CENTRAL INSTITUTE OF FISHERIES NAUTICAL AND ENGINEERING TRAINING

Vessel Navigator Course and Marine Fitter Course (MFC and VN) - Admission 2008 from CENTRAL INSTITUTE OF FISHERIES NAUTICAL and ENGINEERING TRAINING


Government of India
CENTRAL INSTITUTE OF FISHERIES NAUTICAL & ENGINEERING TRAINING
Fine Arts Avenue, Kochi - 682016.

ADMISSION NOTIFICATION (2008 - 2010)

Admission to Marine Fitter Course & Vessel Navigator Course

The Central Institute of Fisheries Nautical & Engineering Training (CIFNET) at Kochi/Chennai/ Visakhapatnam offers career training to candidates in Vessel Navigator and Marine Fitter Trades which have been newly introduced by Director General of Education & Training, Ministry of Labour, New Delhi under Craftsman Training Scheme of NCVT. The training courses of 24 months duration include basic practical training on board fishing vessels out at sea. The courses are scheduled to be commenced from 1st August 2008.

Applications in the prescribed form are invited from eligible candidates for admission to the above courses through entrance examination to be held on 6th July 2008 at CIFNET Kochi, Chennai and Visakhapatnam.

Qualification:-
(i) Essential: Pass in 10th Standard (SSLC) or equivalent examination with Maths and Science with 50% marks.
(ii) Desirable: One year fishing experience.
(iii) Age: 17 to 20 years as on 1st August 2008 candidates born between 01.08.1991 and 31.07.1988 (both days inclusive) are only eligible to apply. Upper age limit is relaxable to Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe candidates by 5 years.

Intake Capacity:-
Vessel Navigator (Kochi:16; Chennai:16; Visakhapatnam:16*)
Marine Fitter (Kochi:16; Chennai:16; Visakhapatnam:16*)
* Subject to final decision of competent authority.
Application for admission & Hall Ticket to MFC & VNC
Prospectus - MFC & VNC (2008)

Prospectus and application forms can be had by post from Director, CIFNET, Fine Arts Avenue, Kochi-682016 OR Deputy Director, CIFNET Unit, 59, S.N. Street, Royapuram, Chennai - 600 013 OR Deputy Director, CIFNET Unit, Beach Road, Visakhapatnam - 530 001 on payment of application fee of Rs 50/- (by Demand Draft only) drawn in favour of Sr.Administrative Officer, CIFNET payable at Kochi-682016 with a self addressed stamped (Rs. 10) envelope, upto 2nd June 2008. However Application forms can be obtained in person from the Institute HQ at Kochi and Units at Chennai/ Visakhapatnam at the above address upto 9th June 2008. Filled applications with necessary particulars should reach the Director, CIFNET, Fine Arts Avenue, Kochi-682016 on or before 9th June 2008. Duly filled application submitted or sent to the Unit offices of CIFNET at Chennai and Visakhapatnam will not be accepted. Applications sent through Fax or E-Mail also will not be treated as valid and will be rejected. Application can also be downloaded from our website www.cifnet.gov.in
In take to Visakhapatnam Unit will be subject to the final decision of Competent Authority.

Important Dates:
Last date of Receipt of filled in application : 9th June 2008
Entrance Examination : 6th July 2008
Date of commencement of the course : 1st August 2008

DIRECTOR