Join Indian Air Force

I want to join Indian Air Force so please tell me how can I apply for this?

[Quick Sam]

Indian Air Force has three branches
Flying Branch
Technical Branch
Ground duty Branch

Eligibility Criteria for these branches

Flying Branch
Candidate must have at least completed graduation with minimum 60%.
Must also have passed the 10+2 with maths and physics subjects

Physical requirements:
Minimum height: 162.5cm

Eyesight- 6/6, 6/9

Age limit:
The candidate has to be 19-23 years

Technical Branch
Candidates who have completed either Aeronautical Engineering, Electronics Engineering or Mechanical Engineering are eligible for the Technical Branch.

Age Limit
The candidate has to be between 18-28 years

Ground duty Branch
Candidate must hold a degree with at least 50% from recognized University

Can you tell me how can I join Indian Air force as a pilot after completing 12th in PCM and graduation with BBA?

[Quick Sam]

Clearing CDS exam, selection through SSC scheme and NCC Certificate are the three entry options available to young aspirants for joining Indian Air Force as Pilots.

Qualifications required becoming an Air Force Pilot
Three entry routes to become a Pilot in Indian Air force

Clearing the Combined Defense Services Examination (CDS) exam organized by UPSC is one of the means to get into the Indian Air Force as Pilots. The exam is conducted two times a year. The exams is usually held in the months of April and September. The next round of the selection procedure will be a Pilot Aptitude Battery Test (PABT). The combined scores in both these levels of the selection procedure will be considered for preparing the merit list. It is a must to clear both the exams separately.

NCC candidates who possess the ‘C’ certificate and who are graduates can directly enter into the post of regular commission officer. These people need not clear any entrance exam. They need to attend an interview that is conducted by SSB.

Short Service Commission(SSC) is the third route, for those who are short listed through SSC, they can be in service for 14 years and no extension will be provided unlike the other two routes.

Qualifications required to become an Air Force Pilot

Graduate in any discipline from any recognized University can apply.
60% marks in the qualifying exam are needed to apply.
Final year students can also apply.
19 to 23 years is the age limit to apply for the post. For CPL holders the age limit is 25 years.
Marital status should be single.
Both men and women are eligible to apply in the case of short service commission.
Aspirant should be an Indian citizen.
Minimum acceptable height of the aspirant must be 157.6 cm

Apart from these qualifications one should have good mannerism and also a strong interest in the field. They should be brave enough to face challenges and should have good confidence level too.

Application Procedure

IAF will notify via leading newspapers, employment news and job portals on the availability and number of vacancies. The details will be given in the official website as well. Details like how to apply and certificates to be attached along application form will be provided in the advertisement. Aspirants need follow all the instructions and send the application form duly filled in before the due date mentioned.
Three entry routes to become a Pilot in Indian Air force

Combined Defense Services Examination (CDSE) Entry
Unmarried male candidates for flying branch are selected through CDSE Entry scheme.

Eligibility Criteria:
Candidates should be citizen of India as per the Indian government rules.

Age limits:
Candidates should be between 19 years and 23 years of age.

Educational Qualification:


National Cadet Corps (NCC) Special Entry
Candidates holding Air Wing Senior Division C certificate of the National Cadet Corps can apply for flying branch officers in Indian Air Force.

Eligibility criteria:
All criteria are same as eligibility criteria in CDSE Entry except additional requirement of NCC Air wing Senior Division C Certificate.

Short Service Commission (SSC)
Short Service Commission (SSC) is the third route, for those who are short listed through SSC, they can be in service for 14 years and no extension will be provided unlike the other two routes.

I want to join Indian Air Force After 12th