🧠 Step 1 – Online Application

Candidates submit an online application with complete academic and personal details.

• • 10th & 12th academic records
• • Identity proof (Passport/Aadhaar)
• • Passport details
• • Recent photograph
• • CGPA/marksheets

Pro Tip: Keep high-resolution scanned documents ready. Minor formatting errors often cause early rejection.

📊 Step 2 – Aptitude & Psychometric Test

This stage evaluates cognitive ability and behavioral suitability for airline operations.

Tests may be conducted online or at designated assessment centers.

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Step 3 – Group Discussion / Communication Evaluation

This phase assesses leadership traits and professional communication skills.

• • English communication clarity
• • Teamwork & collaboration skills
• • Aviation awareness
• • Professional conduct under pressure

This stage mirrors real airline CRM (Crew Resource Management) dynamics.

🪪 Step 4 – Final Panel Interview

Conducted by IndiGo pilots, HR representatives, and training officials.

• • Motivation for becoming a pilot
• • Career clarity & long-term goals
• • Scenario-based questions
• • Basic technical aviation understanding

Confidence, structured thinking, and composure are critical at this stage.

🩺 Step 5 – DGCA Class 1 Medical Examination

Candidates who clear the interview must obtain DGCA Class 1 Medical certification.

• • Vision & color perception standards
• • Hearing capability
• • Cardiovascular fitness
• • General physical evaluation

Minor correctable issues (e.g., optical correction) may be reviewed individually.

🎓 Step 6 – Training Offer Letter

Successful candidates receive an official cadet training offer.

• • Assigned Flying Training Organisation (FTO)
• • Training start timeline
• • Detailed fee structure
• • Payment & financing instructions
• • Pre-departure documentation guidance