The Indian Air Force (IAF) is the air arm of the Indian Armed Forces. Its complement of personnel and aircraft assets ranks fourth amongst the air forces of the world. Its primary mission is to secure Indian airspace and to conduct aerial warfare during armed conflict. It was officially established on 8 October 1932.
Following are some of the ways to get into the Indian Air Force in 2024:
1. Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT)
The Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) is one of the sought-after examinations conducted by the Indian Air Force (IAF) to select the eligible candidates into Flying Branch, Ground Duty (Technical) Branch, and Ground Duty (Non-Technical) Branch. The AFCAT exam is conducted twice a year by the Indian Air Force (IAF). The interested candidates who wish to join the Indian Air Force can apply online for the AFCAT exam.
The Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) is one of the sought-after examinations conducted by the Indian Air Force (IAF) to select the eligible candidates into Flying Branch, Ground Duty (Technical) Branch, and Ground Duty (Non-Technical) Branch. The AFCAT exam is conducted twice a year by the Indian Air Force (IAF). The interested candidates who wish to join the Indian Air Force can apply online for the AFCAT exam.
Candidates must be 20 to 24 years and must have scored a minimum of 60% marks each in Maths and Physics at 10+2 level and Graduation with a minimum of three years degree course in any discipline from a recognized University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent.
2. NCC Special Entry
Aspirants with NCC C certificate can apply for this entry. With NCC Special entry you can only apply for the flying branch of the IAF. 10% seats out of CDSE vacancies for PC and 10% seats out of AFCAT vacancies for SSC. Men & women can join the Air Force through this mode of entry. Permanent Commission offered for men and Short Service Commission for men and women.
Candidates must be 20-24 years with minimum 60% marks in each in Maths & Physics at 10 + 2 level. Graduate (Three Year Course) in any discipline from a recognized University with minimum 60% marks or equivalent or BE/B Tech (Four Year Course) from a recognized University with minimum 60% marks or equivalent.
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3. Combine Defence Services (CDS) Examination
UPSC conducts the CDS exam biannually for recruitment of officer cadre in Indian Air Force. candidates can enter the Flying branch through the Air Force Academy where shortlisted candidates are trained as a Fighter pilot or a Helicopter pilot or a Transport pilot and are part of various peace and wartime missions.
Candidates must be between 20 to 24 years old with graduate (Three Year Course) in any discipline from a recognized University (with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level)/BE/B Tech (Four Year Course).
4. National Defence Academy (NDA) Exam
National Defence Academy (NDA) is a national-level defence entrance exam conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) twice a year. The exam is conducted to recruit the candidates for the Army, Navy and Air Force wings of the Indian Naval Academy Course (INAC) and National Defence Academy (NDA).
Candidates must have a 12th pass with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics or appear in one, of a 10+2 pattern of school education from any state board or equivalent. The age requirement is 16 ½ to 19 ½ years.
These are the ways to get into the Indian Air Force, I hope this was informative for you and Best wishes for the preparation.
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NCC special entry does not count for AFA it’s only for OTA. But yes candidate having NCC ‘C’ from Airwing can skip written exam of AFCAT exam and is only applicable for Pilot SSC. Please take advice from NCC ‘C’ of airwing candidate or from AFSSB Head Officer. They will guid you in the best possible way.
Sir without chemistry only physics and Mathematics can I join airforce flying branch as a officer.
I have not chemistry in class xi and xii
Only physics and Mathematics.
Ok
Intimate reasons behind not giving permanent commission not for female candidate?
Intimate reasons behind not giving permanent commission for female candidate?
Can we join Airforce with NCC Special Entry from Army Wing?
Or
Can we able to give the Direct SSB Interview from NCC ‘C’ cert with A grade Army wing?
I can we join sir
I am going to be Air Chief Marshal one day. I promise.