• ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
  • Age - 16^1/2 to 19^1/2 years(at the time of commencement of course)
  • Nationality – Indian
  • Gender - Men and Women
  • Educational Qualifications - 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. Appearing final year students can also eligible to apply.
• ADVERTISEMENT SCHEDULE
  • Visit www.upsc.gov.in
• Branches
  • The entry through NDA is open for Flying branch, Ground duty (tech) and Ground duty(non tech). All cadets of Flying branch and Ground duty (tech) would be offered B Tech in NDA and cadets of Ground duty (Non-tech) would be offered B Sc degree.

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
     • 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.
3. Advertisement Schedule: Advertisements are released by UPSC in the months of November and August.
4. For more details visit www.upsc.gov.in

NCC SPECIAL ENTRY (FOR MEN AND WOMEN)

(Candidates can apply online through NCC Special Entry)

1. 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.
2. 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
• Minimum 50% marks in each in Maths & Physics at 10 + 2 level.
• Graduate (Three Year Course) in any discipline from a recognised University with minimum 60% marks or equivalent.

OR

• BE/B Tech (Four Year Course) from a recognised University with minimum 60% marks or equivalent

OR

• Cleared Section A & B examination of Associate Membership of Institute Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India from a recognised University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent.
• Final Year/semester students are also eligible to apply, provided they do not have any present backlogs at the time of AFSB Testing and produce Degree certificate 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.

SSC (SHORT SERVICE COMMISSION ) ENTRY( FOR MEN AND WOMEN)

1. You can apply through AFCAT for Short Service Commission (SSC) in the Flying Branch.
2. Short Service Commission in Flying branch is for 14 years with no further extension.
3. 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
     • Minimum of 50% marks each in Maths & Physics at 10+2 level.
     • Graduates (Three Year Course) in any discipline from a recognised University who have attained minimum 60% marks or equivalent OR BE/B Tech (Four Year Course) from a recognised university with minimum 60% marks or equivalent.
     • Cleared Section A & B examination of Associate Membership of Institute Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India from a recognised University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent.
     • Final Year students are also eligible to apply, provided they do not have any backlog at the time of AFSB Testing and produce Degree certificate issued by the University as per the date stipulated in the advertisement.
4. Advertisement Schedule: Advertisements for AFCAT are released by the IAF in the months of June and December.

• Age - 20 to 26 Years for Graduates(at the time of commencement of course).
• Marital Status - Candidates below the age of 25 years must be Unmarried.
• Nationality - Indian.
• Gender - Both men and women.

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 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 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.

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.

• Age - 20 to 26 years (at the time of commencement of course)
• Nationality - Indian
• Marital Status - Candidates below the age of 25 years should be unmarried

• Age - 20 to 26 Years for Post Graduates (at the time of commencement of course).
• Marital Status - Candidates below the age of 25 years must be Unmarried.
• Nationality - Indian.
• Gender - Both men and women.

EDUCATION BRANCH

• Short Service Commission (for Men & Women)
• Educational Qualifications
  • Passed 10+2 and Post-Graduation with 50% 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
  • For integrated courses (single degree without permission to exit and lateral entry), the minimum duration must be as per prevailing UGC guidelines with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate of all papers put together.