**Executive Summary**
This document presents the revised timetable for the written examinations scheduled in April 2026, for 1st Mate PH-1 (FG), 1st Mate PH-1 (NCV), and 2nd Mate (FC). The timetable specifies the dates, times, grades, functions, and subjects for each examination. The authorized contact is Capt. Mahadev G. Dhandhiya, Nautical Surveyor-cum-DDG (Tech.).
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Examination Schedule (April 2026)**
* The timetable details the examination schedule for the month of April 2026.
* Exams are for 1st Mate PH-1 (FG), 1st Mate PH-1 (NCV), and 2nd Mate (FC).
* The timetable specifies the day, date, time, grade, function, and subject for each exam.
* **Specific Examination Details**
* **April 1, 2026 (Wednesday):**
* 1000-1300: 1M PH-I (FG) Ship Operation - Naval Architecture Paper - I
* 1400-1600: 2M (FC) Navigation - Nautical Physics
* **April 2, 2026 (Thursday):**
* 1000-1300: 1M PH-I (FG) Navigation - Terrestrial and Celestial Navigation
* 1400-1600: 2M (FC) Navigation - Nautical Chemistry
* **April 6, 2026 (Monday):**
* 1000-1300: 1M PH-I (FG) Ship Operation - Ship Safety, Emergencies, Maintenance & Managerial Skills
* 1400-1600: 1M PH-I (NCV) Ship Operation - Ship Safety, Damage Control & Management of Personnel
* **April 7, 2026 (Tuesday):**
* 1000-1200: 1M PH-I (FG) Navigation - Meteorology
* 1400-1700: 1M PH-I (NCV) Cargo Operation - Cargo Handling & Stowage
* **April 8, 2026 (Wednesday):**
* 1000-1300: 1M PH-I (FG) Cargo Operation - Cargo Handling & Stowage
* 1400-1600: 2M (FC) Navigation - Nautical Electricity and Electronics
* **April 9, 2026 (Thursday):**
* 1000-1300: 1M PH-I (NCV) Navigation - Meteorology
* 1400-1600: 2M (FC) Navigation - Nautical Mathematics
* **April 10, 2026 (Friday):**
* 1000-1300: 1M PH-I (NCV) Navigation - Terrestrial and Celestial Navigation
* **April 11, 2026 (Saturday):**
* 1000-1300: 1M PH-I (NCV) Ship Operation - Naval Architecture Paper - I
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder: Candidates for 1st Mate PH-1 (FG)**
* **Impact:** The timetable specifies the dates, times, and subjects for their written examinations in April 2026.
* **Action Required:** Review the timetable and prepare for the examinations accordingly.
**Stakeholder: Candidates for 1st Mate PH-1 (NCV)**
* **Impact:** The timetable specifies the dates, times, and subjects for their written examinations in April 2026.
* **Action Required:** Review the timetable and prepare for the examinations accordingly.
**Stakeholder: Candidates for 2nd Mate (FC)**
* **Impact:** The timetable specifies the dates, times, and subjects for their written examinations in April 2026.
* **Action Required:** Review the timetable and prepare for the examinations accordingly.
**Stakeholder: Directorate General of Shipping (EAC Branch)**
* **Impact:** Responsible for the dissemination and administration of the examination schedule.
* **Action Required:** Ensure the smooth conduct of the examinations as per the timetable.
Key Entities Referenced
DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF SHIPPING: The governing body responsible for the examination and certification of seafarers, as indicated by their association with the Examination, Assessment & Certification (EAC) Branch.
Examination, Assessment & Certification (EAC) Branch: A branch under the Directorate General of Shipping responsible for conducting examinations, assessment and providing certification to seafarers.
1ST MATE PH-1 (FG): The First Mate Phase 1 (Foreign Going) examination, a type of certification exam.
1ST MATE PH-I (NCV): The First Mate Phase 1 (Near Coastal Voyage) examination, a type of certification exam.
2M (FC): The Second Mate (Foreign Going) examination, a type of certification exam.