On January 21, 2026, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) launched the Electronic Personnel Licence (EPL) services for Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL) at an event held at DGCA Headquarters. This launch marks a milestone in DGCA's digital transformation. The Electronic Personnel Licence is a secure digital licence with ICAO-aligned security features, aimed at authenticity, tamper prevention, and real-time verification. It can be accessed via the eGCA mobile application. The DGCA had previously initiated the roll-out of EPL in February 2025, starting with Commercial Pilot's Licence (CPL) and Flight Radio Telephone Operator's (Restricted) Licence (FRTOL).
Key Entities Referenced
Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA): The primary agency launching and implementing the Electronic Personnel Licence (EPL) services.
Electronic Personnel Licence (EPL): A secure digital license incorporating ICAO-aligned security features to ensure authenticity for aviation personnel.
Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL): The type of license for which the Electronic Personnel Licence (EPL) service is launched.
Ministry of Civil Aviation: The ministry overseeing the DGCA.
Ministry of Civil Aviation
DGCA Launches Electronic Personnel Licence
Services for Airline Transport Pilot Licence
प्रव तथ: 21 JAN 2026 7:42PM by PIB Delhi
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) launched the Electronic Personnel Licence (EPL)
services for Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL) in an event held at DGCA Headquarters here today.
The EPL ATPL service was inaugurated by the DGCA, marking an important milestone in its digital
transformation journey.
Speaking on the occasion, DG (CA) highlighted that the EPL initiative is a key step towards strengthening
India’s civil aviation regulatory ecosystem through secure, modern and future-ready digital systems. The
DG (CA) congratulated the DGCA teams and technology partners for their efforts in implementing this
initiative and acknowledged the cooperation extended by the aviation industry and stakeholders in
adopting the new system.
The Electronic Personnel Licence is a secure digital licence incorporating ICAO-aligned security features
to ensure authenticity, prevent tampering, and enable real-time verification. The EPL can be accessed
through the eGCA mobile application.
The DGCA had initiated the roll-out of EPL in February 2025, starting with Commercial Pilot's Licence
(CPL) and Flight Radio Telephone Operator’s (Restricted) Licence (FRTOL). With the launch of the EPL
services for ATPL, the DGCA further strengthens its commitment towards enhanced efficiency,
transparency and improved service delivery for the aviation sector.
******Divyanshu Kumar
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