The eligibility for joining merchant navy is finishingclass 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.

Candidates have to beunmarriedIndian citizens (male or female).

Normal vision is required but glasses up to plus or minus 2.5 may be allowed.

Admission is through anentrancefollowed by a screening test and a main written examination.

After clearing the test, there is aninterviewand amedicaltest.

You also need to complete aship-training courseprior to the employment. The course is generally short-term where the candidates are taught basic security concerns of voyaging.

There are some private institutes, which offer training for merchant navy as well. These institutes prepare students for jobs such as deck cadets and marine engineering jobs.

60% marks in class12th is required.