Air Force

CAREER AS AN AIR FORCE OFFICER

An officer is a member of an armed force or uniformed service who holds a position of authority. To be able to lead and control, requires the ability to motivate yourself, inspire others and make tough decisions efficiently. When you join to become an Air Force Officer, we’ll help you develop your leadership and management skills, preparing you fully to take on the challenge of leading in real life situations. Lessons in team work, developing communication skills and confidence, honing strategic and dynamic thinking and preparing you to face pressures with ease are grilled into an Officer during his training. The Air Force teaches you all, not only making men and women of young boys and girls but making them leaders in life. An officer’s strength of character and strong moral compass make him/her stand out from the crowd at all times.
As an Officer in the Indian Air Force, you will inherit a glorious heritage and timeless traditions of the IAF, blended perfectly with the latest technology.

As an officer in the Indian Air Force you will strategise, lead and manage. Depending on your qualifications, you could join one of the various branches in the IAF. Broadly the Air Force has three branches with further sub-streams :

(a) Flying Branch
  •  Fighters
  •  Transports
  •  Helicopters
(b) Technical Branch
  •  Mechanical
  •  Electronics
(c) Ground Duty Branch
  •  Administration
  •  Accounts
  •  Logistics
  •  Education
  •  Meteorology
FLYING BRANCH

You surely fly high by joining the Flying branch of the IAF. You are trained as a Fighter pilot or a Helicopter pilot or a Transport pilot and are part of various peace and wartime missions.
The various modes of entry into the Flying Branch are:

  •  As a Graduate
  •  NDA (National Defence Academy)
AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING BRANCH

As an officer in the Technical Branch,you propel and manage your team to ensure that the Indian Air Force remains airworthy. You would be incharge of some of the most sophisticated equipment in the world by joining one of the sub branches based on your qualification.

General Eligibility

for Aeronautical Engineering Branch are (applicable for men and women):

  •  Age – 18 to 28 years (at the time of commencement of course)
  •  Nationality – Indian
  •  Marital Status – Candidates below the age of 25 years should be unmarried

    • Entry into the Technical Branch is through two schemes, both via AFCAT

  •  UNIVERSITY ENTRY SCHEME(UES)
  •  For candidates studying in Pre-Final year of B-tech/BE degree course
  •  For men only. Grant of Permanent Commission.
  •  Educational Qualifications – The candidate must be currently studying in Pre-final year of BE / BTech degree course with choice of subject as mentioned above. There must be No backlog / arrears of papers of previous semesters at the time of SSB Testing. On completion of degree, minimum 60% of marks in aggregate in all papers put together are mandatory.

    • Advertisement Schedule – December every year (through AFCAT)

  •  AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING COURSE
  •  After completion of Engineering degree or while in your final year/semester of Engineering
  •  For both Men and Women. Permanent Commission (for men) / Short Service Commission (For men and women)
  •  Marks – Must have scored a minimum of 60% marks in aggregate in all the papers put together in any one of the qualifications listed Final year students are eligible to apply provided they do not have any present backlog at the time of SSB testing and they produce provisional/ original degree issued by the University as per the date stipulated in the advertisement.
Advertisement Schedule –

Advertisements for AFCAT are released by the IAF in the months of June and December

Educational Qualification for Aeronautical Engineering Branch –

Depending upon your stream of Engineering and subjects studied, you could join one of the sub branches of the Technical branch. Check the educational qualification required for the sub branches. Aeronautical Engineering (Electronics)Aeronautical Engineering (Mechanical)

GROUND DUTY BRANCHES (For Graduates/ Post Graduates)

Managing human and material resources, the Ground Duty Branch is the mechanism that steers the Indian Air Force.General Eligibility Criteria for Ground Duty Branches

  •  Age – 20 to 23 Years for Graduates and 20 to 25 years for Post Graduates (at the time of commencement of course). Upper age limit relaxed upto 26 years for Law Graduates (3 Years Course), upto 27 years for CA / ICWA / M Ed /Ph D.
  •  Marital Status – Candidates below the age of 25 years must be Unmarried.
  •  Nationality – Indian
  •  Gender – Both men and women.

As a Graduate/ Post Graduate you can join as an officer in any of the following Ground Duty Branches

    ADMINISTRATION BRANCH

  •  Permanent Commission (for Men) / Short Service Commission (for Men & Women)
  •  Responsible for the efficient management of both human and material resources. Some of the officers of the Administration Branch are selected and trained to carry out the following duties also:
  •  Air Traffic Controller – Involves maintaining an orderly flow of traffic and airspace management.
  •  Fighter Controller – Involves close contact and supervision between the air and radar for effective airspace management.
  •  Educational Qualifications
  •  Graduation degree in any discipline with a minimum 60% marks in aggregate in all papers put together
  •  Post Graduation degree / equivalent diploma in any discipline with a minimum 50% mark in aggregate in all papers put together.

    • ACCOUNTS BRANCH

  •  Permanent Commission (for Men) / Short Service Commission (for Men & Women)
  •  Responsible for efficient financial management of funds.You will also act as internal auditor to ensure a zero-defect audit from outside agencies.
  •  Educational Qualifications
  •  Graduate Degree in Commerce (B Com) with a minimum 60% marks in aggregate in all papers put together
  •  Post Graduate Degree in Commerce (M Com) / CA / ICWA with a minimum 50% mark in aggregate in all papers put together.

    • LOGISTICS BRANCH

  •  Permanent Commission (for Men) / Short Service Commission (for Men & Women)
  •  Responsible for materials management of all Air Force resources. You would ensure efficient supervision of inventories,and involve in procurement processes of various ranges of equipment.
  •  Educational Qualifications
  •  Graduation degree in any discipline with a minimum 60% marks in aggregate in all papers put together
  •  Post Graduation Degree/ equivalent diploma in any discipline with a minimum 50% marks in aggregate in all papers put together.

    • As a Post Graduate you can join in the following Ground Duty Branches.

    EDUCATION BRANCH

  •  Educational Qualifications – Post Graduate Degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate in all papers put together.

    • METEOROLOGY BRANCH

  •  As a Meteorology Branch Officer you would be involved handling the latest satellite imagery and state-of-the-art monitoring equipment,you would render specific advice to the operators on all aspects of weather.
  •  Educational Qualifications – Post Graduate Degree in any Science Stream / Mathematics / Statistics / Geography / Computer Applications / Environmental Science /Applied Physics / Oceanography / Agricultural Meteorlogy / Ecology & Environment / Geo- physics / Environmental Biology. All candidates should have scored a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate in all papers of Post Graduation put together and should have studied Maths & Physics in Graduation with minimum of 55% marks in both subjects.
  •  Advertisement Schedule – Advertisements for AFCAT are released by the IAF in the months of June and December 10+2
    The valiant boys could be part of the Indian Air Force family by applying for NDA( National Defence Academy) Candidates, short-listed for Indian Air Force after the initial selection procedure, go through a rigorous three-year training regimen at the National Defence Academy at Khadakwasla, followed by specialised training at one of the training establishment. Thereafter, they are Commissioned as Permanent Commission Officers and posted as pilots at any of the Air Force Stations.
    To be in the National Defence Academy
    You can join NDA by taking the exam conducted by Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). This exam is conducted twice a year in all major cities throughout India.

    • Eligibility Criteria

  •  Age – 16 ½ to 19 years(at the time of commencement of course)
  •  Nationality – Indian
  •  Gender – Men Only
  •  Educational Qualifications – 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics. Appearing final year students can also eligible to apply.
  •  Advertisement Schedule – May and December. (Advertisement is released by UPSC. Visit www.upsc.gov.in)

ENGINEER

As an Engineer, you can soar into a rewarding and challenging career in the Indian Air Force. You have the option to apply for all branches of the IAF. Click on for details.

Flying Branch
Technical Branch
Ground duty Branch

    FLYING BRANCH

    You surely fly high by joining the Flying branch of the IAF. You are trained as a Fighter pilot or a Helicopter pilot or a Transport pilot and are part of various peace and wartime missions. The various modes of entry into the Flying Branch are:

  •   As a Graduate
  •   NDA (National Defence Academy)

    • AS A GRADUATE

    As a Graduate/ Engineer, you enter the Flying branch through the Air Force Academy.
    The following are the three modes of entry for Graduates/ Engineers to join the Flying branch:
    CDSE (COMBINED DEFENCE SERVICES EXAMINATION) (FOR MEN ONLY)

  •   Men can enter through this mode of entry and will get a Permanent Commission.
  •   Eligibility criteria:
  •   Age – 19 to 23 years (at the time of commencement of course)
  •   Nationality – Indian
  •   Marital Status – Single
  •   Gender – Men only.
  •   Educational Qualifications Graduate (Three Year Course) in any discipline from a recognised University (with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level) / BE / B Tech (Four Year Course).
  •   Final Year / semester students are also eligible to apply, provided they produce Degree certificate issued by the University as per the date stipulated in the advertisement.
  •   No Percentage Bar for CDSE entry.
  •   Advertisement Schedule: Advertisements are released by UPSC in the months of June and October

    • NDA (NATIONAL DEFENCE ACADEMY)

    The valiant boys could be part of the Indian Air Force family by applying for NDA (National Defence Academy)
    Candidates, short-listed for Indian Air Force after the initial selection procedure, go through a rigorous three-year training regimen at the National Defence Academy at Khadakwasla, followed by specialised training at one of the AF Training Establishments. On successful completion, they are Commissioned as Permanent Commission Officers and posted as pilots at any of the Air Force Stations.
    You can join NDA by taking the exam conducted by Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). This exam is conducted twice a year in all major cities throughout India.

  •   Eligibility Criteria
  •   Age – 16 ½ to 19 years (at the time of commencement of course)
  •   Nationality – Indian
  •   Gender – Men only
  •   Educational Qualifications – 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics. Students appearing in final year are also eligible to apply.
  •   Advertisement Schedule – May and December. (Advertisement is released by UPSC. Visit www.upsc.gov.in)

    • TECHNICAL BRANCH

    AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING BRANCH

    As an officer in the Technical Branch, you propel and manage your team to ensure that the Indian Air Force remains airworthy. You would be incharge of some of the most sophisticated equipment in the world by joining one of the sub branches based on your qualification.
    General Eligibility for Aeronautical Engineering Branch are (applicable for men and women):

  •   Age – 18 to 28 years (at the time of commencement of course)
  •   Nationality – Indian
  •   Marital Status – Candidates below the age of 25 years should be unmarried
  •   Entry into the Technical Branch is through two schemes, both via AFCAT
  •   UNIVERSITY ENTRY SCHEME(UES)
  •   For candidates studying in Pre-Final year of B-tech/BE degree course
  •   For men only. Grant of Permanent Commission.
  •   Educational Qualifications: The candidate must be currently studying in Pre-final year of BE / BTech degree course with choice of subject as mentioned above. There must be No backlog / arrears of papers of previous semesters at the time of SSB Testing. On completion of degree, minimum 60% of marks in aggregate in all papers put together are mandatory.
    Advertisement Schedule: December every year (through AFCAT)

    • AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING COURSE

  •   After completion of Engineering degree or while in your final year/semester of Engineering
  •   For both Men and Women. Permanent Commission (for men) / Short Service Commission (For men and women)
  •  Marks – Must have scored a minimum of 60% marks in aggregate in all the papers put together in any one of the qualifications listed
  •   Final year students are eligible to apply provided they do not have any present backlog at the time of SSB testing and they produce provisional/ original degree issued by the University as per the date stipulated in the advertisement.

    • Advertisement Schedule – Advertisements for AFCAT are released by the IAF in the months of June and December.
    Educational Qualification for Aeronautical Engineering Branch –Depending upon your stream of Engineering and subjects studied, you could join one of the sub branches of the Technical branch. Check the educational qualification required for the sub branches.

    GROUND DUTY BRANCH

    GROUND DUTY BRANCHES

    (For Graduates/ Post Graduates)

    Managing human and material resources, the Ground Duty Branch is the mechanism that steers the Indian Air Force. General Eligibility Criteria for Ground Duty Branches

  •   Age – 20 to 23 Years for Graduates and 20 to 25 years for Post Graduates (at the time of commencement of course). Upper age limit relaxed upto 26 years for Law Graduates (3 Years Course), upto 27 years for CA / ICWA / M Ed / Ph D.
  •   Marital Status – Candidates below the age of 25 years must be Unmarried.
  •   Nationality – Indian
  •   Gender – Both men and women.

    • As a Graduate/ Post Graduate you can join as an officer in any of the following Ground Duty Branches

    ADMINISTRATION BRANCH

  •   Permanent Commission (for Men) / Short Service Commission (for Men & Women)
  •  Responsible for the efficient management of both human and material resources. Some of the officers of the Administration Branch are selected and trained to carry out the following duties also:
  •   Air Traffic Controller – Involves maintaining an orderly flow of traffic and airspace management.
  •   Fighter Controller – Involves close contact and supervision between the air and radar for effective airspace management.

    • Educational Qualifications

  •   Graduation degree in any discipline with a minimum 60% marks in aggregate in all papers put together

    • OR

  •   Post Graduation degree / equivalent diploma in any discipline with a minimum 50% marks in aggregate in all papers put together.

    • ACCOUNTS BRANCH

  •   Permanent Commission (for Men) / Short Service Commission (for Men & Women)
  •   Responsible for efficient financial management of funds. You will also act as internal auditor to ensure a zero-defect audit from outside agencies.

    • Educational Qualifications

  •   Graduate Degree in Commerce (B Com) with a minimum 60% marks in aggregate in all papers put together

    • OR

  •   Post Graduate Degree in Commerce (M Com) / CA / ICWA with a minimum 50% marks in aggregate in all papers put together.

    • LOGISTICS BRANCH

  •   Permanent Commission (for Men) / Short Service Commission (for Men & Women)
  •   Responsible for materials management of all Air Force resources. You would ensure efficient supervision of inventories, and involve in procurement processes of various ranges of equipment.

    • Educational Qualifications

  •   Graduation degree in any discipline with a minimum 60% marks in aggregate in all papers put together

    • OR

  •   Post Graduation Degree/ equivalent diploma in any discipline with a minimum 50% marks in aggregate in all papers put together.

    • As a Post Graduate you can join in the following Ground Duty Branches.

    EDUCATION BRANCH

  •   Educational Qualifications – Post Graduate Degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate in all papers put together.

    • METEOROLOGY BRANCH

    As a Meteorology Branch Officer you would be involved handling the latest satellite imagery and state-of-the-art monitoring equipment,you would render specific advice to the operators on all aspects of weather.

    Educational Qualifications

    Post Graduate Degree in any Science Stream / Mathematics /Statistics / Geography / Computer Applications / Environmental Science /Applied Physics / Oceanography / Agricultural Meteorlogy / Ecology & Environment / Geo- physics / Environmental Biology. All candidates should have scored a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate in all papers of Post Graduation put together and should have studied Maths & Physics in Graduation with minimum of 55% marks in both subjects.

    Advertisement Schedule: Advertisements for AFCAT are released by the IAF in the months of June and December

GRADUATE

As a graduate, you can fly into a challenging and rewarding career in the Air Force by applying for the suitable branch. Depending upon your educational qualification, you could apply for different branches.Click on, for details.

Flying Branch
Technical Branch
Ground duty Branch

    FLYING BRANCH

    You surely fly high by joining the Flying branch of the IAF. You are trained as a Fighter pilot or a Helicopter pilot or a Transport pilot and are part of various peace and wartime missions. The various modes of entry into the Flying Branch are:

  •   As a Graduate
  •   NDA (National Defence Academy)

    • AS A GRADUATE

    As a Graduate/ Engineer, you enter the Flying branch through the Air Force Academy.The following are the three modes of entry for Graduates/ Engineers to join the Flying branch:CDSE (COMBINED DEFENCE SERVICES EXAMINATION) (FOR MEN ONLY)

  •   Men can enter through this mode of entry and will get a Permanent Commission.
  •   Eligibility criteria:
  •   Age – 19 to 23 years (at the time of commencement of course)
  •   Nationality – Indian
  •   Marital Status – Single
  •   Gender – Men only.
  •   Educational Qualifications Graduate (Three Year Course) in any discipline from a recognised University (with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level) / BE / B Tech (Four Year Course).
  •   Final Year / semester students are also eligible to apply, provided they produce Degree certificate issued by the University as per the date stipulated in the advertisement.
  •   No Percentage Bar for CDSE entry.
  •   Advertisement Schedule: Advertisements are released by UPSC in the months of June and October

    • NDA (NATIONAL DEFENCE ACADEMY)

    The valiant boys could be part of the Indian Air Force family by applying for NDA (National Defence Academy)
    Candidates, short-listed for Indian Air Force after the initial selection procedure, go through a rigorous three-year training regimen at the National Defence Academy at Khadakwasla, followed by specialised training at one of the AF Training Establishments. On successful completion, they are Commissioned as Permanent Commission Officers and posted as pilots at any of the Air Force Stations.
    You can join NDA by taking the exam conducted by Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). This exam is conducted twice a year in all major cities throughout India.

  •   Eligibility Criteria
  •   Age – 16 ½ to 19 years (at the time of commencement of course)
  •   Nationality – Indian
  •   Gender – Men only
  •   Educational Qualifications – 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics. Students appearing in final year are also eligible to apply.
  •   Advertisement Schedule – May and December. (Advertisement is released by UPSC. Visit www.upsc.gov.in)

    • TECHNICAL BRANCH

    AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING BRANCH

    As an officer in the Technical Branch, you propel and manage your team to ensure that the Indian Air Force remains airworthy. You would be incharge of some of the most sophisticated equipment in the world by joining one of the sub branches based on your qualification.

    General Eligibility for Aeronautical Engineering Branch are (applicable for men and women):

  •   Age – 18 to 28 years (at the time of commencement of course)
  •   Nationality – Indian
  •   Marital Status – Candidates below the age of 25 years should be unmarried
  •   Entry into the Technical Branch is through two schemes, both via AFCAT
  •   UNIVERSITY ENTRY SCHEME(UES)
  •   For candidates studying in Pre-Final year of B-tech/BE degree course
  •   For men only. Grant of Permanent Commission.
  •   Educational Qualifications: The candidate must be currently studying in Pre-final year of BE / BTech degree course with choice of subject as mentioned above. There must be No backlog / arrears of papers of previous semesters at the time of SSB Testing. On completion of degree, minimum 60% of marks in aggregate in all papers put together are mandatory.
    Advertisement Schedule: December every year (through AFCAT)

    • AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING COURSE

  •   After completion of Engineering degree or while in your final year/semester of Engineering
  •   For both Men and Women. Permanent Commission (for men) / Short Service Commission (For men and women)
  •  Marks – Must have scored a minimum of 60% marks in aggregate in all the papers put together in any one of the qualifications listed
  •   Final year students are eligible to apply provided they do not have any present backlog at the time of SSB testing and they produce provisional/ original degree issued by the University as per the date stipulated in the advertisement.

    • Advertisement Schedule – Advertisements for AFCAT are released by the IAF in the months of June and December.
    Educational Qualification for Aeronautical Engineering Branch – Depending upon your stream of Engineering and subjects studied, you could join one of the sub branches of the Technical branch. Check the educational qualification required for the sub branches.

    GROUND DUTY BRANCH

    GROUND DUTY BRANCHES

    (For Graduates/ Post Graduates)

    Managing human and material resources, the Ground Duty Branch is the mechanism that steers the Indian Air Force. General Eligibility Criteria for Ground Duty Branches

  •   Age – 20 to 23 Years for Graduates and 20 to 25 years for Post Graduates (at the time of commencement of course). Upper age limit relaxed upto 26 years for Law Graduates (3 Years Course), upto 27 years for CA / ICWA / M Ed /Ph D.
  •   Marital Status – Candidates below the age of 25 years must be Unmarried.
  •   Nationality – Indian
  •   Gender – Both men and women.

    • As a Graduate/ Post Graduate you can join as an officer in any of the following Ground Duty Branches

    ADMINISTRATION BRANCH

  •   Permanent Commission (for Men) / Short Service Commission (for Men & Women)
  •  Responsible for the efficient management of both human and material resources. Some of the officers of the Administration Branch are selected and trained to carry out the following duties also:
  •   Air Traffic Controller – Involves maintaining an orderly flow of traffic and airspace management.
  •   Fighter Controller – Involves close contact and supervision between the air and radar for effective airspace management.

    • Educational Qualifications

  •   Graduation degree in any discipline with a minimum 60% marks in aggregate in all papers put together

    • OR

  •   Post Graduation degree / equivalent diploma in any discipline with a minimum 50% marks in aggregate in all papers put together.

    • ACCOUNTS BRANCH

  •   Permanent Commission (for Men) / Short Service Commission (for Men & Women)
  •   Responsible for efficient financial management of funds. You will also act as internal auditor to ensure a zero-defect audit from outside agencies.

    • Educational Qualifications

  •   Graduate Degree in Commerce (B Com) with a minimum 60% marks in aggregate in all papers put together

    • OR

  •   Post Graduate Degree in Commerce (M Com) / CA /ICWA with a minimum 50% marks in aggregate in all papers put
    together.

    • LOGISTICS BRANCH

  •   Permanent Commission (for Men) / Short Service Commission (for Men & Women)
  •   Responsible for materials management of all Air Force resources. You would ensure efficient supervision of inventories, and involve in procurement processes of various ranges of equipment.

    • Educational Qualifications

  •   Graduation degree in any discipline with a minimum 60% marks in aggregate in all papers put together

    • OR

  •   Post Graduation Degree/ equivalent diploma in any discipline with a minimum 50% marks in aggregate in all papers put together.

    • As a Post Graduate you can join in the following Ground Duty Branches.

    EDUCATION BRANCH

  •   Educational Qualifications – PGraduation degree in any discipline with a minimum 60% marks in aggregate in all papers put together

    • Advertisement Schedule : Advertisements for AFCAT are released by the IAF in the months of June and December

    Advertisement Schedule : June and December (AFCAT)

    POST GRADUATE

    As a Post- Graduate, you could join any of the Ground Duty Branches of the IAF. Click on for details.

    1. Ground duty Branch
    GROUND DUTY BRANCHES
    (For Graduates/ Post Graduates)

    Managing human and material resources, the Ground Duty Branch is the mechanism that steers the Indian Air Force.

    General Eligibility Criteria for Ground Duty Branches

  •   Age – 20 to 23 Years for Graduates and 20 to 25 years for Post Graduates (at the time of commencement of course). Upper age limit relaxed upto 26 years for Law Graduates (3 Years Course), upto 27 years for CA / ICWA / M Ed /Ph D.
  •   Marital Status – Candidates below the age of 25 years must be Unmarried.
  •   Nationality – Indian
  •   Gender – Both men and women.

    • As a Graduate/ Post Graduate you can join as an officer in any of the following Ground Duty Branches

    ADMINISTRATION BRANCH

  •   Permanent Commission (for Men) / Short Service Commission (for Men & Women)
  •   Responsible for the efficient management of both human and material resources. Some of the officers of the Administration Branch are selected and trained to carry out the following duties also:

    • Air Traffic Controller – Involves maintaining an orderly flow of traffic and airspace management.

    Fighter Controller – Involves close contact and supervision between the air and radar for effective airspace management.

    Educational Qualifications

  •   Graduation degree in any discipline with a minimum 60% marks in aggregate in all papers put together

    • OR

  •   Post Graduation degree / equivalent diploma in any discipline with a minimum 50% marks in aggregate in all papers put together.

    • ACCOUNTS BRANCH

  •   Permanent Commission (for Men) / Short Service Commission (for Men & Women)
  •   Responsible for efficient financial management of funds.You will also act as internal auditor to ensure a zero-defect audit from outside agencies.

    • Educational Qualifications

  •   Graduate Degree in Commerce (B Com) with a minimum 60% marks in aggregate in all papers put together

    • OR

  •   Post Graduate Degree in Commerce (M Com) / CA /ICWA with a minimum 50% marks in aggregate in all papers put together.

    • LOGISTICS BRANCH

  •   Permanent Commission (for Men) / Short Service Commission (for Men & Women)
  •   Responsible for materials management of all Air Force resources. You would ensure efficient supervision of inventories,and involve in procurement processes of various ranges of equipment.

    • Educational Qualifications

  •   Graduation degree in any discipline with a minimum 60% marks in aggregate in all papers put together

    • OR

  •   Post Graduation Degree/ equivalent diploma in any discipline with a minimum 50% marks in aggregate in all papers put together.

    • As a Post Graduate you can join in the following Ground Duty Branches.

    EDUCATION BRANCH

  •   Educational Qualifications – Post Graduate Degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate in all papers put together.

  •   METEOROLOGY BRANCH

    As a Meteorology Branch Officer you would be involved handling the latest satellite imagery and state-of-the-art monitoring equipment, you would render specific advice to the operators on all aspects of weather.

  •   Educational Qualifications Post Graduate Degree in any Science Stream / Mathematics /Statistics / Geography / Computer Applications / Environmental Science / Applied Physics / Oceanography / Agricultural Meteorlogy / Ecology & Environment / Geo- physics / Environmental Biology. All candidates should have scored a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate in all papers of Post Graduation put together and should have studied Maths & Physics in Graduation with minimum of 55% marks in both subjects.

    • GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

  •   Types of commission. There are two types of commission:-Permanent Commission

    A Permanent Commission means a career in the Air Force till you retire. Permanent Commission Officers continue to serve till the age of superannuation. For a Permanent Commission, you could join as follows:

    · MEN

  •  For Flying Branch
  •  After 10+2 – Join NDA
  •   After Graduation – Join through CDSE
  •   For Technical and Ground Duty Branches – Opt for Permanent Commission (PC) course through AFCAT and join Air Force Academy

    • WOMEN

  •  Presently Women Officers of Education and Accounts Branch only are being considered for Permanent Commission. Option for PC will be considered/offered on successful completion of Short Service Commission (SSC) tenure, subject to Vacancies, suitability, merit, willingness and service requirements

    • Short Service Commission

    A Short Service Commission means a limited period career in the Air Force. You can join the IAF as a Short Service Commission Officer by opting for a SSC Course.

    ·For
    Men and Women
    ·Available
    to graduate and post graduate entries only
    ·Tenure

  •  Flying Branch – The engagement period is 14 years from date of commissioning (not extendable)
  •   Technical and Ground Duty branches – The engagement period would be for a period of 10 years. An extension of 4 years may be granted subject to vacancies, suitability, merit, willingness and service requirement.

    • 2. Marital Status .

    Candidates below 25 years of age must be unmarried (term unmarried excludes widower and divorcee even though without encumbrances). Marriage is not permitted during training. Married candidates above 25 years of age are eligible to apply but during training period they will neither be provided married accommodation nor can they live out with family.

    3.Candidate should not have been arrested, convicted or prosecuted oncriminal charges.

    4.Candidates who have been withdrawn / suspended from Defence Training Establishments on grounds of discipline are not eligible to apply.


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