AAI ATC Medical Verification & Document Verification (DV) Process
Complete Official Guide for Selected Candidates (with Page-wise References)
For candidates shortlisted for Junior Executive (Air Traffic Control) under Advt. No. 02/2025/CHQ
1. What Is the AAI ATC DV & Medical Stage?
After qualifying the Computer Based Test (CBT held on 14.07.2025), shortlisted candidates are called for a combined verification and qualifying process, which includes:
1. Application Verification (DV)
2. Physical Medical Examination
3. Psychological Assessment
4. Psychoactive Substances Testing
5. Voice Test
6. Biometric Identity Verification
Only candidates who clear all stages are considered for final selection.
Official reference:
• Shortlisting and stages mentioned on Page 12 of the official notice.
2. Venue, Reporting & Duration
2.1 Venue
• AAI Corporate Headquarters
Board Room “A” Block, 3rd Floor
Rajiv Gandhi Bhawan
Safdarjung Airport, New Delhi – 110003
2.2 Reporting Date & Time
• Date and reporting time are candidate-specific
• Mentioned in the official DV schedule and call letter
• No request for change of date, time, or venue is allowed
2.3 Duration
• The process may extend beyond one day
• Candidates must make stay arrangements accordingly
Official reference:
• Reporting instructions and multi-day possibility: Page 12 & Page 14
3. Call Letter – Mandatory Requirement
• Call letter will be uploaded on the AAI online application portal
• Candidate must download it themselves
• AAI is not responsible if the candidate fails to download it in time
• Carry:
◦ Printed call letter
◦ CBT admit card
Official reference:
• Call letter instructions: Page 12
4. Physical Medical Examination (Most Critical Stage)
4.1 Where Medical Must Be Done
Medical examination must be conducted only at a Government Hospital by:
• Medical Officer of the rank of:
• Civil Surgeon OR
• Medical Superintendent
• Minimum qualification: MBBS
• MCI Registration Number and hospital stamp mandatory
❌ Private hospital medical reports are not accepted
Official reference:
• Medical authority requirement: Page 12 & Annexure-1 (Page 15)
4.2 Medical Form to Be Used
• “Pre-Employment Medical Examination Form for JE (ATC)” (Annexure-1)
• Medical reports must be:
• Properly filled
• Signed and stamped
• Given to the candidate in a sealed envelope
• The sealed envelope must be submitted on the DV day
Official reference:
• Annexure-1 details: Pages 15–19
4.3 Medical Expenses & Reimbursement
• Candidate bears the medical test cost initially
• Reimbursement will be done by AAI
• Original medical bills from Government Hospital are mandatory
Official reference:
• Reimbursement clause: Page 12
5. Mandatory Medical Tests (No Exceptions)
5.1 Tests for All Candidates
• CBC (Hb%, TLC, DLC, ESR)
• Urine analysis
• Blood sugar (Fasting / PP)
• ECG (Resting)
• Chest X-Ray (PA view)
• Pure Tone Audiogram (PTA)
• USG Whole Abdomen
• USG Pelvis (female candidates)
Official reference:
• Investigation list: Page 19
5.2 Additional Tests Based on BMI
Overweight Candidates
• Male: BMI > 25
• Female: BMI > 22
Additional tests:
• Blood urea, uric acid, serum creatinine
• Oral GTT & HbA1c
• Lipid profile
Obese Candidates
• Male: BMI > 30
• Female: BMI > 27
Additional tests:
• Thyroid function test
• Liver function test
• Exercise ECG
Official reference:
• BMI-based tests: Page 19
6. Vision Standards (ICAO-Based – Very Strict)
6.1 Visual Acuity
• Distant vision:
• 6/9 or better in each eye
• 6/6 binocular
• Near vision:
◦ N5 at 30–50 cm
◦ N14 at 100 cm
6.2 Colour Vision
• Tested using Ishihara or Tokyo Medical College charts
• Only CP-2 is acceptable
• CP-3 / CP-4 → Unfit
6.3 Refractive Surgery
• Candidates who have undergone refractive surgery are generally declared unfit
Official reference:
• Vision and colour perception standards: Pages 20–22
7. Hearing Standards
• Hearing loss must not exceed:
◦ 35 dB at 500, 1000, 2000 Hz
◦ 50 dB at 3000 Hz
• PTA report compulsory
• Speech clarity is evaluated
Official reference:
• Hearing requirements: Pages 22
8. Psychoactive Substances Testing (Zero Tolerance)
Candidates are tested for:
• Amphetamines
• Opiates
• Cannabis (THC)
• Cocaine
• Barbiturates
• Benzodiazepines
• Non-negative screening → Confirmatory test
• Positive confirmatory test → Permanent disqualification
• No appeal permitted
Official reference:
• Substance testing rules: Page 12
9. Voice Test & Psychological Assessment
• Clear speech and articulation required
• No stammering, hoarseness, or speech defect
• Psychological suitability assessed for ATC duties
Official reference:
• Eligibility subject to voice and psychological tests: Page 13
10. Documents Required for AAI ATC DV
10.1 Mandatory Originals
• Class 10 certificate (DOB proof)
• Class 12 certificate
• Bachelor’s / PG degree certificate
• Degree marksheets (year-wise or consolidated)
• Physics & Mathematics subject proof (if not clearly mentioned)
• Full-time regular degree certificate
• CGPA to percentage conversion certificate (if applicable)
• Valid caste / EWS certificate (FY 2025–26)
• OBC-NCL certificate (FY 2025–26)
• PwBD certificate (if applicable)
• Apprenticeship certificate (if applicable)
• NOC from employer (if applicable)
• One original photo ID
• Sealed medical envelope
• 4 passport-size photographs
10.2 Photocopies
• One set of self-attested photocopies of all documents
Official reference:
• Complete DV document list: Page 13
11. PwBD Candidates – Functional Requirement Certificate
PwBD candidates must submit Annexure-2, certified by a Government Hospital doctor, confirming ability to:
• Sit, stand, walk
• Read, write, see, hear
• Communicate and manipulate fingers
Failure to submit = Ineligible
Official reference:
• PwBD functional requirement: Page 13 & Page 23
12. Travelling Allowance (TA)
• AC II Tier (including Rajdhani) or actual bus fare
• Distance must exceed 80 km one way
• Required documents:
◦ Original tickets
◦ Cancelled cheque
Official reference:
• TA rules: Page 14
13. Common Reasons for Rejection
• Medical from private hospital
• Colour vision CP-3 / CP-4
• Positive psychoactive substance test
• Missing original documents
• Invalid caste / EWS certificate year
• Speech defect
• Medical non-compliance due to BMI
• Improperly filled medical form
Official reference:
• Eligibility and rejection conditions: Pages 13–14
14. Final Selection Depends On
Final eligibility is subject to:
• DV clearance
• Medical fitness
• Negative psychoactive substance report
• Voice test qualification
• Psychological assessment clearance
• Biometric verification
Official reference:
• Final eligibility conditions: Page 13
FAQs (Student Doubt Section)
Q1. Are attested copies of medical reports acceptable?
Yes, only if issued by a Government Hospital, sealed and stamped.
Q2. Can medical be done after DV?
No. Medical reports must be completed before DV day.
Q3. Is LASIK allowed?
Generally no. Refractive surgery cases are usually declared unfit.
Q4. Is re-medical allowed?
No. AAI ATC medical decision is final.
Final Student Advisory
AAI ATC medical and DV is mandatory process among PSU recruitments.
Start medical tests early, follow the official format exactly, and cross-check every document with the page references above.
Source: Official AAI Application Verification & Medical Schedule and Annexures (Advt. 02/2025/CHQ)
AV Schedule JE (ATC) 02-2025-CHQ
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