- A prospect can join the Aeronautical Engineering branch of Indian Air Force through one of the following:
- (a)National Defence Academy (NDA) entry.
- Entry through NDA entry is available only in Aeronautical Engineering(Mechanical) branch for prospects who have successfully completed 10 +2. The detailed QRs given below.
ENTRY National Defence Academy (NDA) ENTRY RECRUITMENT MANAGED BY Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) GENDER Male & Female TYPE OF COMMISSION Permanent Commission ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA Must an Indian Citizen EDUCATION QUALIFICATION 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (Students appearing in 12th standard can also apply), subject to fulfilment of the qualification as on the date of commencement of the course AGE LIMIT 16 ½ to 19 ½ years as on date of commencement of training ADVERTISEMENT SCHEDULE https://www.upsc.gov.in/ (tentatively during May & Dec) ADVERTISEMENT RELEASED BY UPSC TRAINING SCHEDULED AT National Defence Academy MARITAL STATUS OF THE CANDIDATE Unmarried (b) Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) entry. Entry through AFCAT entry is available for prospects who have successfully completed graduation from recognised University. The detailed QRs given below.
Branch Category/ Head Details GROUND DUTY (TECHNICAL) i.e. Aeronautical Engineering (Mechanical) and Aeronautical Engineering (Electronics) GENDER Male & Female TYPE OF COMMISSION Permanent Commission for Men and Short Service Commission for Men & Women AGE 20 to 26 years as on date of commencement of training ADVERTISEMENT SCHEDULE June and December (www.afcat.cdac.in) ADVERTISEMENT RELEASED BY IAF/DISHA Cell TRAINING SCHEDULED AT Air Force Academy followed by Air Force Technical College MARITAL STATUS OF THE CANDIDATE Unmarried OTHER TERMS & CONDITIONS - Engineering Knowledge Test (EKT) conducted by IAF followed by Air Force Selection Board (AFSB) interview.
- Short service commission in Technical Branch is for 10 years extendable by 4 years.
- Final year/semester students can also apply for all entries. All such candidates should not have any present backlog and should have scored a minimum of 60% marks up to last semester/ year for which results have been declared at the time of applying/ AFSB testing.
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AERONAUTICAL ENGINEER (ELECTRONICS) {AE(L)}
Candidates with a minimum Of 50% marks each In Physics And Mathematics at 10+2 level and a minimum of four years graduation/integrated Post-Graduation qualification In Engineering/ Technology from a recognised University or cleared sections A and B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India or Graduate Membership Examination of the institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers by actual studies with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent in the following disciplines:-
- Communication Engineering.
- Computer Engineering/Technology.
- Computer Engineering & Application.
- Computer Science and Engineering/Technology.
- Electrical and Computer Engineering.
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering.
- Electrical Engineering.
- Electronics Engineering/ Technology.
- Electronics Science and Engineering.
- Electronics.
- Electronics and Communication Engineering.
- Electronics and Computer Science.
- Electronics and/or Telecommunication Engineering.
- Electronics and/or Telecommunication Engineering (Microwave).
- Electronics and Computer Engineering.
- Electronics Communication and Instrumentation Engineering.
- Electronics Instrument & Control.
- Electronics Instrument & Control Engineering.
- Instrumentation & Control Engineering.
- Instrument & Control Engineering.
- Information Technology.
- Spacecraft Technology.
- Engineering Physics.
- Electric Power and Machinery Engineering.
- Infotech Engineering.
- Cyber Security.
- Applied Electronics & Instrumentation.
AERONAUTICAL ENGINEER (MECHANICAL) {AE(M)
Candidates with a minimum of 50% marks each in Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level and a minimum of four years degree graduation/integrated Post-graduation qualification in Engineering/ Technology from recognized University or cleared sections A and B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India by actual studies from a recognised University with minimum 60% marks or equivalent in the following disciplines:-
- Aerospace Engineering.
- Aeronautical Engineering.
- Aircraft Maintenance Engineering.
- Mechanical Engineering.
- Mechanical Engineering and Automation.
- Mechanical Engineering (Production).
- Mechanical Engineering (Repair and Maintenance).
- Mechatronics.
- Industrial Engineering.
- Manufacturing Engineering.
- Production and Industrial Engineering.
- Materials Science and Engineering.
- Metallurgical and Materials Engineering.
- Aerospace and Applied Mechanics
- Automotive Engineering
- Robotics
- Nanotechnology
- Rubber Technology and Rubber Engineering.
