The Indian Merchant Navy is recruiting for 4000 vacancies across various positions like Deck Rating, Engine Rating, Seaman, Electrician, Welder/Helper, Mess Boy, and Cook. Interested candidates can apply through the official website sealanemaritime.in. Ensure eligibility criteria are met before the deadline. Details such as salary, selection process, and other important information are available on the website.
Indian Merchant Navy Notification 2024- Click Here to Download
| Indian Merchant Navy Recruitment 2024- Highlights | |
| Organization | Indian Merchant Navy |
| Posts | Deck Rating, Engine Rating, Seaman, Electrician, Welder/Helper, Mess Boy, and Cook |
| Vacancies | 4000 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Apply Online Start Date | 11th March 2024 |
| Selection Process | Written Test Personal Counseling Character Antecedent Verification Medical Test |
| Salary | Varies as per posts |
| Official Website | sealanemaritime.in |
Important Dates
| Events | Dates |
| Official Notification Release Date | 11th March 2024 |
| Apply Online Start Date | 11th March 2024 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 30th April 2024 (up to 12:00 midnight) |
| Last Date for Application Fee Payment | 30th April 2024 |
| Written Exam Date | May 2024 |
| Result Release Date | 3 days after written exam (tentative) |
Indian Merchant Navy Vacancy 2024
As per Indian Merchant Navy Recruitment 2024 notification 4000 vacancies for various posts have been released out of which 1432 vacancies are for Seaman posts, complete post-wise vacancy details are provided below.
| Posts | Number of Vacancies |
| Mess Boy | 922 |
| Engine Rating | 236 |
| Cook | 203 |
| Deck Rating | 721 |
| Welder/Helper | 78 |
| Seaman | 1432 |
| Electrician | 408 |
| Total | 4000 |
Indian Merchant Navy Recruitment 2024 Apply Online
The online application link is now active on the official website of the Indian Merchant Navy. Applicants are urged to complete the application process before 30th April 2024 (12:00 midnight) as any submissions after this deadline will not be considered. It’s crucial to provide accurate and truthful information in the application to avoid potential consequences. Access the direct application link provided below to apply for Indian Merchant Navy Recruitment 2024.
Indian Merchant Navy Recruitment 2024 Apply Online (Link Active)- Click Here to Apply
Steps to Apply for Indian Merchant Navy Recruitment 2024
Candidates can easily apply for Indian Merchant Navy Recruitment 2024 by following the complete step-by-step procedure given here below. Remember to have your documents ready with yourself before starting to fill application form.
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- Open the official website of the Indian Merchant Navy i.e. sealanemaritime.in
- Now scroll down on the homepage and click on the ‘Apply Online’ tab under the ‘Registration’ column.
- Enter your working mobile number and then proceed further.
- Fill out all required fields such as name, DOB, gender, nationality, city, state, pin code, educational qualifications, etc along with preferred exam center details.
- Now upload your passport-size photograph, Aadhar card, and class 10th certificate in .jpg format.
- Move further by clicking on the next step and the payment option will appear on the screen.
- Pay the required application fees and submit your application fees.
Indian Merchant Navy Recruitment 2024 Application Fees
While filling application form for Indian Merchant Navy Recruitment 2024, candidates need to pay Rs.100/- as a non-refundable application fee. Once the fee is paid candidates are then not allowed to withdraw their fees. Any form received without a prescribed application fee will not be taken into consideration, so candidates are advised to pay application fees before 30th April 2024.
Indian Merchant Navy Recruitment 2024 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must note that authorities conducting Indian Merchant Navy Recruitment 2024 have specified some factors to determine eligibility of candidates based on which they can apply for released posts. Minimum & maximum age limit, necessary post-wise educational qualifications are those factors which are to be considered before applying.
Age Limit
Candidates falling between the prescribed age limit are only eligible for various posts under Indian Merchant Navy Recruitment 2024. Those applying for deck rating, engine rating, and seaman posts must be a minimum of 17.5 years and should not be more than 25 years.
| Posts | Age Limit |
| Mess Boy | Minimum Age:- 17.5 years Maximum Age:- 27 years |
| Engine Rating | Minimum Age:- 17.5 years Maximum Age:- 25 years |
| Cook | Minimum Age:- 17.5 years Maximum Age:- 27 years |
| Deck Rating | Minimum Age:- 17.5 years Maximum Age:- 25 years |
| Welder/Helper | Minimum Age:- 17.5 years Maximum Age:- 27 years |
| Seaman | Minimum Age:- 17.5 years Maximum Age:- 25 years |
| Electrician | Minimum Age:- 17.5 years Maximum Age:- 27 years |
Educational Qualification
For maximum posts under Indian Merchant Navy Vacancy 2024, candidates must have passed class 10th. Some other necessary educational requirements as per respective posts are provided below.
| Posts | Qualifications |
| Mess Boy | Candidates must have passed their class 10th. |
| Engine Rating | Candidates must have passed their class 10th. |
| Cook | 10th-class passed candidates will be considered. |
| Deck Rating | Candidates must have done and passed their class 12th |
| Welder/Helper | Along with 10th passed, candidates must have done ITI. |
| Seaman | Candidates have done and passed their 10th class. |
| Electrician | Along with 10th passed, candidates must have done ITI in electrician trade. |
Indian Merchant Navy Recruitment 2024 Selection Process
To select only suitable candidates for various posts under Indian Merchant Navy Recruitment 2024, authorities consider a mode of selection that involves 4 stages- written test, personal counseling, character antecedent verification followed by a medical test. It is important to pass each stage of the selection process to get hired in Indian Merchant Navy.
- Written Test:- First, candidates have to appear for a written test of 100 marks. Scoring minimum qualifying marks at this stage is important to proceed further.
- Personal Counseling:- Shortlisted candidates have to appear for a personal round of counseling with a guardian.
- Character Antecedent Verification: In this stage, candidates shortlisted after a written test and a personal round of counseling are called for final selection by verifying their character and antecedents.
- Medical Test:- Lastly, candidates have to appear and pass the medical test as per specified medical standards.
Indian Merchant Navy Recruitment 2024 Exam Pattern
AÂ written examination of 100 marks including objective-type questions will be conducted at the first stage of the selection process for Indian Merchant Navy Recruitment 2024, candidates who have to appear for this examination should be well-informed about its exam pattern to study accordingly.
- There will be a total of 100 objective-type questions in the written test.
- There will be different sections in the exam and every section carries 25 questions in total.
- For every correct answer, candidates will get +1 and there will not be any negative marking.
- The language of examination will be bilingual i.e. both English & Hindi
| Subjects | No. of Questions | Marks | Total Duration |
| Aptitude & Reasoning | 25 | 25 | 2 hours (120 minutes) |
| Science Knowledge | 25 | 25 | |
| General Awareness | 25 | 25 | |
| English Knowledge | 25 | 25 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
