**Executive Summary**
This document, dated 14.01.2026, from the Directorate General of Shipping, Mumbai, provides notice to engineering candidates regarding the Certificate of Competency (CoC) written examination scheduled for February 2026. It details the exam schedule, maximum candidate capacity per exam center, and important guidelines. Candidates should note the deadline of January 20, 2026, for the release of the detailed exam registration and seat booking schedule on the DG Shipping website.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Examination Schedule:**
* The CoC written examinations will be held in February 2026, commencing on February 16th and concluding on February 26th.
* The schedule specifies dates, times, and subject details for various MEO and ETO classes.
* **Examination Details:**
* Candidates appearing for written examinations at MMD Exam Centre Noida will be guided by the NT/ENG Examination Notice issued by the DG Shipping on 12th March 2025
* The maximum number of candidates that can be accommodated at each examination centre for written examinations is given as a list for MMD, Mumbai; MMD, Kolkata; MMD, Chennai; MMD, Noida; MMD, Kochi; MMD, Visakhapatnam.
* Candidates must arrive at the examination centre at least 45 minutes before the scheduled commencement time.
* Candidates will not be allowed to leave the examination hall before the examination concludes.
* Bags, phones, smartwatches, or other electronic devices are prohibited inside the examination hall.
* Candidates are required to maintain discipline, protect furniture, and the IT infrastructure. Unfair means during the exam will result in action as per Rule 72 of the MS(STCW) Rules, 2014.
* **Registration and Seat Booking:**
* The CoC examination registration, eligibility assessment, and seat booking modules are transitioning to a new enhanced system.
* The roadmap and details will be notified on the DG Shipping website by January 20, 2026.
* The seat booking schedule for February 2026 will be enabled accordingly, and the details will be communicated on the DG Shipping website by the last week of January 2026.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder: Engineering Candidates for CoC**
* **Impact:** Candidates need to be aware of the examination schedule for February 2026.
* **Action Required:** Candidates must check the DG Shipping website by January 20, 2026, and in the last week of January 2026, to obtain the complete details of the registration process, eligibility assessment, seat booking schedule, and guidelines. They should also follow the instructions given related to items to be brought to, and conduct during, the examination.
**Stakeholder: DG Shipping (Various Departments)**
* **Impact:** Responsible for implementing the new enhanced system for registration and seat booking.
* **Action Required:** Ensure the roadmap with details is available on the DG Shipping website by January 20, 2026, and that the seat booking schedule for February 2026 is enabled and details communicated on the DG Shipping website by the last week of January 2026.
**Stakeholder: MMD Exam Centres**
* **Impact:** Responsible for conducting the written exam for engineering candidates.
* **Action Required:** Follow guidelines on examination procedures and ensure that infrastructure is maintained.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways: Government ministry overseeing the Directorate General of Shipping.
Directorate General of Shipping, Mumbai: Regulatory body issuing the notice for engineering candidates for CoC written examination.
Certificate of Competency (CoC): Certification required for engineering candidates, the written examination schedule is announced in the notice.
MS(STCW) Rules, 2014: Mentioned in the notice relating to action against unfair means during the examination.
MMD Exam Centre Noida: Examination Centre, to be guided by the NT/ENG Examination Notice issued by the DG Shipping on 12th March 2025.
भारतसरकार/ GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
पत्तन,पोतपररवहन और जलमार्मग त्रं ालय
MINISTRY OF PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS
नौवहनमहाननदशे ालय, मब ं ई
DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF SHIPPING, MUMBAI
F No. 13-11019/3/2024-ENGG-DGS Dated: 14.01.2026
Notice to Engineering candidates for CoC Written examination – February 2026
Exam schedule
MEO CL -I 10:00-13:00 ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT
THERMODYNAMICS & HEAT
10:00-13:00
MEO CL-II-A
TRANSMISSION
MARINE ENGINEERING
10:00-13:00
MEO CL-II-B
KNOWLEDGE (STEAM)
16.02.2026
MONDAY MARINE ELECTRO
ETO 14:00-17:00
TECHNOLOGY & SSEP
14:00-17:00 MECHANICS &
MEO CL-II-A
HYDROMECHANICS
MARINE ENGINEERING
14:00-17:00
MEO CL-IV-B
KNOWLEDGE (STEAM)
MARINE ENGINEERING
MEO CL- IV-B 10:00-13:00
17.02.2026 KNOWLEDGE (GENERAL)
TUESDAY
MARINE ENGINEERING
MEO CL- IV-B 14:00-17:00
KNOWLEDGE (MOTOR)
SHIP CONSTRUCTION &
MEO CL-IV-B 10:00-13:00
STABILITY
18.02.2026
WEDNESDAY SHIP SAFETY &
MEO CL-IV-B 14:00-16:00
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
MARINE ENGINEERING
MEO CL-IV-B 10:00-13:00
PRACTICE
19.02.2026
THURSDAY MARINE ELECTRO
MEO CL-IV B 14:00-17:00
TECHNOLOGY
MARINE ENGINEERING
MEO CL-II-B 10:00-13:00
KNOWLEDGE (GENERAL)
MEO CL-IV A 10:00-12:00 HEAT ENGINE
20.02.2026
FRIDAY MARINE ENGINEERING
MEO CL-II-B 14:00-17:00
KNOWLEDGE (MOTOR)
MEO CL-IV A 13:00-17:00 ENGINEERING DRAWINGMARINE ENGINEERING
MEO CL-II-B 10:00-13:00
PRACTICE
MEO CL-IV A 10:00-12:00 APPLIED MECHANICS
23.02.2026
MONDAY SHIP SAFETY &
MEO CL-II-B 14:00-16:00
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
MEO CL-IV A 14:00-16:00 MATHEMATICS
MARINE ELECTRO
MEO CL-II- B 10:00-13:00
TECHNOLOGY
MARINE ELECTRO
MEO CL IV (NCV) 10:00-13:00
TECHNOLOGY
24.02.2026
TUESDAY
MEO CL- II-B 14:00-17:00 NAVAL ARCHITECHTURE
MARINE ENGINEERING
MEO CL IV (NCV) 14:00-17:00
PRACTICE
MECHANICS &
MEO CL –III NCV
10:00-13:00
HYDROMECHANICS
SEO (PART–A)
MARINE ENGINEERING
MEO CL IV (NCV) 10:00-13:00
25.02.2026
KNOWLEDGE (MOTOR)
WEDNESDAY
MEO CL –III NCV THERMODYNAMICS & HEAT
14:00-17:00
SEO (PART–A) TRANSMISSION
MARINE ENGINEERING
MEO CL IV (NCV) 14:00-17:00
KNOWLEDGE (GENERAL)
MEO CL –III NCV
10:00-13:00 APPLIED MATHEMATICS
SEO (PAR –A)
SHIP CONSTRUCTION
26.02.2026
MEO CL IV (NCV) 10:00-13:00 STABILTY & ENVIRONMENTAL
THURSDAY
PROTECTION
MARINE ENGINEERING
MEO CL –III NCV
14:00-18:00
DRAWING
SEO (PART–A)
Note:
1. The CoC examination registration, eligibility assessment and seat booking modules
are in transition to a new enhanced system. The roadmap with the details will be
notified on the DG Shipping website for the benefit of all the candidates by January
20, 2026. The seat booking schedule for the month of February 2026 shall be
accordingly enabled and the details shall be communicated on the DG Shipping
website by the last week of January 2026.2. Candidates appearing for written examination at MMD Exam Centre Noida may be
guided by the NT/ENG Examination Notice issued by the DG Shipping on 12th March
2025 which is available on the DG Shipping website at
https://www.dgshipping.gov.in/writereaddata/News/202503130716043862309EXA
MREFORMNOTICEforpilotproject12032025.pdf
3. The maximum number of candidates that can be accommodated at each examination
centre for written examinations is given below:
MMD exam centre Total capacity for MEO & ETO grade
written examination
MMD, Mumbai 160
MMD Kolkata 150
MMD Chennai 140
MMD Noida 100
MMD Kochi 60
MMD Visakhapatnam 75
4. All written exam candidates are hereby informed to reach the examination centre at
least 45 minutes before commencement of the examination.
5. No candidate will be allowed to leave the examination hall before the examination is
over.
6. The examinees should not carry any bags, phone, smartwatch or any such electronic
device inside the exam hall.
7. All the candidates will have to maintain discipline inside the examination centre,
protect furniture and the IT infrastructure. In case an examinee is found indulging in
unfair means during the exam, action shall be taken as per Rule 72 of the MS(STCW)
Rules, 2014.
This is issued with the approval of the Chief Examiner of Engineers.
(Praveen Nair)
Dy.Chief Surveyor-cum-Sr.DDG (Tech)
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