Dear aspirant,

You can join INDIAN AIR FORCE in following ways:-

The valiant boys could be part of the Indian Air Force family by applying for NDA( National Defence Academy)

Candidates, short-listed for Indian Air Force after the initial selection procedure, go through a rigorous three-year training regimen at the National Defence Academy at Khadakwasla, followed by specialised training at one of the training establishment. Thereafter, they are Commissioned as Permanent Commission Officers and posted as officers at any of the Air Force Stations.

To be in the NATIONAL DEFENCE ACADEMY

You can join NDA by taking the exam conducted by Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). This exam is conducted twice a year in all major cities throughout India.

• 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 (http://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 (http://www.upsc.gov.in/)

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.

Hope it Helps,

Thanks.

Hello,

There are three ways to join in Indian Air Force as an officer

1. AFCAT: The eligibility is that a candidate must have passed 10+2 with Mathematics and Physics and must have scored minimum 60% marks in each from a recognized board. And a candidate must have passed 3 year bachelor's degree or 4 year B.Tech with minimum 60% aggregate from a recognized university. Male and Female candidates are eligible. Age in between 20-24 years.Commercial Pilot Licence holders will be given 2 years relaxation.

2. CDS: Candidate must have passed 3 year bachelor's degree or 4 year B.Tech from a recognized board. Only male candidates are eligible to opt AFA through CDS. Age must be in between 20-24 years.

3.NCC: Candidate must have passed 10+2 with Mathematics & Physics with Minimum 50% marks. And a candidate must  have passed 3 year bachelor's degree or 4 year B.Tech with minimum 60% aggregate from a recognized university. Male and Female candidates are eligible. Age must be in between 20-24 years. Female and male candidates are eligible. NCC Air Wing Senior Division ’C’ certificate with two years validity of the certificate from the date of advertisement.

4.NDA: Candidate must have passed 10+2 with Mathematics and Physics from a recognized board. Age must be in between 16.5 years to 19.5 years. Only male candidates are eligible.

So, depending on your age and education qualification you will have to appear for the above mentioned entrance exam, qualify in it and pass in the SSB interview, medical and physical test.