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EFOMM 2027 selection process opens 368 vacancies for Merchant Marine officers with free course, exams in July, and online registrations.
The new selection for admission to the Merchant Marine Officer Training Schools has been officially confirmed. The Merchant Marine competition, referring to the EFOMM 2027 selection process, will offer 368 vacancies for officers distributed between CIAGA, in Rio de Janeiro, and CIABA, in Belém.
The notice was published in the Official Gazette of the Union on May 12, 2026 and details registrations, exams, elimination stages, and the start of the course. Registrations will take place between May 21 and June 2, exclusively through the Brazilian Navy website, with a fee of R$ 110.
The training is free and continues to be one of the main national opportunities for young people interested in a maritime career. The official document was signed by Rear Admiral Marcelo Lancellotti, commander of CIAGA.
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Merchant Marine competition expands opportunities for maritime training
The opening of the new selection reinforces the importance of training specialized professionals for the Brazilian naval sector. The EFOMM selection process continues to be one of the main entry points for a national maritime career.
Of the 368 vacancies for officers, 204 will be allocated to CIAGA, in Rio de Janeiro, while another 164 will be at CIABA, in Belém, Pará.
The Merchant Marine competition attracts candidates from all over the country due to the quality of training, the military structure, and the possibilities for professional work in shipping companies.
Among the main attractions of the selection are:
- Free course;
- Recognized professional training;
- National scope;
- Possibility of a maritime career;
- Training in Nautical and Engineering.
EFOMM selection process will have exams divided into two days
The official schedule for the new selection has already been released in the notice. The objective exams will be applied on July 25 and 26, 2026.
On the first day, candidates will answer questions in Portuguese, English, and complete the Essay. On the second day, Mathematics and Physics exams will be applied. The exams will take place from 10 AM to 2 PM, with gates opening at 8 AM and closing at 9 AM.
The EFOMM selection process requires early preparation, especially in exact sciences subjects, considered fundamental to secure one of the officer vacancies.
New selection requires minimum age, High School, and physical fitness
The Merchant Marine competition notice establishes specific criteria for candidate participation.
To compete for officer vacancies, it is necessary to:
- Be a native-born Brazilian;
- Be between 17 and 23 years old by January 1, 2027;
- Have completed High School by February 2027;
- Be up to date with electoral and military obligations;
- Be between 1.54 meters and 2 meters tall.
The new selection accepts candidates of both sexes and maintains EFOMM’s traditional requirements for admission to the training course.
Complementary stages make selection even more rigorous
After the objective tests, those approved in the EFOMM selection process will proceed to new eliminatory stages. The Psychophysical Selection will take place between September 29 and November 10, 2026. In this phase, candidates will undergo complete medical examinations.
The Physical Aptitude Test will be held between November 23 and December 4. The adaptation and document verification period will take place between January 11 and 29, 2027. Enrollment for approved candidates is scheduled for February 1, 2027, the same date scheduled for the start of the course.
Free Training Remains an EFOMM Differential
One of the main attractions of the Merchant Marine entrance exam continues to be the free training offered by EFOMM. Approved students receive technical training focused on strategic areas of Brazilian commercial navigation.
Among the training segments are:
- Nautical;
- Machinery;
- Maritime operations;
- Naval management;
- Commercial navigation.
The growth of the Brazilian port sector also increases the need for specialized professionals in the maritime area.
Data from the National Waterway Transportation Agency (ANTAQ) indicates that the country moves hundreds of millions of tons per year in port operations.
Maritime Career Continues to Attract Candidates Across Brazil
The EFOMM selection process has consolidated itself among the main public selections for high school students interested in specialized technical training.
In addition to professional qualification, many candidates seek stability and opportunities related to national and international maritime transport.
Merchant Marine officers can work in areas related to navigation, naval logistics, operational safety, and maritime transport.
The new selection reinforces the growing demand for qualified professionals in the Brazilian maritime sector.
What to Observe Before Participating in the Merchant Marine Entrance Exam
Before registering, candidates must carefully read the complete public notice released by CIAGA.
The document gathers information about:
- Programmatic content;
- Official calendar;
- Eliminatory criteria;
- Test locations;
- Stages of the EFOMM selection process.
With 368 vacancies for officers and free training, the new EFOMM selection stands out as one of the main national opportunities for young people interested in a maritime career.
With information from Diário Oficial da União.
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