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ETO CoC Exam

ETO CoC Exam – Eligibility, Assessment and Exam Pattern

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About ETO CoC Exam Electro-Technical Officer (ETO) Certificate of Competency (CoC) examination is conducted by the Directorate General of Shipping (DG Shipping), Government of India. This exam certifies qualified marine electro-technical officers to serve on board merchant vessels as per STCW 2010 Requirements. ETO CoC Exam assesses a candidate’s theoretical knowledge and practical competence in electrical, electronic, and control engineering systems used on modern ships. It ensures that officers are capable of maintaining, troubleshooting, and operating critical shipboard electrical and automation systems safely and efficiently. It is conducted by the Mercantile Marine Department (MMD) under the supervision of the Directorate General of Shipping (DGS), Government of India.Candidates must pass both written and oral examinations, along with completing all  modular courses at a DGS-approved maritime training institute. Once a candidate successfully clears all parts of the examination and fulfills the required sea service and training conditions, the Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) issues the Certificate of Competency (CoC) – ETO CoC. ETO CoC Exam Eligibility Criteria To appear for the ETO CoC Examination, candidates must fulfill the following requirements : Must have completed 4-Month ETO Course from DGS approved MTI. Must complete Advanced Modular STCW Courses. Must have completed the necessary sea service experience as specified in the STCW 2010 amendments. Regulation / Category Qualifying Sea Service STCW 2010 Regulation III/6 Electro-Technical Officer Total minimum approved Sea service after completing 4-Month ETO Course Motor (M) 8 months Assessment and Application Procedure for ETO CoC Exam List of Courses & Documents for ETO Assessment at MMD : CDC including relevant pages on sea service Passport INDoS Certificate Original Sea Services Letter issued by the Owner of the Vessel/RPSL Sea Service Testimonials (indicating Sailing Time & Propelling Time) Educational Qualification (HSC, SSC, B.Tech / Diploma Degree) 4-Months Pre-Sea ETO Course Certificate Valid Medical Fitness Certificate from DGS Approved Doctor ETO TAR Book (Training Assessment Record Book) All Modular Courses as per STCW 2010 : PST and PSCRB (or Refresher PSCRB) FPFF and AFF (or Refresher AFF) PSSR SSO or STSDSD EFA (or Refresher EFA) Medical First Aid valid within 5 years Download Assessment Checklist Assessment Procedure at MMD Centre : Before Applying for Assessment Online at DGS Website : Update Seafarer’s Profile – Add all Modular Courses & Pre-Sea Details (4-Month ETO Course Certificate) Ensure your recent Photograph and Signature are updated in Seafarer’s Profile. (these will be used in Admit Card) Ensure you have Original Sea Services Letter issued by the Owner of the Vessel/RPSL. Ensure you have Copy of Article of Agreement (Only for Indian Flag Vessels) / Form 3A. Ensure you have valid Medical Fitness Certificate from DGS Approved Doctor. Ensure all Modular Courses as per Checklist are valid. After ensuring all above items ready, Proceed for Online Assessment Application on DGS Website.Step 1 : Open www.dgshipping.gov.in . Go to ‘e-governance’ section and Login with your Login credentials.Step 2 : Click ‘Examination’. → Click ‘Application for Eligibility Assessment‘.Step 3 : Select ‘MMD Applied To’. → Select Grade as ‘Electro Technical Officer‘  → Select Stream as ‘Completed sea service of 12 months as Electrical Officer / Electrician / trainee ETO / trainee Elec. Officer on or after 1st January 2015’ → Click Continue. Step 4 : Pay Assessment Fee. Download & Print Payment Receipt.Step 4 : Download and Print Form 15 Assessment Application from Examination section.Step 5 : Upload Documents : Click ‘Upload Documents for Assessment Application‘ in Examination section. After Online Assessment Application is complete, Proceed to respective MMD Centre for Physical verification of Documents , and Submit your Assessment File attaching documents in same sequence as per checklist. Download Assessment Checklist ETO CoC Exam Pattern ETO CoC Examination consists of one Written and one Oral Assessments. Candidates must successfully clear written and oral subjects to be eligible for the ETO Certificate of Competency, which is issued by the DG Shipping upon completion of all requirements. The exam pattern aligns with the STCW 2010 Convention, covering the following subjects : ETO CoC – Written Exam Pattern ETO CoC Exam Pattern – Written Written Exam Marine Electro- Technology & SSEP (Ship Safety & Environment Protection) Answer 6 questions out of 9 questions. (Section I , II & III each has 3 Questions. Need to answer 2 questions from each Section) Time : 3 Hrs. | Total Marks : 100 Passing Marks/Percentage : Out of 100 marks, a minimum of 50% marks is required for passing. Written examinations are conducted every month (except in May) at approved MMD centres across India. The schedule of written examinations is published one month in advance on the DG Shipping website. Seat Booking for Written Papers starts on 1st Day of Every Month and ends on 8th Day of the same month. ETO CoC – Oral Exam Pattern ETO CoC Exam Pattern – Oral Oral Exam Oral Exam – Electro Technical Officer (Operational Level) Candidates appear for the oral before MMD Examiners (Int & Ext Surveyors) Passing Marks/Percentage : Passing percentage is 60%. Oral examinations are conducted every month (except in May) at approved MMD centres/Online. The schedule of oral examinations is notified (3 – 7 days in advance) on registered email by respective MMD Centres. Seat Booking for Oral Functions starts on 1st Day of Every Month and ends on 8th Day of the same month.

MEO Class 1

MEO Class 1 – Eligibility, Assessment and Exam Pattern

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About MEO Class 1 CoC Exam MEO Class 1 Certificate of Competency (CoC) is the highest level of marine engineering certification issued by the Directorate General of Shipping (DGS), Government of India. It qualifies marine engineers to serve as Chief Engineers on merchant vessels of any propulsion power, trading worldwide. MEO Class 1 CoC ensures that candidates possess the advanced technical, operational, and managerial skills required to take full responsibility for the engineering department on board. The certification is a recognition of professional competence and experience gained through years of sea service and training. MEO Class 1 examination is conducted by the Mercantile Marine Department (MMD) under the supervision of the Directorate General of Shipping (DGS), Government of India.Candidates must pass both written and oral examinations, along with completing all  modular courses at a DGS-approved maritime training institute. Once a candidate successfully clears all parts of the examination and fulfills the required sea service and training conditions, the Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) issues the Certificate of Competency (CoC) – MEO Class I (Motor/Steam). MEO Class 1 Eligibility Criteria To appear for the MEO Class 1 Examination, candidates must fulfill the following requirements : Must hold a valid MEO Class 2 Certificate of Competency. Must complete Advanced MEO Class 1 Preparatory Course from a DG Shipping-approved Maritime Training Institute (MTI). Candidates must have completed the necessary sea service experience as specified in the STCW 2010 amendments. Regulation / Category Qualifying Sea Service Propelling Time STCW 2010 Regulation III/2 Chief Engineer 3000 kW or more Total minimum approved Sea service after obtaining MEO Certificate of Competency Class II (III/2) Min watch keeping on Main propulsion machinery while qualified to serve as 2nd Engineer (holding III/2 cert. on Ships of power 3000 kW or more) Motor (M) 24 months/ 18 months if served as Second Engineer Officer on ships of 3000 kW propulsion power or more for a period of 12 months or pro rata. 16 months/ 12 months if served as Second Engineer Officer on ships of 3000 kW propulsion power or more Steam (S) 24 months/ 18 months if served as Second Engineer Officer on ships of 3000 kW propulsion power or more for a period of 12 months or pro rata 16 months/ 12 months if served as Second Engineer Officer on ships of 3000 kW propulsion power or more Combined (Steam & Motor) 32 months (16 months Motor + 16 months Steam) 24 months (12 months Motor + 12 months Steam) Endorsement (Steam or Motor) 9 months 6 months Assessment and Application Procedure for MEO Class 1 Exam List of Courses & Documents for MEO Class I Assessment at MMD : CDC including relevant pages on sea service Passport INDoS Certificate Original Sea Services Letter issued by the Owner of the Vessel/RPSL Sea Service Testimonials (indicating Sailing Time & Propelling Time) Educational Qualification (HSC, SSC, B.Tech Degree) Valid Medical Fitness Certificate from DGS Approved Doctor 2-Month MEO Class 1 Preparatory Course as per STCW 2010 Diesel Engine Combustion Gas Simulator Course from DGS Approved MTI All Modular Courses as per STCW 2010 : PSCRB and PST Refresher FPFF and AFF Refresher PSSR SSO or STSDSD Medical First Aid valid within 5 years Download Assessment Checklist Assessment Procedure at MMD Centre : Before Applying for Assessment Online at DGS Website : Update Seafarer’s Profile – Add all Modular Courses & Preparatory Course including DECG Simulator course . Ensure your recent Photograph and Signature are updated in Seafarer’s Profile. (these will be used in Admit Card) Ensure you have Original Sea Services Letter issued by the Owner of the Vessel/RPSL. Ensure you have Copy of Article of Agreement (Only for Indian Flag Vessels) / Form 3A. Ensure you have valid Medical Fitness Certificate from DGS Approved Doctor. Ensure all Modular Courses as per Checklist are valid. You must have EXN-45 before applying for Assessment. After ensuring all above items ready, Proceed for Online Assessment Application on DGS Website.Step 1 : Open www.dgshipping.gov.in . Go to ‘e-governance’ section and Login with your Login credentials.Step 2 : Click ‘Examination’. → Click ‘Application for Eligibility Assessment‘.Step 3 : Select ‘MMD Applied To’. → Select Grade as ‘Marine Engineer Officer Class I‘  → Click Continue. → Pay Assessment Fee.  (Download & Print Payment Receipt).Step 4 : Download and Print Assessment Application from Examination section.Step 5 : Upload Documents : Click ‘Upload Documents for Assessment Application‘ in Examination section. After Online Assessment Application is complete, Proceed to respective MMD Centre for Physical verification of Documents , and Submit your Assessment File attaching documents in same sequence as per checklist. Download Assessment Checklist MEO Class 1 CoC Exam Pattern MEO Class 1 Examination consists of one Written and one Oral assessments. Candidates must successfully clear written and oral subjects to be eligible for the MEO Class 1 Certificate of Competency, which is issued by the DG Shipping upon completion of all requirements. The exam pattern aligns with the STCW 2010 Convention, covering the following subjects : MEO Class I – Written Exam Pattern MEO Class 1 Exam Pattern – Written Written Exam ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT Answer 6 questions out of 9 questions. Time : 3 Hrs. | Total Marks : 100 Passing Marks/Percentage : Out of 100 marks, a minimum of 50% marks is required for passing. Written examinations are conducted every month (except in May) at approved MMD centres across India. The schedule of written examinations is published one month in advance on the DG Shipping website. Seat Booking for Written Papers starts on 1st Day of Every Month and ends on 8th Day of the same month. MEO Class I – Oral Exam Pattern MEO Class 1 Exam Pattern – Oral Oral Exam Oral Exam – Engineering Management Candidates appear for the oral before MMD Examiners (Int & Ext Surveyors) Passing Marks/Percentage : Passing percentage is 60%. Oral examinations are conducted every month (except in May) at approved MMD centres/Online. The schedule of oral examinations is notified (3 – 7 days in advance) on registered

MEO Class 4

MEO Class 4 – Eligibility, Assessment and Exam Pattern

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About MEO Class 4 CoC Exam Marine Engineer Officer Class 4 (MEO Class 4) CoC is a professional competency certificate issued by the Directorate General of Shipping (DGS), India. It authorizes marine engineers to serve as Officers in Charge of an Engineering Watch in a manned engine room or Designated Duty Engineers in a periodically Unmanned Engine Room (Marine Engineer Officer Class IV). This certification ensures that candidates possess the necessary technical knowledge, practical skills, and shipboard experience to operate and maintain marine machinery safely and efficiently. MEO Class 4 examination is conducted by the Mercantile Marine Department (MMD) under the supervision of the Directorate General of Shipping (DGS), Government of India.Candidates must pass both written and oral examinations, along with completing all  modular courses at a DGS-approved maritime training institute. Once a candidate successfully clears all parts of the examination and fulfills the required sea service and training conditions, the Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) issues the Certificate of Competency (CoC) – MEO Class IV (Motor/Steam). MEO Class 4 Eligibility For certification of Officers in Charge of an Engineering Watch in a manned engine room or Designated Duty Engineers in a periodically Unmanned Engine Room (Marine Engineer Officer Class IV). Every candidate shall have performed engine room watch keeping duties as appropriate for motor/ steam for a period of not less than six months in the engine department of a sea going ship powered by main propulsion machinery of 750 kW propulsion power or more under the supervision of the Chief Engineer Officer or a qualified Engineer Officer. Regulation / Category Qualifying Sea Service Propelling Time STCW 2010 Regulation III/ 1-Officer in charge of Engineering watch Total minimum approved Sea service after MEO Class IV Part A Min watchkeeping on appropriate Main Propulsion Machinery or UMS duties (on ships 750 kW or more) Motor (M) 6 months 4 months Steam (S) 6 months 4 months Combined (Steam & Motor) 8 months (4 months Motor + 4 months Steam) 6 months (3 months Motor + 3 months Steam) Endorsement (Steam or Motor) 3 months 2 months Sea Time Requirement : Minimum of 183 days on vessels with a propulsion power of at least 750 kW Assessment and Application Procedure for MEO Class 4 Exam List of Courses & Documents for MEO Class IV Assessment at MMD : CDC including relevant pages on sea service Passport INDoS Certificate Original Sea Services Letter issued by the Owner of the Vessel/RPSL Sea Service Testimonials (indicating Sailing Time & Propelling Time) TAR Book (Training Assessment Record Book) Valid Medical Fitness Certificate from DGS Approved Doctor Engine Room Simulator Course (Operational Level) as per STCW 2010 All Modular Courses as per STCW 2010 : PSCRB AFF PSSR STSDSD Medical First Aid valid within 5 years Download Assessment Checklist Assessment Procedure at MMD Centre : Before Applying for Assessment Online at e-Pariksha website : Update Seafarer’s Profile – Add all Modular Courses & ERS-O course . Ensure your recent Photograph and Signature are updated in Seafarer’s Profile. (these will be used in Admit Card) Ensure you have Original Sea Services Letter issued by the Owner of the Vessel/RPSL. Ensure you have Copy of Article of Agreement (Only for Indian Flag Vessels) / Form 3A. Ensure you have valid Medical Fitness Certificate from DGS Approved Doctor. Ensure all Modular Courses as per Checklist are valid. You must have TAR Book (completed) before applying for Assessment. After ensuring all above items ready, Proceed for Online Assessment Application on e-Pariksha website.Step 1 : Open e-Pariksha website . Register by clicking ‘Register New User’. Step 2 : Complete your Registration. Fill in the required details, including personal information and contact details. Step 3 : Create username and password for your account.Step 4 : Verify your email id.Step 5 : Use your registered username and password to log in to the e-Pariksha portal.Step 6 : Navigate to ‘Assessment Application‘ section. → Fill in the required Details → Select the date and time for your Assessment → Pay the required fee for the Assessment.Step 5 : Download and Print Application Form. After Online Assessment Application is complete, Proceed to respective MMD Centre for Physical verification of Documents , and Submit your Assessment file attaching documents in same sequence as per checklist.   Download Assessment Checklist MEO Class 4 CoC Exam Pattern MEO Class 4 examination consists of 2 parts:- (Part A + Part B). Part B is compulsory for all candidates, but Part A is exempted for Graduated (GME/ME) candidates. MEO Class 4 Part B examination consists of Written and Oral assessments. Candidates must successfully clear all written and oral subjects to be eligible for the MEO Class 4 Certificate of Competency, which is issued by the DG Shipping upon completion of all requirements. The exam pattern aligns with the STCW 2010 Convention, covering the following subjects : MEO Class IV – Part A Exam Pattern Part A (For students who have not done GME or B.Tech in Marine Engineering) : – Total 4 Written Papers.  Applied Mechanics Thermodynamics & Heat Transmission Mathematics Engineering Drawing MEO Class IV – Part B Written Exam Pattern MEO Class 2 Exam Pattern – Written Written Exam Marine Engineering Knowledge – General (MEKG) Answer 6 questions out of 9 questions. Time : 3 Hrs. | Total Marks : 100 Marine Engineering Knowledge – Motor (MEKM) Answer 6 questions out of 9 questions. Time : 3 Hrs. | Total Marks : 100 Marine Engineering Practice (MEP) Answer 6 questions out of 9 questions. Time : 3 Hrs. | Total Marks : 100 Marine Electro – Technology (MET) Answer 6 questions out of 9 questions. Time : 3 Hrs. | Total Marks : 100 Ship Safety, Environmental Protection & Personnel Care (SSEP) Answer 5 questions out of 9 questions. Time : 3 Hrs. | Total Marks : 100 Ship Construction & Stability Answer 6 questions out of 9 questions. Time : 3 Hrs. | Total Marks : 100 Passing Marks/Percentage : Out of 100 marks, a minimum of

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