GME Jobs, Scope, Salary in India 2024

Updated on - Jan 4, 2023

Graduate Marine Engineering jobs are available in both the public sector and as well as in the private sector. GME job opportunities for graduates aren't restricted to only the Indian navy but also many private marine-based shipment/research organizations do hire Marine Engineers for operations. After completion, candidates work in the engineering departments on oil rigs, boats, ships designing, construction, and maintenance of ships, etc.

Career Prospects and Job Scope for GME

GME job vacancies for graduates are available in a variety of sectors. GME course is designed to ensure that the students have a chance to learn about all the important concepts. GME job scope in India lies in a broad range of sectors. Scope after GME is very diverse as they can venture into the Merchant Navy and in marine parts manufacturing companies.

The most common job profiles that hire a GME graduate are:

Engineer Cadet
Fourth Engineer
Third Engineer
Second Engineer
Programmer
Marine Surveyor
Coastal Marine Engineer

Areas of Recruitment for GME

GME career scope after completing the course is they can work on all kinds of Ships, from Ferries, Cargo Ships, and Hovercrafts to Cruise Liners and Military Vessels, such as Frigates, Warships, and Submarines, etc.

Some of the areas of recruitment for graduates are:

Oil and Gas Industry
Shipping Industry
Thermal Power Plants
Sugar Industry
Educational Institutions

Salary Packages for GME Graduates

According to PayScale, the GME average salary in India is around INR 5 - 22 LPA. GME salary for graduates depends upon the level of education, grades and skills acquired. Some of the common jobs after GME are:

Job Roles	Average Annual Salary
Engineer Cadet	INR 6 LPA
Fourth Engineer	INR 12 LPA
Third Engineer	INR 15.84 LPA
Second Engineer	INR 22 LPA
Programmer	INR 5 LPA

Source: PayScale

Government Jobs for GME Graduates

GME scope in India is rising in demand and it brings ample jobs after GME course for the graduates. According to PayScale, the salary after the GME course is around INR 3.5 -11.5 LPA. Some government jobs with salaries are:

Job Roles	Average Annual Salary
Marine Surveyor	INR 6.61 LPA
Coastal Marine Engineer	INR 4 LPA
Marine Engineer	INR 11.43 LPA
Marine Outside Sales Engineer	INR 3.77 LPA
Marine Sales Manager	INR 11.43 LPA

Source:PayScale

Private Jobs for GME Graduates

A vast number of job opportunities are available in the private sector for GME graduates. According to PayScale, the GME course salary is around INR 4.5 - 22 LPA. Some of the job designations with their salaries are:

Job Roles	Average Annual Salary
Structural Engineer	INR 4.87 LPA
Maintenance Officer	INR 5.3 LPA
Teacher	INR 7 LPA
Third Engineer	INR 15.84 LPA
Second Engineer	INR 22 LPA

Source: PayScale

Job Opportunities Abroad for GME Graduates

The jobs for GME graduates are not just available in India but are also available abroad. With increasing expertise and experience, GME course scope abroad shows a rising trend. Graduates can go for higher education to increase their chances of getting a job abroad.

Top Companies

Check the list below for the top recruiters that hire GME graduates:

Anglo-Eastern Ship Management Ltd
Bernhard Schulte Ship Management
DHL Express
Fleet Management
HCL
K-Line
Larsen and Toubro
MAERSK
Mitsui Osk

Best Countries

Below is the list of top countries offering job opportunities to GME graduates:

Canada
Belgium
Finland
UK
USA
New Zealand
Australia

Various Career Designations Abroad for Graduates

Job profiles that attract M.Tech Process Engineering graduates to work abroad:

Engineer Cadet
Fourth Engineer
Third Engineer
Second Engineer
Programmer
Marine Surveyor
Coastal Marine Engineer
Marine Engineer
Marine Outside Sales Engineer
Marine Sales Manager
Structural Engineer

Famous GME Graduates

The scope of GME graduates is quite high and rewarding. GME course enlightens students on both applications of engineering in Marine Science and Marine Technology. There are some graduates who have made a good name for themselves in the field due to their research and findings.

Some notable graduates are: