• 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.

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 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
• Information Technology.
• Spacecraft Technology
• Engineering Physics
• Electric Power and Machinery Engineering
• Infotech Engineering
• Cyber Security
• Applied Electronics & Instrumentation

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.

• Entry to Ground Duty Branches is through Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) conducted by IAF followed by Air Force Selection Board (AFSB) interview.
• Candidates recommended by AFSB are called for medical examination
• Successful candidates would be directed to report for training if making it in all India merit list.

• Passed 10+2
• Graduate Degree (Min three year degree course) in any discipline with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent or cleared Section A & B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India from a recognised University with minimum 60% marks or equivalent.

• Passed 10+2
• The candidates should have done graduation in any of the following streams with 60% marks or equivalent from a recognized University :-

• B.Com Degree (min three years course)
• Bachelor of Business Administration (with specialization in Finance)/ Bachelor of Management Studies (with specialization in Finance)/ Bachelor of Business Studies (with specialization in Finance)
• Qualified CA/ CMA/ CS/ CFA
• B.Sc. with specialization in Finance

Passed 10+2

AND

Post-Graduation with 50% marks in any discipline including integrated courses offering PG (single degree without permission to exit and lateral entry) and with 60%marks in Graduation in any discipline.