoC) for Engineers. Candidates and MMDs must follow the outlined order/sequence for document submission.
- Category A: Applicants who have passed written & oral exams and result approved by DGS.
- Category B: Applicants whose written result is approved, but oral result is pending.
2. Required Documents
MMDs must forward applications with the following documents in the specified order:
- DGS Final Register: Duly signed by Examiner of Engineers with clear recommendation for COC issuance.
- Result Sheet 2: Copy of DGS approved result sheet indicating overall pass in written & oral exams.
- Passport Copy: Self-attested copy of first and last page (additional pages with corrections if applicable).
- INDSO Certificate: Self-attested copy.
- Previous COC: Self-attested copy, if applicable.
- Self-Addressed Envelope: For sending COC by Speed Post.
- Photographs: 3 recent passport size colour photographs (45mmx35mm) with mat finish on white background.
MMDs: Ensure documents are forwarded in the correct order to avoid delays.
Important Note
MMDs are requested to exercise due diligence and avoid forwarding inconsequential documents.
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