Scope in Indian Air Force After B.Tech Aerospace Engineering

I have completed B.Tech in Aerospace Engineering . What is the scope in Indian Air Force ?

[Kiran Chandar]

B.Tech Aerospace Engineering graduates can join Indian Air Force as Flying Officer in Flying Branch and Aeronautical Engineer in Technical Branch. CDSE, Flying Short Service Commission and National Cadet Corps Special Entry are three modes

Entry Scheme and University Entry Scheme are two entry options available for aspirants to join the Technical Branch in Indian Air Force.

Procedure to join Flying Branch

CDSE- UPSC conducts this exam only for unmarried men.
Interested applicants in the age group of 19 and 23 years
There will be psychological tests, group tests and personal interview for candidates who qualify in the written examination.
Those who join flying branch through this scheme will be given permanent commission.

National Cadet Corps Special Entry –
Unmarried male candidates having ‘C’ certificate in NCC Air Wing Senior Division can apply

Selected applicants can join through permanent commission.
There is no written examination

But there will be personal interview conducted by Service Selection Board

Minimum of 60% marks is required for B.Tech course to apply through this scheme and specified age limit between 19 and 23 years.

Procedure to join Technical Branch

Direct Entry Scheme - Men and Women applicants having their age between 18 and 28 years can apply through this scheme.
applicants should have minimum of 60% marks in their B.Tech course.

University Entry Scheme (UES) –
Applicants in the final semester of B.Tech course can apply through this scheme.
Applicants should have minimum of 60% aggregate up to last semester
Applicants should obtain minimum of 60% aggregate on successful completion of B.Tech course.
Only Applicants can forward their application as this scheme is under permanent commission.

Applicants applying through both these schemes should qualify the AFCAT .

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