Want To Indian Air Force after B.Tech

I have completed B.Tech and want to join Indian Air Force . What is the procedure ?

[Arun Vats]

B.Tech applicants 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
National Cadet Corps Special Entry is three modes through which B.Tech applicants can join Flying Branch.

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

Procedure to join Flying Branch
Combined Defence Services Examination (CDSE) –
Union Public Service Commission conducts this exam only for unmarried men.
Interested applicants in the age group of 19 and 23 years can apply for this exam during the months of April and September every year.

National Cadet Corps Special Entry –
For the unmarried male applicants having ‘C’ certificate in NCC Air Wing Senior Division.
Selected applicants can join through permanent commission.
There is no written examination
There will be personal interview which will be conducted by Service Selection Board (SSB).
Minimum of 60% marks is required for B.Tech
Age should be between 19 and 23 years.

Flying (Pilot) Short Service Commission –
Both unmarried men and women can apply through this scheme if they possess minimum of 60% marks during their B.Tech course.
Age between 19 and 23 years
Applicants can forward their application during the months of December and June every year to the concerned Command Head Quarters.
They should qualify in the Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT).

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.
The age of unmarried candidates should be below 25 years.
One should have minimum of 60% marks in their B.Tech course.

University Entry Scheme (UES) –
Applicants should have minimum of 60% aggregate up to last semeste
Applicants applying through both these schemes should qualify the Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT).
Applications can be submitted during the month of December every year.