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Can a girl candidate who is about to score more than 60 percent in 12th science apply for Merchant Navy or not? Tell me the possibilities to join.

Yes, girls can also join Merchant Navy. There are number of courses related to Merchant Navy which girls can do in order to get entry in Merchant Navy.

To get admission in Merchant Navy you must need to qualify entrance exam known by IMU.

Eligibility criteria:-

> Candidate must pass 10 + 2 with science stream with minimum 60% marks.

> Age should be below 20 years.

> Age relaxation of 5 years is given to Sc / St category.

> Eye sight - 6/6.

> Unmarried male and female candidates are eligible.

Yes, of course you can join in Merchant Navy after completing 12th standard.

Girls are eligible to join in Merchant Navy.

To get admission in the Merchant Navy you have to appeared qualifying in the IMU examination.

Eligibility Criteria:-

The candidate should have passed 12th with science stream with minimum of 60% marks from a recognised board.

Students should be unmarried.

Age should be not above 20 years.

Physical Requirements:-

Eyesight : 6/6


Height: 167 CM

Weight : 50 kg

Chest: 77 CM ( Normal ) / 82 centimetre ( Expanding ).

Yes, you can join in merchant navy. Girls are also eligible for merchant navy. The eligibility is mentioned below.

Eligibility criteria:
- The candidate should complete their 12th class in physics, Chemistry and mathematics or any equivalent education from any recognized board of education.
- Candidate should be a citizen of India
- Unmarried
- You need to be physically fit.
- Normal vision is required. Glasses are also allowed up to plus or minus 2.5.

If you fulfill the eligibility then you need to attend the entrance exam which is in the written format then you need to attend personal interview and next there will be a medical test.

According to my knowledge girls are not to join Merchant Navy. Only unmarried boys are eligible to join it. Age should be under 16.5 years to 19.5 years.

Yes, a girl candidate can join Merchant Navy after 12th.

Minimum required eligibility criteria to join Merchant Navy are as under:-

-The candidate should have passed 10+2 class or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics from a recognized board.

-The candidate age should be in between 16 years to 25 years.

-Only unmarried male and female candidate can apply for Merchant Navy.

Physical requirements :-

Height should not be less than 150 cm.

Weight should not be below than 42 kg and the chest should expand upto a minimum range of 5 cm.

Should have vision of 6/6 (normal) in each eye separately and should not suffer from Color Blindness defect.

-Selection criteria :-

*Written Exam.

*Physical Test

*Medical Test

*Personality Interview.

According to my knowledge, girls are eligible for merchant navy only after graduation with minimum 55 % aggregate.
After completing graduation you have to crack UPSC examination then after you will join merchant navy.

Yes, Girls are eligible to join Merchant Navy after 12th. The required eligibility criteria are given below.

=> Candidate must have passed 12th in science stream from a recognized board.

=> The minimum percentage required in 12th class is 60%.

=> The age of candidate should not be greater than 20 years.

=> Candidates should be unmarried.

No, Girl candidates are not eligible to join Navy after completion of 12th Class. There is a certain eligibility criteria that is required in order to be eligible for joining Merchant Navy.

The minimum educational qualification required to join Merchant Navy is 12th Class from a recognized university in 10+2 pattern.

There is no certain minimum percentage required in order to be eligible.

In general, candidates can join Navy through National Defence Academy. As girl candidates are not eligible to apply for this course, I am once again sorry to say that you are not eligible.

You are required to complete Graduation first in order to be eligible for joining Merchant Navy.

Sure girl as cadet can join merchant navy. It is very attractive opportunities for young candidates to work on ship.

Eligibility Criteria:

1] Candidate should attain 60% marks in their 12th with science stream or any other equivalent qualification.

2]Age Limit:- Age should not below 17 years and should not exceed 25 years of age.

3]Marital Status:- Candidate should be unmarried.

4]Physical fitness:-

Average height should be 153 cms.

Average height is 50 kgs.

Eyesight - 6/6

Chest should be 75 cm in normal and 85 after expanding.

As per my knowledge girls are not eligible for Merchant Navy after completion of intermediate. You can join Merchant Navy after completion of your graduation only. For that you have to give an exam which is conducted by UPSC. Thanks

>> Sorry, after 12th, a girl candidate cannot get enrolled into Merchant Navy post in India.
But after pursuing your graduation course, you can apply for CDS exam for the recruitment.

CDS (Comibned Defence Services) Exam is an examination held by UPSC for the recruitment of aspirants into :
* Indian Military Academy (IMA)
* Indian Naval Academy (INA)
* Indian Air Force Academy (IAF)
* Officer's Training Academy (OTA)

In order to get into Merchant Navy, you have to choose Indian Naval Academy for which the eligibility criteria is :

* You must be a citizen of India.

* You must have a Bachelor's degree with Mathematics as a subject from a recognized University or equivalent.

* You must have scored a minimum of 50% score in aggregate in Graduation.

* The age limit is 19 years to 25 years.

// For further details and notifications, you may refer to the official website of UPSC i.e. www.upsc.gov.in

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Muze ye puchna tha ki height etc lagti he kya ?
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I m an unmarried female,graduate in electronics and communication engineering in 2014,can I still apply for merchant navy?

I am a 12th studying female student.I wear glasses of -1.00 D and -1.75D.Can I join Merchant Navy?

Is it necessary for a candidate applying to also be a GOOD SWIMMER?

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Can girls join Merchant Navy? The short answer is YES.

Which Rank and Departments girls should join in Merchant Navy?


In the Merchant Navy, there are 3 departments to work in:

• Engine department
• Deck department
• Galley/catering department

In each of the above departments, there are two categories of jobs:

• Officer rank
• Crew (Non-officer) rank

Considering the current scenario, working culture, and work profiles, women should opt for a rank in the Officers category. Crew or non-officer ranks are less preferable for girls in the Merchant Navy. Things might gradually improve in the near future and women might join the crew category as well. However, presently, there are no females working in the crew category in India.

In the officer category, girls can join the following ranks and departments:

1. Navigating or Deck Department
2. Engine Department
3. Galley/Catering Department

For more information about this topic you can refer this blog in depth from here.


Thanks for reading.