Procedure for ratification of flight crew medical certification

DGCA has published a Flight Crew Licencing Circular (FCLC NO. 3 of 2008, Dated 25th March 2008) to explain the Procedure for ratification of medical certification of flight crew. The circualr says, to maintain currency of medical assessment in respect of various categories of pilot licences, the medical examinations may
be conducted up to four weeks in advance of the due date. However, at times, due
various reasons, the medical examination may not be conducted within the validity
period and the applicant in such cases is normally required to undergo a fresh
medical. In situations where the medical is conducted within a period of two years of
the last medical examination, the procedure to be followed is given in detail in the circular.
31/03/08 DGCA