Qualification for Air Force Officer

Hey there! I have completed my 12th with non-medical stream. I want to become an Air Force Officer. Would you please tell me that am I eligible to become an Air Force Officer.

[Kiran Chandar]

As you said that you want to become an Air Force Officer, there is no issue regarding non-medical subjects. You just need to pass your 12th class with physics and mathematics subjects. There are only entrances tests NDA have opportunity to join only the 'Flying branch' of the Air force.

The candidates go through exact three-year training routine at the National Defence Academy (NDA).

Eligibility for NDA:
• Age - 16 ½ to 19 years
• Nationality - Indian
• Gender - Applicable only to men.
• Educational Qualifications
Candidate should have passed 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics.

Height and weight

I require the qualification details for the Air Force officer examination as my brother is interested in joining the Air Force?

[Kiran Chandar]

For Joining Indian Air Force there are two ways:-
1.CDS-Combined Defence Service
2.AFCAT-Air force Common Admission Test

CDS:-
CDS Examination is held two times in a year by The Union Public Service commission.
Following are the Age Details for CDS:-
1.Indian Army:19-24 Years
2.For Indian Navy:19-22 Years
3.Indian Air force:19-23 Years

This Examination Includes Three Papers
General knowledge
General English
Elementary Maths

The AFCAT:-
AFCAT Means Air force Common Admission Test
This Examination Will Help to Join in Indian Air force
This Examination Includes Three Branches
a.Technical Branch
b.Flying Branch
c.Ground Duty Branch

Eligibility:-
For all the branches ;
Graduation with 60% Marks,
Degree in any Disciplined recognized University.
Physically and mentally fit aspirants

The following are the Age Details For Each Branch
1.Technical Branch:18-28 Years
2.Ground Duty Branch:20-25 Years
3.Flying Branch:19-23


Please find the details of the Physical requirements for Indian Air Force mentioned below: