Here are the full and verified details for the DGCA Consultant Recruitment 2025, which includes 28 Consultant positions under the Directorate General of Civil Aviation:
Overview & Vacancies
Total Posts: 28 Consultants
Roles include:
Deputy Chief Flight Operations Inspector (Aeroplane) – 1 vacancy
Senior Flight Operations Inspector (Aeroplane) – 2 vacancies
Flight Operations Inspector (Aeroplane) – 15 vacancies
Flight Operations Inspector (Helicopter) – 10 vacancies
Eligibility Criteria
Qualification:
Graduate in Engineering or Science (Physics + Math) or M.Sc in related fields
Prior experience as a DGCA‑approved Designated Examiner (DE) or TRI on aircraft types such as B777, B737, ATR, Q400, B787, A320 family, Embraer 145/170, Citation 560XLS/XLS
Qualified Flight Instructor Rating (Category A) from Defence Services is preferred
Age Limit: Maximum 58 years (relaxation as per rules)
Important Dates
Notification Released: 06 August 2025
Online Application Opens: 22 July 2025
Last Date to Apply Online: 11 August 2025
There is also a deadline for offline submissions (if required): 22 August 2025
Remuneration
Consultants will be paid as per post designation:
Deputy Chief Flight Operations Inspector (Aeroplane): ₹9,30,100/month
Senior Flight Operations Inspector (Aeroplane): ₹7,46,000/month
Flight Operations Inspector (Aeroplane): ₹5,02,800/month
Flight Operations Inspector (Helicopter): ₹2,82,800/month
Selection Process & Posting Details
Application Mode: Online via DGCA website (civilaviation.gov.in)
Selection: Screening of applications followed by interview (structured criteria mentioned in the official notification)
Posting: Positions based in New Delhi or at DGCA-regional centers across India
Quick Summary Table
Parameter Details
Post Name Consultant (Flight Operations Inspector roles)
Vacancies 28
Qualifications Graduate / M.Sc, DE/TRI/QFI experience preferred
Maximum Age Up to 58 years
Apply Mode Online via DGCA portal
Online Application Window 22 July – 11 August 2025
Offline Submission (if any) By 22 August 2025
Pay Range ₹ 2.82 L‑₹ 9.30 L per month, depending on post level
Additional Guidelines
Carefully read the official notification PDF (available for download from civilaviation.gov.in → Recruitment Notification section) to review post-wise criteria, experience requirements, and application instructions
Ministry of Civil Aviation
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Ensure eligibility especially with respect to aircraft/training roles (DE/TRI/QFI) as preferred experience.
Complete online forms well before the deadline to avoid last‑minute issues.
No application fee has been specified in public summaries—refer to the official PDF for clarity.