After completion of Graduation from a recognised university, entry into IAF will be through the following entries viz. through Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) entry, through Combined Defence Service Examination (CDSE) entry and through NCC special entry respectively.
- Through Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) Entry.
- Through AFCAT entry, one can join IAF in Flying, Ground duty (technical) and Ground duty (Non-technical) branches as per the following details:-
Branch | Category/ Head | Details |
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Flying | GENDER | Male & Female |
TYPE OF COMMISSION | Short Service Commission (SSC) For Men & Women | |
AGE | 20 to 24 years as on date of commencement of training (Additional 2 years relaxation is available for Commercial Pilot Licence holders) | |
ADVERTISEMENT SCHEDULE | June and December (www.afcat.cdac.in) | |
ADVERTISEMENT RELEASED BY | Indian Air Force/DISHA Cell | |
TRAINING SCHEDULED AT | Air Force Academy | |
MARITAL STATUS OF THE CANDIDATE | Unmarried | |
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS |
Candidates should have mandatorily passed with a minimum of 50% marks each in Maths & Physics at 10+2 level AND Graduation with minimum three years degree course in any discipline from a recognized University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent. OR BE/B Tech degree (Four years course) from a recognized University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent. OR Candidates who have cleared Section A & B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India from a recognized University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent. |
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GROUND DUTY (TECHNICAL) i.e. Aeronautical Engineering (Mechanical) and Aeronautical Engineering (Electronics) | GENDER | Male & Female |
TYPE OF COMMISSION | Short Service Commission (SSC) For Men & Women | |
AGE | 20 to 26 years as on date of commencement of training | |
ADVERTISEMENT SCHEDULE | June and December | |
ADVERTISEMENT RELASED BY | IAF/DISHA Cell | |
TRAINING SCHEDULED AT | Air Force Academy followed by Air Force Technical College | |
MARITAL STATUS OF THE CANDIDATE | Unmarried | |
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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:-
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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:-
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GROUND DUTY (NON TECHNICAL) i.e Weapon Systems, Administration, Accounts, Logistics & Meteorology | GENDER | Male & Female |
TYPE OF COMMISSION | Short Service Commission (SSC) For Men & Women | |
AGE | 20 to 26 years as on date of commencement of training | |
ADVERTISEMENT SCHEDULE | June and December | |
ADVERTISEMENT RELEASED BY | Indian Air Force/DISHA Cell | |
TRAINING SCHEDULED AT | Air Force Academy | |
MARITAL STATUS OF THE CANDIDATE | Unmarried | |
OTHER TERMS & CONDITIONS |
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EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS |
WEAPON SYSTEMS (WS) BRANCH
AND Graduation with minimum three years degree course in any discipline from a recognized University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent. OR BE/B Tech degree (Four years course) from a recognized University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent. ADMINISTRATION AND LOGISTICS BRANCHES
ACCOUNTS BRANCH
METEOROLOGY BRANCH
AND B.Sc with Physics and Mathematics with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent OR Four year Graduation in Engineering / Technology discipline with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent in the following streams : -
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- Combined Defence Service Examination (CDSE) Entry.
- Through CDSE entry, one can join IAF in Flying branch as per the following details:-
Branch | Category/ Head | Details |
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Flying | GENDER | Male |
TYPE OF COMMISSION | Permanent Commission (PC) | |
AGE | 20 to 24 years as on date of commencement of training (Additional 2 years relaxation is available for Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) holders) | |
ADVERTISEMENT SCHEDULE | Refer https//:www.upsc.gov.in (tentatively during May & Dec) | |
ADVERTISEMENT RELEASED BY | Union Public Service Commission | |
TRAINING SCHEDULED AT | Air Force Academy | |
MARITAL STATUS OF THE CANDIDATE | Unmarried | |
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS |
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- National Cadet Corps (NCC) Special Entry.
- Through NCC Special entry, one can join IAF in Flying branch as per the following details:-
Branch | Category/ Head | Details |
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Flying | GENDER | Male & Female |
TYPE OF COMMISSION | Permanent Commission for Men & Short Service Commission for Men & Women | |
AGE | 20 to 24 years as on date of commencement of training (Additional 2 years relaxation is available for Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) holders) | |
ADVERTISEMENT SCHEDULE | June & December | |
ADVERTISEMENT RELEASED BY | Indian Air Force/DISHA Cell | |
TRAINING SCHEDULED AT | Air Force Academy | |
MARITAL STATUS OF THE CANDIDATE | Unmarried | |
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS | Candidates should have mandatorily passed with a minimum of 50% marks each in Maths and Physics at 10+2 level AND Graduation with minimum three years degree course in any discipline from a recognized University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent OR BE/B Tech degree (four years course) from a recognised University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent. OR Candidates who have Cleared Section A & B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical society of India from a recognised University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent. | |
OTHER PRE REQUISITES | Should have a valid NCC “Air” Wing ‘C’ Certificate |