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66. A.01 Scope This section defines the aircraft maintenance engineer’s licence and establishes therequirements for application, issue and conditions of its validity

Excerpt from CAR-66 — Licensing of Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (CAR Section 2, Series L), Issue III, Revision 2 · 2025-09-29, page 12. Read it in context in the official document ↗.

66. A.03 Licence categories (a) Category A, divided into the following subcategories: - A1 Aeroplanes Turbine; - A2 Aeroplanes Piston; - A3 Helicopters Turbine; - A4 Helicopters Piston. (b) Category B1, divided into the following subcategories: - B1.1 Aeroplanes Turbine; - B1.2 Aeroplanes Piston; - B1.3 Helicopters Turbine; - B1.4 Helicopters Piston. (c) Category B2, applicable to all aircraft. (d) Category B2L Category B2L shall be issued with the ‘system rating’ for aircraft other than those in Group 1 (66.A.05(1)) as specified below: - Communication/Navigation (Com/Nav), - Instruments, - Autoflight, - Surveillance, - Airframe systems. A B2L licence shall contain, as a minimum, one system rating. (e) Category B3 Category B3 licence is applicable to piston-engine non-pressurised aeroplanes of 2 000 kg Maximum Take-off Mass (MTOM) and below. (f) Category L, divided into the following subcategories: - L1C: composite sailplanes; - L1: sailplanes; - L2C: composite powered sailplanes and composite Light Aircraft 1 (LA1) aeroplanes; - L2: powered sailplanes and Light Aircraft 1 (LA1) aeroplanes; - L3H: hot-air balloons; - L3G: gas balloons; - L4H: hot-air airships; - L4G: Light Aircraft 2 (LA2) gas airships; and - L5: gas airships other than Light Aircraft 2 (LA2). (g) Category C, applicable to aeroplanes and helicopters.

Excerpt from CAR-66 — Licensing of Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (CAR Section 2, Series L), Issue III, Revision 2 · 2025-09-29, page 12. Read it in context in the official document ↗.

66. A.05 Aircraft groups For the purpose of ratings on aircraft maintenance engineers licences, aircraft shall be classified in the following groups: 1. Group 1: Complex motor-powered aircraft; multi-engine helicopters; other than piston-engine aeroplanes, with maximum certified operating altitude exceeding FL290; aircraft equipped with fly-by-wire systems; gas airships other than LA2. DGCA may decide to classify into Group 2, Group 3 or Group 4, as appropriate, an aircraft which meets the conditions set out in the first subparagraph, if it considers that the lower complexity of the particular aircraft justifies so. 2. Group 2: aircraft other than those in Group 1 belonging to the following subgroups: i. sub-group 2a: • single turbo-propeller engine aeroplanes • those turbine-engine aeroplanes classified by DGCA in this subgroup because of their lower complexity ii. sub-group 2b: • single turbine engine helicopters • those multiple turbine engine helicopters classified by DGCA in this subgroup because of their lower complexity. iii. sub-group 2c: • single piston engine helicopters. • those multiple piston engine helicopters classified by DGCA in this subgroup because of their lower complexity. 3. Group 3: piston engine aeroplanes other than those in Group 1. 4. Group 4: sailplanes, powered sailplanes, balloons and airships, other than those in Group 1.

Excerpt from CAR-66 — Licensing of Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (CAR Section 2, Series L), Issue III, Revision 2 · 2025-09-29, page 14. Read it in context in the official document ↗.

66. A.10. Application a) An application for an aircraft maintenance engineer’s licence or change to such licence shall be made on CA Form 19 (Refer Appendix-V) (through eGCA) with necessary documents and fees to DGCA. b) Reserved. c) In addition to the documents required in points 66.A.10 (a) as appropriate, the applicant for any change to an existing aircraft maintenance engineer’s licence shall submit his/her current original aircraft maintenance engineer’s licence to the DGCA together with application. d) Reserved e) Reserved f) Each application shall be supported by documentation to demonstrate compliance with the applicable theoretical knowledge, practical training and experience requirements at the time of application.

Excerpt from CAR-66 — Licensing of Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (CAR Section 2, Series L), Issue III, Revision 2 · 2025-09-29, page 16. Read it in context in the official document ↗.

66. A.15.Eligibility a) The applicant must have passed 10+2 examination in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics from a recognized board or university or its equivalent b) An applicant for an aircraft maintenance engineer’s licence shall be at least 18 years of age.

Excerpt from CAR-66 — Licensing of Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (CAR Section 2, Series L), Issue III, Revision 2 · 2025-09-29, page 17. Read it in context in the official document ↗.

66.A.20 Privileges a) The following privileges shall apply: 1. Category A licence holder to issue certificates for release to service after minor scheduled line maintenance and simple defect rectification within the limits of maintenance tasks specifically endorsed on the authorisation issued by a maintenance organisation approved under rule 133B and the certification privileges shall be restricted to the work carried out by the licence holder himself in the maintenance organization that issues the authorisation. 2. Category B1 licence holder to issue certificates for release to service and to act as support staff following the maintenance performed on aircraft structure, power- plant, mechanical and electrical systems; work on avionics system requiring simple tests to prove their serviceability and not requiring trouble shooting, in respect of an aircraft type endorsed on the licence. NOTE: Category B1 shall include the appropriate sub-category of Category A; 3. Category B2 licence holder to issue ― (a) certificates of release to service and to act as support staff after maintenance on avionic and electrical systems; avionics and electrical task within powerplant and mechanical systems requiring only simple tests to prove their serviceability of aircraft type endorsed on the licence; (b) certificates of release to service after minor scheduled line maintenance and simple defect rectification within the limits of tasks specifically endorsed on the certification authorisation issued by an approved maintenance organisation of aircraft type endorsed on the licence and this certification privilege shall be restricted to work that the licence holder has personally performed in the maintenance organisation which issued the certification authorisation and limited to the rating already endorsed on the licence. Note: The category B2 licence does not include any A sub-category. 4. Category B2L licence holder to issue certificates of release to service and to act as B2L support staff for maintenance performed on electrical systems; maintenance performed on avionics systems within the limits of the system ratings specifically endorsed on the licence, and when holding the ‘airframe system’ rating, performance of electrical and avionics tasks within power plant and mechanical systems, requiring only simple tests to prove their serviceability. 5. Category B3 licence holder to issue certificates of release to service and to act as B3 support staff for maintenance performed on aeroplane structure, engine and mechanical and electrical systems; and work on avionic systems requiring only simple tests to prove their serviceability and not requiring troubleshooting not requiring troubleshooting of ‘piston-engine non-pressurised aeroplanes of 2000 kg Maximum Take-off Mass and below’. 6. Category L licenceholder to issue certificates of release to service and to act as category L support staff for the maintenance performed on aircraft structure, power plant and mechanical and electrical systems; work on radio, Emergency Locator Transmitters (ELT) and transponder systems; and work on other avionics systems requiring simple tests to prove their serviceability. Note1: Subcategory L2 includes subcategory L1. Any limitation to subcategory L2 in accordance with point 66.A.45 (h) becomes also applicable to subcategory L1. Note2: Subcategory L2C includes subcategory L1C. 7. Category C licence holders to issue certificates of release to service following base maintenance in respect of an aircraft of the type endorsed on the licence. The privileges apply to the aircraft in its entirety including all systems. NOTE―Simple test means a test described in approved maintenance data and such in nature that aircraft system serviceability is verified through aircraft controls, switches, Built-in Test Equipment (BITE), Central Maintenance Computer (CMC) or external test equipment not requiring special training.” ; b) The holder of Aircraft Maintenance Engineer license may not exercise certification privileges unless: 1. in compliance with the applicable requirements of CAR M, CAR –ML, CAR – CAO and/or CAR 145 ; and 2. in the preceding two year period he/she has either acquired six months of maintenance experience in accordance with the privileges granted by the Aircraft Maintenance Engineer’s Licence or met the provision for the issue of appropriate privileges; and 3. he/she has the adequate competence to certify maintenance on the corresponding aircraft; and 4. he/she is able to read, write and communicate to an understandable level in the language(s) in which the technical documentation and procedures necessary to support the issue of the certificate of release to service are written.

Excerpt from CAR-66 — Licensing of Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (CAR Section 2, Series L), Issue III, Revision 2 · 2025-09-29, page 17. Read it in context in the official document ↗.

66. A.25 Basic Knowledge requirements: a) The applicant for an aircraft maintenance licence shall demonstrate by examination a level of knowledge of the related subject modules in accordance with Appendix I (applicable to category A, B1, B2, B2L, B3 and C licences) or Appendix VII (applicable to category L licences). b) The basic knowledge examinations shall comply with the standard set out in Appendix II(applicable to category A, B1, B2, B2L, B3 and C licences) or Appendix VIII (applicable to category L licences) to this CAR and shall be conducted by DGCA. c) The training courses and examinations shall be passed within 10 years prior to the application for an aircraft maintenance licence or the addition of a category or subcategory to such aircraft maintenance licence. Should this not be the case, examination credits may however be obtained in accordance with point (d). The 10 years’ validity requirement applies to each individual module examination, except for those module examinations which were already passed as part of another licence category and the licence has already been issued. d) The applicant may apply to DGCA for full or partial examination credit to the basic knowledge requirements for 1. basic knowledge examinations that do not meet the requirement described in point (c) above; and 2. any other technical qualification considered by DGCA to be equivalent to the knowledge standard of CAR-66 Credits shall be granted in accordance with APM Chapter 17. e) Credits expire 10 years after they were granted to the applicant by DGCA. The applicant may apply for new credits after expiration. f) The holder of an aircraft maintenance licence applying for the addition of a different category or subcategory shall complement by examination the level of knowledge that is appropriate to the related subject modules in accordance with Appendix I (for category A, B1, B2, B2L, B3 and C licences) or Appendix VII (for category L licences). Appendix IV details the modules of Appendix I (for category B1, B2, B2L, B3 and C licences) or Appendix VII (for category L licences) required for the addition of a new category or subcategory to an existing licence issued in accordance with this CAR

Excerpt from CAR-66 — Licensing of Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (CAR Section 2, Series L), Issue III, Revision 2 · 2025-09-29, page 25. Read it in context in the official document ↗.

66. A.30 Basic Experience requirements: a) An applicant for an aircraft maintenance engineer’s licence shall have acquired: 1. for category A, sub categories B1.2 and B1.4 and category B3: (i) three years of practical aircraft maintenance experience on operating aircraft; or (ii) two years of practical maintenance experience on operating aircraft and having acquired a Degree in Aircraft Maintenance or Degree in Engineering from a recognised University; or (iii) one year of practical maintenance experience on operating aircraft and having successfully completed basic aircraft maintenance training conducted by a training organisation approved under rule 133B. 2. for sub-categories B1.1 and B1.3 and category B2: (i) five years of practical aircraft maintenance experience on operating aircraft; or (ii) three years of practical maintenance experience on operating aircraft and having acquired a Degree in Aircraft Maintenance or Degree in Engineering from a recognised University; or (iii) two year of practical maintenance experience on operating aircraft, and having successfully completed basic aircraft maintenance training conducted by a training organisation approved under rule 133B. 3. for category B2L: (i) three years of practical maintenance experience in operating aircraft, covering the corresponding system rating, if the applicant has no previous relevant technical training; or (ii) two years of practical maintenance experience on operating aircraft, covering the corresponding system rating, and having acquired a Degree in Aircraft Maintenance or Degree in Engineering from a recognised University; or (iii) one year of practical maintenance experience on operating aircraft, covering the corresponding system rating, and having successfully completed basic aircraft maintenance training conducted by a training organisation approved under rule 133B. Note: For the addition of new system rating(s) to an existing B2L licence, 3 months of practical maintenance experience relevant to the new system rating(s) shall be required for each system rating added. 4. for category L: (i) two years of practical experience in operating aircraft covering a representative cross section of maintenance activities in the corresponding sub-category; or (ii) one years of practical maintenance experience on operating aircraft, covering the corresponding system rating, and having acquired a Degree in Aircraft Maintenance or Degree in Engineering from a recognized University or successfully completed basic aircraft maintenance training conducted by a training organisation approved under rule 133B: Note: For the inclusion of an additional subcategory in an existing L licence, the experience required by points (i) and (ii) shall be 12 and 6 months respectively. 5. for Category C with respect to complex motor-powered aircraft (CMPA): (i) three years of maintenance experience in exercising privileges of categories B1.1, B1.3 or B2 as support staff, or both support staff and certifying staff, in a maintenance organisation approved under rule 133B working on CMPA, including 12 months of experience as base maintenance support staff; or (ii) five years of maintenance experience in exercising privileges of categories B1.2, B1.4 or L5 as support staff, or both support staff and certifying staff, in a maintenance organisation approved under rule 133B working on CMPA, including 12 months of experience as base maintenance support staff; 6. for Category C with respect to aircraft other than complex motor powered aircraft (CMPA), three years of maintenance experience in exercising privileges of categories B1 or B2 or support staff, in a maintenance organisation approved under rule 133B, working on aircraft other than complex motor powered aircraft, including 6 months of experience as base maintenance support staff. b) An applicant for the addition of a category or a sub-category to an existing licence shall have a minimum civil aircraft maintenance experience requirement appropriate to the additional category or sub-category of licence applied for as defined in Appendix IV to CAR 66. c) The experience shall be practical and involve with a representative cross section of maintenance tasks on aircraft. d) At least one year of the required experience shall be recent maintenance experience on aircraft of the category/subcategory for which the initial aircraft maintenance engineer’s licence is sought. For subsequent category /subcategory additions to an existing aircraft maintenance engineer’s licence, the additional recent maintenance experience required may be less than one year, but shall be at least three months. The required experience shall be dependent upon the difference between the licence category/subcategory held and applied for. Such additional experience shall be typical of the new licence category/subcategory sought. Note: ‘Recent maintenance experience’ shall be acquired on the type of aircraft for which the aircraft maintenance engineer’s license is sought. e) Notwithstanding para (a), the twelve years of practical aircraft maintenance experience acquired outside a civil aircraft maintenance environment in the relevant category supplemented by at least one year of recent experience in civil aircraft maintenance environment, shall be treated as equivalent to the requirements laid down in sub paras (1) to (4) of para (a) above. f) Experience shall have been acquired within the 10 years preceding the application for an aircraft maintenance licence or the addition of a category or subcategory to such a licence. Notwithstanding to this, the aircraft maintenance experience gained in defense environment in the preceding fifteen years shall be acceptable.

Excerpt from CAR-66 — Licensing of Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (CAR Section 2, Series L), Issue III, Revision 2 · 2025-09-29, page 26. Read it in context in the official document ↗.

66. A. 35 Demonstration of Skill An applicant for grant or extension of Aircraft Maintenance Engineer’s licence shall demonstrate his aircraft maintenance skill in respect of each category or sub-categoryof license or specific type of aircraft or systems in accordance with CAR 66.A.45 for which the application has been made to the Director General

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66. A.40 Continued validity of the aircraft maintenance engineer’s licence (a) The aircraft maintenance engineer’s licence becomes invalid after five years or ten years (under revised Aircraft Rule 61) after its last issue or renewal, unless the holder submits his/her aircraft maintenance engineer’s licence to DGCA, in order to verify the information contained in the licence is the same as that contained in DGCA records. (b) The holder of an aircraft maintenance engineer’s licence shall complete the CA Form 19-03 (Refer Appendix-V) (through eGCA) and submit it with the holder’s copy of the licence to DGCA, unless the holder works in a maintenance organization approved in accordance with CAR 145 or CAR-CAO that has a procedure in its exposition where by such organisation may submit the necessary documentation on behalf of the aircraft maintenance engineer’s licence holder. (c) Any certification privileges based upon an aircraft maintenance engineer’s licence becomes invalid as soon as the aircraft maintenance engineer’s licence is invalid. (d) The aircraft maintenance engineer’s licence is only valid when issued and/or changed by DGCA and when the holder has signed the document. (e) An application to renew a licence that has expired will be accepted for up to four years after the date of expiry of the licence. The applicant is required to submit certified evidence of 6 months actual aircraft experience relevant to the category held within the 24 months prior to their application and that he has not exercised the privileges of his licence during this period. In case, the privileges have been exercised, necessary enforcement action shall be initiated. Such licence shall be considered for renewal only after enforcement action is complete. In case the applicant does not meet minimum 6 months experience criteria, he should be advised to apply for renewal after acquiring 6 month maintenance experience. Licences expired for more than four years will not be renewed and applicants will need to meet all of the applicable requirements for the issue of a licence in accordance with this CAR. Note: For the purpose of renewal of a DGCA CAR-66 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer’s Licence only, maintenance experience acquired on foreign-registered aircraft within a foreign maintenance organization approved by EASA/ FAA etc , may be considered.

Excerpt from CAR-66 — Licensing of Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (CAR Section 2, Series L), Issue III, Revision 2 · 2025-09-29, page 30. Read it in context in the official document ↗.

66. A.55 Evidence of qualification Personnel exercising certification privileges as well as support staff must produce their licence as evidence of qualification, if required by an authorized person of DGCA, within 24 hours.

Excerpt from CAR-66 — Licensing of Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (CAR Section 2, Series L), Issue III, Revision 2 · 2025-09-29, page 40. Read it in context in the official document ↗.

Appendix II – Basic Examination Standard (except for Category L Licence) 1. General 1.1 All basic examinations shall be carried out using the multiple choice question as specified below. The incorrect alternatives shall seem equally plausible to any one ignorant of the subject. All of the alternatives shall be clearly related to the question and of similar vocabulary, grammatical construction and length. In numerical questions, the incorrect answers shall correspond to procedural errors such as corrections applied in the wrong sense or incorrect unit conversions: they shall not be mere random numbers. 1.2 Each multiple choice questions must have more than two alternative answers of which only one must be the correct answer and the candidate shall be allowed a time per module which is based upon a nominal average of 75 seconds per question. 1.3 The pass mark for each CAR-66 module and sub-module multiple choice part of the examination is 75%. 1.4 Penalty marking systems shall not be used to determine whether a candidate has passed. 1.5 A failed module may not be retaken for at least 30 days following the date of the failed module examination. 1.6 The maximum number of attempts for each examination is three in a 12-month period. The applicant shall provide in a written statement to the competent authority (DGCA), the number, and dates of attempts during the 12 months preceding the examination. 1.7 While it is accepted that the subject matter of the questions may be the same, the questions used as part of the MBT learning programme shall not be used in examinations

Excerpt from CAR-66 — Licensing of Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (CAR Section 2, Series L), Issue III, Revision 2 · 2025-09-29, page 107. Read it in context in the official document ↗.

61. Licensing of Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (1) The Central Government may grant licences or authorisations as provided in this rule, to persons who meet the requirements specified in this rule. (2) The application for the grant of an Aircraft Maintenance Engineers Licence or an authorisation, or for extension thereof, shall be made in the form and manner specified by the Director-General. (3) The Aircraft Maintenance Engineer’s licence may be granted in the following categories and sub-categories, as applicable, namely: — (a) Category A, classified into the following sub-categories: — (i) A1 Aeroplanes Turbine; (ii) A2 Aeroplanes Piston; (iii) A3 Helicopters Turbine; (iv) A4 Helicopters Piston. (b) Category B1, classified into the following sub-categories:-- (i) B1.1 Aeroplanes Turbine; (ii) B1.2 Aeroplanes Piston; (iii) B1.3 Helicopters Turbine; (iv) B1.4 Helicopters Piston. (c) Category B2, applicable to all aircraft. (d) Category B2L, applicable to all aircraft shall be issued with the ‘system rating’ as specified by the Director General. (e) Category B3, applicable to piston-engine non-pressurised aeroplanes of 2000 kilogram Maximum Take-off Mass and below. (f) Category L, classified into the following sub-categories: — (i) L1C: Composite sailplanes; (ii) L1: sailplanes; (iii) L2C: composite powered sailplanes and composite Light Aircraft 1 aeroplanes; (iv) L2: powered sailplanes and Light Aircraft 1 aeroplanes; (v) L3H: hot-air balloons; (vi) L3G: gas balloons; (vii) L4H: hot-air airships; (viii) L4G: Light Aircraft 2 gas airships; and (ix) L5: gas airships other than Light Aircraft 2. Note: Light Aircraft 1 and Light Aircraft 2 means a manned aircraft as specified by the Director-General. (g) Category C, applicable to aeroplanes and helicopters. (4) The holder of an aircraft maintenance licence shall have his licence endorsed with the relevant rating for exercising the certification privileges as laid down in sub-rule (12) of this rule: (i) For Category B1, B2, B2L, C and L, the relevant aircraft or system ratings shall be as specified by the Director-General. (ii) For Category B3, the relevant rating shall be ‘piston-engine non-pressurised aeroplanes of 2000 kilogram Maximum Take-off Mass and below’. (iii) For Category A, no rating shall be endorsed. (5) An applicant for the grant of Aircraft Maintenance Engineers Licence shall satisfy the following requirements, namely:- (a) he shall not be less than 18 years of age; (b) he shall have passed 10+2 examination with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics from a recognised Board or University or its equivalent; (c) he shall have passed a written examination as specified by the Director-General: Provided that the Director-General may, subject to such conditions as he may deem fit to impose, exempt any applicant from the written examination if the applicant holds a licence granted by a Contracting State to act in the capacity of an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer; and (d) he shall have the following minimum practical experience, namely:- (i) for Category A, Sub-categories B1.2, B1.4 and Category B3: (A) three years of practical aircraft maintenance experience on operating aircraft; or (B) two years of practical maintenance experience on operating aircraft, covering the corresponding system rating, and having acquired a Degree in Aircraft Maintenance or Degree in Engineering from a recognised University; or (C) one year of practical maintenance experience on operating aircraft, covering the corresponding system rating, and having successfully completed basic aircraft maintenance training conducted by a training organisation approved under rule 133B. (ii) for Sub-categories B1.1 and B1.3 and Category B2: (A) five years of practical aircraft maintenance experience on operating aircraft; or (B) three years of practical maintenance experience on operating aircraft, covering the corresponding system rating, and having acquired a Degree in Aircraft Maintenance or Degree in Engineering from a recognised University; or (C) two year of practical maintenance experience on operating aircraft, covering the corresponding system rating, and having successfully completed basic aircraft maintenance training conducted by a training organisation approved under rule 133B. (iia) for Category B2L: (A) three years of practical maintenance experience in operating aircraft, covering the corresponding system rating, if the applicant has no previous relevant technical training; or (B) two years of practical maintenance experience on operating aircraft, covering the corresponding system rating, and having acquired a Degree in Aircraft Maintenance or Degree in Engineering from a recognised University; or (C) one year of practical maintenance experience on operating aircraft, covering the corresponding system rating, and having successfully completed basic aircraft maintenance training conducted by a training organisation approved under rule 133B. (iib) for Category L: (A) two years of practical experience in operating aircraft covering a representative cross section of maintenance activities in the corresponding sub-category; or (B) one years of practical maintenance experience on operating aircraft, covering the corresponding system rating, and having acquired a Degree in Aircraft Maintenance or Degree in Engineering from a recognized University or successfully completed basic aircraft maintenance training conducted by a training organisation approved under rule 133B: Provided that for the addition of a category or a sub-category or addition within a category or a sub-category or a system rating to an existing licence, the practical maintenance experience relevant to the category, sub-category or new system rating shall be as specified by the Director General: Provided also that twelve years of practical aircraft maintenance experience acquired outside a civil aircraft maintenance environment in the relevant category supplemented by at least one year of recent experience in civil aircraft maintenance environment, shall be treated as equivalent to the requirements laid down in (i) to (iib) above. (iii) for Category C with respect to large aircraft (A) three years of maintenance experience exercising privileges of Categories B1.1, B1.3 or B2 on large aircraft or as support staff in a base maintenance in an organisation approved under rule 133B or a combination thereof; or (B) five years of maintenance experience exercising the privileges of Categories B1.2 or B1.4 on large aircraft or as support staff in base maintenance in an organisation approved under rule 133B, or a combination thereof; (iv) for Category C with respect to aircraft other than large aircraft three years of maintenance experience of exercising privileges of category B1 or B2 or support staff in an organisation approved under rule 133B, or a combination thereof; (e) he shall demonstrate his skill to exercise the privileges of the licence for which an application has been made, in the manner specified by the Director-General. (6) The applicant for grant of extension of Aircraft Maintenance Engineers licence shall be required - (a) to pass a written examination so as to demonstrate a level of knowledge in the appropriate subject modules as specified by the Director-General; and (b) to undergo relevant training, acquire maintenance experience as specified by the Director-General, and demonstrate skill to exercise the privileges of the licence for which an application has been made, in a manner specified by the Director-General. (7) An applicant who fails in any examination shall be permitted to appear again for such examination only after lapse of such other period as specified by the Director-General. (8) The Central Government may grant authorisation to the holders of an Aircraft Maintenance Engineers Licence to carry out maintenance of any new aircraft, engine or system which has been brought into the organisation and which is not within the scope of his licence, and to issue a certificate of release thereof, provided that the Director-General is satisfied that the applicant has sufficient knowledge, experience and training, and has passed such examinations as specified by the Director-General. (9) Omitted (10) Omitted (11) Unless suspended, revoked or cancelled, (a) a licence shall remain valid for the period specified therein, subject to a maximum period of ten years in each case, and may be renewed for another ten years at a time on receipt of the application for renewal: Provided that an expired licence shall be renewed only after the applicant has passed such examinations as may be specified by the Director-General; (b) an authorisation shall remain valid for a period specified therein, subject to a maximum period of one year in each case, and may be renewed for another one year at a time on receipt of application for renewal, provided the applicant has engaged himself in the performance of the tasks for a period of three months in the preceding one year. (12) The holders of various categories of Aircraft Maintenance Engineers Licenses shall have the following privileges, namely:- (i) Category A licence holder to issue certificates for release to service after minor scheduled line maintenance and simple defect rectification within the limits of maintenance tasks specifically endorsed on the authorisation issued by a maintenance organisation approved under rule 133B for the broad category of aircraft endorsed on the licence and the certification privileges shall be restricted to the work carried out by the licence holder himself in the maintenance organization that issues the authorisation. (ii) Category B1 licence holder to issue certificates for release to service and act as support staff following the maintenance performed on aircraft structure, power-plant, mechanical and electrical systems, work on avionics system requiring simple tests to prove their serviceability and not requiring trouble shooting, in respect of an aircraft type endorsed on the licence. Explanation. (a) Category B1 shall include the appropriate sub-category of Category A; (b) Microlight, light sport aircraft, gyroplane, glider, balloon or an airship shall be certified by an aircraft maintenance engineer holding a licence in Category A or Category B1 or Category B3 or Category L or an authorised person subject to meeting the requirements as specified by the Director-General. (iii) Category B2 licence holder to issue ― (a) certificates of release to service after maintenance on avionic and electrical systems, avionics and electrical system within engine and mechanical systems requiring only simple tests to prove their serviceability of aircraft type endorsed on the licence; (b) certificates of release to service after minor scheduled line maintenance and simple defect rectification within the limits of tasks specifically endorsed on the certification authorisation issued by an approved maintenance organisation of aircraft type endorsed on the licence and this certification privilege shall be restricted to work that the licence holder has personally performed in the maintenance organisation which issued the certification authorisation and limited to the rating already endorsed on the licence. (iiia) Category B2L licence holder to issue certificates of release to service and to act as B2L support staff for the maintenance performed on electrical systems; maintenance performed on avionics systems within the limits of the system ratings specifically endorsed on the licence; and when holding the ‘airframe system’ rating, performance of electrical and avionics tasks within power plant and mechanical systems, requiring only simple tests to prove their serviceability. (iv) Category B3 licence holders to issue certificates of release to service after maintenance on aeroplane structure, engine and mechanical and electrical systems, work on avionic systems requiring only simple tests to prove their serviceability and not requiring troubleshooting of piston-engine non-pressurised aeroplanes of 2000 kg Maximum Take-off Mass and below (iva) Category L licence holder to issue certificates of release to service and to act as L support staff for maintenance performed on aircraft structure, power plant and mechanical and electrical systems; work on radio, Emergency Locator Transmitters and transponder systems; and work on other avionics systems requiring simple tests to prove their serviceability. (v) Category C licence holders to issue certificates of release to service after base maintenance in respect of an aircraft of the type endorsed on the licence. The privileges apply to the aircraft in its entirety including all systems. Explanation.―Simple test means a test described in approved maintenance data and such in nature that aircraft system serviceability is verified through aircraft controls, switches, Built-in Test Equipment (BITE), Central Maintenance Computer (CMC) or external test equipment not requiring special training. (13) The certification privileges shall be exercised only if the holder of licence fulfills the conditions as specified by the Director-General. (14) A person holding a valid Aircraft Maintenance Engineers Licence in the old format may be issued, with or without limitation and without further examination, an Aircraft Maintenance Engineers Licence in the appropriate category under this rule subject to such conditions as may be specified by the Director-General. (15) Without prejudice to the provisions of sub-rule (3) of rule 19 of these rules, the Central Government may, after such inquiry as it may deem fit and after giving a reasonable opportunity of being heard, revoke, cancel, suspend or endorse any licence or authorisation granted under this rule or issue a warning or an admonition or debar a person from acquiring a licence temporarily or permanently, where it is satisfied that ─ (a) the applicant had used unfair or fraudulent means during the qualification process; or (b) the holder has obtained the certification privileges by adopting fraudulent means; or (c) the holder has failed to carry out required maintenance resulting from own inspection combined with failure to report such fact to the organisation or person for whom the maintenance was intended to be carried out; or (d) the holder has performed work or granted a certificate in respect of work which has not been performed in a careful and competent manner or was responsible in any manner that compromised airworthiness of the aircraft; or (e) the holder has signed a certificate in respect of any matter in contravention of this rule; or (f) the holder has issued a certificate of release to service knowing that the maintenance specified on the certificate of release to service has not been carried out or without verifying that such maintenance has been carried out; or (g) the holder has falsified the maintenance records; or (h) the holder has carried out maintenance or has issued a certificate of release to service while under the influence of alcohol or any other intoxicating or any psychoactive substance; or (i) it is undesirable for any other reason that the holder should continue to exercise his privileges granted under this rule. (16) The Central Government may withhold the grant or renewal of a licence or authorisation if, for reasons to be recorded in writing, it considers it expedient to do so in public interest. [Amended by - (i)GSR No. 1202 dated 23-7-1976, (ii) GSR No. 218 dated 13-3-1991, (iii) GSR No. 196(E) dated 1-4-1991, (iv) GSR No. 1001(E) dated 22.12.2010, (v) GSR 911(E) dated 16-09-2016, (vi) GSR No. 832(E) dated 30-06-2017; (vii) GSR No. 1358 dated 01-11-2017; and (viii) GSR No. 1066(E) dated 25-10-2018; and (ix) G.S.R. No. 289 (E) dated 08.04.2022]

Excerpt from Aircraft Rules, 1937 — Part VI (Airworthiness): Rules 54, 61 and 61A, Consolidated text as published on the DGCA portal · 2026-10-22, page 1. Read it in context in the official document ↗.

61A. Validation of licences of foreign Aircraft Maintenance Engineers When a licence to an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer has been granted by the duly competent authority in any Contracting State and is for the time being in force, the Central government may, subject to such conditions and limitations and for such period as it thinks fit, confer on such licence the same validity for the purpose of maintaining/certifying aircrafts registered in India as if it had been granted under these rules and a licence so validated shall be subject to provisions of rule 19, rule 19A and sub-rule(15) of rule 61. Note:- For the purpose of this rule, foreign aircraft falling under sub-rule(3) of rule 1 shall be deemed as aircraft registered in India and Indian aircraft falling under sub-rule(4) of rule 1 shall be deemed as aircraft not registered in India. [Amended by GSR No. 156 [Inserted vide GSR No. 399 dated 18-7-2001 and amended vide GSR No 150(E) dated 04-03-2009 and GSR No. 832(E) dated 30-06-2017]

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66.B.01 Scope This section establishes the administrative requirements to be followed by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) for the application and the enforcement of the requirements in Section A, “Technical Requirements” of CAR-66 – Licensing of Aircraft Maintenance Engineers.

Excerpt from Airworthiness Procedures Manual, Part II, Chapter 17 — Section B: CAR-66 Procedures (Licensing of AMEs), Issue 2, Revision 6 · 2026-09, page 1. Read it in context in the official document ↗.

66.B.100 Procedure for the issue of an aircraft maintenance engineer’s licence a) An application for issue of an AME licence is made online as per DGCA CA Form 19-01 by the applicant to DAW Headquarters through their allotted e-GCA login id on ‘AME CAR-66 license- Issuance’ service. After submission of application by the applicant, the same e-application ID will be available under the dash-board of DAW/ DDAW/ Head of the AWD. On receipt of application DAW/ DDAW/ Head of the AWD may approve / reject the request or may forward it to any officer within hierarchy. On receipt of the e-application it will be checked by designated officer at Airworthiness Directorate in DGCA Headquarters for completeness, including the required supporting documents, requisite fee and that the applicant’s experience meets CAR- 66 requirements. b) The Airworthiness Directorate will also verify the applicant’s examination status and/or confirm the validity of any credits to ensure that all required modules of Appendix I have been met as required by CAR- 66 and the applicant has provided evidence that he has passed examinations for the basic knowledge requirements type training requirements, and demonstrate the skill in each category or sub-category of licence on specific type of aircraft in accordance with CAR 66.A.45 for which the application has been made. If any anomaly/discrepancy is observed during the scrutiny of documents, the same shall be raised as ‘Shortfall’ in eGCA for compliance. If after submission of compliance of the shortfall, the applicant does not meet the requirements of CAR- 66 the application will be rejected and the applicant will be auto-informed through eGCA along with the reason for rejection. c) Subsequent to the verification of the identity, basic educational qualification and date of birth of the applicant and being satisfied that the applicant meets the standards of knowledge, type training / type examination, OJT/skill test as per Appendix-III of CAR-66 and experience required by CAR-66, the DGCA shall issue an appropriate aircraft maintenance engineer’s licence to the applicant. For issue of CAR 66 Category A AME licence, the applicant is required to meet the standards of only knowledge, and experience required by CAR-66. d) In the case where aircraft types or groups are endorsed at the time of the issuance of the first aircraft maintenance licence, the competent authority shall verify compliance with paragraph 66.B.115. Note:- 1. Applicants claiming the maximum reduction in 66.A.30 (a) total experience based upon successful completion of an approved basic aircraft maintenance training course should attach the Course Completion Certificate, copy of approval certificate along with scope of approval and approval validity sheet for approved basic aircraft maintenance training organization with the application on eGCA. 2. Applicants claiming the maximum reduction in 66.A.30 (a) total experience based upon successful completion of Degree in Aircraft Maintenance or engineering degree course from a recognized university should attach the copy of degree certificate with the application on eGCA. 3. Applicants claiming credit against the 66.A.30 (a) total experience requirement by virtue of 66.A.30 (a) non-civil aircraft maintenance experience should include a detailed statement of such maintenance experience signed by the authorized defence authority. 4. The DGCA should check that the experience record satisfies above paragraphs in terms of content and the countersigning signature. 5. Applicants who have successfully completed an AME training course from an AME institute approved earlier under CAR Section 2, Series E, Part VIII are granted a one-year relaxation in the experience requirement for the issuance of an AME licence provided training course is directly relevant to the category and/or sub-category applied for.

Excerpt from Airworthiness Procedures Manual, Part II, Chapter 17 — Section B: CAR-66 Procedures (Licensing of AMEs), Issue 2, Revision 6 · 2026-09, page 3. Read it in context in the official document ↗.

66.B.120 Procedure for the renewal of an aircraft maintenance engineer’s licence validity (a) An application for renewal a licence is made online as per DGCA CA Form 19-03 by the applicant to the respective regional / sub-regional office through their allotted e-GCA login id on ‘AME CAR-66 license- Renewal’ service. After submission of application by the applicant, the same e-application ID will be available under the dash-board of DAW/ DDAW/ Head of the AWD. On receipt of application DAW/ DDAW/ Head of the AWD may approve / reject the request or may forward it to any officer within hierarchy. (b) On receipt of the e-application it will be checked by the respective Regional or Sub Regional Office for completeness, including the required uploaded supporting documents. Applicants working overseas may submit their application for renewal of a license to the regional office having jurisdiction over the area in which the applicant’s permanent residence is located or to the regional office where applicant’s file is maintained 30 days in advance. (c) The DGCA will also compare the applicant’s aircraft maintenance engineer’s licence with the DGCA records and verify if any pending revocation, suspension or change action pursuant to Subpart F (66.B.500). (d) If the DGCA records are different from the aircraft maintenance licence held by the licence holder: i) the DGCA will investigate the reasons for such differences and may choose not to renew the aircraft maintenance engineer’s licence; ii) the DGCA will inform the licence holder and any known maintenance organisation approved in accordance with CAR- CAO or CAR 145 that may be directly affected of such fact and provide a written communication regarding the decision taken and reasons thereof; iii) the DGCA will, if necessary, take action in accordance with Subpart F (66.B.500) to revoke, suspend or change the licence in question. (e) An application to renew a licence that has expired will be accepted for up to four years after the date of expiry of the licence. The applicant is required to submit certified evidence of 6 months actual aircraft experience relevant to the category held within the 24 months prior to their application and that he has not exercised the privileges of his licence during this period. In case, the privileges have been exercised, necessary enforcement action shall be initiated. Such licence shall be considered for renewal only after enforcement action is complete. In case the applicant does not meet minimum 6 months experience criteria, he should be advised to apply for renewal after acquiring 6 month maintenance experience. Licences expired for more than four years will not be renewed and applicants will need to meet all of the applicable requirements for the issue of a licence in accordance with CAR-66.A.25,66.A.35 and 66.A.30. Note: For the purpose of renewal of an expired DGCA CAR-66 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer’s Licence only, maintenance experience acquired on foreign-registered aircraft within a foreign maintenance organization approved by EASA/ FAA etc , may be considered. (f) When satisfied that the applicant meets the requirements for licence renewal as required by CAR-66, the DGCA Headquarters, Regional or Sub Regional Office as applicable, shall renew the aircraft maintenance engineer’s licence for a period of Ten years. A copy of old and renewed licence is retained on file at the DGCA Headquarters and respective Regional or Sub Regional Office as applicable. Note:- 1. The regional offices / DGCA Hqrs should not carry out any investigation with regard to the licence holder’s current aircraft maintenance experience and validity of refresher training, as this is not a condition for the renewal of a licence. Ensuring the continued validity of the certification privileges is the responsibility of the approved CAR-145/ CAR-CAO maintenance organisation or the certifying staff in accordance with M.A.801(b)2. For the purpose of ensuring the continued validity of the certification privileges the regional offices may, when periodically reviewing the organisations in accordance with 145.B.30 or M.B.604, or during on-the-spot checks, request the licence holder to provide documentary evidence of compliance with 66.A.20 (b) when exercising certification privileges.

Excerpt from Airworthiness Procedures Manual, Part II, Chapter 17 — Section B: CAR-66 Procedures (Licensing of AMEs), Issue 2, Revision 6 · 2026-09, page 7. Read it in context in the official document ↗.

147. A.01 Applicability This CAR is applicable to:- a) Approved Aircraft /Engine manufacturing and maintenance organizations registered in India and intends to impart basic aircraft maintenance training on Aircraft, Power plant and its system. b) The existing training Organization approved under CAR Section 2 Series E may be considered for approval under this CAR provided they make long term viable agreement and technical arrangement with approved maintenance organisation for imparting practical to cover the scope of approval. 147. A.05 Scope This section establishes the requirements to be met by organizations seeking approval to conduct Basic maintenance training as specified in CAR-66 and in accordance with Rule 133B of the Aircraft Rules, 1937.

Excerpt from CAR-147 (Basic) — Approved Basic Maintenance Training Organisation, Issue 1, Revision 0 · 2017-12-27, page 8. Read it in context in the official document ↗.

147.A . 200 The Approved Basic Training Course (a) The approved basic training course shall consist of basic knowledge training, Knowledge examination, practical training and a practical assessment. (b) The knowledge training element shall cover the subject matter for a category or subcategory aircraft maintenance licence as specified in CAR-66. (c) The knowledge examination element shall cover a representative cross section of subject matter from the paragraph (b) training element. (d) The practical training element shall cover the practical use of common tooling/equipment, the disassembly/assembly of a representative selection of aircraft parts and the participation in representative maintenance activities being carried out relevant to the particular CAR-66 complete module (e) The practical assessment element shall cover the practical training and determine whether the student is competent at using tools and equipment and working in accordance with maintenance manuals. (f) The duration of basic training courses shall be in accordance with Appendix I of this CAR. (g) The duration of conversion courses between (sub) categories shall be determined through an assessment of the basic training syllabus and the related practical training needs.

Excerpt from CAR-147 (Basic) — Approved Basic Maintenance Training Organisation, Issue 1, Revision 0 · 2017-12-27, page 24. Read it in context in the official document ↗.

147. A. 205 Basic Knowledge Examinations Basic knowledge examinations shall: (a) be in accordance with the standard defined in CAR-66. (b) be conducted without the use of training notes. (c) cover a representative cross section of subjects from the particular module of training completed in accordance with CAR-66. (d) Shall be conducted by DGCA

Excerpt from CAR-147 (Basic) — Approved Basic Maintenance Training Organisation, Issue 1, Revision 0 · 2017-12-27, page 25. Read it in context in the official document ↗.

Basic Training Course Duration The minimum duration of complete basic courses Basic Course Duration (In Hours) Theoretical training Ratio (In %) A1 800 30 to 35 A2 650 30 to 35 A3 800 30 to 35 A4 800 30 to 35 B 1.1 2400 50 to 60 B 1.2 2000 50 to 60 B 1.3 2400 50 to 60 B 1.4 2400 50 to 60 B2 2400 50 to 60 B3 1000 50 to 60

Excerpt from CAR-147 (Basic) — Approved Basic Maintenance Training Organisation, Issue 1, Revision 0 · 2017-12-27, page 28. Read it in context in the official document ↗.

1A.1 The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) conducts the examination for the issue/ extension of Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) License, in accordance with Rule 61 of Indian Aircraft rules 1937 and CAR-66. The Central Examination Organization (CEO) of DGCA, located at R.K. Puram, New Delhi- 110066 is responsible for conducting these examinations. This portal “https://pariksha.dgca.gov.in” is launched with effect from AUGUST 2018. This is a combined portal for registration and conduction of all examinations (ONLINE) by CEO for both Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) and Flight Crew (FC) candidate. The applicants / candidates are required to interact with this portal for Registration, Profile update, Allotment of Computer Number, Printing of Admit cards, Exam Result, SME Registration, Public Notice etc. All categories of Aircraft Maintenance License Examination – Basic Module and Type examination are being held ONLINE with effect from Oct. 2018 session. This document provides step-wise instructions for the registration (Allotment of Computer Number) and all modular online examination process as per CAR-66, with visual screens for easy and better understanding. It also describes the error messages in red colour (if any) encountered while proceeding in this portal with appropriate remedial actions required to be taken by the candidate. Candidates are advised to read Instructions and Notices as published time to time in AME Notice Board of “https://pariksha.dgca.gov.in” portal/ DGCA website in conjunction with the latest USER MANUAL.

Excerpt from AME — User Manual (pariksha.dgca), Issue 6 · 2026-09, page 6. Read it in context in the official document ↗.

The following services are available for AME candidates on the Pariksha portal. 1) New Candidate Registration: This service is for applicants who do not have a Computer Number and want to appear for AME examinations. New Candidates are advised to follow the procedure defined in Chapter 2B. Timelines & Rules: • Instant Allotment (Auto-Generation): Eligible AME candidates will receive their Computer Number immediately upon successful DigiLocker verification and submission of the online application on DGCA Pariksha Portal. • Standard Manual Allotment: If an application requires manual processing and meets all specified requirements (BVC should be received by the CEO, if applicable), Computer Number will be issued within 12 working days of submission of online application on DGCA Pariksha Portal. • Self-Rejection: If applicants identifies any discrepancy in the submitted online application, they may self-reject their application before it is processed by CEO. 2) Old Candidate Registration: This service is for applicants who were allotted a Computer Number prior to the launch of the DGCA Pariksha Portal. Old Candidates are advised to follow the procedure defined in Chapter 2C. 3) Profile Management: Upon successful registration and the allotment of a Computer Number, candidates can update their profile to correct any data mismatches or modify their personal details. Timelines & Rules: • Standard Manual Update: If an application requires manual processing and meets all specified requirements, profile update will be done within 12 working days of submission of online application on DGCA Pariksha Portal except Pre 1992 candidate. ‘AME UPDATE PRE 1992 PASSED RESULT’ profile update application will be processed subject to verification of result from CEO record. • Rejection: If any discrepancy is found during manual processing, the application may be rejected and the reason for rejection will be intimated through email. 4) Examination: Central Examination Organization (CEO) publishes the annual examination calendar on the Pariksha portal. Candidates are advised to look into their respective “Notice Board” at https://pariksha.dgca.gov.in from time to time for any latest instructions/Notices regarding examinations. 5) Appeal Mechanism: If a candidate is unsatisfied with the reasons for complete or partial rejection of their Computer Number application, may appeal to Director, Central Examination Organization (CEO) by: • Email: ceo.dgca@nic.in. • Post: Central Examination Organization (CEO) of DGCA, East Block III, Level III, Rama Krishna Puram, New Delhi - 110066. • In Person: Visit the Central Examination Organization (CEO) at above address on Tuesdays/Thursdays between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM.

Excerpt from AME — User Manual (pariksha.dgca), Issue 6 · 2026-09, page 7. Read it in context in the official document ↗.

2 B - NEW Candidate Registration NEW Candidate Registration form is the entry level form for the candidate (not having computer no), who wants to register to appear in AME license examination conducted by DGCA. (Including all pre-1992 passed / licensed candidates/ BAMEC holders (if applicable), have to mandatorily apply as NEW CANDIDATE with copy of license/ BAMEC for allotment of computer number, if they desire to appear in any examination including that for Limitation removal paper in future. Candidates can get Computer Number through either of the following two methods: 1) Auto Generation Mode - Auto Generation Mode is a system-driven process wherein the Computer Number is generated automatically by the portal upon successful submission and validation of the applicant’s details and documents. The system verifies the information (including documents fetched through DigiLocker, where applicable), and if all requirements are fulfilled, the Computer Number is issued without manual intervention. Eligibility criteria for the Auto generation: a) The candidate must be an Indian national. b) The Aadhaar number entered in the Pariksha portal must exactly match the data available in DigiLocker. c) The candidate must have passed both Class 10 and 10+2 examinations from an Indian education board. Educational records must be accessible and verifiable via DigiLocker (refer to Para 1C.5.5). d) Name, date of birth, marks, address and other particulars will be auto-fetched from DigiLocker. e) The recent uploaded photograph must match at least 80% with the photograph available in DigiLocker (Aadhaar card). f) The uploaded signature should be as per the instructions. g) All mandatory fields must be filled correctly, and supporting documents, if required, must be uploaded as per the instructions. h) Any mismatch or discrepancy may lead to non-generation of the Computer Number by the system. 2) Manual Mode

Excerpt from AME — User Manual (pariksha.dgca), Issue 6 · 2026-09, page 18. Read it in context in the official document ↗.

3A.1 After publication of Examination Portal opening intimation through “Public Notice”, applicants can login to their account using the computer number as their login Id, for filling examination form. NOTE: 1. Examination Form will only be available for the period as mentioned in the Public Notice. 2. Before applying for examination, all candidates are advised to read carefully the respective chapter of the latest available User Manual (including applicable Annexures) 3. In a particular Regular session, candidate will be allowed to appear for the maximum FIVE QPREF(s) of that particular category. 4. As per applicable rule, FEE is to be paid for AME DGCA online per Examination Paper (QPREF) @ Rs.1500/- for Regular Session examination, @ Rs.3000/- for OLODE and for RTR (Restricted) @ Rs.2000/- . 5. As per Appendix II – Basic Examination Standard of CAR-66, (i) A failed module may not be retaken for at least 30 days following the date of the failed module examination. (ii) The maximum number of attempts for each examination is three in a 12- month period. The applicant shall provide in a written statement to the competent authority (DGCA), the number, and dates of attempts during the 12 months preceding the examination. 6. Candidate is allowed to apply only once in a particular session. 7. Once examination application form is submitted successfully, no change/ alteration request will be entertained by CEO and fees will not be adjusted under any circumstances.

Excerpt from AME — User Manual (pariksha.dgca), Issue 6 · 2026-09, page 48. Read it in context in the official document ↗.

3 B – Admit Card 3B.1 On the basis of total number of candidates / QPREFs applied, the details of examination schedule and venues will be published on https://pariksha.dgca.gov.in. 3B.2 Once the Public Notice regarding “Download of Admit Cards” is published on the Pariksha Portal, candidates are required to log in to their respective accounts and click on the “Admit Card” option to download and print their admit cards. Candidates are advised to take the print out (preferably in colour) of their admit card mandatorily containing details of respective date/ time/ venue of all applied QPREF(s) at least one day prior to the starting date of the examination. Candidates must ensure legibility of all details, including photo & signature. Carrying of proper Admit Card is a mandatory requirement for entering in the examination hall.

Excerpt from AME — User Manual (pariksha.dgca), Issue 6 · 2026-09, page 54. Read it in context in the official document ↗.

Instructions for FC, AME and RTR examination Regular Session 03 of 2026 The exact date, time, and Centre / Venue of the Examination of individual candidates will be mentioned in their respective Admit Card. Admitted candidates are advised to download their Admit Card from the PARIKSHA Portal three (03) days before examination as per guidelines available in FC and AME – USER MANUAL. 1. Candidates must follow all the instructions from the Supervisor (Controller of Examination / Supervisor/ Invigilator). If any candidate does not follow such instructions, their examination may be invalidated. Non-compliance with the Supervisor’s directions may also result in suspension from all FC, AME and RTR License examinations. 2. Entry at the examination venue will START 60 minutes prior and will CLOSE 30 minutes prior to start of the examination for that particular batch. 3. The Candidates are advised to take their allotted seat 30 min prior to the commencement of the examination in the Hall/ Lab and will not be permitted to enter the examination Hall/ Lab thereafter. 4. Breaks for nature’s call are permitted once after 1 hour of the start of the examination. Only one candidate may take a break at any given time. However, no candidates will be allowed for nature’s call during the last 30 minutes of the examination. 5. Candidates must not communicate with another candidate or anyone else, other than the supervisory staff during the examination. If there is a need to raise a point of immediate urgency, the candidate is required to raise their hand to draw the Supervisor’s attention. The candidate may then explain the matter in a quiet and non-disruptive manner. 6. Abusive behavior in exam centers will not be tolerated. Any candidate in breach of this will be asked to leave the exam room immediately and will forfeit all exam fees paid. This may also result in the suspension of candidature for future exams. 7. The candidate must indicate examination completion to the invigilators by raising a hand and remaining seated until the invigilator gives clearance to leave the examination hall. Before leaving the hall, the candidate must sign the Attendance Sheet, failing which the examination may be treated null and void. 8. Candidates are required to produce any one of the following in original as a proof of identity along with a valid Admit Card (preferably in color) of this particular Session:- i) Passport i) Airport entry card – issued by BCAS i) UID / AADHAR iv) Voter ID v) Defense Identity Card, in the case of Defense Personnel vi) Dependent Card issued by Defense Organization. vii) Ration Card if, the candidate’s Photograph is printed therein. vii i) Pass certificate / Mark List of 10th, 10+2, Diploma, Degree issued by recognized Board / University wherein the photograph of the candidate printed and clearly visible. ix) Central / State Govt. Health Cards with a photograph of the candidate printed therein. 9. Candidates are not allowed to bring any electronic gadget such as Calculators, Cell phones, Electronic diaries, or any other electronic device with memory or Listening devices and recording or photographic devices, any type of Wrist Watches/ Wrist Bands, pagers, pen scanners, or multimedia devices or any other communication devices even in switched OFF mode inside the examination room/hall. DGCA will not make any provision to keep them in safe custody and the Candidates themselves are responsible for the safety of their belongings. The candidates may be subjected to frisking at the Examination center; all are advised to cooperate with the security staff. In case any prohibited electronic gadget/device is found in possession of a candidate, the same shall be confiscated and suitable action may be initiated as per applicable rules/instructions.

Excerpt from Instructions for FC, AME and RTR Examination — Regular Session 03 of 2026, Regular Session 03 of 2026 · 2026, page 1. Read it in context in the official document ↗.