A-12024/4/2024-RECRUITMENT SECTION

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION
DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF CIVIL AVIATION
RECRUITMENT SECTION
(www.dgca.gov.in)

Opp. Safdarjung Airport,

Aurobindo Marg, New Delhi-110 003
Dated: 14th October, 2024

CIRCULAR

Subject: Engagement of Consultant (FOIs), in various categories, on contract basis, in the Directorate
General of Civil Aviation-regarding.

Applications are invited from Indian nationals for engagement as Consultant (FOIs), in various
categories, on contract basis, in the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) initially for a period
of one year or till the Consultant (FOIs) attains the age of 65 years or till Consultant (FOIs) remains
eligible as per the eligibility requirements or until further orders, whichever is earlier. The details in this
regard are as under:-

S. Name of the Tentative Eligibility Monthly

No. Consultant requirements Remuneration
of consultants (in Rupees)
1. Consultant Two (02) Preference will be given to the 7,46,000/-
{Senior Flight applicant(s) who are DE/TRIs on
Operations aircrafts operated by scheduled
Inspector airlines including B787, B777, B737,
(Aeroplane)} ATR, Q400, A320, Embraer 145, and
Embraer 170 and Citation
560XLS/XLS

Further to the above, preference will

be given to examiner/check pilot on
aircrafts operated by NSOPs
including Global Express,
Bombardier 604/605, Hawker,
Falcon, Learjet, Cessna Citation,
BD700 series and Beechcraft type of
aircrafts.

Note: Candidates who are medically

unfit may also be considered on
fixed remuneration provided they
have held ATP Licence issued by
DGCA with a PIC rating on civil air
transport aircrafts.
2. Consultant Ten (10) Preference will be given to the 5,02,800/-
{Flight applicant(s) who are DE/TRIs on
Operations aircrafts operated by scheduled
 Inspector airlines including B787, B777, B737,
(Aeroplane)} ATR, Q400, A320, Embraer 145, and
Embraer 170 and Citation
560XLS/XLS

Further to the above, preference will

be given to examiner on aircrafts
operated by NSOPs including Global
Express, Bombardier 604/605,
Hawker, Falcon, Learjet, Cessna
Citation, BD700 series and
Beechcraft type of aircrafts.

Note: Candidates who are medically

unfit may also be considered on
fixed remuneration provided they
have held ATP Licence issued by
DGCA with a PIC rating on civil air
transport aircrafts.
3. Consultant One (01) Preference will be given to the 3,78,500/-
{Senior Flight applicant(s) who are TRE/TRI/check
Operations pilots on helicopter.
Inspector Further to the above, preference will
(Helicopter)} be given to pilots rated on H145, MI-
172, A169, A139, Bell505 and
Bell206.
4. Consultant Five (05) Preference will be given to the 2,82,800/-
{Flight applicant(s) who are TRE/TRI/check
Operations pilots on helicopter.
Inspector Further to the above, preference will
(Helicopter)} be given to pilots rated on H145, MI-
172, A169, A139, Bell505 and
Bell206.

Note I: In addition to the above tentative requirements, a reserve panel of candidates will also be drawn
up for a period of six month, depending upon the availability of suitable candidates.

Note II: Selected candidates can be posted at DGCA (Hqrs.) or any other Regional Offices of DGCA.

Note III: Candidates who are medically unfit may be considered on fixed remuneration (FR) provided
they have held ATP Licence issued by DGCA with a PIC rating on civil air transport aircrafts. The
remuneration for the FOIs and SFOIs engaged under FR category will be Rs. 3, 80,000 and Rs.4, 40,000
respectively.

Note IV: Candidates who have been terminated from DGCA at any point of time are not eligible to apply
against the posts of FOIs/Consultant (FOIs), in various categories for a period of seven (07) years from
the date of such termination.

2. The details of duties and responsibilities for Consultant (FOIs), in various categories, on contract
basis, are available at Annexure-A.
3. Essential requirements:

i. Age: The upper age limit for applying for the said engagement shall be 58 years for Consultant
{Dy. CFOI (A)} and 64 years for Consultant {SFOI (A)}, Consultant {FOI (A)} & Consultant
{FOI (H)} on the date of issuing of Vacancy Circular. Matriculation or equivalent certificate from
a recognized board in support of age proof is required. The upper age limit is relaxable up to a
period of five years for the FOIs, in various categories subject to upper age limit 64 years and who
have experience of minimum one (01) year in preceding five (05) years in the DGCA.
ii. Educational requirements: Passed 10+2 or higher qualification like Graduation or Post
Graduation etc. with Physics and Mathematics as subjects from a recognized Board or University
or Institute or requirements as per Schedule 2 – 47A GSR No 452 (E) - dated 11-6-1993 shall
apply.
iii. Technical requirements - Essential and Desirable:

Name Essential Desirable

Consultant 1) Valid Indian Airline Transport Pilot Licence 1) Qualification of an

{Senior Flight (ATPL) issued by DGCA on Civil Aircrafts used examiner/instructor,
Operations for Air Transport. on Civil Aircrafts used
Inspector for Air Transport
(Aeroplane)} 2) Pilot in Command Rating (PIC) on Civil approved by DGCA or
Aircrafts used for Air Transport with All Up Qualified Flight
Weight (AUW) above 5700 Kgs. Instructor Rating (QFI)
in Category A from
3) Valid Instrument Rating (IR) on Civil Aircrafts Defence Services.
used for Air Transport endorsed on licence (vide
public notice DTL/MISC/2017(8)-L-II-DTL dated 2) Graduation in
13/10/2023) Engineering or Master
Degree in Science
4) Total flying experience not less than 6000 hours from a recognized
on Aircrafts, out of which not less than 4000 hours University or institute.
as PIC on Civil Aircrafts used for Air Transport.

5) Valid Class I Medical Assessment issued by

DGCA and in case of any limitation it will be
subject to approval of Medical Directorate of
DGCA.

6) Open Rating for all type of Aircrafts having all

up weight not exceeding 5700 Kgs, issued by
DGCA.
In case the applicant does not possess Open
Rating, she/he may apply it in DGCA before the
last date of submission of online application and
submit a proof thereof along-with the physical
application.

7) Accident free record in the preceding five years

from the date of application. (In case record for
complete period is not available, a self-declaration
for the same may be submitted)
 8) Should not be BA positive during last three
years. (A self-declaration for the same be
submitted, especially for pilots who
were flying abroad.).

9) NOC from parent employer, at the time of

joining; if applicable.

10) Valid Pilot Proficiency Check (PPC), at the time

of joining.
Consultant {Flight 1) Valid Indian Airline Transport Pilot License 1) Qualification of an
Operations (ATPL) issued by DGCA on Civil Aircrafts used examiner/instructor,
Inspector for Air Transport. on Civil Aircrafts used
(Aeroplane)} for Air Transport
2) Pilot in Command Rating (PIC) on Civil approved by DGCA or
Aircrafts used for Air Transport with All Up Qualified Flight
Weight (AUW) above 5700 Kgs. Instructor Rating (QFI)
in Category A from
3) Valid Instrument Rating (IR) on Civil Aircrafts Defence Services.
used for Air Transport endorsed on licence (vide
public notice DTL/MISC/2017(8)-L-II-DTL dated 2) Graduation in
13/10/2023) Science with Physics
and Mathematics as
4) Total flying experience not less than 5000 hours subjects from a
on Aircrafts, out of which not less than 1500 hours recognized University
as PIC on Civil Aircrafts used for Air Transport. or institute.

5) Valid Class I Medical assessment and in case of

any limitation it will be subject to approval of
Medical Directorate of DGCA.

6) Accident free record in the preceding 05 year

from the date of application (in case record for
complete period is not available a self-declaration
for the same may be submitted).

7) Should not be BA positive during last three

years (a self-declaration for the same be submitted,
especially for pilots who were flying abroad.).

8) NOC from parent employer, at the time of

joining; if applicable.

9) Valid Pilot Proficiency Check (PPC), at the time

of joining.
Consultant {Senior 1) Should have a Commercial Pilot’s licence 1) Should have held the
Flight Operations (Helicopter) issued by Directorate General of Civil qualification of an
Inspector Aviation India with current Pilot-In-Command examiner or instructor
(Helicopter)} rating on Civil Helicopter; approved by Directorate
General of Civil
2) Total experience of not less than 3500 hours, out Aviation on civil
of which not less than 1750 hours as Pilot-in- helicopter or has been
Command on helicopters; qualified flight instructor
 (QFI) from Defense
3) Valid Class I Medical Assessment issued by Services;
DGCA and in case of any limitation it will be subject
to approval of Medical Directorate of DGCA. 2) Should have a
commercial Pilot
License (Helicopter)
4) Accident and incident free record for last 5 years with an open rating for
from the date of application (in case record for all single engine piston-
complete period is not available a self-declaration type of helicopters
for the same may be submitted). having all-up-weight not
exceeding 1500
5) Should not be BA positive during last three kilograms.
years (a self-declaration for the same be submitted,
especially for pilots who were flying abroad). 3) Graduation in
Engineering or Master
6) NOC from parent employer, if any. Degree in Science
from a recognized
University or institute.
Consultant {Flight 1) Should have a Commercial Pilot’s licence 1) Valid Instrument
Operations (Helicopter) issued by Directorate General of Civil Rating (IR) and Pilot
Inspector Aviation India with current Pilot-In-Command Proficiency Check (PPC)
(Helicopter)} rating on Civil Helicopter. on the Civil Helicopter
endorsed on Licence.
2) Total experience of not less than 3000 hours, out
of which not less than 1500 hours as Pilot-in- 2) Should have held
Command on helicopters. the qualification of an
TRE/TRI/Check pilot
3) Valid Class I Medical Assessment issued by approved by Directorate
DGCA and in case of any limitation it will be subject General of Civil
to approval of Medical Directorate of DGCA. Aviation on civil
helicopter or has been
4) Accident free record for last 5 years from the qualified flight instructor
date of application (in case record for complete (QFI) from Defense
period is not available a self-declaration for the Services;
same may be submitted).
3) Graduation in
5) Should not be BA positive during last three Engineering or Master
years (a self-declaration for the same be submitted, Degree in Science from a
especially for pilots who were flying abroad). recognized University or
institute.
6) NOC from parent employer, at the time of
joining; if applicable.

The details of terms and conditions of the engagement of Consultant (FOIs), in various categories, on
contract basis, are available at Annexure B.
4. General Instructions:

i. Before applying for the said engagement, interested candidates are advised to carefully read this
Vacancy Circular and ensure that she/he possesses the essential requirements and have the original
requisite documents in support of the information/particulars furnished in the online application
form for the said engagement.

ii. The applicants are required to fill up all the particulars in the Online Form by clicking on the
Link Here. The last date of filling up of the online applications is 28th October, 2024 (Monday)
(1500 hrs).

iii. After successful submission of online application, the applicants will receive a copy of duly filled-
in application form on the e-mail ID provided by them. Applicants are required to take a print of
that application form, paste their current photograph (duly sign it across) and sign the application
(in the space provided) and send it, along-with No Objection Certificate from their employer
(authorized signatory), if any, in the space provided in the form and the following required legible,
self-attested photocopies of the documents in support of the essential requirements, by speed
post/courier/ by hand in a sealed envelope clearly super scribing the vacancy against which she/he
has applied for’ to Recruitment Section, A Block, Directorate General of Civil Aviation,
Opposite Safdarjung Airport, New Delhi-110 003 latest by 4th November, 2024 (Monday)
(1500 hrs):

a. Matriculation or equivalent Certificate from a recognized board in support of age proof.

b. 10+2 certificate or Degree of Graduation or Post Graduation etc. with Physics and Mathematics
as subjects from a recognized Board or University or Institute alternatively in the case of licenses
issued before cut-off date as per requirements as per Schedule 2 – 47A GSR No 452(E) dated 11-
6-1993 shall apply.
c. Copy of Indian ATPL/CHPL.
d. Complete original log book (at the time of documents verification)
e. Details of total flying experience in the form of CA 39 duly attested by the authorized signatory
of the employer (Self-attested, in case of unemployed)
f. Valid Class I Medical assessment and in case of any limitation it will be subject to approval of
Medical Directorate of DGCA.
g. Valid Instrument Rating (IR endorsed on Licence. (vide public notice DTL/MISC/2017(8)-L-II-
DTL dated 13/10/2023)
h. Valid Pilot Proficiency check (PPC), at the time of joining; if applicable
i. Documents in support of open rating, if any.
j. Documents in support of current Examiner/Instructor/Check pilot/QFI or QFI (in category A)
from Defence Service.
k. Supporting documents for Accident free record in the preceding five year from the date of
application (in case record for complete period is not available a self-declaration for the same
may be submitted).
 l. Supporting documents, if any, in support of not being BA positive during last three years (a self-
declaration for the same may be submitted, especially for pilots who were flying abroad.)
m. NOC from parent employer, at the time of joining; if applicable.
n. Any other document(s) considered relevant/necessary.

iv. Further, only hard copies of the duly filled in and signed online applications along with required
documents will be accepted. No applications sent through other modes like email etc. will be entertained.
The applications once submitted shall be treated as final and no change/modifications will be allowed
after receiving the hard copy of duly filled-in and signed application form. Candidates are hence requested
to fill in the application form with utmost care, as no correspondence regarding change of details will be
entertained later on. DGCA will not be responsible for any consequences arising out of furnishing of
incorrect and incomplete details in the application form or omission to provide the required details.
6. Applications received late/incomplete/mutilated or without any of the requisite supporting documents
with regard to essential qualification, will be rejected. DGCA will not be responsible for any postal
delay/loss of any documents during transit.

7. A Scrutiny Committee will scrutinize the applications and the candidates who fulfill/meet the
essential requirements for Consultant (FOIs) against which she/he applied, will be shortlisted and called
for documents verification and interview thereof.

8. The documents verification and interview thereof will tentatively be held in the 2nd Fortnight of
November, 2024. The selected candidates will be required to join at place of posting within seven (07)
days from the date of receipt of Offer of Engagement letter and no extension shall be allowed. In case of
not joining within stipulated period, the candidature of the selected candidate shall be treated as cancelled
without any further communication.

9. In case of non-joining of the selected candidates as Consultant (FOIs), in various categories, on

contract basis, she/he shall be debarred for a period of one year from the date of refusal by the candidate
or date of cancellation of her/his candidature, whichever is earlier, for applying against any post on contract
basis in DGCA.

10. Canvassing by candidates in any manner will invite disqualification of their candidature.

Encls: As above.
 Annexure-A

Duties and Responsibilities

Consultant {Senior Flight Operations Inspector} has the following functions:

In addition to his duties/role as a Flight Operations Inspectors, Senior Flight Operations Inspectors has
the following functions:-

(i) Duties or project Manager for Certification of New application for Air Operator Permit/Air
Operator Certification issuance.
(ii) Approval of Operations Manual initial application and Renewal.
(iii) Approval of Special Operations/authorizations and Standard Operating Procedure (SOPs).

Consultant {Flight Operations Inspectors (Aircrafts and Helicopter)} have the following duties and
responsibilities:-

i. To carry out functions assigned in accordance with CAP 3100/3300/3400 for certificate of an Air
Operator;
ii. To carry out related functions for continuous management of the AOP (Air Operations Permit) for
the assigned Air Operator (s);
iii. To carry out surveillance of Air Operator as per the laid down surveillance plan;
iv. To carry out all certificate management tasks related to one or more assigned ATO (Approved
Training Organisation)/TRTOs (Type Rated Training Organisations);
v. To carry out designee oversight;
vi. To carry out skills tests of pilot license applicants;
vii. Both ground and in-Flight inspections.
viii. Air Operators Certification. Flight Operations Inspectors are heavily involved in the certification
of air operations.
ix. Pilot Certification.
x. Surveillance.
xi. Investigations. An additional role is the investigation of aircrafts accidents in cooperation with the
Directorate of Air Safety.
xii. Flight Operations Inspectors participate in other activities such as accident prevention.
xiii. Preparation and Evaluation of Question papers. FOIs are depute Pilot License, Airline Transport
Pilot License, and type Rated pilot licensing examinations.
xiv. Conduct of Airline Transport Pilot License Vivas/Dispatchers Oral examination.
xv. Any other work assigned by the Director General/Joint Director General/Chief Flight Operations
Inspector/Deputy Chief Flight Operations Inspector.
 Annexure B
No. A- 12024/04/2024-Recruitment Section
Government of India
Directorate General of Civil Aviation
Recruitment Section

Terms and Conditions of Engagement of Consultant (FOIs), in various categories, on contract

basis.
Engagement of Consultant (FOIs), in various categories, on contract basis, in Directorate
General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of India, New Delhi
would be governed by the following terms and conditions:

1. Tenure- The tenure of Consultant (FOI) would be initially for a period of one year or till
Consultant (FOI) attains the age of 65 years or till Consultant (FOI) remains eligible as per the
eligibility requirements or until further orders, whichever is earlier. The extension of engagement
beyond one year shall be as per previous contained in clause 1.4 of this Terms and Conditions. The
performance of the FOIs will be reviewed annually. Their continuity of engagement after completion
of every year will be subject to the requirements of the DGCA, fulfilment of the provisions contained
in the Terms and Conditions, satisfactory performance during the year and with the approval of the
Competent Authority.

1.1 Probation - The Consultant (FOI) engaged on contract basis, will be placed on probation for
a period of three months. During probation period, the Consultant (FOI) would be imparted requisite
induction training. During this period, the Consultant (FOI) will have to meet and maintain the
required standards of skills, knowledge, medical fitness and in the event of failure, the DGCA reserves
the right to terminate the engagement summarily without any notice or compensation in terms of this
engagement.

1.2 Performance Assessment- During the period of engagement, there will be periodic Performance
Assessment by the Flight Standards Directorate. One month before completion of every complete year
of the Consultant (FOI), Flight Standards Directorate through Joint Director General concerned will
submit performance report of the concerned Consultant (FOI) and its recommendation (s) for further
continuity of the contract or otherwise of the respective Consultant (FOI) to Recruitment Section.
Their continuity or otherwise will be subject to approval of the Competent Authority.

1.3 In the event of failure to meet the requisite standards and quality of output, DGCA may invoke
the following provisions:

I. A notice may be issued to improve Consultant (FOI) Performance Standards and Quality of
output to the satisfaction of DGCA within a maximum period of three months. During the
Notice period, the Non Flying Compensation as applicable in her/his case may also be
withheld, if deemed appropriate by DGCA.
II. In the event of failure to achieve the requisite Performance Standards and Quality of output,
the contract shall be terminated forthwith and amount withheld, if any, shall be forfeited.
III. Established violation(s) of procedures laid down by DGCA or any appropriate agency/ body
etc. in any Manual, CAR, Rules or any other documents approved/ accepted by DGCA, shall
be dealt with under the provisions of Rules, CAR or Enforcement Manual as applicable. In
case the Consultant (FOI) is found guilty of such violation(s), then her/his contract shall be
terminated without any notice.
1.4 Extension of engagement - On completion of the tenure of engagement on contract basis,
DGCA may consider the desirability of extending the same, on the basis of Performance Assessment
by the Competent Authority as per the terms and conditions prescribed by DGCA in consultation
with Ministry of Civil Aviation. However, completion of the engagement will not confer any right
for further extension, regularization, seniority, permanency or any other benefit etc. as are applicable
to the regular employees of DGCA.

1.5 Termination of engagement- In general terms, the engagement may be terminated by either
side by giving a notice of one month or one month’s remuneration in lieu of that. However, DGCA
reserves the right to reject the notice of termination by the FOI in public interest or due to exigencies
of work. Further,

I. If the FOI is allowed to terminate the engagement, she/he shall be liable to refund the cost of
the training(s), if any, along with remuneration received during the period of such training(s).
II. If the contract of FOI is terminated for an established violation of any procedure or misconduct
or breach of any of the clauses of this contract, no notice period will be given to such FOI by
the DGCA.
III. In the event of established ineligibility of the FOI, the contract will summarily be terminated
without any notice period by the DGCA.
1.6 Relieving of FOIs on request from Operator: DGCA reserves the right to relieve the FOI in
case of receipt of request from the respective operator(s) to spare the FOI. In case of the acceptance
of the request, in public interest given by the operator(s), DGCA will not serve any Notice to the FOI
nor bear any cost in lieu of the Notice period.
2. Remuneration - The monthly remuneration (in Rupees) for Consultant (FOIs), in various
categories, on contract basis would be as follows:

Name of the post Basic Special Non Flying Total

Remuneration Compensation Compensation (in Rupees)

Consultant 1,18,500 1,72,500 4,55,000 7,46,000

{SFOI(A)}
Consultant 78,800 1,16,000 3,08,000 5,02,800
{FOI(A)}
Consultant 1,18,500 1,38,000 1,22,000/- 3,78,500
{SFOI(H)}
Consultant 78,800 82,000 1,22,000 2,82,800
{FOI(H)}

Note: The remuneration for the FOIs and SFOIs engaged on fixed remuneration (FR) category,
will be Rs. 3, 80,000 and 4, 40,000 respectively. To be eligible for FR category, the date of
issuing/renewing of ATPL shall be within a period of 5 years from the date of the application.

2.1 The remuneration will be regulated by the statutory and other guidelines, if so laid down by
the Government. For any fraction of a month, the FOI will be paid on pro rata basis (number of days
taking 30 days in a month). No other allowances etc. shall be admissible except TA/DA on tour which
will be as per normal rules applicable to any serving Officer of equivalent rank in DGCA.
2.2 The medical fitness of the FOIs will be
reviewed periodically by Flight Standards Directorate in terms of extant provisions, rules,
guidelines, etc. in this regard. In the event of medical
unfitness {temporary or with limitation, (even on eligible maternity leave)} during the contract
period, the Non Flying Compensation will not be admissible to the concerned FOIs. The said
compensation will only become admissible when the concerned FOIs regain medical fitness.

2.3 In the event, the FOI becomes permanently medically unfit, her/his contract with DGCA will
be considered as deemed terminated and in that case no notice period from DGCA side is required.

2.4 In case the concerned FOI is not able to regain her/his medical fitness within six 14 months,
as per DMS her/his contract with DGCA will be considered as deemed terminated.

2.5 The remuneration shall be paid to FOIs by direct bank transfer or by any other means, as may
be decided by the Government from time to time.

2.6 The Taxes as levied by the Government shall be deducted at source from the total
remuneration.

2.7 In the event of completion of contract tenure or termination of the contract, apart from other
demands as are due under this terms & conditions, the FOI shall be required to refund/ return all dues
or items or equipment etc., if any issued to her /him. In the event of any dispute, the decision of the
DGCA shall be final and binding on the FOI.

3. Nature and Place of Duty - This contractual engagement(s) is in the nature of consultancy
and an FOI is a service provider; hence she/he is not governed under employer-employee relationship.
The duties and responsibilities as assigned by DGCA shall be performed by FOI. The principal place
of appointment shall be the Headquarters of DGCA or any Regional Office of DGCA with a liability
to perform duty anywhere in India.

4. Leave – The FOI (s) will be entitled to 30 days privileged leaves (PL), 8 days casual leaves
(CL) and 10 days sick leaves (SL) on pro rata basis, in a calendar year. Any un-availed leave during a
calendar year shall not be carried forward to next calendar year or qualify for encashment during or at the
end of the tenure in any circumstances.

4.1 On joining DGCA, the FOIs will be entitled for 15 days privilege leaves in advance. Further, on
completion of six months of service with DGCA, remaining 15 days privilege leaves will be credited to
leave account of FOIs. Annual roll over of seven days PL would be allowed for the next six months.

4.2 Further, not more than five Casual leaves at a stretch may be sanctioned by the leave sanctioning
authority to FOI in normal circumstances.

4.3 As leave is not a matter of right, the leave sanctioning authority should ensure, in public interest,
that there is no exigency of work while sanctioning any of the leave to FOI.

4.4 The entitlement of leave may be increased or decreased in accordance with the orders of the
Government of India issued from time to time.

4.5 FOI shall be required to submit prescription from a practicing Registered Medical Practitioner for
rest and thereafter fitness for joining Office on availing sick leave for more than two days.
4.6 Privileged leave and sick leave will be deducted for holiday(s) (including closed holiday(s) i.e.
Saturday & Sunday also), if such holidays come in between the sick leave and privilege leave or vice
versa.

4.7 Any absence from duty without intimation, without a valid reason or unauthorized absence for a
period of more than fifteen days shall be treated as deemed termination of the contract without any notice
invoking the penal clauses and Bond.

4.8 Station leave permission shall be mandatory before leaving the station, even on a holiday
(including closed holiday(s) i.e. Saturday & Sunday also).

4.9 Casual leave shall not be clubbed with any other leave. In other words, no casual leave shall
be allowed in combination with privilege leave and sick leave.

4.10 For FOIs in various categories, already working in DGCA and selected for higher position
under new contract, where they have taken leave due for the whole six months, and when they join under
the new contract before the end of the six months, the same may be adjusted against the leaves for the
new period instead of deducting remuneration for the same.

4.11 A female FOI engaged, on contract basis, in DGCA will also be entitled for maternity leave,
provided that she does not have two or more than two surviving children. This is further subject to the
condition that she has actually worked in DGCA for a period of not less than one hundred and sixty days
in the twelve months immediately preceding the date of her expected delivery.

i. The maximum period of such leave will be twenty-six weeks of which not more than eight weeks
shall precede the date of her expected delivery.

ii. A woman FOI who legally adopts a child below the age of three months or a commissioning mother
(a biological mother who uses her egg to create an embryo implanted in any other woman) will be
entitled to maternity leave for a period of twelve twenty six weeks from the date the child is handed
over to the adopting mother or the commissioning mother, as the case may be.

5. Deductions - DGCA shall not be responsible for non-statutory deductions like insurance premium
etc. It shall be the responsibility of the incumbent.

5.1 The FOIs will be responsible to deposit applicable Goods & Services Tax (GST). The GST
deposited by the FOIs will be reimbursed by DGCA on quarterly basis on submission of relevant
receipts in respect of payment of GST.

6. Conduct and Discipline - The FOI shall maintain absolute integrity and devotion to duty at
all times and shall not indulge in any activity which adversely affects the functioning of DGCA or
Government of India in any manner.

6.1 Being on contract engagement with DGCA, the FOI shall not participate, directly or
indirectly in any form or manner whatsoever, in any Trade Union or similar activities which may
render hindrance in or obstacles in discharging the assigned tasks/duties or violates any of the
Government Acts, Rules or Regulations or Orders issued from time to time. In case, FOI is found
indulging in any such activities then she/he shall be liable to face due action by the concerned
authorities in DGCA.

6.2 The FOI shall maintain decent standard of conduct, good character and utmost gender
sensitization, failing which appropriate action shall be taken as per extant guidelines/instructions.
7. Special working conditions - The FOI will be required to work in different office
environment (or climatic conditions) at various locations (domestic or international) such as
aerodromes, potential aerodrome sites or at accident/incident scenes at short notice.

7.1 Normal working hours shall be in accordance with the orders of the Government of
India/DGCA on the subject from time to time.

7.2 In addition, the FOI may be required to work on extended working hours (including
weekends), if so required by the circumstances or exigencies of work, in public interest. For the
extended hours of work, the FOI shall not be entitled for any overtime allowance or compensation for
the same.

7.3 During the period of her/his engagement with DGCA, the FOI shall work with integrity,
loyalty and conscientiously in all respect at all times in public interest. They shall not engage in any
employment/engagement elsewhere during the period of their engagement in DGCA.

8. Training- Except requisite induction training, no other training will be imparted to any of the
FOIs, which may incur any financial liability on the Government exchequer. However, in exceptional
circumstances, in the event of non-availability of specific required type-rated FOIs, in various
categories, on contract basis, DGCA may consider imparting training to required number of FOIs as
per the extant policy, rules, Instructions or guidelines.

9. Bond – FOIs are required to sign a Bond in the format enclosed (Appendix A).

9.1 If any FOI tenders resignation, the whole amount of any training (s) along-with the entire
remuneration received during the period of the training(s), shall be recovered from her/him.

9.2 In the event of any financial irregularities or pecuniary loss to the Government exchequer due to
any of the act of the FOI, the respective FOI shall have to bear the said losses in addition to other
actions as per the extant provisions. The limitation period for raising such claim will be up-to four
(04) years after relieving/termination of contract with DGCA.

10. Liabilities and responsibilities - Any misconduct (like violation of extant rules,
regulations, enforcement, manual, CARs etc.) or dereliction in of duties during the tenure as FOI in
DGCA shall be considered as violation of Rule 19 and Rule 19-A of Aircrafts Rules, 1937.

i. In such event(s), the Flight Standards Directorate shall take appropriate action against such
FOI for cancellation, suspension or endorsement of license,
certificates, authorization and approval or for restrictions on license, certificate,
authorization or approval and other privileges even if the misconduct or dereliction in duties
is reported after termination of the contract/relieving provided in the event of misconduct
or dereliction of duties is reported within four years from the termination of the
contract/relieving.
ii. In addition to the above, in respect of retired Government employees engaged as FOI, shall
be covered under Rule 8 of CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972, which implies conditions for grant
of pension and its continuation on future good conduct of the pensioner and action shall also
be taken against her/him under the ibid Rule for any misconduct or dereliction of duty during
her/his tenure in DGCA.
iii. If such action is initiated during the contract period and if any FOI is found guilty of any
violation, then the contract shall be terminated without any notice.
11. Conflict of interest- In case of conflict of interest in
any respect, the matter shall be brought to the notice of DGCA for such action as may be considered
necessary by the Competent Authority.

11.1 FOI shall be responsible to intimate the details of members of her/his family (including
spouse, son or daughter, parents, siblings or any person related to any of them by blood or marriage,
whether they are dependent on them or not) working in aviation sector or industry, at the time of
joining DGCA and before 31st day of January, every year.

11.2 A prior intimation and approval is required before any member of family of the FOI apply
for employment/engagement or apprenticeship, etc. whether paid or unpaid in aviation sector or
industry etc.

11.3 FOI shall not use her/his position or influence directly or indirectly to secure
employment/engagement for any member of family in any entity whether directly or indirectly related
to Aviation Industry.

11.4 While discharging official duties in DGCA, she/he shall not deal with (for a period of one
year in case she/he has not joined through proper channel) any matter whatsoever which is related to
the entity (including any company or firm or airlines or industry or any person etc.),
where she/he worked immediately prior to joining DGCA. Further, she/he shall also not deal with any
matter whatsoever which is related to such entities in which member of her/his family are working or
have any interest in any manner.

11.5 However, in exceptional case(s) where due to paucity of specific type trained FOI, it is not
possible to comply with the above clause, approval of such assignments should be obtained at one
level higher.

12. Secrecy Clause - All information, documents, drawings etc., whether in physical form or
in electronic form which comes into possession of the FOI during the discharge of her/his duties shall
be of proprietary ownership of the DGCA and the FOI shall not disclose the same to any person or
persons or firms etc. unless required to do so in due discharge of her/his official duties with prior
permission/ approval of DGCA.

13. General - The FOI shall ensure that all the documentation, information and credentials
presented to DGCA in support of her/his candidature for the engagement are authentic and in the event
of the same being found false, fabricated or tampered with, DGCA reserves its right to summarily
terminate the contract ex-parte and take appropriate action as per law.

14. Debarment - FOI would be debarred for a period of one year from applying for the same post
of FOIs, if she/he resigned from any of the post of FOI.

15. Modification to the Contract - The terms and conditions of this contract may be altered
or modified by the DGCA with the approval of Ministry of Civil Aviation in public interest without
any prior notice in accordance with the policy of the Government of India.

15.1 The terms so modified shall also become a part of the contract.
16. Notwithstanding any terms and conditions of engagement with DGCA, in the event of
involvement in any kind of act which is detrimental to public safety and national security and in the event
of arrest/detain (for 48 hours or more) by police or any such authority for involvement in any offence,
contractual engagement with DGCA shall stand automatically terminated irrespective of any provisions
in the terms and conditions.

17. Undertaking –

I, __________________________________Son/Daughter/Spouse of_________________________

resident of _______________________________________________________________________
have carefully read and understood the above terms and conditions. I accept the same and shall abide by
the same during my engagement in DGCA. I hereby also submit the prescribed BOND in terms of para 9
of the terms and conditions of my engagement.

Place: (Signature of FOI)

Date Name:

In presence of Witness

(I) (II)
Signature: Signature:

Name: Name:

Place: Place:

Date: Date:

Address: Address:
 Appendix A
Bond to be executed by the contract FOI

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENT THAT I _________________________________

Resident of __________________________________________________________________ at
present engaged in the Directorate General of Civil Aviation, Government of India, as (FOI) on
contract basis, do hereby bind myself and my heirs, executors and administrators to pay to the
Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on demand and without demur the sum in terms
of clause 9 of the terms and conditions together with interest thereon time being in force, the
equivalent of the said amount from the date of due, with all costs between attorney and client
and all charges and expenses that shall or may have been incurred by the Government.

AND WHEREAS for the better protection of the interests of the DGCA, I have agreed to execute
this bond with such condition as hereunder is written;

NOW THE CONDITION OF THE ABOVE WRITTEN OBLIGATION IS THAT in the event
of my dissatisfactory performance or leaving without prior termination notice or any breach of
any terms and conditions of service contract, I shall forthwith pay to the DGCA, Government
of India as may be directed by the Government on demand the said sum equivalent to the entire
cost of any training(s). And upon my making such payment the above written obligation shall
be void and no effect otherwise it shall be and remain in full force and virtue.

(Signature of FOI)
Place:

Date:

Name:

In presence of Witness
(I) (II)
Signature: Signature:

Name: Name:

Place: Place:
Date: Date:

Address: Address: