Guidelines for Examination & Certification of NCV Engineers satisfactory completion of assessment for eligibility

1. NCV Cl-IV

Eligible candidates can apply to MMD for assessment of eligibility for examination. After successful assessment, MMD issues eligibility letter for IME preparatory classes and written exams. After 6 months sea service, candidates can approach MMD for oral examination. Successful candidates' applications are forwarded to DGS for COC preparation.

• Eligibility: Flow Diagram No.4 (page III/19) of Meta Manual Volume-I
• Sea Service: 6 months on Indian near-coastal/river-sea vessels
• Examination: Written & oral by MMD, COC by DGS

2. NCV Cl-III (Second Engineer Officer)

After NCV Cl-IV, candidates need 12 months sea service as Officer-in-charge of Engineering watch. IME conducts written exams, and MMD conducts oral exams. Successful candidates' applications are forwarded to DGS for COC preparation.

• Sea Service: 12 months on Indian near-coastal/river-sea vessels
• Examination: Written by IME, oral by MMD, COC by DGS

3. NCV Cl-III (Chief Engineer)

After NCV Cl-III (Second Engineer Officer), candidates need 12 months sea service as Second Engineer Officer or Officer-in-charge of Engineering watch. IME conducts written exams, and MMD conducts oral exams. Successful candidates' applications are forwarded to DGS for COC preparation.

• Sea Service: 12 months on Indian near-coastal/river-sea vessels
• Examination: Written by IME, oral by MMD, COC by DGS

4. Revalidation of NCV COC’s

MMD verifies pre-requisites and recommends to DGS for issuance of revalidated COC.