Indian Air Force Engineering

Can you tell me the process to join Indian Air Force Flying Branch after completing B.Tech Graduation in India as my Brother wants to be a part of the team and serve India?

[Kiran Chandar]

B.Tech graduates can join Indian Air Force as Flying Officer in Flying Branch and Aeronautical Engineer in Technical Branch.

Combined Defence Services Examination (CDSE), Flying (Pilot) Short Service Commission and National Cadet Corps Special Entry are three modes through which B.Tech graduates can join Flying Branch which is conducted by Union Public Service Commission.

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

Procedure to join Flying Branch

Combined Defence Services Examination (CDSE)
It is only for unmarried men.
There are psychological tests, group tests and personal interview for one who qualifies in the written exam.
One who join flying branch through the scheme is given permanent commission.
One in the age group of 19 and 23 years can apply for the exam during the months of April and September every year.

National Cadet Corps Special Entry –
It is for the unmarried male candidates having ‘C’ certificate in NCC Air Wing Senior Division.
One can join through permanent commission.
There is no written examination for joining flying branch but there is personal interview which is conducted by Service Selection Board (SSB).
Minimum of 60% marks is required for B.Tech course to apply through it.
The specified age limit to apply through this special entry scheme is between 19 and 23 years.

Flying (Pilot) Short Service Commission –
Unmarried persons can apply through it if one possess minimum of 60% marks during their B.Tech course.
Age limit is between 19 and 23 years while Commercial Pilot License (CPL) holders can claim an upper age limit up to 25 years.
One need to qualify in the Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT).