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post update date-; 26.march.2026 | 05:25 AM
Short information-; Seapath maritime academy has recently published the notification for the Merchant Navy recruitment 2026 for Deck Rating, engine rating, seaman, electrician, welder, mess boy & cook post on official website, candidates are also advised please read the official advertisement carefully before apply offline for merchant navy recruitment 2026, get the complete details merchant navy online form 2026 including education qualification, age limit, important date, exam pattern, application fees, vacancy details, sending address, documents list & all other link ex. offline form pdf download link & other important details are given below
merchant navy recruitment 2026 Overview
| recruitment organisation | overview |
|---|---|
| offline apply start | 26 march.2026 |
| post name | deck rating, cook & other post |
| no. of vacancies | 686 |
| advt no. | 01/2026 |
| age limit | 17.5-27 years |
| job location | india & foreign country |
| official website | seapath maritime |
important dates
| events name | imporant dates |
|---|---|
| application start | 26 march.2026 |
| apply last date | 10 may.2026 |
| admit card date | update soon |
| written exam date | update soon |
application fees
| category name | application fees |
|---|---|
| General/OBC/ EWS | 100/- |
| SC/ST/EWS | 100/- |
| Other category | 100/- |
| mode of payment | online mode |
merchant navy recruitment 2026 age limit
| overview | age limit |
|---|---|
| minimum age limit | 17.5 years |
| maximum age limit [general] | 27 years |
| maximum age limit [oBC] | 30 years |
| Maximum age limit [SC/ST] | 32 years |
| Age calculate on this date | 10/05/2026 |
Age will be calculated based on the last date of application (10.may, 2026), and the maximum age limit will be as per seapath maritime.
education qualification
| post name | total post | education qualification |
|---|---|---|
| deck rating | 63 | 10th pass |
| engine rating | 88 | 10th pass |
| seaman | 307 | 12th pass |
| electrician | 96 | 10th pass + ITI |
| welder/helper | 09 | 10th pass + ITI |
| mess boy | 114 | 10th pass |
| cook | 09 | 10th pass |
selection process
- stage-1: written exam
- stage-2: physical test [if app.]
- stage-3: counselling with parents
- stage-3: medical examination [normal]
- stage-4: documents verification
- joining letter
merchant navy recruitment 2026 exam pattern
- negative marking-; 0.25 [1/4 marks]
- time duration-; 2 hours [120 min.]
| subject name | total questions | total marks |
|---|---|---|
| general awareness | 25 | 25 |
| science knowledge | 25 | 25 |
| english knowledge | 25 | 25 |
| reasoning | 25 | 25 |
merchant navy recruitment 2026 important links
| merchant navy recruitment 2026 apply online link | apply online |
|---|---|
| official notification | Download |
| official website | click here |
| whatsapp channel link | join channel |
| telegram channel link | join channel |
| more govt jobs | click here |
| sarkari sector homepage link | click here |
frequently asked questions [FAQ]
Q1. Who has released the SMA Merchant Navy Recruitment 2026?
ans. This recruitment has been released by Seapath Maritime Academy (SMA), a leading Marine Service Provider in India and foreign countries. Advertisement No: 01/2026
Q2. What is the Age Limit for SMA Merchant Navy Recruitment 2026?
ans. For most posts: 17.5 to 25 years. For Electrician and Welder/Helper: 17.5 to 27 years.
Q3: Can Freshers apply for SMA Merchant Navy Vacancy 2026?
ans-; Yes, Freshers are eligible to apply.
Q4. What are the SMA Merchant Navy 2026 Exam Centers?
ans> Exams will be held across India. Centers for UP/Bihar candidates: Agra, Gorakhpur, Kanpur, Lucknow, Patna, Darbhanga, Faridabad
Q5. How to apply for SMA Merchant Navy bharti Online?
ans. Apply Online Only at 🌐 www.seapathmaritime.in Application Fee: ₹100 (non-refundable)
Q6. What is the SMA Merchant Navy 2026 Online Application Date?
ans. 26 March 2026 to 10 May 2026 (till midnight 12:00 AM). Any registration done before 26 March 2026 will not be accepted.
