(i) 10+2
NATIONAL DEFENCE ACADEMY (NDA)
GENDER – Male & Female
TYPE OF COMMISSION – Permanent Commission
BRANCHES- FLYING, AE (L), ADM &LGS
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA - To join the Flying Branch of IAF, you must an Indian Citizen
EDUCATION QUALIFICATION – 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics (Students appearing in 12th standard can also apply)
AGE LIMIT – 16 ½ TO 19 ½ years as on date of commencement of training.
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TRAINIG SCHEDULED AT – National Defence Academy
MARITAL STATUS - Single
Graduate
FLYING BRANCH
CDSE (COMBINED DEFENCE SERVICES EXAMINATION)
GENDER – Male
TYPE OF COMMISSION – Permanent Commission
EDUCATION QUALIFICATION
- Any Graduate/BE/B Tech degree holder having passed Physics & Mathematics AT 10+2 LEVEL.
- Students appearing for final year/ semester can also apply provided there are no backlog/ arrears in papers of previous semesters.
AGE LIMIT – 20 to 24 years as on date of commencement of training (Additional 2 years relaxation is available for commercial Pilot Licence holders)
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TRAINIG SCHEDULED AT – Air Force Academy
MARITAL STATUS - Single
NCC (NATIONAL CADET CORPS) SPECIAL ENTRY
GENDER – Male & Female
TYPE OF COMMISSION – Permanent Commission for Men & Short Service Commission for Men & Women
EDUCATION QUALIFICATION
- Candidates should have mandatorily passed with a minimum of 50% marks each in Maths and Physics at 10+2 level
AND
- Graduation with minimum three years degree course in any discipline from a recognized University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent
OR
- BE/B Tech degree (four years course) from a recognised University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent.
OR
- Candidates who have Cleared Section A & B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical society of India from a recognised University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent.
AGE LIMIT – 20 to 24 years as on date of commencement of training (Additional 2 years relaxation is available for Commercial Pilot Liesence Holders)
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TRAINIG SCHEDULED AT – Air Force Academy
MARITAL STATUS – Single
OTHER PRE REQUITES – NCC Air Wing Senior Division ‘C’ Certificate is mandatory
AFCAT (AIR FORCE COMMON ADMISSION TEST)
GENDER – Male & Female
TYPE OF COMMISSION – Short Service commission For Men & Women
Educational Qualifications:
- Candidates should have mandatorily passed with a minimum of 50% marks each in Maths and Physics at 10+2 level
AND
- Graduation with minimum three years degree course in any discipline from a recognized University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent.
OR
- BE/B Tech degree (Four years course) from a recognised University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent.
OR
- Candidates who have cleared Section A & B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India from a recognised University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent.
AGE LIMIT – 20 to 24 years as on date of commencement of training (Additional 2 years relaxation is available for Commercial Piolt Licence holders)
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TRAINIG SCHEDULED AT – Air Force Academy
MARITAL STATUS – Single
GROUND DUTY (TECHNICAL)
AFCAT (AIR FORCE COMMON ADMISSION TEST)
GENDER – Male & Female
TYPE OF COMMISSION – Permanent Commission for Men and Short Service Commission for Men & Women
AGE LIMIT – 20 to 26 years as on date of commencement of training
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TRAINIG SCHEDULED AT – Air Force Academy
OTHER PRE REQUITES –
- Engineering Knowledge Test (EKT) conducted by IAF followed by Air Force Selection Board (AFSB) interview.
- Short service commission in Technical Branch is for 10 years extendable by 4 years.
- Final year/semester students can also apply for all entries. All such candidates should not have any present backlog and should have scored a minimum of 60% marks up to last semester/ year for which results have been declared at the time of applying/ AFSB testing
AERONAUTICAL ENGINEER (ELECTRONICS) {AE(L)}
EDUCATION QUALIFICATION
Candidates with a minimum Of 50% marks each In Physics And Mathematics at 10+2 level and a minimum of four years graduation/integrated Post-Graduation qualification In Engineering/ Technology from a recognised University or cleared sections A and B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India or Graduate Membership Examination of the institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers by actual studies with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent in the following disciplines:-
- Communication Engineering.
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Computer Engineering/Technology.
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Computer Engineering & Application.
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Electrical and Computer Engineering.
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Electrical and Electronics Engineering.
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Electrical Engineering.
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Electronics Engineering/ Technology.
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Electronics Science and Engineering.
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Electronics.
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Electronics and Communication Engineering.
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Electronics and Computer Science
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Electronics and/or Telecommunication Engineering
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Electronics and/or Telecommunication Engineering (Microwave)
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Electronics and Computer Engineering
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Electronics Communication and Instrumentation Engineering
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Electronics Instrument & Control
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Electronics Instrument & Control Engineering
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Instrumentation & Control Engineering
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Instrument & Control Engineering
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Information Technology.
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Spacecraft Technology
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Engineering Physics
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Electric Power and Machinery Engineering
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Infotech Engineering
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Cyber Security
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Applied Electronics & Instrumentation
AERONAUTICAL ENGINEER (MECHANICAL) {AE(M)}
EDUCATION QUALIFICATION
Candidates with a minimum of 50% marks each in Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level and a minimum of four years degree graduation/integrated Post-graduation qualification in Engineering/ Technology from recognized University or cleared sections A and B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India by actual studies from a recognised University with minimum 60% marks or equivalent in the following disciplines:-
- Aerospace Engineering.
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Aeronautical Engineering.
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Aircraft Maintenance Engineering.
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Mechanical Engineering.
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Mechanical Engineering and Automation.
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Mechanical Engineering (Production).
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Mechanical Engineering (Repair and Maintenance).
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Mechatronics.
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Industrial Engineering.
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Manufacturing Engineering.
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Production and Industrial Engineering.
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Materials Science and Engineering.
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Metallurgical and Materials Engineering.
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Aerospace and Applied Mechanics.
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Automotive Engineering
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Robotics
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Nanotechnology
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Rubber Technology and Rubber Engineering.
GROUND DUTY (NON-TECHNICAL) BRANCHES OF IAF
ADMINISTRATION AND LOGISTICS BRANCHES
GENDER – Male & Female
TYPE OF COMMISSION – Permanent Commission PC for Men & Short Commission for Men & Women
AGE LIMIT – 20 to 26 years as on date of commencement of training
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Education Qualification – As mentioned in subsequent paragraph.
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TRAINIG SCHEDULED AT – AIR FORCE ACADEMY
OTHER PRE REQUITES –
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Entry to Ground Duty Branches is through Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) conducted by IAF followed by Air Force Selection Board (AFSB) interview.
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Candidates recommended by AFSB are called for medical examination
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Successful candidates would be directed to report for training if making it in all India merit list.
EDUCATION QUALIFICATION
- Passed 10+2
- Graduate Degree (Min three year degree course) in any discipline with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent or cleared Section A & B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India from a recognised University with minimum 60% marks or equivalent.
ACCOUNTS BRANCH EDUCATION QUALIFICATION
- Passed 10+2
- The candidates should have done graduation in any of the following streams with 60% marks or equivalent from a recognized University:-
- B.Com Degree (min three years course)
- Bachelor of Business Administration (with specialization in Finance)/ Bachelor of Management Studies (with specialization in Finance)/ Bachelor of Business Studies (with specialization in Finance)
- Qualified CA/ CMA/ CS/ CFA
- B.Sc with specialization in Finance
Post Graduate
EDUCATION BRANCH
- Passed 10+2
- 60% marks in Graduation in any discipline
- Post-Graduation with 50% in any discipline including integrated courses offering PG (single degree without permission to exit and lateral entry)
METEOROLOGY BRANCH
- Passed 10+2
- Post Graduate Degree in any Science Stream/ Mathematics/ Statistics/ Geography/ Computer Applications/ Environmental Science/ Applied Physics/ Oceanography/ Meteorology/ Agricultural Meteorology/ Ecology & Environment/ Geo-Physics/ Environmental Biology with Minimum of 50% marks in aggregate of all papers put together.
- Provided Maths and Physics were studied at Graduation level with a minimum of 55% marks in each.

