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DCGA Class-2 Medical Examination

Class 2 DGCA Medical is the most basic and the first step toward a pilot’s career. It’s required for you to get an SPL (Student Pilot License) and to join a flying school.

A class 2 DCGA Medical certificate is required for a private pilot license as well as for commercial pilot training. The holder of a medical certificate shall be mentally and physically fit to exercise safely the privileges of the applicable licence.

Who required Class 2 Medical Assessment?

A. Class 2 Medical Assessment is required for applicants & holders of

Private Pilot’s License (Aeroplane & Helicopter)
Student Pilot’s Licence (Microlight)
Student Pilot’s License (Aeroplane)
Student Pilot’s License (Helicopter)
Pilot’s License (Microlight)
Student Pilot’s License (Balloons)
Flight Radio Telephone Operator’s License (Restricted)
Flight Radio Telephone Operator’s License
Student Pilot’s License (Glider)

B. The Standards & Recommended Practices relating to

Who required Class 2 Medical Assessment?

To obtain your class II medical, follow the process as below

Step - 01

The first step for the class 2 medical process is to go to the DGCA website and sign up. Read the user manual carefully and fill in your details and log in then you’ll receive an DGCA login ID. Make sure to save the ID and password in a secure permanent place as you’ll need this in the long run. You can do this process by yourself or you may get help from an expert. Sometimes the doctor also does this process on your behalf.

Step - 02

Now coming to step 2 for DGCA class 2 medical test you need to visit this link and go through the list of DGCA-approved medical examiners. From the list, select the doctor who suits you the best, contact and fix an appointment with them as per your convenience. You can get the list of class II doctors approved by DGCA from the DGCA website itself.

Step - 03

DGCA Class 2 medical requirements:

Medical requirements to become a pilot and the Class 2 DGCA Medical Test has just one motive behind it, i. e. the person should be fit for flying and becoming a pilot and that point seems pretty legit. One will not want to put a person having some disease with the responsibility of passengers 35000ft above the ground traveling at a speed of 850 Kmph.

You have to fill out relevant forms and get all the tests done, as instructed by DGCA class II medical doctor.

These are some of Class 2 Medical tests required to become a pilot:

Step - 04

Once you are done with all required tests, the doctor will approve all your reports and will send your reports and the medical examination report, CA-34 to the DGCA, Delhi for approval and further process.

Step - 05

Once your class 2 medical documents are received by the DGCA, a file will be prepared on your respective name and you will receive a file number. Your Class 2 medical assessment and certificate will be uploaded on DGCA portal. You can download it by login in with your ID and password Or you can collect your Medical Assessment from the DGCA Medical Cell, Delhi.

Documents Required for DGCA Class 2 Medical

For Class 2 DGCA medical test you just need to carry the following documents on the day of your medical appointment

Validity of Class 2 Medical Certificate

Since DGCA permits flying training with a Class-2 medical certification, there is a distinction between PPL holders and SPL holders, as far as medical certification validity is concerned.

SPL holders undergoing flying training in India presently: validity is 24 months for class 2 and 12 months for class 1 from the date of the last medical examination, and they need to revalidate their medical fitness before expiry.

PPL Holders: These remain 24 months as before.

Those going through flying preparation abroad: would be considered as a normal PPL and would need to renew their class 2 medical in two years or less. After which a new Re-Initial Class-2 medical test would need to be finished, with the pre-existing file number.

How long does it take to complete DGCA class 2 medical?

Civil pilots suggest that the issue of medical exams for class II clinical examinations take a minimal length of 4 weeks after receiving relevant papers at DCGA; medical assessments are also displayed at the DGCA website. you can check up on the status of your evaluation on the website, before visiting the Medical Cell for the issue of medical assessments.