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Electrical Officer / ETO Course

Electrical Officer / ETO Course

Electrical Officers (ETOs) are trained to maintain and troubleshoot electrical and electronic systems on board ships. This is a short-term 4-month training program, followed by onboard training, and is ideal for Electrical/Electronics Engineering diploma or degree holders.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Passed 3-year diploma with 60% marks or 4-year engineering degree (including lateral entry) with 55% marks in:

    • Electrical Engineering

    • Electronics Engineering

    • Electrical & Electronics Engineering

    • Electronics and Communication / Telecommunication Engineering

    • Electronics and Instrumentation or equivalent

  • Degree must be AICTE / State / Central Government recognized

  • Minimum 50% marks in English at 10th or 12th level

  • Must be fluent in written and spoken English

  • Age limit: Not exceeding 30 years on the date of training commencement.

Selection Procedure:

  1. Qualify written test (online/offline), personal interview, and psychometric test

  2. Clear medical examination by a DG Shipping approved doctor

Course Structure:

  • Pre-Sea Training: 4 months (Awarded ETO Certificate upon successful completion)

  • On-board Training: 8–9 months (Trainees receive a stipend of USD $400–$600/month)

  • After training and course completion, obtain COC/License from DG Shipping as a certified Electro-Technical Officer (ETO)

Commencement of Course:

  • January & June every year

Sponsorship Requirement:

This course is also generally a sponsored program. Students are strongly advised to secure sponsorship from an RPSL-approved company before enrolling.