DGCA MEDICALS
STEP 1: Class II Medical Examination.
Class II medical is the first step towards a pilot’s career. It’s required for you to get an SPL (Student
Pilot License) and to join a flying school.
Step 1. Visit this link below and go through the list of DGCA examiners. From the list, select the
doctor who suits you best, contact and fix an appointment with them. DO NOT get your medicals
done by any other doctor, or it’ll be deemed invalid
CLASS-2 MEDICAL EXAMINATION CENTRES & CLASS 2 EXAMINERS (Updated as on 11 DEC 2020)
Class 2 Medical examiners:
https://public-prd-dgca.s3.ap-south-1…
Class 2 Tests Required Blood and Other Tests Page 17 of Handbook:
http://164.100.60.133/manuals/Handboo…
Eye Test Requirements for Class 2 Page 24 of Handbook:
http://164.100.60.133/manuals/Handboo…
Ear Test for Class 2 Hearing Requirement Page 36 of Handbook:
http://164.100.60.133/manuals/Handboo…
The doctor will approve all your reports will send them to DGCA, Delhi for approval.
Once your medical documents reach DGCA, a file will be prepared on your respective name and you
will receive a file number. Collect your Medical Assessment from the DGCA Medical Cell, Delhi.
STEP 2: CLASS 1 INITIAL MEDICAL & RENEWAL OF MEDICAL.
(a) Initial Medical: Initial medical is done when a person with a valid Class 2 medical applies for the
first time for a Class 1 Medical (a requirement for commercial license). Also, in case the last medical
date (Class 1) is more than two years old, a fresh initial (Re-initial) Class 1 medical is to be conducted
only at Air Force Medical Boarding centres, along with approved NOC by Medical Cell, DGCA.
CLASS-1 MEDICAL EXAMINATION CENTRES & CLASS 1 EXAMINERS (Updated as on 11 DEC 2020)
Class 1 Written Request Format Page 6
https://public-prd-dgca.s3.ap-south-1…
Medical Tests Required for Class 1 Click on FCL 1 of 2017
http://164.100.60.133/rules/flight-in…
Class 1 Medical Centers and Examiners
https://public-prd-dgca.s3.ap-south-1…
(b) Renewal Medical: Class 1 Medical Assessments are valid for one year for persons less than 60 yrs.
of age in Multi-crew Commercial Air Transport Operations or six months for persons above 40 yrs of
age in Single crew commercial air transport operations. The renewal medical may be done anytime
from one month before the date of expiry of the validity of Medical Assessment to the date of expiry
of validity. If done earlier or later than that, a NOC is required. Renewal Class 1 medical may be done
after expiry of the validity of previous (but not beyond two years since the date of last medical)
along with NOC. The NOC form available in Procedure & training Manual, available on DGCA
websites Annexure ‘D’ to be filled. Applications for NOC are to be made after obtaining a confirmed
appointment and to be sent along with Last Valid Medical Assessment, issued by DGCA. Renewal
medical exam is conducted in IAF / AF Centers and by DGCA empanelled Class 1 Examiners.
The following medicals will compulsorily be done only at IAM/AFCME/ MEC(E) /11 AFH/
CHAF’B’: –
(i) All medicals after 60 yrs of age and
(ii) Medicals after attaining age 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60 yrs and every medical after 60 yrs of
age.
Step 2b: Appointment & Previous Medical Record (PMR) Forwarding.
(a) IAF Centres. After ascertaining the type of medical, kindly seek appointment well in advance
keeping in view the time required for grant of appointments and PMR forwarding from DGCA. The
procedure for seeking appointment can be accessed in the DGCA website under the Medical Section
(and below)
(b) Civil Centres & Class 1 Examiners. For Civil Hospitals (initial Medical) and Class 1 Examiners
(renewal medicals), kindly contact the centers/ examiners directly at the addresses given below.
PMR forwarding is not required for Class 1 initial medicals which are to be conducted at Nanavati
Hospital, Apollo Hospital, and for renewal medical examinations conducted by Class 1 Medical
Examiners & for Air Force Medical Examination Centres {except IAM/AFCME/MEC(E) /11 AFH/
CHAF’B’}.
Step 3: PMR Status Query.
PMR files are forwarded to IAF Centres 2-3 weeks before the date of appointment (even if
applications are received early). For any queries regarding PMR file no., it’s status and its
assessment, any correction or updating any
address/details/name – it is kindly requested to contact on below mentioned contact no. of SO
Medical Cell (DGCA HQ) 01124622500 Extn 453 OR You can visit or can authorize any of your rep. to
collect your Medical Assessment on Public Days from Med Date at DGCA i.e Wednesday & Thursday
between 1400h to 1730h. Further, for any queries regarding the taking of appointment and status of
your medical appointment, it is kindly requested to contact on below mentioned contact no. or e-
mail on dgcamedicalappointment@gmail.com 01124622500 Extn 526 / 453 and after confirmation
of the same, you can apply for NOC.
PROCEDURE FOR DGCA CENTRALISED APPOINTMENT FOR CONDUCT OF CLASS I MEDICAL
EXAMINATION AT & PMR FORWARDING TO IAF CENTRES
Step 4: Objection Certificate (NOC) (if required).
For Re-initial /delayed/ early/ Post TU or Special Medicals only, kindly obtain a No Objection
Certificate (NOC) from Medical Date at DGCA, New Delhi. The NOC form available in Procedure &
training Manual, available on DGCA websites Annexure ‘D’ to be filled. Applications for NOC are to
be made after obtaining a confirmed appointment and to be sent along with Last Valid Medical
Assessment, issued by DGCA.