Step(1). Respond to the Advertisement followed by Written Test

For NDA and CDS Examinations

If you have successfully cleared Step 1, you will receive a Call letter to report to any one of the Air Force Selection Boards located at Dehradun, Varanasi, Gandhinagar, Mysore and Kancharapara. At the Air Force Selection Board (AFSB), you undergo following tests in order to ascertain your suitability and gauge your potential as an Officer in the Indian Air Force.

Stage I Testing.

Stage I is a screening test. Those who qualify Stage-I are eligible to undergo Stage II testing. Stage I disqualified candidates are routed back after announcement of results.

Stage II Testing.

All Stage I qualified candidates undergo following tests as part of Stage II testing during next three to four days :-

 

The following is the schedule for OLQ Tests:

At the Conference held on the last day, all the Assessors i.e. the Psychologist, Ground Testing Officer and the Interviewing Officer, discuss your personality and decide on whether to recommend you or not. Those recommended by the AFSBs will be required to fill up certain documents at the Boards and subsequently move to the next step.

Step 3 – Conduct of Medical Examinations

If you are recommended by the Selection Board, you will be sent for the medical examination either at Air Force Central Medical Establishment (AFCME), New Delhi or Institute of Aviation Medicine (IAM), Bengaluru

Step 4 – Preparing All India Merit List

 

An All India Merit List is compiled on the basis of your performance in the written test and AFSB interview, subject to being medically fit. Based on the vacancies available in various branches / sub branches. Joining instructions are issued to join one of the Training establishments.

• The advertisement for NDA CDS is released twice a year in the months of May and November by UPSC.
• Candidates are to apply as per the advertisement.
• The written tests are conducted by UPSC only. For details visitwww.upsc.gov.in
  • For all entries other than NDA and CDSE and for all branches, candidates have to undergo the AFCAT
  • The advertisement for AFCAT is released twice a year in the months of June and December by Indian Air Force. Candidates are to apply as per the advertisement./li>
  • The test is conducted twice a year in February and AugustThe test is conducted across India.
  • Officer Intelligence Rating Test.
  • Picture perception and Discussion Test (PP&DT)
  • Psychological Tests are written tests that are conducted by a Psychologist.
  • Group Tests are interactive indoor and outdoor activities which are a combination of mental and physical work.
  • Interview involves a personal conversation with an Interviewing Officer.