Home / Careers / Merchant Navy Officer
Defence

Merchant Navy Officer

Navigates and manages large cargo ships across international waters.

Any StreamNSQF Level 6
At a glance
Salary range in India
₹3.0L – ₹8.0L/year (estimate)
Market demand
stable
LowVery High
Minimum qualification
degree
Work environment
Office / Hybrid / Remote

Your pathway into Merchant Navy Officer

1
Step 1
12th → Degree → Merchant Navy Officer

Skills you'll need

physical fitness
Core skill
discipline
Core skill
leadership
Core skill
tactical thinking
Core skill
administration
Core skill
decision making
Core skill

Salary breakdown in India

Junior (0–2 yrs)
Entry Level
Mid (2–5 yrs)
Mid Level
Senior (5–8 yrs)
₹3.0L – ₹8.0L/year (estimate)
Lead / Head
Upper Range

What does a Merchant Navy Officer actually do?

Navigates and manages large cargo ships across international waters.