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 Student

To be a pilot in Indian Air Force candidate has to appear for for NDA/CDSE/AFCAT/NCC special entry. For NDA Candidate should I pass 12 class examination with physics and mathematics  and be an Indian national. After completion of the examination they have to gone they have gone through three years of training and reposted in any of the IAF IAF station s

Through cdac candidates can go with training in IMA/INA/IAF/OTA 3 years rigorous training.  And for this training candidates must be graduate or engineering graduate. After completion of training of three years candidate will be a Foster dat commissioned rank officer in any of the Indian Air Force station.

There is another process of being a pilot is SSC Short Service commission officer whitch is off for only for 14 years of service. All of this post is for technical cadre. Age limit is 20to27  men andw both is allowed for this service.

For NDA age limit is 17 to 19 years, for cdac eligibility age limit is 20 to 24 years.

Hello,

To become a fighter pilot there are 3 ways to join in Indian Air Force

1. NDA:The eligibility criteria is that a candidate must have passed 10+2 with Mathematics and Physics as mandatory subjects from a recognised board. The age must be in between 16.5-19.5 years. You need to choose AFA as first priority in the application form. At the end of the course you will be sent to AFA for stage 1 training. Only male candidates are eligible.
2. AFCAT: The eligibility criteria is that a candidate must have passed 3 years bachelor's degree or 4 year B.E/B.Tech with minimum 60% aggregate marks. The candidate must have scored minimum 60% aggregate marks in Mathematics and Physics individually in 10+2 level. The age limit is 20-24 years. Candidates holding CPL licence will be given 2 years relaxation on upper age limit. Both female and male candidates are eligible
3. CDSE: The eligibility criteria is that a candidate must have passed 3 years bachelor's degree or 4 year B.E/B.Tech. The candidate must have studied Mathematics and Physics as mandatory subjects in 10+2 level. Only male candidates are eligible. The age limit is 20-24 years.

After passing in the written test the candidates will be called for AFSB interview followed by medical examination. Candidates who make it to the merit list will be selected.

Pre-Flying Training will begin at AFA for six months before commencing STAGE –I training except for NDA cadets. After pre flying training STAGE 1 will start and the duration of the training is 24 weeks at Air force Academy. The trainees can will be trifurcated into Fighter, Transport and Helicopter streams. They undergo STAGE 2 training and the duration of the training is 24 weeks in their respective Flying Training Establishments. After STAGE 2 training, the successful pilot trainees are commissioned as Officers and undergo STAGE 3 training. After  STAGE 3 training they begin operational flying at the squadrons / Units assigned to them.

Hello Aspirant,

If you want to join Indian Air Force as a fighter pilot then you have different ways which can help you in joining IAF as a fighter pilot :-

**First is through NDA it for after 10+2. For this scheme the candidate should have completed his 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics as mandatory subjects. In this examination there will be the written examination followed by an interview, those who clears the written examination have to appear for interview which is conducted by SSB and then you have to undergo some physical tests.

**After graduation you can directly apply for IAF for the role of Fighter pilot.

Some physical standards which will be checked are as follows :

• Weight and Height ratio
• Good Physical and Mental health
• Good hearing
• Well developed chests (expansion should be at least 5cm after full inspiration)
• Healthy Bones and Joints

Some additional tests through which the candidate have to undergo :

• Anthropometric Measurements
• Spinal Conditions
• Vision (Eyesight requirements)
• Occular Muscle Balance

I hope this information helps you.

Good Luck!!