DGCA Class 1 & 2 Medical Guidance

About the Service

For a student beginning pilot training, the aviation medical process can raise practical questions — which assessment comes first, where it can be completed, and what needs to be organised before an appointment.

IFA's medical-guidance service helps students understand those steps. It provides a clear explanation of the administrative process, so applicants can approach an authorised examiner with their documents and questions in order.

Personal medical advice, examination and fitness decisions belong to the authorised aviation medical professionals and DGCA.

What the Guidance Covers

Understanding Class 1 and Class 2

Guidance explains how the medical pathway relates to the student's training stage. DGCA's published Class 1 guidance describes an initial Class 1 examination as the first Class 1 assessment for someone holding a valid Class 2 medical — Class 1 is required for a commercial licence.

Finding an Authorised Examiner or Centre

Students learn where to find DGCA's official lists and how to identify a provider authorised for the assessment they need. Initial, renewal and special cases may follow different arrangements.

Organising Documents

Guidance helps students understand the records requested by the examiner or centre, such as identification, earlier assessment documents and relevant reports. The required documents depend on the applicant's case and the official instructions.

Understanding Applications and Appointments

Support covers how to read booking instructions and identify the applicable DGCA or eGCA process, so students can clarify administrative questions before committing to travel or an appointment.

Follow-up and Further Requirements

If further information or assessment is requested, guidance helps students identify the correct authority or provider to contact. Medical questions and the interpretation of clinical findings remain with the examining professionals.

Keeping Track of Medical Records

Students develop an organised approach to retaining assessment documents, noting the validity shown on their records and understanding when to check the next official step.

Assessment Process

This service supports a medical-assessment process rather than an academic examination. The authorised provider reviews the applicant's history, performs the examination and arranges the investigations required for the case. Assessment, documentation and any follow-up proceed under the applicable DGCA requirements.

DGCA's Class 1 guidance distinguishes initial, renewal and cases requiring additional authorisation — the provider's instructions determine the correct route for the individual applicant.

What IFA Offers

The purpose is to make the process easier to understand and organise. Academic chapter tests and mock examinations do not apply to medical fitness.

Who Is This Service For?

Aspiring pilots arranging an initial aviation medical, students progressing towards Class 1 requirements, and pilots seeking help understanding the administrative steps relevant to their stage.