10+2 with minimum 60% aggregate marks in PCM from recognized Boards / Universities. Minimum 50% marks in English at 10+2 or 10th level is a must.
Application, Interview, Selection, Medical, Eyesight Check-up
4 Year course at Academy (approved by Director General of Shipping, Govt. of India) including simulator training
Completion of 4 Basic Safety Training Courses (STCW-95)
Exempted from MEO Class (IV) Part A-Examination
Sea Service for 6 months as Junior / Trainee Engineer (Stipend 450-850 USD)
Completion of 3 advanced Safety Training Courses (AFF, PSCRB & MFA)
3 months preparatory course including simulator
Obtain MEO Class (IV) Exam part (B)
Complete 12 months sea time (2500-3500 USD)
4 months preparatory course including simulator Obtain MEO Class II (Part A & B) COC
Complete 18 months sea time (5500-7500 USD)
2 months preparatory course including simulator Obtain MEO Class I COC
Join Ship as 2/E and later C/E (7500-10,000 USD)