The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), under the Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of India, has announced a recruitment drive to fill 26 posts of Assistant Director (Airworthiness) on deputation basis. This critical initiative aims to reinforce the regulatory and safety framework of India’s civil aviation sector. The role of Assistant Director (Airworthiness) is pivotal, involving oversight of aircraft airworthiness, supervision of maintenance organizations, review of licensing applications, and monitoring compliance with national and international aviation standards. Officers joining in this capacity are expected to bring technical expertise, regulatory knowledge, and professional integrity to ensure the highest levels of air safety. Through this deputation opportunity, DGCA seeks to enhance its capacity to regulate civil aviation effectively while providing officers with a platform to contribute meaningfully to national aviation safety and policy implementation.
Important Dates
- Advertisement / Circular Date: 2 September 2025
- Application Window: Last Date: 3 November 2025
Vacancy
- Total Vacancies: 26 posts (subject to change depending on organizational requirements)
- Position: Assistant Director (Airworthiness)
- Mode of Recruitment: Deputation from eligible Central Government officers
Application Fee
- No application fee is required for submission of applications.
Eligibility Criteria
A. Service Background
- Officers from Central Government departments with relevant technical or aviation experience.
- Officers in the direct line of promotion in their parent department are not eligible for deputation.
- Officers already serving in ex-cadre posts must ensure cumulative deputation (including short-term contracts) does not exceed four years.
B. Age Limit
- Maximum age limit for deputation: 56 years on the closing date of application.
C. Professional Competence
- Knowledge and experience in aircraft maintenance, licensing, inspection, regulatory compliance, and civil aviation operations.
- Ability to supervise examinations, conduct inspections, and ensure adherence to DGCA directives.
D. Integrity and Service Record
- Officers must have a clean service record, with no disciplinary or vigilance cases pending.
- Submission of Annual Performance Appraisal Reports (APARs) for the last five years is mandatory.
- Self-attested integrity certificate and a statement of any major/minor penalties during the past ten years must be provided.
Salary Scale
The Level-11 pay matrix under the 7th Central Pay Commission corresponds to a basic pay range of ₹67,700 to ₹2,08,700 per month.
- Starting Basic Pay (minimum): ₹67,700
- Maximum Basic Pay: ₹2,08,700
Duties and Responsibilities
- Review of Certificates: Evaluate applications for certificate of registration, airworthiness certificates, permits to fly, and amendments/renewals.
- Aircraft Inspection: Issue, renew, validate, or cancel certificates of airworthiness and permits to fly; oversee execution of relevant documents.
- Licensing Oversight: Review applications from aircraft maintenance personnel; grant authorizations, approvals, and competency certificates.
- Examination Supervision: Supervise aircraft maintenance licensing and other regulatory examinations.
- Maintenance Oversight: Review airworthiness conditions and maintenance records to ensure proper standards and personnel competence.
- Investigation of Defects: Investigate major defects in aircraft and recommend corrective actions.
- International Compliance: Review service bulletins and airworthiness directives from foreign aviation authorities; implement applicable directives in India.
- Surveillance of Approved Organizations: Monitor organizations for airworthiness compliance and carriage of dangerous goods.
- Regulatory Framework: Assist in framing and amending airworthiness regulations.
- Investigation of Violations: Identify violations of national air law or regulations and suggest corrective actions.
Application Process
- Forwarding of Bio-Data: Eligible officers must submit their bio-data in the prescribed proforma, forwarded through their cadre controlling authority.
- Supporting Documents: Include:
- APARs for the last five years (attested by an officer not below the rank of Under Secretary)
- Self-attested copies of educational qualifications and experience
- Integrity certificate and statement of penalties in the last ten years
- Three sets of the completed bio-data
- Certification by Cadre Authority: The forwarding authority must certify that all information is correct and no disciplinary or vigilance cases are pending.
- Submission Deadline: Applications must reach within 60 days of the advertisement date. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
Terms of Deputation
- Tenure: Maximum of four years, including any previous ex-cadre or short-term contract deputation
- Eligibility During Deputation: Officers on deputation are not eligible for promotion in their parent department during the tenure
- Posting: Selected officers will serve under DGCA, New Delhi, primarily in the Airworthiness Directorate
