DGCA launches Electronic Personnel Licence for Airline Transport Pilot Licence
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation launched Electronic Personnel Licence (EPL) services for the Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL) on 21 January 2026.
Summary
DG (Civil Aviation) Faiz Ahmed Kidwai inaugurated the EPL ATPL service at DGCA headquarters. The Electronic Personnel Licence is a secure digital licence with ICAO-aligned security features that prevent tampering and allow real-time verification, and it can be accessed through the eGCA mobile app. DGCA began rolling out EPL in February 2025 with the Commercial Pilot's Licence (CPL) and the Flight Radio Telephone Operator's (Restricted) Licence (FRTOL).
Key facts
- Launched
- 21 January 2026, DGCA HQ
- Licence covered
- Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL)
- Inaugurated by
- DG (CA) Faiz Ahmed Kidwai
- Access
- eGCA mobile application
- Security
- ICAO-aligned features; real-time verification
- EPL rollout began
- February 2025, with CPL and FRTOL
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Through which mobile application can DGCA's Electronic Personnel Licence be accessed?
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Correct answer: B — eGCA
PIB (Civil Aviation): the EPL can be accessed through the eGCA mobile application.
With which licences did DGCA begin rolling out the Electronic Personnel Licence in February 2025?
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Correct answer: B — CPL and FRTOL
PIB (Civil Aviation): the EPL roll-out began in February 2025 with the Commercial Pilot's Licence and the Flight Radio Telephone Operator's (Restricted) Licence; ATPL was added on 21 January 2026.