The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has officially released the DGCA Examination Calendar 2026 for AME and Flight Crew (CPL / ATPL) candidates.

This updated schedule outlines the complete examination plan for the year and provides structured opportunities for candidates preparing for DGCA licence examinations. The information below is prepared strictly in accordance with the latest official examination programme and notifications circulated across Integers’ official platforms based on DGCA publications.

(Official PDF notification is attached for reference.)

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Important Update 1: ATPL & Examination Mode Clarification

As per recent DGCA notifications related to the DGCA Examination Calendar 2026, the following clarifications are issued:

• ATPL candidates may apply through both OLODE and Regular Examination Sessions.
• RTR (Restricted) License Examination PART 1 applications are permitted now permitted through the Regular Examination account as well as OLODE session. where as Part 2 exams are on appointment basis via eGCA portal.

Candidates must carefully ensure correct mode selection while applying on the DGCA Pariksha Portal. Incorrect mode selection may lead to application rejection or procedural delays.

Important Update 2: Auto Profile Upgrade – CPL to ATPL

(Effective 02 February 2026)

In a significant procedural advancement, DGCA has introduced the Auto Profile Update from CPL to ATPL category for eligible Flight Crew candidates through the Pariksha Portal.

This initiative integrates DigiLocker verification to streamline licence category upgrades and reduce manual documentation requirements.

Eligibility Conditions:

• Candidate must be an Indian national
• Aadhaar details must exactly match DigiLocker records
• Must possess a valid DGCA licence
• DGCA licence details will be auto-fetched through DigiLocker
• All mandatory fields must be correctly filled

Any data mismatch or discrepancy may result in non-processing of the auto profile upgrade by the system.

Detailed procedural guidance is available in the FC User Manual on the DGCA Pariksha Portal.

DGCA Examination Calendar 2026

Below is the complete chronological schedule under the DGCA Examination Calendar 2026:

The DGCA Examination Calendar 2026 ensures structured examination windows across the year, enabling efficient planning for AME, CPL, and ATPL candidates.

Examination Centers – 2026

OLODE Examination Centres

New Delhi | Mumbai | Chennai | Kolkata | Hyderabad | Bengaluru | Lucknow | Bhopal

Examination Fee: ₹ 5000 per paper

Regular Examination Centres

Examination Fee: ₹ 2500 per paper

Official DGCA Pariksha Portal Links

Login / Apply
https://pariksha.dgca.gov.in/login

Official Home Page
https://pariksha.dgca.gov.in/welcome.jsp

Notice Board
https://pariksha.dgca.gov.in/Form/Notice_Board_General_PLT

Flight Crew OLODE Seat Availability
https://pariksha.dgca.gov.in/Form/fc_olode_seat_count

AME OLODE Seat Availability
https://pariksha.dgca.gov.in/Form/ame_olode_seat_count

Candidates are strongly advised to regularly monitor the official Notice Board and portal updates for the latest instructions and announcements.

Conclusion

The DGCA Examination Calendar 2026 for AME, CPL, and ATPL candidates provides a structured and transparent examination roadmap for the year. Furthermore, the introduction of the Auto Profile Upgrade facility represents a progressive step toward digitisation and procedural efficiency in ATPL category progression.

Candidates are encouraged to plan examination attempts strategically in alignment with the published calendar and official DGCA notifications to ensure smooth licence progression.