Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Uran Akademi
Contractual / Regular

IGRUA Aircraft Engineer Recruitment 2026

Sourced from Official Government PDF
Sep. 24, 2026
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics)Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)

Required Qualification

B.Sc120
Professional47
Diploma in Engineering35
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
2 Posts
Pay Scale
₹93,100 per month (Consolidated)
Age Limit
Maximum 55 Years as on 01.06.2026
Job Location
Maharashtra75Uttar Pradesh54+2 More...

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 24, 2026

2

Starts

Sep 24, 2026

3

Deadline

Oct 12, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window24 Sep – 12 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

Educational Qualifications: Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (AME) in relevant stream, OR B.Sc. with Physics, OR B.Sc. with Mathematics from a recognized institute/university.
Licensing Requirements: Valid DGCA AME License in Category B1 (Mechanical) or B2 (Avionics) on at least one aircraft type similar to Diamond DA 40 or Diamond DA 42 operated by IGRUA. Candidates meeting basic qualification/experience without specific type rating may be considered subject to obtaining the required rating and executing a Service Bond with IGRUA.
Experience: Minimum 2 years of aviation experience. Desirable: 2 years experience as senior technical staff (Technician or higher); B3 license for composite/all-metal aircraft in Mechanical stream.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Candidates must not exceed 55 years of age as on the reference benchmark date of 01.06.2026.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Application Screening & License Verification

Online (Email Evaluation)Qualifying Only

Personal Interview (Online / Video Conference)

OnlineMerit Scored

Document Verification & Pre-Engagement Medical Fitness

In-PersonQualifying Only

Selection is conducted through initial screening of submitted CVs and licensing credentials against DGCA requirements. Only shortlisted candidates are invited for an interview (conducted online/video conferencing with links shared via email a day prior). Final engagement is subject to document scrutiny, medical fitness, and execution of a Service Bond if type-rating is to be acquired through IGRUA.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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

Evaluation Parameter / ComponentMax Marks / WeightageAssessment Criteria & Guidelines
AME Licensing & Type Rating (DGCA B1/B2/B3)Core Technical EligibilityEvaluation of valid DGCA Category B1 (Mechanical) or Category B2 (Avionics) license, specific type ratings on Diamond DA 40 / Diamond DA 42 or equivalent modern glass-cockpit training aircraft.
Aviation Maintenance ExperienceExperience ScoringVerification of at least 2 years active aircraft maintenance and certification experience, including senior technical/technician roles in flying training organizations (FTOs) or scheduled airlines.
DGCA CAR Regulations & Safety ComplianceInterview CompetenceAssessment of in-depth knowledge of DGCA Civil Aviation Requirements (CAR-66, CAR-145, CAR-M), airworthiness directives, maintenance logging, and safety management systems (SMS).
Technical Troubleshooting & Airworthiness DefenseFinal Merit BenchmarkTechnical evaluation during interview covering avionics systems, digital instrumentation, airframe systems, engines, propellers, and emergency defect rectification.

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.

Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Uran Akademi (IGRUA) is India's premier flight training academy under the Ministry of Civil Aviation, located at Fursatganj Airfield in Amethi, Uttar Pradesh, with secondary operations at Birsi Airport in Gondia, Maharashtra. Aircraft Maintenance Engineers operate within a disciplined, high-reliability aviation environment maintaining premier training fleets, primarily single-engine Diamond DA 40 and twin-engine Diamond DA 42 modern composite aircraft equipped with Austro diesel engines and Garmin G1000 glass cockpits. The daily operational routine revolves around pre-flight inspections, scheduled 50-hour and 100-hour airworthiness checks, engine run-ups, defect rectifications, and release to service certifications under DGCA CAR-145 and CAR-M guidelines. The campus environment is peaceful, self-contained, family-friendly, and offers on-campus housing with low local living costs.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

The appointment is on a contractual basis initially for 11 months, extendable based on institutional requirements and satisfactory performance appraisal. Primary duty station is at the IGRUA main campus at Fursatganj Airfield, Amethi (UP), with possibilities of rotational deployment to Birsi Airport, Gondia (Maharashtra). Compensation is fixed at ₹91,000/- per month basic honorarium plus ₹1,800/- transport allowance and ₹300/- aviation allowance (gross ₹93,100/- per month), along with annual medical benefits of ₹25,000/-, certification productivity hourly incentives, and ₹1,000/- per day for duty performed on gazetted holidays and second Saturdays.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

As a specialized contractual technical appointment, there is no formal civil service grade promotion ladder or permanent regularization entitlement. However, engineers gain valuable hands-on experience and type-rating endorsements on state-of-the-art Diamond DA 40 / DA 42 fleet, backed by official IGRUA maintenance logs. Candidates lacking specific ratings execute an IGRUA Service Bond to acquire the rating, significantly boosting their professional marketability for senior AME, Quality Manager, and Continuing Airworthiness Manager roles across scheduled commercial airlines, premier flying training organizations (FTOs), and MRO facilities nationwide.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

Avoid common application rejection triggers, photo/signature guidelines, and certificate validity windows.

  • Mandatory Email Application Format: Applications must be submitted exclusively via email to [email protected] on or before 12.10.2026. The CV and all self-attested documents must be merged into a single consolidated PDF file in the strict sequence: CV first, followed by educational certificates (10th standard onwards), and experience/license certificates (earliest to latest).
  • Strict Subject Line Convention: The email subject line must strictly state: 'APPLICATION for AME – Avionics IGRUA/ADVT/33/2026' or 'APPLICATION for AME – Mechanical IGRUA/ADVT/33/2026'. Applications without proper subject formatting or missing stream specification risk rejection.
  • Service Bond Requirement for Non-Type-Rated Candidates: Candidates possessing basic DGCA B1/B2 licenses without type rating on Diamond DA 40 / DA 42 may be considered, but must execute a Service Bond with IGRUA. Candidates already holding relevant type ratings are exempt from the bond.
  • Strict Age Limit: Candidates must not exceed 55 years of age as on the benchmark date of 01.06.2026.
  • Purely Contractual Engagement: The appointment is for 11 months (extendable) and confers no right whatsoever for regular appointment, absorption, or permanent absorption under the Ministry of Civil Aviation.

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

  • UR2
Total Vacancies2 Posts

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Monthly consolidated remuneration of ₹91,000/- plus Transport Allowance of ₹1,800/- and Aviation Allowance of ₹300/- (Gross ₹93,100/- per month). Certification productivity allowances and holiday duty allowances are payable extra.

Consolidated remuneration of ₹91,000/- per month + Transport Allowance ₹1,800/- per month + Aviation Allowance ₹300/- per month (Total gross: ₹93,100/- per month). Additional benefits include campus accommodation (subject to availability), Medical Allowance @ ₹25,000/- per annum, Additional Pay of ₹1,000/- per day for working on Gazetted Holidays & 2nd Saturdays, Productivity Allowance for certification (Single Engine: ₹30-100/hr, Multi Engine: ₹60-200/hr), and outstation TA/DA.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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

Application Procedure

  1. Assemble Application Documents: Prepare a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) along with self-attested photocopies of supporting documents arranged strictly in sequence: CV first, followed by educational qualification certificates from 10th standard onwards, DGCA AME license copies (Category B1/B2/B3), type-rating endorsements, and work experience certificates arranged from earliest to latest.
  2. Merge into Single PDF: Combine the CV and all self-attested testimonial copies into a single consolidated PDF file.
  3. Email Submission: Send the consolidated PDF file via email to [email protected] on or before 12th October 2026.
  4. Subject Line Formatting: Clearly mention the stream of the advertised post in the email subject line exactly as: APPLICATION for AME – Avionics IGRUA/ADVT/33/2026 or APPLICATION for AME – Mechanical IGRUA/ADVT/33/2026.
  5. Interview Participation: Shortlisted candidates will receive an online interview link on their registered email address one day prior to the scheduled interview date.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Nil (No application fee is required to apply).

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

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Clear, verified answers to top eligibility, exam format, salary calculation, and application queries for this notification.

Candidates must hold an Aircraft Maintenance Engineering diploma/degree in the relevant stream, or B.Sc. with Physics or Mathematics, along with a valid DGCA AME License in Category B1 (Mechanical) or Category B2 (Avionics) on aircraft similar to Diamond DA 40/DA 42.

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