Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
Contractual / Regular

HAL Experimental Test Pilot Recruitment 2026

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Sep. 19, 2026
Consultant / Experimental Test Pilot (Fixed Wing)

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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
01 Post
Pay Scale
Last Drawn Pay (Basic + DA + HRA) + Flying Allowances
Age Limit
Up to 61 Years
Job Location
Uttar Pradesh60Kanpur5

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 18, 2026

2

Starts

Sep 18, 2026

3

Deadline

Oct 1, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window18 Sep – 1 Oct 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.

Educational Qualification

Candidates must have successfully graduated as an Experimental Test Pilot on Fixed Wing Aircraft from ASTE, IAF or any recognized foreign Test Pilot School.
Flying Experience: Must be a superannuated or serving pilot from the Flying Branch of the Indian Armed Forces / DRDO / NAL with more than 2000 hours of total flying. Must hold a valid ATPL with endorsement on aircraft operated at HAL TAD Kanpur (Do 228 / H-228 / HS 748), proven experience in developmental flight testing, and medical category A1G2 / A2G2 (P) with no restrictions on flying fixed-wing aircraft equipped with ejection seats.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Upper age limit is 61 years as on 01.10.2026.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Application & Flying Portfolio Scrutiny

OfflineQualifying Only

Personal Interview by Selection Committee

OfflineMerit Scored

Applications will be screened based on ASTE test pilot qualification, certified flying hours, ATPL endorsements, and medical categorization. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a personal interview conducted by the HAL Selection Committee.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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Official weightage breakdown, qualification scoring, and interview evaluation criteria.

Evaluation Parameter / ComponentMax Marks / WeightageAssessment Criteria & Guidelines
ASTE / ETP Test Pilot Certification & Pedagogical Background30%Graduation from ASTE, IAF or recognized foreign Test Pilot School; instructional flying background at basic or intermediate stages.
Total Flying Experience & Aircraft Endorsements30%Logged flying hours (>2000 hrs total flying) and current ATPL endorsements on fixed-wing platforms (Do-228, H-228, HS-748).
Developmental Flight Testing & Systems Integration Expertise20%Demonstrated track record in developmental flight test programs, envelope expansion, avionics, digital flight controls, and electronic warfare sensors.
Technical Interview & Flight Safety Evaluation20%Knowledge of CEMILAC / DGCA military and civil airworthiness standards, flight test planning, emergency handling, and technical communication.

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Practical service rules, posting locations, transfer policy, and promotion ladder curated from official gazettes.

Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) Transport Aircraft Division (TAD) in Kanpur is a premier aerospace production and overhaul facility responsible for Dornier 228 / Hindustan-228, HS-748 (Avro), and intermediate jet trainers (HJT-36). As an Experimental Test Pilot (ETP) / Consultant on contract, the role involves demanding developmental and production flight testing, flight clearance envelope expansion, systems integration testing (sensors, electronic warfare, digital flight control systems), and coordinating directly with CEMILAC (Centre for Military Airworthiness and Certification), DGCA, DRDO laboratories, and Service HQs (IAF, Navy, Coast Guard). The work environment demands exceptional operational discipline, airmanship, and cross-functional technical leadership with design bureaus.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

The engagement is initially for a period of one year on a full-time contract basis, extendable depending on operational requirements and project deliverables. The primary duty station is HAL Transport Aircraft Division (TAD), Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, with potential flying test sorties and deployments across sister HAL flight test centers (Bengaluru, Nashik, etc.) and customer bases across India.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Because the appointment is purely temporary on a contract / consultant basis for superannuated or ex-service pilots from the Armed Forces / DRDO / NAL, it does not lead to absorption into the permanent executive cadre of HAL or standard PSU managerial grade promotions. However, it offers elite flight test opportunities, flying test pilot allowances, and high-level advisory contributions to indigenous military and civil aircraft programs.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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  • Strict Pre-Requisite Qualifications: Only pilots who have successfully graduated as Fixed Wing Test Pilots from ASTE, IAF or a recognized foreign Test Pilot School with more than 2000 hours of total flying are eligible.
  • Specific Aircraft Endorsement: Candidates must possess an ATPL with endorsement on Do-228 / H-228 / HS-748 aircraft operated at HAL TAD Kanpur.
  • Medical Fitness: Must maintain medical category A1G2 / A2G2 (P) or equivalent with zero restriction on flying fixed-wing aircraft equipped with ejection seats.
  • Mandatory Pen Picture: Applications must include a typed 500-word Pen Picture detailing professional flight test achievements, significant contributions, and last held operational position.
  • Submission Deadline: Complete applications with all supporting documents must reach [email protected] via email on or before 01.10.2026.

Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale

Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.

Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

  • Unreserved (UR)1
  • Total1
Total Vacancies01 Post

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Monthly consolidated remuneration equal to last drawn Basic Pay + DA + HRA, plus conveyance, canteen, and telephone allowances, alongside applicable flight testing and hazardous flying allowances.

Monthly Consolidated Remuneration comprising last drawn Basic Pay, Dearness Allowance (DA), and House Rent Allowance (HRA), plus Conveyance Allowance, Canteen Allowance, and Telephone charges. In addition, regular Flying-related Special Allowances (Flying Allowance, Test Pilot Allowance, Hazardous Flying Allowance, Civil Licence Pay, Flying Kit Maintenance Allowance, Pre-Flight Meal Allowance, and Aircrew Insurance Coverage) are payable as applicable to regular HAL pilots.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.

Application Procedure

  1. Download and print the official application format appended to the recruitment circular.
  2. Complete all mandatory sections including flight experience, ASTE graduation details, ATPL aircraft ratings, medical category, and last drawn pay.
  3. Attach a typed 500-word 'Pen Picture' detailing professional flying achievements, career milestones, and the last held operational position.
  4. Enclose self-attested copies of proof of age, ETP qualification certificate, flying logbook summary, service/relieving certificate, and last drawn pay slip.
  5. Email the completed application along with all scanned enclosures to [email protected] (Deputy General Manager (HR), HAL Corporate Office, Bengaluru) on or before 01 October 2026.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Nil (No application fee required).

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

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Eligible applicants are superannuated or serving pilots from the Flying Branch of the Indian Armed Forces, DRDO, or NAL who have graduated as Fixed Wing Test Pilots from ASTE (IAF) or a recognized foreign test pilot school, hold more than 2,000 total flying hours, and possess an ATPL endorsed for Do-228, H-228, or HS-748.

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