GENERAL PURPOSE RATING COURSE

Duration of the GP Rating Course is 6 months. There is no scope for leave or sick leave during the course. This is a FULLY RESIDENTIAL course (attendance is compulsory). As a part of training, candidates need to be prepared for practical work including swimming, parade training, looking after the upkeep of their living quarters, and the campus. This course includes the mandatory Basic STCW courses.

Educational Qualification Age Medical Fitness Duration Compulsory Documents
Xth standard pass with aggregate 40% marks,
with subjects Science, Mathematics
& minimum 40% marks in English from 
government recognized board.
English 40% in Xth / XIIth.

		OR

Pass in 2 Year ITI course* with aggregate 
50% marks, and minimum 40% marks in 
English at Xth standard from a DVET 
approved institute. 

		OR
		
XIIth standard (any stream)
Pass with aggregate 40% marks. 
With subjects Science and Mathematics at std 
Xth and minimum 40%  marks in English at 
std Xth or XIIth 

Diploma or Degree holders meeting above 
requirements.	

Between 18 years 
to 28 years before 
entry in training
(On 1st January or 
1st July)
 
Height: 158 cm Minimum  
BMI: 20 Minimum
BMI: 30 Maximum

Normal colour and field of vision.
No squint. No eye disease.

Distance Vision:
[Unaided] 6/6 in better eye and 
6/9 in other eye.

No speech impairment
(disorder)

Candidate should be physically 
fit as per amendment MS 
(Medical Examination) rules 
2016. 
6 months. 
Course starts 
on 1st of January 
and 1st July 
each year.
 
1. Passport 
a) Compulsory at the time of application.
b) Valid upto at least 2 years after 
completion of course.
c) Passport should have surname 
and given name.
d) Passport should not bear "ECR REQUIRED" 
Endorsement.
e) Name and DOB on passport and marksheet 
should be same.
f) The passport signature shall constitute the
official specimen signature of the candidate and 
the same shall be used uniformly on all 
subsequent maritime documents.
g) All documents original at the time of 
admission, plus one set of self attested 
documents.
h) Passport size photos.

* ITI trades: 1. Fitter 2. Machinist 3. Marine Fitter 4. Motor Mechanic 5. Turner 6. Vessel Navigator 7. Welder 8. Electrical 9. Plumbing 10. Computer trades

Selection is done by written and oral test in English grammar, Maths, Science and General Knowledge. Syllabus upto and including 10th standard.
New batch GP and CCMC application links will be displayed on the website in the first week of February and August.
FEES
Uniform Making
Caution Money
 Rs. 2,50,000/- (By way of Demand Draft in Favour of: 
"NUSI / ITF TRUST FOR INDIAN SEAFARERS" 
payable at MUMBAI)
(Also includes boarding and lodging)
We do not provide loans for training.
 
 Approx. Rs. 24,600/-
(To be paid in CASH to the Tailor) 
Rs. 2,000/-
(To be paid in CASH at the time 
of joining)

* Course fees are subject to change. Course fees are also mentioned on course application form.

* Women seafarers are eligible for financial support of Rs. 1,00,000/- from MTT on successful completion of course.