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DGCA Technical General key facts & eligibility
| Conducting body | Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Ministry of Civil Aviation |
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| Official website | pariksha.dgca.gov.in ↗ |
| Mode | A computer-based, multiple-choice theory paper — one of the DGCA ground subjects for the Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) and the ATPL pathway — delivered through the DGCA Pariksha portal. Technical General covers general aircraft knowledge applicable to all types (as distinct from Technical Specific, which is tied to one aircraft type). |
| Frequency | Held in periodic online sessions through the DGCA Pariksha portal. |
| Scoring & marking | A multiple-choice (four-option) computer-based paper covering principles of flight and aerodynamics; aircraft structures and materials; aircraft systems (fuel, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, environmental control); piston and turbine/jet engines and propellers; and flight and powerplant instruments. The DGCA passing mark for theory papers is 70%, and there is no negative marking. It is one of the ground subjects — alongside Air Navigation, Aviation Meteorology and Air Regulations, plus RTR(A) — required for the licence. |
| Score validity | A paper pass is credited toward licence issue subject to DGCA’s validity and attempt limits. |
| Language | English. |
Who is eligible for DGCA Technical General?
Candidates in the pilot-licensing pathway (typically Student Pilot Licence holders progressing toward the CPL) registered on the DGCA Pariksha portal, per DGCA’s Civil Aviation Requirements.
Last verified July 2026 against DGCA Pariksha — official portal. Always confirm current details on the official website before you register.
DGCA Technical General section breakdown
The DGCA Technical General mock test on Wrexa Edge replicates the real exam's section structure — same names, same question count per section, same time limits. No inter-section breaks — the timer runs continuously.
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DGCA Technical General (50 Q)
Marking scheme
+1 per correct. Try your score.
Strategy: DGCA Technical General has no negative marking. Attempt every question — blank answers cost you potential marks but cannot pull your score down.
Scale: DGCA Technical General (pass 700/1000).
How DGCA Technical General is conducted
- Mode
- Test format
- Backtracking
- Mark for review
DGCA Technical General time strategy
With 50 questions in 120 minutes, you have about 144 seconds per question on average. Successful candidates aim for the following pacing on each section:
- DGCA Technical General (50 Q)
Wrexa Edge's analytics show your actual time-per-question after every mock so you can spot which sections you're losing time on.
DGCA Technical General topics covered
Across the 50 Wrexa Edge variants of DGCA Technical General, the following topics appear most often (sample distribution from one variant):
DGCA Technical General (50 Q)
- Tech General — Principles of Flight · 13
- Tech General — Systems · 9
- Tech General — Gas Turbines · 6
- Tech General — Piston Engines · 6
- Tech General — Instruments · 6
- Tech General — Performance & Weight/Balance · 4
- Tech General — Propellers · 3
- Tech General — Airframe & Structures · 3
DGCA Technical General difficulty calibration
Advanced tier. Advanced-level: high-stakes exam with rigorous content depth. Expect 4-8 months of structured prep.
DGCA CPL/ATPL — Technical General · MCQ. India examination. · Official language: English.
Verified content — Wrexa Edge's DGCA Technical General bank has been deeply curated with real exam-aligned content (estimated 100% syllabus coverage).
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Expert take: what DGCA Technical General really tests
DGCA Technical General is one of the theory papers for the Indian Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) and ATPL pathway, conducted by the DGCA via the online Pariksha portal. It is a computer-based MCQ paper covering general aircraft knowledge — principles of flight, airframes and materials, aircraft systems, piston and jet engines and propellers, and flight/powerplant instruments. The DGCA passing mark is 70% and there is no negative marking. It sits alongside Air Navigation, Aviation Meteorology, Air Regulations and RTR(A).
Preparation tips
- Cover airframes, systems, engines (piston and jet) and instruments.
- Aim for the 70% passing standard; there is no negative marking.
- Practise on the DGCA Pariksha MCQ format.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Confusing Technical General (all types) with Technical Specific (one type).
- Under-preparing engines and aircraft systems.
DGCA Technical General study plan
A phase-by-phase roadmap from your first concept to test-ready. Stretch or compress each phase to fit the time you have before your attempt.
- Aircraft structures and materials
- Fuel, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems
- Principles of flight and aerodynamics
- Piston and turbine/jet engines; propellers
- Flight and powerplant instruments
- MCQ practice to the 70% standard
- DGCA Pariksha question banks
- No negative marking
- Register and appear via the portal
Where DGCA Technical General can take you
A strong DGCA Technical General result opens up these careers and higher-study paths:
- DGCA Technical General
- Pass mark 70%
- One of the ground subjects
- Toward the CPL
Best books & official prep for DGCA Technical General
- Technical General references (aircraft general knowledge) — Various
- DGCA Technical General question banks — Various
Official practice: Prepare the DGCA Technical General syllabus (airframes, systems, piston and jet engines, instruments and principles of flight) to the 70% passing standard; there is no negative marking. Register and appear through the DGCA Pariksha portal.
Previous-year papers: DGCA Technical General question banks and practice sets reflect the MCQ pattern.
Sample DGCA Technical General practice questions
5 questions taken from the DGCA Technical General mock tests on Wrexa Edge. Try each one, then reveal the answer.
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Q1. Which engine type uses a gas turbine mainly to drive a propeller through a reduction gearbox?
- Turbojet
- High-bypass turbofan
- Ramjet
- Turboprop
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Answer: D — Turboprop
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Q2. What happens to the airflow over the upper surface at the stall?
- It separates and becomes turbulent, causing a sudden loss of lift
- It becomes fully laminar and stays attached right up to the trailing edge
- It accelerates to supersonic speed, forming a shock wave over the wing
- It reverses direction smoothly over the whole wing, increasing the lift
Show answer
Answer: A — It separates and becomes turbulent, causing a sudden loss of lift
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Q3. Which device converts DC to AC on aircraft?
- Transformer rectifier unit
- Inverter
- Rectifier diode bridge
- Bus tie relay
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Answer: B — Inverter
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Q4. Torque reaction from a clockwise-rotating propeller (viewed from behind) tends to roll the aircraft which way?
- To the right
- Nose down
- To the left
- It has no effect
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Answer: C — To the left
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Q5. Which design feature reduces adverse aileron yaw?
- Increased wing dihedral only
- Leading-edge slats
- A larger tailplane
- Differential or Frise ailerons
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Answer: D — Differential or Frise ailerons
Frequently asked questions
- What is the DGCA Technical General exam pattern?
- DGCA CPL/ATPL — Technical General contains 50 questions across 1 section: DGCA Technical General (50 Q). Total duration is 120 minutes (about 144 seconds per question).
- Does DGCA Technical General have negative marking?
- No — DGCA Technical General has no negative marking. Each correct answer is worth 1 mark, so attempt every question.
- How is DGCA Technical General scored?
- Scaled score range: 100 to 1000. DGCA Technical General (pass 700/1000).
- How can I practise DGCA Technical General online for free?
- Wrexa Edge gives you a free full-length DGCA Technical General mock test — with instant scoring, detailed explanations and analytics — plus 49 more with a one-time $1.99 unlock that never expires. Start practising in under a minute, no card required.
- What is the difficulty level of DGCA Technical General?
- DGCA Technical General is rated Advanced difficulty on Wrexa Edge. Advanced-level: high-stakes exam with rigorous content depth. Expect 4-8 months of structured prep. DGCA CPL/ATPL — Technical General · MCQ. India examination. · Official language: English.
- How long is the DGCA Technical General exam?
- DGCA Technical General runs for 120 minutes total. On Wrexa Edge the timer is enforced exactly as on the real exam — including no inter-section breaks.
- What topics are covered in DGCA Technical General?
- DGCA Technical General is split into: DGCA Technical General (50 Q). Each section is timed and weighted separately. DGCA CPL/ATPL — Technical General · MCQ. India examination. · Official language: English.
- What tools or aids are allowed during DGCA Technical General?
- No special tools are required. Note: real exam is proctored — Wrexa Edge mirrors this with a webcam-based proctoring flow you can enable.
- Is the DGCA Technical General test adaptive?
- No — DGCA Technical General is a fixed-form (linear) test. Every candidate sees the same number of questions per section.
- How many DGCA Technical General mock tests does Wrexa Edge offer?
- Wrexa Edge generates 50 distinct DGCA Technical General variants — each with different question content, not just shuffled options — the first one free for everyone and 49 more with a one-time $1.99 unlock. That's 2500 unique practice questions in the real test-day interface.
- Is there a free DGCA Technical General test series 2026?
- Yes. The Wrexa Edge DGCA Technical General test series for 2026 gives you a free full-length mock test (50 in total) plus subject-wise and topic-wise tests — instant scoring and detailed analysis, no card required.
- Are DGCA Technical General previous year question–style papers included?
- Every DGCA Technical General mock is modelled on the official exam pattern and the style of previous years' papers — the same 50-question structure, sections and marking — so your practice mirrors the real paper you'll sit.
- Which is the best free DGCA Technical General mock test online?
- Wrexa Edge's DGCA Technical General mock test replicates the real exam interface, timing and marking scheme, with instant score, section-wise analysis and 50 fresh variants — a strong free choice for 2026 preparation.
- Can I take the DGCA Technical General mock test on mobile?
- Yes. DGCA Technical General mock tests run in any browser on mobile, tablet or desktop — no app or download needed. Start on your phone and your progress and analytics sync when you sign in.
- What is the DGCA Technical General syllabus?
- The DGCA Technical General syllabus maps to its 1 section: DGCA Technical General (50 Q). Wrexa Edge's mock tests cover the complete syllabus topic by topic — see the topics-covered breakdown above — so you practise every area at real exam difficulty.
- What is the eligibility for DGCA Technical General?
- Candidates in the pilot-licensing pathway (typically Student Pilot Licence holders progressing toward the CPL) registered on the DGCA Pariksha portal, per DGCA’s Civil Aviation Requirements. Wrexa Edge focuses on realistic DGCA Technical General practice: a free full-length mock in the exact exam pattern, ready whenever you are.
- When is the DGCA Technical General exam and how should I prepare?
- Official DGCA Technical General exam dates are announced by the conducting body for each cycle — check the latest notification for the current schedule. To be ready, follow a phased study plan and take full-length timed mocks; Wrexa Edge gives you a free DGCA Technical General mock with instant scoring so you can track your readiness week by week.
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