The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has made major strides in digitizing aviation services in India. At the core of this transformation is the eGCA portal, which is now the official gateway for licensing, logbook entries, medical records, and more. Whether you’re a student pilot or an experienced aviator, registering on eGCA is no longer optional—it’s mandatory.
Here’s everything you need to know about the pilot registration process—and how EGCA Services Consultancy can assist you in avoiding delays, errors, or rejections.
✅ Why is eGCA Pilot Registration Important?
eGCA registration assigns you a unique DGCA ID, which acts as your digital identity. Without this ID, you cannot access essential DGCA services such as:
- License issuance or renewals
- Medical updates
- eLogbook entries
- SPL/CPL validations
- Type Rating and Simulator updates
This ID is also the foundation for your aviation career, whether you’re applying for a Student Pilot License (SPL), Commercial Pilot License (CPL), or upgrading further.
👨✈️ Who Needs to Register?
There are two categories of users:
1. Aspirant Pilots
You are considered an aspirant if you are just beginning your flying journey and do not yet hold a PMR number.
2. Existing Pilots
You are an existing pilot if you already have a PMR number and past licenses with DGCA.
📋 Pre-Requisites for Registration
Depending on your category, you’ll need:
- Valid Email ID and Mobile Number (not previously registered on eGCA)
- At least one Identity Proof (e.g., Passport, Aadhar, PAN, etc.)
- At least one Address Proof (e.g., Electricity Bill, Rent Agreement, Bank Passbook, etc.)
- 10th Marksheet or equivalent certificate
- PMR Number (for existing pilots)
🔁 The Registration Process at a Glance
For Aspirant Pilots:
- Visit eGCA portal and select “No” for existing pilot.
- Fill in personal details.
- Upload documents.
- Validate email and mobile via OTP.
- Submit the form and receive your Active eGCA ID.
For Existing Pilots:
- Select “Yes” for existing pilot and enter PMR number.
- Fill in and review personal, license, and medical details.
- If PMR is validated, you get an Inactive ID.
- Validate your data through the “Update License/Medical Records” options.
- Once verified by DGCA, your ID becomes Active.
✅ Important: eGCA IDs are essential to operate the eLogbook, which is mandatory for all pilots logging flight time.
🚨 Common Issues Pilots Face (And We Can Help)
- ❌ Incorrect linking of SPL to PMR
- ❌ Data mismatch in name/DOB between Aadhaar and PMR
- ❌ Medical or license data not visible
- ❌ Error in uploading documents
- ❌ Repeated rejections during data validation
👉 EGCA Services Consultancy offers step-by-step guidance, document validation, and direct support request drafting—saving you precious time.
🤝 How We Help You Fly Smooth
Our services for pilots include:
- eGCA ID generation & verification
- Uploading SPL, PPL, or CPL details
- License or medical record update assistance
- Support request drafting for DGCA issues
- Logbook setup, guidance & compliance
Need help right now? 📧 Contact us or visit egcaservices.com for full support.
🌐 Final Thoughts
The future of aviation licensing is digital, and the eGCA portal is here to stay. As a pilot, your ability to stay compliant with DGCA processes now depends on how well your eGCA profile is managed.
At EGCA Services Consultancy, we simplify this for you—so you can focus on flying, not forms.