COURSE DETAILS:

.Course Name General Purpose (GP) Rating Duration 6 Months Eligibility 10th Pass (minimum 40% overall and 40% in English) Age Limit 18 to 25 years (relaxation for reserved categories) Medical Eyesight 6/6 (no specs), no color blindness, physically fit Approved By DG Shipping, Government of India.

ROLES AFTER GP RATING:

After completing the course, candidates are trained to work in: * Deck Department (cleaning, mooring, cargo handling, navigation support) * Engine Department (assisting in engine room operations, machinery maintenance) You join the ship as an Ordinary Seaman (O.S.) or Wiper, depending on your department. .

RANK STRUCTURE AFTER GP RATING

I) DECK SIDE:

.R1. Ordinary Seaman (O.S.) 2. Able-Bodied Seaman (A.B.) 4. Can appear for exams to become Deck Officer (with sea time + further study)

II)ENGINE SIDE:

.1. Wiper 2. Oiler 3. Fitter / Motorman 4. Can appear for exams to become Engine Officer (with sea time + further study)

CAREER GROWTH AFTER GP RATING

You start in the support crew, but with experience, sea service (sea-time) and by clearing the required DG Shipping exams, you can rise to officer ranks. Example Deck Career Path: GP Rating → Ordinary Seaman → A.B. → Bosun → Training → 3rd Officer → Captain Gp rating -wiper-oiler-motorman-training-4th engineer-3rd Engineer -2nd Engineer-Cheif Engiineer

REQUIRED EXAMS (FOR PROMOTION)

ou start in the support crew, but with experience, se* COP (Certificate of Proficiency) – After required sea-time * NCV/FG COC Exams (after 36 months sea time + preparatory courses) * Conducted by DG Shipping, India * Optional: Can pursue DNS/B.Sc. Nautical Science/GME later to shift to officer track