As a Graduate/ Engineer, one can enter the Flying branch through the Air Force Academy. The following are the three modes of entry for Graduates/ Engineers to join the Flying branch:

1. Men can enter through this mode of entry and will get a Permanent Commission.
2. Eligibility criteria:
3. Age - 20 to 24 years (at the time of commencement of course
4. Nationality – Indian
5. Marital Status - Single
6. Gender - Men only.
7. Educational Qualifications
8. 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).
9. 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.
10. No Percentage Bar for CDSE entry.
11. Advertisement Schedule: Advertisements are released by UPSC in the months of November and August.

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