What are the documents required for ATPL application

The following documents are required for an ATPL (Airline Transport Pilot Licence) application as per the DGCA Online Examination Portal User Manual:

 

Mandatory Documents for ATPL Application

1. Photograph: Recent color photograph (45mm x 35mm, white background, face size 70% of photo, JPG/JPEG, max 70 KB).
2. Signature: Scanned signature (20mm x 45mm, white background, JPG/JPEG, max 20 KB).
3. Proof of Date of Birth:
   • 10th Standard Certificate & Mark sheet from a recognized board, or
   1. Birth certificate issued by a municipal authority (bilingual if in regional language).
4. Educational Qualification:
   1. 10th Standard Certificate & Mark List
   2. 10+2 (12th Standard) Mark List & Pass Certificate showing pass in Physics and Mathematics from a recognized board/university.
   3. Board Verification Certificate (BVC) for both 10th and 12th standard certificates/mark lists.
   4. If qualification is from a foreign board/university, an equivalence certificate from the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) is required, along with the verification certificate from the foreign university.
5. Proof of Address (any one, self-attested):
   1. Aadhaar Card
   2. Passport
   3. Voter ID
   4. DGCA-issued license
   5. Ration Card
   6. Address proof issued by State/Central Government
6. Proof of Identification (any one, self-attested):
   1. SPL, FRTOL, PPL, CPL issued by DGCA
   2. Passport
   3. Airport entry card (BCAS)
   4. UID/Aadhaar
   5. Voter ID
   6. Defence Identity Card (for Defence Personnel)
   7. Dependent Card issued by Defence Organization
   8. Ration Card (if photo included)
   9. Central/State Govt. health card (with photo)
   10. Passport (for foreign nationals)
7. Proof of Indian CPL:
   1. Copy of valid Indian Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL)
   2. For Defence Personnel: Instead of CPL, evidence of at least 500 hours of flying experience (200 hours as Pilot-in-Command), including a flying summary certificate and relevant logbook pages certified by the competent authority.
8. Technical Paper (if applicable):
   1. If applying for technical papers for aircraft over 5700 kg MTOW or twin-engine helicopters:
      1. Certificate of successful completion of ground training classes on technical/performance specifics from a DGCA-approved training institute.
      2. Proof of the institute’s DGCA approval.
9. Security Clearance (if applicable):
   1. Required for foreign nationals, OCI, or PIO status holders.
   2. Prescribed format (Annexure A) and supporting documents as specified.

Additional Notes

• All documents must be uploaded as per the specified file size and format requirements (see Document Size Table in the manual).
• Ensure all uploaded documents are legible to avoid rejection.
• No physical document submission or attestation by a notary/gazetted officer is required; all uploads are digital.
• Candidates with foreign qualifications must provide equivalence and verification certificates as described above.
• Check the summary of documents below to create a checklist.

 

Summary of all the documents required:

 

 

All documents must be self-attested where required and uploaded in the specified formats.

Disclaimer:

This article is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or regulatory advice. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, applicants are advised to refer to the official DGCA Pariksha portal and consult authorized professionals or aviation training institutions for guidance tailored to their specific cases. Wing Path and the authors are not responsible for any outcomes resulting from misinterpretation or misapplication of the information provided.