Fees & salary
Merchant Navy fees and salary
What each course costs, and what you can earn at each rank.
Course fees
These are the fees for the whole course, from institute websites. They do not include travel, uniform or medical tests.
| Course | Fee |
|---|---|
| GP RatingAfter 10th | ₹2.2 lakh – ₹4.86 lakh |
| DNS (Diploma in Nautical Science)After 12th (PCM) | ₹2.5 lakh – ₹7 lakh |
| B.Sc Nautical ScienceAfter 12th (PCM) | ₹4.65 lakh – ₹9.25 lakh |
| B.Tech Marine EngineeringAfter 12th (PCM) | ₹26.97 lakh |
| GME (Graduate Marine Engineering)After B.E. Mechanical | ₹4 lakh – ₹6.42 lakh |
| ETO (Electro-Technical Officer)After B.E. or diploma (Electrical) | ₹2.25 lakh – ₹4.5 lakh |
See the fee at each institute →
Salary per month
You are paid for the months you are on the ship. A contract is usually 4 to 9 months. Pay depends on the company and the type of ship.
| Rank | Per month on board |
|---|---|
| Cadet or trainee | ₹25,000 – ₹85,000 |
| GP Rating (new) | ₹25,000 – ₹60,000 |
| Third Officer or Fourth Engineer | ₹1.2 lakh – ₹3.5 lakh |
| Chief Officer or Second Engineer | ₹3.5 lakh – ₹10 lakh |
| Captain or Chief Engineer | ₹5 lakh – ₹20 lakh |