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DG Shipping General Purpose Rating All-India Exit Examination (India)

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DGS India DGS Deck and Rating Certifications: Study Roadmap

Follow this path to organize your exam preparation

1

General Ship Knowledge (GSK) & Deck OperationsYou are here

Master nautical terms, steering and bridge helm orders, IALA Region A buoyage, COLREGs navigation lights, mooring snap-back zones, cargo gear safe working loads, and deck maintenance procedures.

25
hours
2

Marine Engineering Knowledge (MEK) & Auxiliaries

Study marine two-stroke and four-stroke diesel engine operation, auxiliary boilers, fresh water generators, air compressors, marine pumps, and workshop fitting and precision tools.

25
hours
3

Safety Management, STCW Competencies & MARPOL

Review enclosed-space entry atmospheric thresholds, permit-to-work protocols, emergency stop trips, MARPOL Annex I/V oil and garbage disposal regulations, and portable/fixed firefighting appliances.

15
hours
4

Online MCQ Drills & Practical Exam Preparation

Simulate timed 45-minute online examinations for both GSK and MEK papers, rehearse standard helm command responses, and review knot tying, pipe color codes, and safety procedures for the oral/practical boards.

15
hours
Estimated total study time
80 hours
That's about 8 weeks at 10 hours/week

Can You Take the DGS GP Rating Exit Exam Exam?

Check if you meet the basic eligibility requirements

Age
Education
As per current DGS GP Rating pre-sea entry rules (commonly 10th pass with minimum marks in aggregate and English — confirm live DGS/MTI notice)
Additional Requirements
  • •Medical fitness as per Merchant Shipping (Medical Examination) Rules, as amended
  • •INDoS number and institute batch registration for the All-India Exit Examination
  • •Successful completion of online GSK/MEK plus oral/practical components as required for the sitting

DGS GP Rating Exit Exam Quick Facts

Exam Provider

Board of Examinations for Seafarers Trust (BES) under Directorate General of Shipping authorization; online delivery via DGS/BES exam systems

Retake Policy

Repeaters must follow the current BES examination notice. The notice dated 27 October 2026 for the December 2026 sitting requires online application at bestrust.in and rejects physical application forms. Check the notice and portal for eligibility, components to resit, application deadlines, revised fees and admit-card instructions.
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DGS GP Rating Exit Exam Exam Details

DG Shipping General Purpose Rating All-India Exit Examination (India)

Administered by Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) / Board of Examinations for Seafarers Trust (BES)

Official Source
Pass all four exit-examination components separately: GSK online 45/75, MEK online 45/75, GSK practical/oral 105/175, and MEK practical/oral 105/175 (60% in each), under DGS Training Circular 01 of 2018, Annexure 4.
Passing Score
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Effective 1 November 2026, DGMA Order 24 of 2026 sets the full GP Rating exit-examination base fee at ₹2,500: GSK online ₹810, MEK online ₹810, GSK practical/oral ₹440 and MEK practical/oral ₹440. GST and other statutory levies apply separately. Repeaters should check the amount shown for their selected components in the BES application portal.
Exam Fee

Exam Content Breakdown

Based on the official Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) / Board of Examinations for Seafarers Trust (BES) content outline

Maritime English and General Ship KnowledgePart 1; exam percentage not published

Shipping and sea routes, ship types and organization, computers, discipline, gender respect, health and hygiene, English communication and parts of ships.

Navigation at Support LevelPart 2; exam percentage not published

Sea and port watches, lookout reporting, elementary collision rules and buoyage, flags, bridge aids, chart position, weather and tides, helm orders, mooring and anchoring.

Cargo Handling and StowagePart 3; exam percentage not published

Cargo gear and spaces, securing, containers, bulk and grain cargoes, hold preparation and ventilation, refrigerated cargo, handling stores and IMDG awareness.

Marine Engineering Knowledge and PracticePart 4; exam percentage not published

Engine-room duties and watches, tools and safe work, machinery and systems, engines, compressed air, lubrication, level measurement, insulation, chemicals, steering and emergencies.

Electrical, Electronic and Control EngineeringPart 5; exam percentage not published

Safe electrical equipment use, electrical maintenance tools, generators, motors and other components, with support-level electrical safety.

Ship Operation and Care for Persons on BoardPart 6; exam percentage not published

Ropes and rigging, deck machinery, access and safe working practices, permits, flags, safety communications, seafarer documents, organizations, security and pollution prevention.

Maintenance and RepairPart 7; exam percentage not published

Surface preparation and painting, lubrication plans and equipment, cleaning chemicals, joining components, cutting and welding, lathe work, plumbing and carpentry.

Mandatory STCW Courses and Ship VisitPart 8; exam percentage not published

Personal survival, elementary first aid, fire prevention and firefighting, personal safety and social responsibility, designated security duties and supervised ship visits.

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What's Next After the DGS GP Rating Exit Exam?

After passing the DGS GP Rating Exit Exam, you can pursue these career paths

Able Seafarer Deck (STCW II/5)

Qualified GP ratings with required sea service can advance to Able Seafarer Deck, performing advanced navigational watchkeeping, cargo operations, and deck maintenance on ocean-going merchant vessels.

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Able Seafarer Engine (STCW III/5)

GP ratings choosing the engineering pathway can progress to Able Seafarer Engine, operating engine room auxiliary machinery, conducting machinery watch rounds, and executing mechanical overhauls.

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WPC GMDSS General Operator's Certificate (GOC)

Ratings seeking bridge operational responsibilities can earn the Indian WPC GMDSS GOC to operate Global Maritime Distress and Safety System radio stations on international voyages.

DGS GP Rating Exit Exam Exam FAQ

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