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Contact via WhatsApp: 03348480890 Live Interactive Sessions Hosted on Google MeetIn the realm of maritime commerce, we encounter the appellation “The Merchant Navy.” This designates the expansive domain of international commercial shipping. Its fabric comprises a myriad of maritime enterprises that engage in recruiting their own complement of Officer Cadets. Enlisted within these corporations are merchant seafarers—individuals of both officer and rating ranks—who, in the course of their employment, don the mantle of civilians.
Within this realm, the spectrum of enterprises is broad and diverse, encompassing a variance in vessel magnitude, vessel categorization, and geographical spheres of operation. One will encounter a spectrum of contemporary merchant vessels, including but not restricted to cargo-laden behemoths, luxurious cruise liners, liquid cargo carriers, gas conveyors, chemical distributors, mass bulk conveyers, undersea cable deployers, roll-on/roll-off ferries, automotive haulers, offshore rig suppliers, and versatile general cargo craft.
Their commercial pathways traverse each continent and span every aqueous expanse our planet possesses. Upon the deck of these maritime entities, three principal operational divisions assert their prominence.
- The Deck Department: This bastion is manned by Navigating Officers, who orchestrate the art of ship management with seasoned proficiency.
- The Engineering Department: Within these precincts, Marine Engineering Officers assume their role, supplemented potentially by Electro-Technical Officers of aptitude and mettle.
- The Catering or Hotel Department: This realm is overseen by the General Purpose Crew, denoted as GP-III or Ratings. These dedicated individuals extend their services, furnishing the crew and any accompanying voyagers with a cadre of culinary and domestic amenities.
Eligibility Criteria in Pak Merchant Navy
- Marital Status: Unmarried
- Gender: Male Citizen of Pakistan
- Age Requirement: Must not more than 20 Years (Candidates of FATA/ Gilgit Baltistan/ AJK/ Baluchistan have One Year of Age Relaxation, their limit of age is maximum 21 years)
Educational Qualification Required in Pak Merchant Navy
- Candidate must have passed FSc with Pre-Engineering/ A-Level with subject combination (Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics) with at least 55% Marks
- Candidates who have O/A Level must submit Equilivancy certificate.
- Candidates who have secured 60% marks in first year, they are eligible to apply on Hope Certificate.
- If a candidate secure at least less than 55% marks in FSc they he will be disqualified/ discharge from the service at that stage even after the selection.
Test Pattern & Syllabus of Pak Merchant Navy
Following tests are being conducted in the initial tests of Pakistan Merchant Navy through PMA (Pakistan Marine Academy). Detail of tests with total questions are given below;
- English Test (Total Questions 20)
- Mathematics Test (Total Questions 20)
- Physics Test (Total Questions 20)
- Chemistry Test (Total Questions 20)
- General Knowledge (Total Questions 20)
Syllabus of Merchant Navy Initial Test
English Subject: Parts of Speech, Narration, Tenses, Fill in the Blanks, Missing Spellings, Synonyms, Antonyms, Analogies, Idioms, and passive Voice Sentences.
- Mathematics Subject:
- Algebra
- Geometry
- Trigonometry
- Arithmetic and Number System
- Mensuration
- Statistics and Probability
- Calculus
- Algebra
- Geometry
- Trigonometry
- Statistics and Probability
- Linear Programming
- Numerical Methods
- Differential Equations
- Physics Subject:
- Introduction to Physics
- Photoelectric Effect
- Kinematics
- Dynamics
- Work, Energy, and Power
- Properties of Matter
- Heat and Thermodynamics
- Thermal Physics
- Waves and Sound
- Light
- Simple Harmonic Motion
- Electrostatics
- Magnetism
- Electromagnetism
- Electromagnetic Induction
- Optics
- Modern Physics
- Fluid Dynamics
- Nuclear Physics
- Electronic Devices
- Electric Current
- SI Units of Measurements
- Chemistry Subject
- Fundamentals of Chemistry
- Atomic Structure
- Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
- Chemical Reactions
- Acids, Bases, and Salts
- Chemical Energetics
- Electrochemistry
- Intermediate Level (Higher Secondary School):
- Chemical Kinetics
- Chemical Equilibrium
- Solutions and Solubility
- Organic Chemistry
- Hydrocarbons
- Alcohols, Phenols, and Ethers
- Aldehydes and Ketones
- Carboxylic Acids and Derivatives
- Biochemistry
- Environmental Chemistry
How to Register in Pak Merchant Navy?
- A candidate can download prospectus or Application from from the official website of Navy (www.marineacademy.edu.pk) or may be taken from the nearest Selection Center of Pak Navy.
- Candidate can get admission form on payment of Rs. 3000/- through pay order/ bank draft on the name of “Pakistan Marine Academy, Karachi, National bank of Pakistan, PMA Branch Code 0239 which may also be submitted through Courier services. (Only Postal Orders / DD will be acceptable)
- Candidates who want to take admission on self Finance will submit an extra bank draft of Rs. 300000/- through bank Draft or Pay Order.
- In case of not fulfilling the criteria on merit, fee will be refunded.
Selection Procedure in Pak Merchant Navy
- Tests are to be conducted through Higher Testing Agencies (Usually through NTS) at Abbottabad, Lahore, Karachi, Multan, Muzaffarabad (AJK), Peshawar, Quetta, Sakhar, and Rawalpindi.
- Students are required to secure at least 50% Marks to qualify the written test.
- Medical Examination of the short listed/ selected candidates is to be conducted in Pak Army/ Pak Navy hospitals for final selection.
- Final merit based on FSc marks, Entrance Tests Marks, medical, Physical Efficiency Tests, and Final Interview marks. (Final PET and Interview are to be conducted after taking medical examination. Dates of final interview are to be uploaded at official website of PMA (Pakistan Marine Academy).
Physical Test in Pak Merchant Navy
- Running: 01 Mile (1.6 Km)- 8 Min
- Push Ups: 15 (02 Min)
- Sit Ups: 15 (02 Min)
- Chin Ups: 02 (02 Min)
Training and Degrees Awarded to Merchant Navy Cadets
- Candidates are to complete at least 02 years of training at Pakistan Marine Academy.
- After completion of training at PMA, candidates are to be awarded Engineering Degree in Marine.
- Cadets are also being awarded certified courses by the International maritime organization.
Scholarship / Salary During Training in Merchant Navy
Candidates are being paid scholarship during training which may be considered as salary of the cadets during training of Merchant Navy. Moreover, need base scholarship are also being provided to the students who come at merits and this is limited to only 04 students. Moreover, there are 33 need based scholarships which are being awarded by the Ministry of Maritime Affairs. Detail of scholarships are given below.
- Baluchistan (15 Scholarships)
- KPK (06 Scholarships)
- Punjab (06 Scholarships)
- Sindh (06 Scholarships)
In-Eligibility for Applying in Pak Merchant Navy
Candidates become ineligible if they have following conditions:
- On submission of Fake Educational Documents.
- Dismissed / Debarred from any Government services/ Institution/ Training Institution/ of Pak Army, Pak Navy or Pak Air Force.
- During government service, dismissed from government service, or convicted from any court.
- Irrelevant subject combination and DAE holders are not eligible.
- Medical unfit from any Pak Forces Hospitals or Medical Board.
- Declared colour blind in any medical of Pak Forces.
Address for Correspondence before Apply in Merchant Navy
Candidates can apply through official website of Pakistan Marine Academy, or may contact at the following address:
- Address: Officer In-Charge Admissions, Pakistan Marine Academy, Hoxbey Road, Karachi (75780),
- Phone: 021-99241201-5 Ext: 214,
- Fax No: 021-99241206
Current Advertisement of Pak Merchant Navy- 2026
Fee / Charges Detail after Selection in Marchand Navy of Pakistan
After selection following fee is to be submitted for further training at Pakistan marine Academy, Karachi.
SUMMARY OF TRAINING CHARGES
session: 2026-2027
TRAINING CHARGES
Note: See the current rates at official website of Merchant Navy.
Charges to be paid at the time of admission alongwith 1st Semester Fee.
| S.No. | Description | Amount (Rs) |
| 1. | Admission Fee | 9500 |
| 2. | Caution Money(Non-Refundable) | 4000 |
| 3. | Enrolment Fee & Verification Charges | 8500 |
| 4. | Library, Subscription & Transport Charges | 3000 |
| Total | 25,000 |
CHARGES TO BE PAID ON SEMESTER BASIS
| S.No. | Description | 1st Semester | 2nd Semester | 3rd Semester | 4th Semester |
| 1. | Tuition Fees | 6000 | 6000 | 6000 | 6000 |
| 2. | Lodging Charges | 6000 | 6000 | 6000 | 6000 |
| 3. | Boarding Charges | 85500 | 85500 | 85500 | 85500 |
| 4. | Development Fund | 8000 | 8000 | 8000 | 8000 |
| 8. | Examination Charges | 3500 | 3500 | 3500 | 3500 |
| 9. | Utilities & Services Charges | 15000 | 15000 | 15000 | 15000 |
| 10. | Amenity Charges | 2000 | 2000 | 2000 | 2000 |
| 11. | Health Care | 2000 | 2000 | 2000 | 2000 |
| 13. | Maintenance | 6000 | – | – | – |
| Total | Rs. 134,000/- | Rs. 128,000/- | Rs. 128,000/- | Rs. 128,000/- |
Pay Order / Demand Draft for 1st Semester 134,000 + 25,000 = Rs. 159,000/-
OTHER CHARGES
Following charges to be deposited in Cash.
| S.N | Description | Spring-2024 (Feb-Jun) | Fall-2024 (Jul-Dec |
| 1 | Uniform Charges | 22,000/- | 22,000/- |
| 2 | Professional & Academic Books Charges (One time only) | 20,000/- | ———- |
| 3. | Stationary Charges (One time only | 18000/- | ———- |
| 4. | Laundry Charges (per semester) | 7800/- | |
| 5. | Barbar Charges (per semester) | 1550/- | |
| Total Amount in Cash | Rs.69,350 | ||
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