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Joining Indian Air Force After Graduation

By Tashi Mishra
Last updated: March 26, 2015
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How to Join Indian Air Force After Graduation

IAF is an institution which fills us with a sense of immense freedom, joy and wonder. Our valiant boys and girls can be a part of this honorable institution and serve the nation. You can join Indian Air Force after the graduation in the following ways.

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You can be a part of any of the three branches of the Airforce which are:

  • Flying Branch
  • Technical Branch
  • Ground Duties Branch
There are various modes of entries through which you can join the IAF after graduation, let us have a look on those modes, their procedure, eligibility etc.
Joining the Indian Air Force after Graduation

Joining Indian Air Force After Graduation โ€“ AFCAT Entries

Air Force Common Admission Test or AFCAT is by far the biggest exam conducted for entry into the IAF. This test allows entries for a good number of vacancies in all the three branches of the Airforce which are Flying, Technical and Ground Duties.

Procedure: Candidates have to appear for a written test which is followed by (AFSB)SSB for the successful candidates of the written test. The written test is same for all the candidates irrespective of the Branch Applied i.e. Flying, Technical or Ground Duties.
Eligibility:
Branch
Age
Qualification
Cut-off
Sex
Commission
Flying
19-23 Years
Graduates (Three Year Course) in any discipline and have Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level OR BE / B Tech (Four Year Course)
Minimum 60% in all papers put together
Male/Female
Short Service Commission (SSC)
Technical
18-28 Years
Four year degree qualification from a recognized University OR Cleared Section A and B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) OR Cleared Section A and B examination of Aeronautical Society of India OR Graduate membership examination of the Institute of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers by actual studies. In addition to this there are certain subjects which should match with the subjects given by the IAF, which you must have studied.
โ€“
Male/Female
Permanent Commission (PC) for men and SSC for men and women
Ground Duties
20-23 Years
Graduate in any discipline.
Minimum 60% in all papers put together
Male/Female
Permanent Commission (PC) for men and SSC for men and women
Notification: Notification released in the month of June and December.
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Joining Indian Air Force After Graduation โ€“ CDSE Entry

Through this only male candidates can apply for only the flying branch. However the commission granted is permanent commission.

Procedure: Written test followed by (AFSB) SSB for the successful Candidates.
Eligibility:
Course
Age
Qualification
Cut-off
Flying
19-23 Years
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).
No Cut-off
Notification: Notification released by UPSC in the month of May and November

Joining Indian Air Force After Graduation โ€“ UES Entry:

Male candidates studying in the prefinal year of their Engineering Degree course can apply. UES grants a Permanent Commission in the Technical course of IAF.

Procedure: Shortlisting done in the campus on the basis of an interview on getting selected candidates are called for (AFSB) SSB.
Eligibility:
Course
Age
Qualification
Cut-off
Technical
18-28 Years
The candidate must be currently studying in Pre-final year of BE / B.Tech degree course with choice of subject as mentioned
Aggregate 60% in all subject on course completion
Notification: December every year (through AFCAT)

Joining Indian Air Force After Graduation โ€“ NCC Special Entry:

As an Air Wing Senior Division โ€™Cโ€™ Certificate holder of the National Cadet Corps, you can apply to the Flying Branch of the Indian Air Force. Men can join the Air Force through this mode of entry and will be given a Permanent Commission.

Procedure: Shortlisting of applications followed by (AFSB) SSB.
Eligibility:
Course
Age
Qualification
Cut-off
Flying
19-23 Years
Graduate (Three Year Course) in any discipline and have passed Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level OR BE / B Tech (Four Year Course. NCC Air Wing Senior Division โ€™Cโ€™ certificate.
60% minimum in aggregate of all papers put together.
Notification: NCC Cadets are to apply through respective NCC Air Squadrons/DG NCC.

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