DGCA to Hire 38 Consultants Amid Staff Shortage

• Aviation regulator DGCA plans to recruit 38 consultants for airworthiness, air safety, and other directorates.
• Applications are open for 24 consultants in Airworthiness, 6 in Air Safety, 5 senior consultants and 2 consultants in DIRLA, and 1 in Flying Training.
• All positions are contract-based, initially for one year, with an upper age limit of 63 years.
• DGCA faces a significant staff crunch, with 787 out of 1,630 sanctioned posts vacant as of January 15.
• The recruitment aims to address vacancies and operational needs, with a deadline for applications on March 23.