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The process of becoming a pilot in India has become easier now. With DGCA getting the right to conduct the RTR exam, now the candidates will not have to run between two different departments.

Now the dream of becoming a pilot in India is going to be easier than ever. Taking a big step, the central government has given the right to conduct the Radio Telephone Restricted (RTR) exam to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). Earlier this exam was conducted by the Department of Telecommunications, but now the pilots will not have to run around two different government agencies.

Now DGCA has the responsibility of RTR exam

According to the new rule, now DGCA will issue the RTR certificate itself along with the Commercial Pilot License (CPL). This will bring transparency, speed and ease in the process of becoming a pilot. Sharing information about this change on social media, Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu said that this decision has been taken under the Indian Aircraft Act 2025, which has come into force from January 1, 2025.

Dual agency hassle ends

Till now, pilots had to get Commercial Pilot License from DGCA and RTR certificate from Wireless Planning and Coordination (WPC) wing of the Department of Telecommunications. But now both this exam and certificate will be available from one place i.e. DGCA. This will reduce the procedural hurdles in the way of youth becoming pilots and they will be able to fly their career easily.

New RTR rules will be implemented soon

Minister Naidu informed that the new RTR rules will be notified within 6 months. He also informed that a single-window system will be implemented, so that the entire process of certification can be completed on a single platform. This change can prove to be historic for the Indian aviation sector.

Who gives RTR exam?

RTR exam is mandatory for pilots, air traffic controllers and other aeronautical radio operators. This exam is necessary for them to operate radio communication equipment related to aircraft and air traffic control. Till now this exam was conducted under the Department of Telecommunications, but now DGCA itself will take responsibility for it.

Attraction will increase for the youth

It is expected that with this step more and more youth will now be inspired to make a career in the aviation sector. Where earlier the youth used to get upset with the complex process of two agencies, now having everything under one department will give them relief.