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Vacancy Details
- Trainee Marine Engineer: 14 vacancies
Qualification: Four-year Degree in Marine Engineering (IMU-affiliated/DG Shipping-approved or recognized) or Graduate Marine Engineering after a four-year engineering degree- UR: 5
- OBC: 3
- SC: 2
- ST: 3
- EWS: 1
- Trainee Electrical Officer: 10 vacancies
Qualification: Four-year engineering degree in Electrical/Electronics/Electrical & Electronics/Electronics & Telecommunication/Electronics & Instrumentation plus four-month ETO course from a DG Shipping-approved institution and basic STCW courses- UR: 0
- OBC: 2
- SC: 4
- ST: 2
- EWS: 2
- NCV Trainee: 4 vacancies
Qualification: SSC/10th pass, approved pre-sea GP Rating course and DG Shipping-approved Exit Examination with at least 60% aggregate marks- UR: 1
- OBC: 0
- SC: 1
- ST: 1
- EWS: 1
- Fleet Personnel (Dredge Master, Chief Officer, Second Officer, Third Officer, Chief Engineer Officer, Second Engineer Officer, Fourth Engineer Officer, Petty Officer (Dredging)):
Qualification: Prescribed maritime competency certificates or relevant professional experience as listed in the notification (e.g., Master (FG)/Dredge Master grades, MEO Class certificates, NWKO/NCV certificates)
Qualification Requirements
Age Limits
- Maximum Age: 25 years
Selection Process
- Fleet Personnel Interview: Fleet Personnel are selected based on interview performance. Minimum qualifying score is 50 out of 100.
- Trainee Qualification Assessment: For Trainee Marine Engineer and Trainee Electrical Officer, prescribed qualification marks carry 80 marks (academic/qualification).
- Trainee Interview: For Trainee Marine Engineer and Trainee Electrical Officer, interview carries 20 marks; combined qualification + interview total 100.
- NCV Trainee Assessment: NCV Trainee selection is based on prescribed qualification marks with 50% weight for SSC/10th marks and 50% weight for GP Rating Exit Examination marks.
How to Apply
- Visit the official DCI careers page: https://www.dredge-india.com/career
- Read Advertisement No. 04/2026 carefully and check post-specific eligibility and certificate requirements.
- Download or print the prescribed bio-data / trainee application form attached to the advertisement.
- Fill in personal, academic, professional, maritime certification and experience details on the form.
- Attach required supporting certificates and self-attested photocopies; bring originals for verification.
- Attend the relevant walk-in interview on 5 or 6 November 2026 at the applicable venue from 10:00 AM onwards.
Important Links
Important Dates
- Fleet Personnel Walk-in Interview:
- Trainee Marine Engineer / Trainee Electrical Officer / NCV Trainee Interview (Trainees):
- Internal Floating Staff CV Submission (where applicable):
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the minimum educational qualifications required?
Trainee Marine Engineer requires a four-year Degree in Marine Engineering (IMU-affiliated/DG Shipping-approved or recognized) or equivalent; Trainee Electrical Officer requires a four-year engineering degree plus a four-month ETO course; NCV Trainee requires SSC/10th pass with an approved pre-sea GP Rating course and DG Shipping-approved Exit Examination with at least 60% aggregate.
How do I apply for the DCI Recruitment 2026 vacancies?
No online application is required. Download or print the prescribed bio-data/trainee application form from the official careers page, fill it, attach required documents and attend the relevant walk-in interview at the specified venue on 5 or 6 November 2026.
What is the last date to attend the walk-in interview?
The last scheduled interview date for trainees is 6 November 2026. Fleet Personnel interviews are on 5 November 2026.
What is the selection process for these posts?
Selection varies by post: Fleet Personnel are selected based on interview (minimum qualifying score 50/100); Trainee Marine Engineer and Trainee Electrical Officer selection uses qualification marks (80) plus interview (20); NCV Trainee selection uses 50% SSC marks and 50% GP Rating Exit Examination marks.
What stipend or pay is offered to trainees?
Trainee Marine Engineers and Trainee Electrical Officers receive ₹25,000 per month plus ₹600 per day victualing allowance; NCV Trainees receive ₹10,000 per month plus ₹405 per day victualing allowance. Fleet Personnel salary is not specified in the advertisement.
