Dear Aspirant,

To join Merchant Navy you must probably complete a program known as GME (GRADUATE MARINE ENGINEER),it is designed for the mechanical engineers who can join shipping as marine engineers immediately after completing by spending an year.

GME ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

• You must be Graduate in Mechanical Engineering / Naval Architects / Automation Engineering from AICTE approved / UGC recognised colleges with 60% marks in final year

• You must have Minimum 50% marks in English at 10+2 or 10th level is a must.

• Your age should Not exceeding 28 years on the date of commencement of training.

PHYSICAL AND MEDICAL STANDARDS:

• you must be Physically fit and should meet every medical requirements specified by DGS guidelines
• You should atleast have eyesight of 6/12 in each eye without visual aids and no colour blindness.

hope this helps you out
All the best