Eligibility required for become a Pilot in Indian Air Force

I want to become a Pilot in Indian Air Force? Please tell me what minimum Qualifications, age requirement are for become a Pilot in Indian Air Force?

[Kiran Chandar]

The candidates can join the Pilot in Indian Air Force through either NDA or CDS exam. Here I am provide you the eligibility required for the both these exams. This is as follows:

Eligibility Criteria

Through National Defense Academy (NDA)

Educational Qualification

To be eligible for joining NDA you should be passed/appeared 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics as subjects.

Age : 16-1/2 years to 19 years

Nationality : Indian

Gender : This is applicable only to men

Through Combined Defense Services Exam (CDSE):

Educational Qualification

First Class Graduation (min 60% aggregate marks) in any discipline (Three Years Course) with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level.

Age : 19 years to 23 years


Nationality : Indian

Marital Status : Single.

Air Force Pilot Career Options

Flying Officer
Flight Lieutenant
Squadron Leader
Wing Commander
Group Captain
Air Commodore
Air Vice Marshal
Air Marshal
Air Chief Marshal- Top most post of Indian Air Force-