PROSPECTUS FOR SELECTION OF

GRADUATE MARINE ENGINEERS (GME), SEPT 2016 BATCH


Note: Kindly apply ONLINE by visiting our website www.geinstitute.com

Course: GRADUATE MARINE ENGINEER
Course Details:

Course Name

Date of Commencement of Course

Duration

Academic Qualification

Graduate Marine Engineer (GME)

Sept 01, 2016
8 months on shore followed by
10 months on board training
Graduation in BE /B TECH (Mechanical Engineering), BE
/ B TECH (Mechanical & Automation Engineering), Naval
Architecture with minimum marks of 55% aggregate in
Degree.
AND
Minimum 50% marks in English subject at 10th or 12th
or in Degree Exam conducted by a recognized board or
University.

Age Limit as on course commencement date

Not more than 28 years

Marital Status

Unmarried

No. of seats per batch

40

(Students who have appeared for BE/BTech (Mechanical) final year & expecting their results with all original mark
sheets for all 8 semesters and atleast Provisional Degree from University before Sept 01, 2016 can apply and are
eligible)

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FEE STRUCTURE:

Graduate Mechanical Engineers

(GMEs)

CATEGORY
ADMISSION AND ORIENTATION FEES(NON-

25,000.00

REFUNDABLE)
ORIENTATION FEE

COST OF PROFESSIONAL BOOKS

3,850.00

SAFETY ITEMS

2,842.00

UNIFORM ACCESSORIES

2,902.00

UNIFORM

5,454.00

STATIONERY COST

1,500.00

IMU FEES

PRE-JOINING MEDICAL

2,100.00

TUITION FEES, BOARDING & LODGING, STCW

COURSES

EXAMINATION FEE(INCLUDES CDC, INDOS,LBS

MASS ENTRY CERTIFICATION FEES)

4,54,198.00

1,500.00

4,99,110.00

Total

Cost of Books/ Uniform/ Stationary / Examination Fees to be procured directly by the

candidates from suppliers

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Course is approved by DG Shipping, Govt. of India, hence many of the nationalized banks are giving educational loan.


Medical Standard:
Physical Standards:
1.

Candidates should be healthy and physically fit for sea service as per STCW 2010/MS Medical rules 2000 and all
its amendment as applicable to seafarers.
2. Candidates will have to undergo a full medical check-up through our Panel Doctor approved by D.G.Shipping.
(To know more about STCW2010 /MS Medical Rules 2000, kindly visit D. G. Shipping website
www.dgshipping.com")



Eyesight:
1. Distance vision (unaided): 6/12 in each eye; or 6/9 in better eye and 6/18 in other eye.
2. Normal colour vision.
3. Candidates will have to undergo a full eyesight test by a Company Medical Officer.

Minimum Height: 157 Cms.

Minimum Weight: 48 Kg.

Admission Procedure:

After applying online, the company will inform the eligible candidates about the time and date of the
Online Test by an email through our assessment partners Aspiring Minds within 48 hours.

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Candidates must ensure they provide their correct email-id and phone number/mobile
number in the online application form as they will receive the Test Login details on the
email id mentioned in the application form.

Pattern of Online Test: (Multiple Choice Test)

Duration
Questions
(minutes)

Shortlist
Criteria
(AMCAT
Score)

Mode of
Administra
tion

Sr. No

Competency

Tests

English

Verbal Ability

18

16

400

Logical

Reasoning

14

14

400

Domain

Mechanical
Engineering

26

25

350

Multiple
Choice

Quantitative
Ability

Basic
Numbers,
Number
Theory,
Applied
Mathematics

16

16

350

Multiple
Choice

Algebra, WordProblems, P&C,

Probability,
Logarithms,Proportion,Percentages,
Mixtures, Distance Time & Speed

General
Awareness

General
Knowledge

40

20

NA

Multiple
Choice

Current Affairs, History , Economics

Geography

53

20

NA

Multiple
Choice

Behavioural Traits

Personality
Psychometric
Questionnaire
Test
Test

Multiple
Choice
Multiple
Choice

Topics
Grammar, Vocabulary,
Comprehension
Inductive, deductive , abductive
reasoning
Manufacturing Science,
Thermodynamics & IC Engines, Fluid
& Machine Mechanics

Successful candidates clearing the cut-offs in Online Test will be called by GE Shipping for Technical
Interview/Medical to our Mumbai Office.

Medical test will take place at Mumbai at the following address:
Dr. Seema Gurnani
INDIA HOUSE PATH LAB
India House No.1, 1st Floor, Kemps Corner, Mumbai 400036, Maharashtra. Phone: 022-23860046 / 23867094.
[Timing: Mon-Fri: 10.00 am 7.00 pm, Sat: 10.00 am- 1.00 pm]

The Company will not provide any lodging, boarding, travelling or any other incidental expenses to the
candidates incurred during admission process.

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Important Dates:

15th July 2016 Last date for receipt of application through website.

Online Test will be scheduled for the candidate as and when the application is received through
the website.

Online Test Login details (Username & Password with the Test Link) will be communicated to you
through an email by our assessment partners Aspiring Minds

The Candidate has to take the test from his/her home or the nearest cyber cafe. You need to
have a basic laptop/personal computer with a web camera facility and smooth internet
connection.

BATCH 1 : 16th & 17th July, 2016 Technical Interview/ Medical In Mumbai Office The Great
Eastern Shipping Co. Ltd., Ocean House, 134-A, Dr. Annie Besant Road, Worli, Mumbai-400018

BATCH 2 : 22nd & 23rd July, 2016 Technical Interview/ Medical In Mumbai Office The Great
Eastern Shipping Co. Ltd., Ocean House, 134-A, Dr. Annie Besant Road, Worli, Mumbai-400018

25th July, 2016 FIRST MERIT LIST TO BE DISPLAYED

Candidates who are doubtful about their vision/physical fitness can do their
medical (Medical Fees Rs.2100/-) with our following Company & DGS approved
Doctor before Online Test & Interview .

However, the selection will be strictly on clearing Online Test, Technical Interview & Medical
Clearance.

How to apply
Applicants who meet the eligibility criteria should apply by filling the Online Application Form on the website.
The Application should be submitted in the format given in the website only, with one recent passport size
photograph pasted neatly in the right hand top corner.

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IN CASE OF ONLINE PAYMENT

Send an email to [email protected] with the following details

1.
2.
3.
4.

Name
Email-id and Mobile number
Application Number and Course Name
Payment Reference Number

IN CASE OF DEMAND DRAFT

A Demand Draft of Rs. 1500/- (Rupees One Thousand Five Hundred Only) drawn on a Mumbai branch of any
Nationalised Bank crossed A/c Payee Only and payable to The Great Eastern Shipping Co. Ltd., Mumbai
must be enclosed with the Application Form. Any Application received without the Demand Draft or for lesser
amount will not be considered.
Applicant must write his name in CAPITALS & (GME course) on the reverse of the Demand Draft.
Duly completed Application Form along with the Demand Draft should be sent in a sealed envelope super
scribed as Application for GRADUATE MARINE ENGINEER to Mr. Arun More, Deputy Manager Placement &
Training, The Great Eastern Shipping Co. Ltd., Ocean House, 134/A Dr. Annie Besant Road, Mumbai 400 018
TH
and should reach not later than 1800 Hrs on 18 JULY, 2016 (Tentative Date)

Communication regarding the Interview date and time will be conveyed to the applicants by
email only after successful completion of the Online Test by the candidate.
Candidates must ensure they provide their correct email-id and phone number/mobile
number in the online application form as they will receive the Test Login details on the
email id mentioned in the application form.

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Career Path

Career prospects on successful completion of GME course:

8 Month Pre-Sea training at the Institute -> followed by 4 months training on ship as Trainee Marine Engineer
and 6 months training on ship as Junior Engineer - > 4 months mandatory Preparatory Course ashore for M.E.O
Class IV Exam -> Post successful clearance of M.E.O Class IV Exam, eligible for employment globally. The salary
th
for the certified 4 Engineer (COC Holder) is paid Rs. 1, 20,000/- pm.

- Stipend paid during 10 months onboard training: Rs.30000/- pm or as offered by our subsidiaries / foreign
partner companies according to their standard scale.
With further experience at sea and on obtaining higher Certificates of Competency, they will be placed in the next grade
and simultaneously have an opportunity to rise to the rank of Chief Engineer of the Ship.
Why Us

The Institute is a part of Indias largest private sector Shipping Company having a close association with Maritime
Industry; the institute is aimed to give India, world-class seafarers.

The course has been assigned CRISIL Grade 1 certification
Grade 1: This Grade indicates that the quality of education imparted for the above course at the institute with respect to
the course objectives as stated by the Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) is Outstanding based on the best
infrastructure, excellent classroom facilities, a e-library, science & electricity/electronic laboratories, IT facilities, Sports &
Gymnasium
The course is uniquely designed to combine classroom education with experiential learning using Simulation Techniques
and on-the-job training on Live Engine, preparing young and dynamic minds towards a professional career at sea.
The Institute offers Specialized Offshore Training to the Candidates aspiring to choose Offshore Oil & Gas Industry to
make them eligible in this very specialized field on our Subsidiary Companys (Greatship India Ltd.) 21 specialized OSVs
& 4 Rigs. Other than this, our parent company (G.E. Shipping) owns 32 vessels (tankers, bulk & gas carriers)

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Besides our own placement, we have signed MOUs /Agreements with reputed Foreign Shipping Companies for
placement / employment on their Merchant Navy vessels

100% Placement for on-board training records, well within prescribed limit specified by D. G. Shipping, Govt. of India.
For any doubts / queries, kindly contact or email us at: [email protected]
Ms. Priyanka Hadawale/ Mr. Ritesh Awasthi Admission Helpline
022 66613151/128 Mobile No. 8879969241
For further doubts / queries (if any), kindly contact
Mr. Arun More Deputy Manager, Placement & Training
022 66613239
General Instructions.
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The Applicants are responsible to ensure that they fulfil the eligibility criteria, regarding educational
qualifications, MMPE test, age and eyesight.
Eligibility criteria for admission to the course are as per the guidelines issued of the Directorate General of
Shipping, Govt. of India and hence are not changeable.
If any false / incorrect information furnished by the Applicant is detected at any stage, his/her candidature will
not be considered and if selected, he/she will be removed from the training course and the entire course fees
will be forfeited.
Course fees, Advance Fees, Examination fees once paid, will not be refunded, partly or otherwise, under any
circumstances.
As the Applications are processed by a computerised system, it is essential that the application be forwarded
strictly in accordance with the prescribed format.

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Duly filled in Application Form should have one photograph pasted and Demand Draft attached.
Originals/photocopies of certificates etc. should not be sent with the Application Form.

All fields in the Online Application Form should be filled with correct details and Application number should be
noted by the candidate for all future reference.
Candidates should possess at least Twelve (12) recent passport size photographs (front view) and these
photographs only must be used on Application Form, Interview, Medical Examination, training etc. Any change
of photograph will disqualify the Candidate.
Candidates, at the time of reporting to the institute if not at the time of Interview, will be required to produce
original copies of proof of age, Degree Certificate, HSC Certificate or equivalent, SSC Certificate or equivalent,
where applicable from Govt. recognized board/universities.

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10. Candidates are advised to view our institute website www.geinstitute.com for latest information.

11. All communication will be sent at the address given in the application. Request for change in address will not be
entertained. Information regarding the selection process shall be displayed on our website.
12. GEIMS takes no responsibility for any delay / loss of any communication in postal transit.

13. GEIMS reserves the right to accept or reject any candidate without assigning any reason(s) and communication
in this regard will be not entertained.

14. GEIMS reserves the right to postpone / cancel its selection process for the recruitment of GME at any stage
without assigning any reasons and no communication in this regard will be entertained.

Note:

The Offer of admission for Pre-Sea Training and Shipboard Training by GES shall not be considered as guarantee of
employment on completion of such training. However, in the event of GES offering employment after obtaining the
MEO Class-IV Examination, the candidate shall agree to be bound to accept our employment and serve on our
vessels for a period of three years. This is a requirement as per the Gazette Notification S.O.2132 (E) issued on
December 12, 2007 by Govt. of India.

Candidates are advised to view our institute website www.geinstitute.com for latest
information about the course

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