IT Officer in Indian Air Force

Can I apply for the post of Flying Officer in IAF or Indian Air Force being a B Tech graduate in IT or Information Technology? Tell me the procedure to apply for the post?

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Graduation or engineering degree in any discipline with minimum 60% marks is the minimum qualification required to become Flying Officer in Indian Air Force.

Eligibility Criterion to become Flying Officer in Indian Air Force

Educational Qualifications

3 year full time graduation in any discipline from a recognized University is the minimum educational qualification required.

Candidates should have studied Physics and Mathematics in higher secondary level.

Those who have completed B.E. or B.Tech in any subject are also eligible.

One is required to secure at least 60% marks in aggregate in qualifying exam.

Physical Standards
One is required to have a minimum height of 162.5 centimeters with appropriate weight.

One should have leg length of minimum 99 centimeters and maximum of 120 centimeters.

Thigh length should be up to 64 centimeters.

Sitting height of minimum of 81.5 centimeters and maximum of 96 centimeters are acceptable.

One is required to have minimum visual acuity of 6/6 in one eye and 6/9 in other eye.

One should have fulfilled all the medical standards as prescribed in the notification issued by Indian Air Force.

Age Restrictions
Candidates who are in the age group of 19 to 23 years are eligible to apply.

Those who have valid Commercial Pilot license issued by Directorate General Civil Aviation (DGCA) can seek age relaxation up to 5 years in upper age.

Selection Procedure
Recruitment to the post of Flying officer in Indian Air Force is on the basis of written test and medical test conducted by Air Force Selection Board.

Applicants have to appear for Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT).

The duration of this test is two hours.

There will be objective type questions on topics such as

• Numerical Ability
• Verbal Ability
• General Awareness
• Reasoning