The current session at a glance
Position checked against DGCA’s public notice of 22 September 2026 and the Pariksha notice board on 13 November 2026:
| Session | Application window (Pariksha) | RTR papers |
|---|---|---|
| Regular Session 04 of 2026 | Open — closes 15 November 2026 | 15–19 December 2026 (tentative) |
| OLODE Session 08 of 2026 | Closed 2 November 2026 | 18–20 November 2026 |
| OLODE Session 07 of 2026 | Closed 8 October 2026 | Held 28–30 October 2026 — result declared 3 November 2026 |
If you are reading this after 15 November 2026, the Regular Session 04 window has closed; the next entry point will be a 2027 session announced by a fresh notice — see the calendar section below.
How DGCA schedules RTR: Regular vs OLODE
Both kinds of session are applied for on the Pariksha portal, and both follow the same written-exam framework (CAR §6.1). The difference is rhythm. Regular sessions are the four set-piece sessions of the year, published in DGCA’s annual Programme of Examinations. OLODE — Online On-Demand Examination — sessions are additional, more frequent rounds: eight were listed for 2026, with shorter application windows. In both, seats at a centre are allotted as applications come in, so a window can effectively fill before its closing date: apply early in the window, not on the last day. No session is “walk-in”; if the window has closed, there is no late entry for that session.
The 2026 session calendar
DGCA’s Programme of Examinations for 2026 lists OLODE Sessions 01–08 and Regular Sessions 01–04 across the year for the AME, flight-crew and RTR (Restricted) examinations. Sessions 01–06 of OLODE and Regular Sessions 01–03 are complete. The remaining 2026 position, from the public notice of 22 September 2026, is the table in the glance box above. The 2027 programme had not been announced when this page was last checked: DGCA’s pattern is to publish the year’s programme and then confirm each session by notice, but treat any 2027 date you see quoted anywhere as an expected pattern, not an announcement, until a notice exists.
Application windows: how they open and close
- A public notice appears on dgca.gov.in and the Pariksha notice board, naming the session, the window dates and the exam dates.
- The portal opens on pariksha.dgca.gov.in. You apply inside the window, with your Computer Number ready — see the application guide for that sequence.
- The window closes on the stated date. DGCA then publishes the list of admitted and rejected candidates for the session (CAR §6.1).
- Admit cards are downloaded from your Pariksha login for the written exam. Your centre and reporting time are on it — not on any summary page, including this one.
RTR exam centres
Centres are named in each session’s notice, not fixed for the year. The 22 September 2026 notice lists centres across major Indian cities, including New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru and Hyderabad, among others. Two cautions: the centre list can change between sessions, and choosing a city in your application is not the same as being allotted a venue in it — the admit card is the document that settles where you actually sit.
Missed a window? Your next realistic chance
With twelve sessions across a year, a missed window usually costs weeks, not a year. Do three things with the gap: keep your Computer Number and Pariksha login active so you can apply on day one of the next window; watch the Pariksha notice board rather than social media reposts, which often drop the closing date; and use the time on the part of preparation that transfers — chapter-wise written practice and spoken scenarios, so the next window finds you ready instead of starting. If you want everything open while you wait, the passes unlock the full question bank and scenario set for 30 days.
How results and the practical follow a written session
The written result is declared by notice and appears inside your own Pariksha login — the result guide walks through checking it. The practical is a separate booking on eGCA, made after you pass; it does not belong to the session you wrote in, and its dates are chosen by you from what eGCA offers, inside the three-year validity of your written pass.
Last updated 13 November 2026. Session data: DGCA public notice dated 22 September 2026 (OLODE Sessions 07 and 08 and Regular Session 04 of 2026) and the Pariksha notice board, checked the same day. This page is updated whenever DGCA publishes a new RTR notice.
Quick answers
When is the next RTR exam?
It depends on the session calendar, not a single annual date: DGCA runs four Regular sessions and on-demand OLODE sessions through the year. The glance box at the top of this page shows the current position and is updated on every DGCA notice.
How do I know when the application form opens?
DGCA announces every session by public notice, and the window dates appear on the Pariksha notice board (pariksha.dgca.gov.in). That — not a coaching post — is the signal to apply.
What is the difference between a Regular session and OLODE?
Regular sessions are the four set-piece rounds in DGCA’s annual Programme of Examinations. OLODE (Online On-Demand Examination) sessions are extra rounds — eight in 2026 — with shorter application windows. The exam, the fee and the pass mark are the same.
Which cities have RTR exam centres?
Centres are listed in each session’s notice. Recent notices include New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru and Hyderabad, among others — and your actual venue is confirmed on your admit card.
I missed the last date — when can I apply again?
In the next session whose window is still open. With Regular and OLODE sessions running through the year, the wait is usually a matter of weeks. Keep your Computer Number ready so you can apply on the first day of the window.
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This guide is general study help written by RTR Exam. It is not an official publication of DGCA or ICAO. Confirm rules, fees, dates and syllabus with DGCA's latest notice.