As a Graduate

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As a Graduate/ Engineer, you can 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)

1. Men can enter through this mode of entry and will get a Permanent Commission.
2. Eligibility criteria:
• Age - 20 to 24 years (at the time of commencement of course)
• Nationality – Indian
• Marital Status - Single
• Gender - Men only.
• Educational Qualifications
• Candidates should have mandatorily passed in Maths and Physics at 10+2 level and
1. Graduation with minimum three years degree course in any discipline from a recognised University
OR
2. BE/B Tech degree (Four years course) from a recognised University
• Final year students are eligible to apply provided candidate should not have any present backlog and should have secured a minimum of 60% marks up to the last semester/ year and they produce provisional/ original degree issued by the University as per the date stipulated in the advertisement.
• No Percentage Bar for CDSE entry.
3. Advertisement Schedule: Advertisements are released by UPSC in the months of November and August.

For more details visit www.upsc.gov.in

NCC SPECIAL ENTRY (FOR MEN AND WOMEN)

(Candidates can apply online through NCC Special Entry )

• As an Air Wing Senior Division ’C’ Certificate holder of the National Cadet Corps, you can apply to the Flying Branch of the Indian Air Force. Men & women can join the Air Force through this mode of entry. Permanent Commission offered for men and Short Service Commission for men and women.
• Eligibility criteria:
• Age –20 to 24 years (at the time of commencement of course). Upper age limit for Candidates holding valid and current Commercial Pilot Licence issued by DGCA (India) is relaxed up to 26 years(at the time of commencement of course).
• Nationality - Indian
• Marital Status - Single
• Gender - Men and women.
• Educational Qualifications
• Candidates should have mandatorily passed with a minimum of 50% marks each in Maths and Physics at 10+2 level and
1. Graduation with minimum three years degree course in any discipline from a recognised University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent
OR
2. BE/B Tech degree (Four years course) from a recognised University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent.
OR
3. 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.
• Final year students are eligible to apply provided candidate should not have any present backlog and should have secured a minimum of 60% marks up to the last semester/ year at the time of AFSB testing and they produce provisional/ original degree issued by the University as per the date stipulated in the advertisement.
• NCC Air Wing Senior Division ’C’ certificate and validity of the certificate would be two years before the date of advertisement.

• Advertisement Schedule: Advertisement for NCC Special Entry is released by the IAF in the months of June and December.

AFCAT ENTRY (SSC FOR MEN AND WOMEN)

• You can apply through AFCAT for Short Service Commission (SSC) in the Flying Branch.
• Short Service Commission in Flying branch is for 14 years with no further extension.
• Eligibility criteria:
• Age - 20 to 24 years (at the time of commencement of course).Upper age limit for Candidates holding valid and current Commercial Pilot Licence issued by DGCA (India) is relaxed up to 26 years(at the time of commencement of course).
• Nationality - Indian
• Marital Status – Single
• Gender - Men and Women.
• Educational Qualifications
• Candidates should have mandatorily passed with a minimum of 50% marks each in Maths and Physics at 10+2 level and
1. Graduation with minimum three years degree course in any discipline from a recognised University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent
OR
2. BE/B Tech degree (Four years course) from a recognised University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent.
OR
3. 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.
• Final year students are eligible to apply provided candidate should not have any present backlog and should have secured a minimum of 60% marks up to the last semester/ year at the time of AFSB 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.

Ground Duty (Technical) Branches

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As an officer in the Ground Duty (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 CRITERIA For Ground Duty (Technical) Branches

• Short Service Commission both Men and Women.
• Final year students are eligible to apply provided candidate should not have any present backlog and should have secured a minimum of 60% marks up to the last semester/ year at the time of AFSB 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 Ground Duty (Technical) branch. Check the educational qualification required for the sub branches.

Ground Duty (Non-technical)Branches

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(For Graduates/Post Graduates)

Managing human and material resources, the Ground Duty (Non-technical) Branch is the mechanism that steers the Indian Air Force.

GENERAL ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA For Ground Duty (Non-technical) Branches

As a Graduate/Post Graduate you can join as an officer in any of the following Ground Duty (Non-technical) Branches.

WEAPON SYSTEMS (WS) BRANCH

• 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 recognised 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.

ADMINISTRATION BRANCH

• 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 – Performs the job of directing Fighter Aircraft and Weapon Systems against enemy in various Air Operations while ensuring Air Defence of the nation using Radar Networks.
• Educational Qualifications
• Passed 10+2 and Graduate Degree (Minimum three years degree course) in any discipline from a recognised university with minimum 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 a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent.

ACCOUNTS BRANCH

• 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
• Passed 10+2 and done graduation in any of the following streams with 60 % marks or equivalent from a recognised university:-
1. B.Com degree (minimum three years degree course)
2. Bachelor of Business Administration (with specialization in Finance)/ Bachelor of Management Studies (with specialization in Finance)/ Bachelor of Business Studies (with specialization in Finance)
3. Qualified CA/ CMA/ CS/ CFA.
4. B.Sc. with specialization in Finance.

LOGISTICS BRANCH

• 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
• Passed 10+2 and Graduate Degree (Minimum three year degree course) in any discipline from a recognised university with 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 a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent.

EDUCATION BRANCH

• Short Service Commission (for Men & Women)
• Educational Qualifications
• 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

METEOROLOGY BRANCH

• Short Service Commission (for Men & Women)
• 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
• Passed 10+2 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:-
1. Communication Engineering.
2. Computer Engineering/Technology.
3. Computer Engineering and Application.
4. Computer Science and Engineering/Technology.
5. Electrical and Computer Engineering.
6. Electrical and Electronics Engineering.
7. Electronics Engineering/Technology.
8. Electronics Science and Engineering.
9. Electronics.
10. Electronics and Communication Engineering.
11. Electronics and Computer Science.
12. Electronics and/or Telecommunication Engineering.
13. Electronics and/or Telecommunication Engineering (Microwave).
14. Electronics Communication and Instrumentation Engineering.
15. Information Technology.
16. Mechanical Engineering.