How to join Indian Air force by women
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.
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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.
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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)
- Men can enter through this mode of entry and will get a Permanent Commission.
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Eligibility criteria:
- Age - 20 to 24 years (at the time of commencement of course)
- Nationality – Indian
- Marital Status - Single
- Gender - Men only.
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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.
- Advertisement Schedule: Advertisements are released by UPSC in the months of November and August.
- For more details visit www.upsc.gov.in (http://www.upsc.gov.in/)
SSC (SHORT SERVICE COMMISSION ) ENTRY( 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.
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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.
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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.
Hi Indalkar,
It is great that you want to join the Air Force and serve the country. You can definitely join the Air Force as a woman as be successful there. First, you need to clear your 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized Board or University. You need to make sure that you have Maths and Physics as your main subjects. Then, you need to answer the NDA examination to get into Air Force training.