Category 1 : BE or BTECH in Mechanical Engineering with minimum marks of 50% in final year.

 Category 2 : A full time BE or BTECH in all Mechanical Engineering streams eg. Mechanical adn Automation, Mechanical and Electronics, Mechanical and Automobile etc. However, the word "Mechanical" should be first indicating that Mechanical Engineering is the core and the second subject is the elective.

 Category 3 : Candidates who have degree in all Naval Architecture streams eg. Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering, Naval Architecture and Ship building, etc. However, the word "Naval Architecture" should be first indicating that Naval Architecture is the core and the second subject is the elective.

 The candidate must have secured minimum of 50% marks in English language at 10th or 12th or in Degree Exam.

 Passport is Mandatory.

 Age limit: Maximum 28 Years.

 Medical standard: Candidates should be physically fit for sea service under standard norms, with eyesight up to (+ or -) 2.5 with no colour blindness. Minimum height should be 157 centimetres.