GP Rating 2026
GP Rating Guidance
Fastest way to become a seafarer after 10th. Deck + Engine department training with placement support.
6 Months
10th Pass
Deck + Engine
EMI Available
About GP Rating
GP Rating (General Purpose Rating) is a pre-sea training program approved by DG Shipping. It includes 6 months academic training + 6 months sea training on merchant ships.
After completion, you become a certified Rating and can work on cargo ships, tankers, container vessels worldwide.
Deck Department
Navigation, cargo handling, bridge operations
Career: Rating → BosunEngine Department
Mechanical maintenance, engine room ops
Career: Rating → FitterEligibility
10th pass (40% marks)
Age: 17.5 - 25 years
Medical fitness as per DG Shipping
Salary Growth
Trainee₹25k - ₹35k
Certified Rating₹40k - ₹60k
Petty Officer₹60k - ₹90k
Bosun₹90k - ₹1.5L
