The Central Institute of Fisheries, CIFNET ADMISSIONS 2009-2010 Vessel Navigator Course (VNC) and Marine Fitter Course (MFC)

The Central Institute of Fisheries,
Nautical and Engineering Training (CIFNET), Fine Art Avenue, Kochi-682 016

ADMISSIONS 2009-2010

Vessel Navigator Course (VNC) and Marine Fitter Course (MFC)

The Central Institute of Fisheries, Nautical & Engineering Training (CIFNET), Fine Art Avenue, Kochi-682 016, has invited applications for admission to the 2 - year Vessel Navigator Course (VNC) and Marine Fitter Course (MFC) which are two new trade courses started by NCTV under Craftsman Training Scheme by DGET, Ministry of Labour, New Delhi.

The courses aim at producing practical tradesmen in the Marine Sector and manpower for the deck side and engine side of the fishing vessels.  There are 16 seats for each course at Cochi (Fine Arts Avenue, Kochi-682016) and at the Units at Chennai (No 59, SN Street, Royapuram, Chennai-600013) and Vishakapatnam (Post Box No 191, Beach Road, Vishakapatnam-530001)

Applicant should have passed the 10th Standard or equivalent examination with 50% marks in Mathematics and Science and should be 16 to 20 years of age as on 1.8.2009. Upper age limit is relaxable up to 5 years for SC/ST candidates.

Candidates should be physically fit for strenuous work on board fishing vessels. In the case of Vessel Navigator Course, the candidates should pass the prescribed eye test conducted by approved Doctors of DG Shipping before admission.

Open Selection candidates who submit a Surety Bond for Rs.10,000/- at the time of admission are eligible for a monthly stipend of Rs.700/- Selection will be based on an Entrance Examination to be conducted by CIFNET at Kochi, Chennai and Vishakpatnam from 10 am to 12 noon on 21.6.2009. The Examination will be of the descriptive type and will cover Mathematics, Science Subjects and English Language.

Applications will be available by Post till 29th May, 2009 and in person till 1.6.2009. Filled in applications with necessary documents as listed in the Prospectus, and 2 self-addressed un-stamped envelopes of size 25 cm x 11 cm, should reach Director, Central Institute of Fisheries, Nautical & Engineering Training (CIFNET), Post Box No 1724, Fine Art Avenue, Kochi-682 016  latest by 1st June, 2009.

Application from and Prospectus can be downloaded from http://cifnet.nic.in/, in which case, the filled in form should be sent with a Demand Draft for Rs.100/- drawn in favour of 'Senior Administrative Officer, CIFNET', payable at Kochi.

For details, visit http://cifnet.nic.in/,