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Career Prospects

Join Indian Air Force for a Bright Career

CAREER AS AN OFFICER

IAF Crest

FOR THOSE WHO DARE TO REACH FOR THE SKY…

A CAREER OF HONOUR, VALOUR AND PRIDE ! 



If you are just out of School or College and poised to take off in life, what you need is 
a challenge to bring the best out of yourself. Look no further! The search ends right
here! THE INDIAN AIR FORCE one of the best in the world is just the place for you.
An exciting and immensely satisfying career !   A career full of challenges !
A profession where growth takes place at every step !
For those of you who want to be part of this multi-faceted force and multi-disciplinary 
force, we offer you an unique opportunity which will not only fulfil all your aspirations 
but will also take care of you -- professionally and personally.
Fighter Pilots of IAF

A GLORIOUS CAREER

Come, realise your cherished dream. Take the first step towards the controls of some of the most sophisticated and state-of-the-art fighter aircraft of the the world—the SU-30, the MiG variants, the Jaguar and the Mirage 2000—and make the sky your own!   As the sentinel of the skies, experience the adrenalin pumping, as you repulse the forays of an attacking army, or defend our sovereign skies from enemy air action and launch strikes at the very heart of the enemy’s war machine. SU-30 Aircraft : IAF's Lethal Weapon

Aircraft Engine Servicing Bay Aircraft Servicing Bay

 For those with a technical bent of mind, the Indian Air Force offers an opportunity for hands-on experience on some of the most sophisticated aircraft and equipment ever.   You can be a part of the highly skilled and motivated engineering staff tasked with the onerous task of keeping the war machine in a constant state of operational readiness.   It is the engineering staff who ensure that it is not only the air worthiness of the aircraft fleet that is maintained, but also the very potency
of the aircraft as a weapon of war.   The role of the Engineering Staff is also vital in maintaining the multifarious weapon systems that is a part of the Air Force inventory. Undoubtedly, a  job fit only for the very best.
No Air Force can achieve its full potential without
human resource and material management of the highest calibre.   Here is your opportunity to be a part of the crack force tasked with the management of men and material, construction and maintenance of runways, controlling of combat and support aircraft, procurement and provisioning of equipment, ration and clothing, financial services and of course the unravelling of the mysteries of weather for the purpose of safe aviation.		 Air Traffic Controllers

                Air Traffic Controller


Induction of Officers 

IAF inducts officers in the following branches :-
(a)	Flying Branch
(b)	Technical branch
(c )	Ground Duty Branches

 

Mode of Entry :



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FLYING BRANCH

For a career in flying, the IAF offers unlimited avenues. The sheer variety of aircraft in the Air Force inventory   is mind boggling. The fighter fleet of SU-30s, the MiG-23s, the MiG-25s and the MiG-29s, the Mirage 2000 and Jaguar aircraft offer you the opportunity to transcend the sound barrier. For those of you keen on flying transport aircraft, the IAF offers you the best in form of Ilyushin-76 and the AN-32, not to speak of the Dorniers and the Avros. The IAF also offers an exciting career as a Helicopter Pilot.The Mi-17, Mi-26 and the Mi-35 not only offer you the excitement of flying over tree tops and landing in hitherto unexplored areas,  but also provides the challenge of flying the helicopter gunship in close support of the army. They also chip in by helping in the evacuation of casualities and  dropping of   supplies during natural calamities. To add to the variety, you also have the Mi-8, the Cheetahs and the Chetaks.

A Fighter Pilot - Ready for a sortie

MODE OF ENTRY

National Defence Academy

One of the premier Inter-Service Training Institutions of the world, it has a three - year course before one is inducted as a Pilot Trainee at the Air Force Academy. 
Age Limit :- 16 ½ to 19 years
Educational Qualifications :-	Minimum 10 + 2 with Physics and Mathematics.
Entrance :- Through a written examination conducted by UPSC followed by a Services Selection Board interview for those who pass the written examination.

Advertisement itinerary :-  In the month of April/ November by UPSC. The format of application will be available in the Employment News. At the end of the NDA Course the candidate is awarded a B Sc degree by Pune University.

Air Force Academy (CDSE)

Age Limit :- 19 to 23 years

Educational Qualifications :- B Sc (Physics and/ or Mathematics) or B E.
(You should be a B Sc (Maths) or B Sc (Physics)).

Entrance :- Through a written examination conducted by UPSC followed by a Services Selection Board interview for those who pass the written examination.
Advertisement itinerary :- In the month of April/ November by UPSC. The format of application will be available in the Employment News. Successful candidates join the Air Force Academy directly for Pilot Training.

National Cadet Corps

Age Limit :- 19 to 23 years

Educational Qualifications :-  B Sc Physics and/ or Mathematics or B E
(You should be a B Sc  (Maths) or B Sc (Physics)).
Entrance :- Through a written examination conducted by UPSC followed by a Services Selection Board interview for those who pass the written examination.

Advertisement itinerary :-  Last dates to apply through DG NCC/ OC Unit is either 30 Jun or 30 Dec.		 
Successful candidates join the Air Force Academy directly for Pilot Training.
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TECHNICAL BRANCH

Technical Officers : Electronics Stream The Indian Air Force holds some of the most sophisticated aircraft and equipment on its inventory.This highly complex and most advanced technological hardware requires an equally skilled and motivated engineering staff to maintain them at the highest level of operati- onal readiness. The Engineering Staff, has under their ambit, a formidable array of responsibility which apart from the aircraft, also include the weapon systems, communication systems, the missile systems and a variety of modern radars and support equip- ment. They also maintain one of the most sophisticated and advanced electronic network which is necessary to keep the IAF in operational readi- ness. To manage the entire gamut of resources calls for mana- gerial skill of the highest order. An Engineer who enters the Air Force as a Flying Officer has his baptism by fire since he is directed headlong into the challenging world of engineering activities.

MODE OF ENTRY

DIRECT ENTRY SCHEME

Age Limit :-	18 to 28 years

Aeronautical Engineering (Electronics)
(Permanent Commission or Short Service Commission)
  • Engineering Degree in Electronics/ Telecommunications/ Electrical/ Electrical 
Communication/ Electronics and Communication/ Computer Science & Engineering 
or a combination of these subjects OR
  • B Tech in Radio Physics and Electronics of Calcutta University OR
  • B Sc Physics with Electronics of  Bombay University OR
  • M Sc Electronics of Delhi, Bangalore, Madras, Gujarat, Lucknow or Calcutta 
University OR
  • B Sc with Physics, Maths and Chemistry AND must have passed one of the 
following :-
** AMIE or equivalent qualification Electronics/ Electrical/ Telecommunication/ Radio
Engineering/ Avionics/ Associate Membership Examination of Aeronautical Society of
India with Avionics Communication AND

*** Must possess a minimum of two years practical experience in Electronics discipline in a recognised servicing/ manufacturing organisation
Radars : The Eagle's Eyes. 
Aeronautical Engineering (Mechanical)
(Permanent Commission or Short Service Commission)
 
  • Engineering Degree in Aeronautical/ Mechanical/Production/ Industrial 
Production OR
  • B Sc with Physics, Maths and Chemistry AND must have passed 
one of the following :-
** AMIE or equivalent qualification or Associate Membership Examination Part II and II of Aeronautical Society of India with Group I (Design and Production) or Group II (Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul) subjects AND

****** Must possess a minimum of two years practical experience in Electronics
discipline in a recognised servicing/ manufacturing organisation.

Advertisement Itinerary :- Applications are called for twice a year in the month of January and July through advertisement published in the leading newspapers/
Employment News.

 

Entrance :-	Through Psychological Tests, Group Tests and an Interview conducted 
at any one of the Air Force Selection Boards located at Dehradun, Mysore or Varanasi 
for a period of 4 to 6 days at our cost.   Prior to attending the AFSB tests a Screening 
Test (Engineering Knowledge Test) for all eligible candidates at your own cost is 
conducted at various Air Force units all over the country.   Only those candidates who 
pass this Screening Test are eligible to appear in the AFSB tests.   Once recommended 
by the AFSB’s a Medical Examination as per standards laid down is conducted at either 
Air Force Central Medical Establishment, New Delhi or Institute of Aviation Medicine, 
Bangalore.   After clearing the medical examination, a merit list is prepared and 
selection for the course is strictly as per the Merit.

APPLICATION FORMAT

APPLICATION FOR ________AEC / SSC COURSE
AE (L)/AE (M) BRANCH 
1. Full Name (in capitals).............................................................
    (As per matriculation/equivalent certificate)
2. Present Address with Pin Code ...........................................        
    ................................................................................................
    Permanent Address.................................................................                    PASTE       
3. Father's Name ..........................................................................                   PHOTO 
4. Date of Birth ............................................................................                     HERE
5. Nationality ................................................................................               
6. Sex	MALE/FEMALE
7. Married/Unmarried....................................................................
8. Choice of Stream :	AERONAUTICAL ENGINEER (ELECTRONICS)
			AERONAUTICAL ENGINEER (MECHANICAL)
9.  Educational Qualifications

Technical
Qualifications

Name of College/
Institute/Univ.

Engineering
Discipline

Maximum
Marks

Marks
Obtained

Percentage
of Marks

 Likely date of
final result

Semester-wise details to be
mentioned 

10. Particulars of technical experience……………………………………………….
11.  Particulars of present employment……………………………………………….
12.  Whether previously interviewed for any type of entry in Army/ Navy/ Air Force ?   
          If yes, give details :-
Batch/ Chest No……………Date………….Place of interview…………Result……
13.  NCC (Sr. Division) ‘C’ Certificate (Air Wing)   YES/ NO
14.  Tag /staple three self addressed stamped (Rs. 6/-) envelope (23 x 10 cms) with 
the application.   No other documents/ certificates are to be attached.
15.   Please read the important instructions before sending your application.

	I hereby declare that all the statements made in the above application are correct 
to the best of my knowledge and belief.   I also understand that any discrepancy found 
in the above information will render me liable for cancellation of  my candidature/ 
debarment.
Date :								Signature of Applicant
Place :

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UNIVERSITY ENTRY SCHEME

Under this Scheme the candidates are selected to join the Aeronautical Engineering Branches for Permanent or Short Service Commission while in the Pre-Final/ Final Year of their study in the Engineering Colleges. The selected  candidates are paid a stipend equivalent to the basic pay of Flying Officer for Permanent Commission during their final year’s study in the College.   Candidates selected for Short Service Commission are also entitled to a stipend equivalent to half the basic pay of a Flying Officer.

Technical Check of an Aircraft

  Technical Check of  an Aircraft

 
Age Limit :-	18 to 28 years
Aeronautical Engineering (Electronics)
(Permanent Commission or Short Service Commission)
  • Engineering Degree in Electronics/ Telecommunications/ Electrical/ Electrical 
Communication/ Electronics and Communication/ Computer Science & 
Engineering or a combination of these subjects OR
  • B Tech in Radio Physics and Electronics of Calcutta University OR
 M Sc Physics with Electronics of  Bombay University OR
  • M Sc Electronics of Delhi, Bangalore, Madras, Gujarat, Lucknow or Calcutta 
University OR
  • B Sc with Physics, Maths and Chemistry AND must have passed one of the 
following :-
** AMIE or equivalent qualification Electronics/ Electrical/ Telecommunication/ Radio
Engineering/ Avionics/ Associate Membership Examination of Aeronautical Society of India with Avionics Communication AND

*** Must possess a minimum of two years practical experience in Electronics discipline in a recognised servicing/ manufacturing organisation.		 
Aeronautical Engineering (Mechanical)
(Permanent Commission or Short Service Commission)
  • Engineering Degree in Aeronautical/ Mechanical/Production/ Industrial 
Production OR
  • B Sc with Physics, Maths and Chemistry AND must have passed one of the 
following :-
** AMIE or equivalent qualification or Associate Membership Examination Part II and II of Aeronautical Society of India with Group I (Design and Production) or Group II (Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul) subjects AND

***** Must possess a minimum of two years practical experience in  Electronics discipline in a recognised servicing/ manufacturing organisation.

Advertisement Itinerary :- Applications are called for once a year in the month of October through advertisement published in the leading newspapers/ Employment News.

 

Entrance :- Through Psychological Tests, Group Tests and an Interview conducted at any one of the Air Force Selection Boards located at Dehradun, Mysore or Varanasi for a period of 4 to 6 days at our cost.   Prior to attending the AFSB tests a Screening Test (Engineering Knowledge Test) for all eligible candidates at your own cost is conducted at various Air Force units all over the country.   Only those candidates who pass this Screening Test are eligible to appear in the AFSB tests.   Once recommended by the AFSB’s a Medical Examination as per standards laid down is conducted at either Air Force Central Medical Establishment, New Delhi or Institute of Aviation Medicine, Bangalore.   After clearing the medical examination, a merit list is prepared and selection for the course is strictly as per the Merit.

APPLICATION FORMAT

APPLICATION FOR UES ____COURSE
ELECTRONICS/ MECHANICAL BRANCH 

1. Full Name (in capitals)..............................................................
    (As per matriculation/equivalent certificate)
2. Present Address with Pin Code ...............................................          PASTE         
    .......................................................................................................          PHOTO
    Permanent Address...................................................................           HERE
3. Father's Name ..........................................................................               
4. Date of Birth ............................................................................       
5. Nationality ................................................................................               
6. Sex	MALE/FEMALE
7. Married/Unmarried....................................................................
8.  Choice of Stream :  UES _______(Electronics/ Mechanical)
                    UES _______ (Electronics/ Mechanical)
9.  Educational Qualifications

Technical
Qualifications

Name of College/
Institute/Univ.

Engineering
Discipline

Maximum
Marks

Marks
Obtained

Percentage
of Marks

 Likely date of
final result

Semester-wise details to be
mentioned 

10.Particulars of technical experience……………………………………………….
11.  Particulars of present employment……………………………………………….
12.  Whether previously interviewed for any type of entry in Army/ Navy/ Air Force ?   
	If yes, give details :-
Batch/ Chest No……………Date………….Place of interview…………Result……
13.  NCC (Sr. Division) ‘C’ Certificate (Air Wing)   YES/ NO
14.  Tag /staple three self addressed stamped (Rs. 6/-) envelope (23 x 10 cms) with the 
application.   No other documents/ certificates are to be attached.
15.   Please read the important instructions before sending your application.
	I hereby declare that all the statements made in the above application are correct 
to the best of my knowledge and belief.   I also understand that any discrepancy found 
in the above information will render me liable for cancellation of  my candidature/ 
debarment.

Date  :								Signature of Applicant
Place :
COUNTERSIGNTAURE OF THE PRINCIPAL
(With official stamp)
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Radar : The Vigil eyes of IAF

 

GROUND DUTY BRANCHES

The IAF is a multifaceted service. Apart from the rich array of aircraft and sophisticated equipment, the service also has a reservoir of highly trained and qualified manpower whose contribution towards maintaining the force in a state of high operational readiness cannot be over-emphasised.   The multifarious roles played by the Ground Duty Officers include Administration, Logistics, Accounts, Education and Meteorology. They play a crucial role in ensuring that the organisation ticks along like a well oiled machine.   The job encompasses general administration, construction and management of infrastructure, air traffic control, fighter combat control, logistics management, provision of enhanced educational facilities for career development and weather analysis and forecasting.
An Administrative Branch Officer


MODE OF ENTRY

ADMINISTRATIVE, LOGISTICS  OR  AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER/ 
FIGHTER CONTROLLER (SSC) BRANCHES
Age Limit :-	20 to 23 years for Graduates and 20 to 25 years for Post Graduates
Educational Qualifications :-   Graduates with 60 % and above marks and Post Graduates with 50 % and above marks. Candidates with an MBA or Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (Two year full time or three years part time course from Institutes recognised by All Indian Council for Technical Education (AICTE) with 50 % and above marks and between the age group of 20 to 25 years can also apply. For Law graduates (three year course) with 50 % and above marks the age is relaxable to 26 years.   Candidates with the qualification of LLB (five year course) with 50 % marks and above can also apply provided they are in the age group of 20 to 25 years.

Advertisement Itinerary :- Advertisement are released in the leading Newspapers or  Employment News in the month of January and July  for the Administrative Branch, in the month of January for Logistics Branch and in the month of March for the Air Traffic Controller and Fighter Controller Branches.

 

Entrance :- Through Psychological Tests, Group Tests and an Interview conducted
at any one of the Air Force Selection Boards located at Dehradun, Mysore or Varanasi for a period of 4 to 6 days at our cost. Once recommended by the AFSB’s a Medical Examination as per standards laid down is conducted at either Air Force Central Medical Establishment, New Delhi or Institute of Aviation Medicine, Bangalore. After clearing the medical examination, a merit list is prepared and selection for the course is strictly as per the Merit.

ACCOUNTS BRANCH

Age Limit :-	20 to 23 years for Graduates and 20 to 25 years for Post Graduates.

Educational Qualifications :-  B Com/ B Com (Hons) with 60 % and above  marks
and M Com with 50 % and above marks.   For candidates with AICWA/ Chartered/ 
Registered/ Incorporated Accountant together with B Com or M Com Degree the age 
is relaxable upto 27 years.
Advertisement Itinerary:-	Advertisement is released in the leading Newspapers/ 
Employment News in the month of July each year.
Entrance :- Through Psychological Tests, Group Tests and an Interview conducted 
at any one of the Air Force Selection Boards located at Dehradun, Mysore or Varanasi 
for a period of 4 to 6 days at our cost. Once recommended by the AFSB’s a Medical 
Examination as per standards laid down is conducted at either Air Force Central 
Medical Establishment, New Delhi or Institute of Aviation Medicine, Bangalore.   After 
clearing the medical examination, a merit list is prepared and selection for the course is 
strictly as per the Merit.
An Acoounts Officer

EDUCATION BRANCH

Age Limit :-	21 to 25 years.
Educational Qualifications :- M A/ M Sc with 50 % and above marks in English/ Psychology/ Defence Studies/ Mathematics/ Physics/ Statistics/ Computer Science or an MBA with 50 % and above marks with a combination of minimum two subjects out of Physics, Maths, Statistcs, English, Psychology or Defence Studies at B A/
B Sc level. Candidates with the qualification of  Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (Two year full time or three years part time course) from Institutes recognised by All Indian Council for Technical Education (AICTE) with 50 %and above marks can also apply. For those who have done their M Ed/ PhD, the age
limit is relaxable upto 27 years.

Advertisement Itinerary:-  Advertisement is released in the leading Newspapers/
Employment News in the month of July each year.

Entrance :-  Through Psychological Tests, Group Tests and an Interview conducted
at any one of the Air Force Selection Boards located at Dehradun, Mysore or Varanasi for a period of 4 to 6 days at our cost. Once recommended by the AFSB’s a Medical Examination as per standards laid down is conducted at either Air Force Central Medical Establishment, New Delhi or Institute of Aviation Medicine, Bangalore. After clearing the medical examination, a merit list is prepared and selection for the course is strictly as per the Merit.

METEOROLOGICAL BRANCH 

Age Limit :-	20 to 25 years.

Educational Qualifications :-  M Sc in Physics/ Applied Physics/ Meteorology/ 
Geophysics with Meteorology and Oceanography/ Oceanography with specialisation in 
Meteorology/ M A/ M Sc in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics/ M tech in Atmospheric
 Science from IIT Delhi with 50 % and above marks.
Advertisement Itinerary:- Advertisement is released in the leading Newspapers/ 
Employment News in the month of July each year.
Entrance :-	Through Psychological Tests, Group Tests and an Interview conducted 
at any one of the Air Force Selection Boards located at Dehradun, Mysore or Varanasi 
for a period of 4 to 6 days at our cost. Once recommended by the AFSB’s a Medical 
Examination as per standards laid down is conducted at either Air Force Central 
Medical Establishment, New Delhi or Institute of Aviation Medicine, Bangalore.   After 
clearing the medical examination, a merit list is prepared and selection for the course is 
strictly as per the Merit.
A Met Officer

APPLICATION FORMAT
APPLICATION FOR ______ GDOC COURSE

1. Full Name (in capitals)..............................................................
    (As per matriculation/equivalent certificate)
2. Present Address with Pin Code .................................................         PASTE     
    ................................................................................................                  PHOTO
    Permanent Address...................................................................            HERE 
3. Father's Name ..........................................................................               
4. Date of Birth ............................................................................         
5. Nationality ................................................................................               
6. Sex	MALE/FEMALE
7. Married/Unmarried....................................................................
8. Educational Qualifications

Qualification

Subject

Total Marks

Marks Obtained

Percentage
Graduation / BA / B Com / B Sc / Others
Post Graduation or MBA 
LLB (3 year/ 5 year) course
Any other qualification		 
9.Indicate choice of Branch in order of preference:-
 	ADMINISTRATIVE/ LOGISTICS/ EDUCATION/ ACCOUNTS/ METEOROLOGY
10.Whether previously interviewed for any type of entry in Army/ Navy/ Air Force ?   
	If yes, give details :-
Batch/ Chest No……………Date………….Place of interview…………Result……
11. NCC (Sr. Division) ‘C’ Certificate (Air Wing)   YES/ NO
12. Tag /staple one self addressed stamped (Rs. 6/-) envelope (23 x 10 cms) with the 
application.   No other documents/ certificates are to be attached.
13. Please read the important instructions before sending your application.
	I hereby declare that all the statements made in the above application are correct 
to the best of my knowledge and belief.   I also understand that any discrepancy found 
in the above information will render me liable for cancellation of  my candidature/ 
debarment.
Date :
Place :								Signature of Applicant

APPLICATION FORMAT
APPLICATION FOR ______ SSC (ATC/FC) COURSE

1. Full Name (in capitals)..............................................................
    (As per matriculation/equivalent certificate)
2. Present Address with Pin Code .................................................         PASTE     
    ................................................................................................                  PHOTO
    Permanent Address...................................................................            HERE
3. Father's Name ..........................................................................               
4. Date of Birth ............................................................................        
5. Nationality ................................................................................               
6. Sex	MALE/FEMALE
7. Married/Unmarried....................................................................
8. Educational Qualifications

Qualification

Subject

Total Marks

Marks
Obtained

Percentage
Graduation / BA / B Com / B Sc / Others
Post Graduation or M B A 
LLB (3 year/ 5 year) course
Any other qualification		 
9.  Indicate choice of Branch :-
     AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER/ FIGHTER CONTROLLER
10.  Whether previously interviewed for any type of entry in Army/ Navy/ Air Force ?   
       If yes, give details :-
Batch/ Chest No……………Date………….Place of interview…………Result……
13.  NCC (Sr. Division) ‘C’ Certificate (Air Wing)   YES/ NO
14.  Tag /staple one self addressed stamped (Rs. 6/-) envelope (23 x 10 cms) with the 
application.  No other documents/ certificates are to be attached.
15.   Please read the important instructions before sending your application.
	I hereby declare that all the statements made in the above application are correct 
to the best of my knowledge and belief.   I also understand that any discrepancy found 
in the above information will render me liable for cancellation of  my candidature/ 
debarment.
Date  :								 Signature of Applicant
Place :

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SHORT SERVICE COMMISSION FOR WOMEN

 

The IAF, for long a male bastion, has played a pioneer role in the induction of women into the officer cadre of the force. Women have always played a very active, though indirect role as Air Force wives in maintaining the high morale of the IAF. Their path breaking induction in a combatant role in the Flying, Technical and Ground Duty branches have only reinforced the image of the Indian Air Force as a forward looking, progressive and futuristic Air Force. A Woman IAF Officer

MODE OF ENTRY

FLYING BRANCH

Status :		Unmarried or widows of service personnel killed on duty but 
without any child.
Age Limit :-	19-23 years, relaxable upto 25 years for those holding Commercial 
Pilot License.
Educational Qualification :-	B Sc Physics and/ or Mathematics or B E.
You should be a B Sc  (Maths) or B Sc (Physics) or B Sc (General) with Maths and 
Physics for all three years or B E (four year course).

Advertisement Itinerary :-	Advertisements are published in the month of January 
and July each year in the leading Newspapers/ Employment News.

Entrance :-	Through Psychological Tests, Group Tests and an Interview conducted 
at any one of the Air Force Selection Boards located at Dehradun, Mysore or 
Varanasi for a period of 4 to 6 days at our cost. Once recommended by the AFSB’s
 a Medical Examination as per standards laid down is conducted at either Air Force 
Central Medical Establishment, New Delhi or Institute of Aviation Medicine, Bangalore.
After clearing the medical examination, a merit list is prepared and selection for the 
course is strictly as per the Merit.

IAF Helicopters : Cheetah

APPLICATION FORMAT
APPLICATION FOR ______ SSC W F (P) COURSE

1. Full Name (in capitals)..............................................................
    (As per matriculation/equivalent certificate)
2. Present Address with Pin Code .................................................      PASTE    
    ................................................................................................
    Permanent Address...................................................................         PHOTO
3. Father's/ Husband’s Name ........................................................               
4. Date of Birth ............................................................................            HERE
5. Nationality ................................................................................               
6.  Married/Unmarried....................................................................
7.   Educational Qualifications
Qualification Subject Division Likely   date for qualifying degree
B Sc/ B E 
9.  Whether previously interviewed for any type of entry in Army/ Navy/ Air Force ?   
     If yes, give details :-
     Batch/ Chest No……………Date………….Place of interview…………Result……
9. NCC (Sr. Division) ‘C’ Certificate (Air Wing)   YES/ NO
10. Tag /staple two self addressed stamped (Rs. 6/-) envelope (23 x 10 cms) with the 
application.   No other documents/ certificates are to be attached.
11.Please read the important instructions before sending your application.
	I hereby declare that all the statements made in the above application are correct 
to the best of my knowledge and belief.   I also understand that any discrepancy found 
in the above information will render me liable for cancellation of  my candidature/ 
debarment.
Date :									Signature of Applicant
Place :
IL-76 : IAF's Transport Aircraft

TECHNICAL BRANCH

DIRECT ENTRY SCHEME
(Short Service Commission)

Age Limit :- 18 to 28 years

Aeronautical Engineering (Electronics)

  • Engineering Degree in Electronics/ Telecommunications/ Electrical/ Electrical Communication/ Electronics and Communication/ Computer Science &
    Engineering or a combination of these subjects OR
  • B Tech in Radio Physics and Electronics of Calcutta University OR
  • M Sc Physics with Electronics of Bombay University OR
  • M Sc Electronics of Delhi, Bangalore, Madras, Gujarat, Lucknow or
    Calcutta University OR
  • B Sc with Physics, Maths and Chemistry AND must have passed one
    of the following :-
** AMIE or equivalent qualification Electronics/ Electrical/ Telecommunication/ Radio Engineering/ Avionics/ Associate Membership Examination of Aeronautical Society of India with Avionics Communication AND

*** Must possess a minimum of two years practical experience in Electronics
discipline in a recognised servicing/ manufacturing organisation.

Electronics Equipments : The work area of Technical Officers


Aeronautical Engineering (Mechanical)

  • Engineering Degree in Aeronautical/ Mechanical/Production/
    Industrial Production OR
  • B Sc with Physics, Maths and Chemistry AND must have passed
    one of the following :-
** AMIE or equivalent qualification or Associate Membership Examination
Part II and II of Aeronautical Society of India with Group I (Design and Production) or Group II (Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul) subjects AND

****** Must possess a minimum of two years practical experience in Electronics discipline in a recognised servicing/ manufacturing organisation.

Air Force Academy
Air Force Academy

 
Advertisement Itinerary :-  Applications are called for twice a year in the month of 
January and July through advertisement published in the leading newspapers/ 
Employment News.

Missiles

 


Entrance :-	Through Psychological Tests, Group Tests and an Interview conducted 
at any one of the Air Force Selection Boards located at Dehradun, Mysore or Varanasi 
for a period of 4 to 6 days at our cost.   Prior to attending the AFSB tests a Screening 
Test (Engineering Knowledge Test) for all eligible candidates at your own cost is 
conducted at various Air Force units all over the country. Only those candidates who 
pass this Screening Test are eligible to appear in the AFSB tests.   Once recommended 
by the AFSB’s a Medical Examination as per standards laid down is conducted at either 
Air Force Central Medical Establishment, New Delhi or Institute of Aviation Medicine, 
Bangalore.   After clearing the medical examination, a merit list is prepared and 
selection for the course is strictly as per the Merit.
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APPLICATION FORMAT
APPLICATION FOR ________ SSC COURSE
AE (L)/AE (M) BRANCH 

1. Full Name (in capitals)..............................................................
    (As per matriculation/equivalent certificate)
2. Present Address with Pin Code .................................................         PASTE     
    ................................................................................................
    Permanent Address...................................................................             PHOTO
3. Father's Name ..........................................................................               
4. Date of Birth ............................................................................                HERE
5. Nationality ................................................................................               
6. Sex	MALE/FEMALE
7. Married/Unmarried....................................................................
8. Choice of Stream :	AERONAUTICAL ENGINEER (ELECTRONICS)
			AERONAUTICAL ENGINEER (MECHANICAL)
9.  Educational Qualifications

Technical
Qualifications

Name of College/
Institute/Univ.

Engineering
Discipline

Maximum
Marks

Marks
Obtained

Percentage
of Marks

 Likely date of
final result

Semester-wise details to be
mentioned 

10. Particulars of technical experience……………………………………………….
11.  Particulars of present employment……………………………………………….
12.  Whether previously interviewed for any type of entry in Army/ Navy/ Air Force ?   
         If yes, give details :-
       Batch/ Chest No……………Date………….Place of interview…………Result……
13.  NCC (Sr. Division) ‘C’ Certificate (Air Wing)   YES/ NO
14.  Tag /staple three self addressed stamped (Rs. 6/-) envelope (23 x 10 cms) with the 
application.   No other documents/ certificates are to be attached.
15.   Please read the important instructions before sending your application.
	I hereby declare that all the statements made in the above application are correct 
to the best of my knowledge and belief.   I also understand that any discrepancy found 
in the above information will render me liable for cancellation of  my candidature/ 
debarment.
Date  :								Signature of Applicant
Place :

GROUND DUTY BRANCHES

MODE OF ENTRY

ADMINISTRATIVE AND LOGISTICS BRANCHES
Age Limit :-	20 to 23 years for Graduates and 
                        20 to 25 years for Post Graduates

Educational Qualifications :-   Graduates with 60 % and above marks and Post Graduates with 50 % and above marks. Candidates with an MBA or Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (Two year full time or three years part time course from Institutes recognised by All Indian Council for Technical Education (AICTE) with 50 % and above marks and between the age group of 20 to 25 years can also apply.  For Law graduates (three year course) with 50 % and above marks the age is relaxable to 26 years. Candidates with the qualification of LLB (five year course)  with 50 % marks and above can also apply provided they are in the age  group of 20 to 25 years.

Advertisement Itinerary :- Advertisement are released in the leading
Newspapers/ Employment News in the month of January and July  for the
Administrative Branch, in the month of January for Logistics Branch and in
the month of March for the Air Traffic Controller and Fighter Controller Branches.
Entrance :-	Through Psychological Tests, Group Tests and an Interview 
conducted at any one of the Air Force Selection Boards located at Dehradun,
Mysore or Varanasi for a period of 4 to 6 days at our cost. Once recommended 
by the AFSB’s a Medical Examination as per standards laid down is 
conducted at either Air Force Central Medical Establishment, New Delhi or 
Institute of Aviation Medicine,Bangalore.  After clearing the medical examination, 
a merit list is prepared and selection for the course is strictly as per the Merit.
Women IAF Cadets 

ACCOUNTS BRANCH
Age Limit :-	20 to 23 years for Graduates and
        		20 to 25 years for Post Graduates.
Educational Qualifications :- B Com/ B Com (Hons) with 60 % and above 
marks and M Com with 50 % and above marks.  For candidates with AICWA/ 
Chartered/ Registered/ Incorporated Accountant together with B Com or 
M Com Degree the age is relaxable upto 27 years.
Advertisement  Itinerary :- Advertisement is released in the leading Newspapers/ 
Employment News in the month of July each year. 
Entrance :- Through Psychological Tests, Group Tests and an Interview 
conducted at any one of the Air Force Selection Boards located at Dehradun, 
Mysore or Varanasi for a period of 4 to 6 days at our cost. Once recommended 
by the AFSB’s a Medical Examination as per standards laid down is conducted 
at either Air Force Central Medical Establishment, New Delhi or Institute of 
Aviation Medicine, Bangalore. After clearing the medical examination, a merit list 
is prepared and selection for the course is strictly as per the Merit.

EDUCATION BRANCH 

Age Limit :-	21 to 25 years
Educational Qualifications :-  M A/ M Sc with 50 % and above marks in
English/ Psychology/ Defence Studies/ Mathematics/ Physics/ Statistics/
Computer Science or an MBA with 50 % and above marks with a combination
of minimum two subjects out of Physics, maths, Statistcs, English, Psychology
or Defence Studies at BA/ B Sc level.   Candidates with the qualification of  
Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (Two year full time or three
years part time course) from Institutes recognised by All Indian Council for
Technical Education (AICTE) with 50 % and above marks can also apply.   For
those who have done their M Ed/ PhD, the age limit is relaxable upto 27 years.

Advertisement Itinerary:-  Advertisement is released in the leading Newspapers/ Employment News in the month of July each year.

Entrance :- Through Psychological Tests, Group Tests and an Interview conducted at any one of the Air Force Selection Boards located at Dehradun, Mysore or Varanasi for a period of 4 to 6 days at our cost. Once recommended by the AFSB’s a Medical Examination as per standards laid down is conducted at either Air Force Central Medical Establishment, New Delhi or Institute of Aviation Medicine, Bangalore. After clearing the medical examination, a merit list is prepared and selection for the course is strictly as per the Merit.
IAF's Sentinels

METEOROLOGICAL BRANCH

Age Limit :-	20 to 25 years.
Educational Qualifications :- M Sc in Physics/ Applied Physics/ Meteorology/ 
Geophysics with Meteorology and Oceanography/ Oceanography with 
specialisation in Meteorology/ M A/ M Sc in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics/ 
M tech in Atmospheric Science from IIT Delhi with 50 % and above marks.
Advertisement Itinerary:-	Advertisement is released in the leading Newspapers/ 
Employment News in the month of July each year.
Entrance :- Through Psychological Tests, Group Tests and an Interview 
conducted at any one of the Air Force Selection Boards located at Dehradun,
Mysore or Varanasi for a period of 4 to 6 days at our cost. Once recommended
by the AFSB’s a Medical Examination as per standards laid down is conducted 
at either Air Force Central Medical Establishment, New Delhi or Institute of 
Aviation Medicine, Bangalore. After clearing the medical examination, a merit list 
is prepared and selection for the course is strictly as per the Merit.

 

APPLICATION FORMAT
APPLICATION FOR ______ SSC (W) COURSE

1. Full Name (in capitals)..............................................................
    (As per matriculation/equivalent certificate)
2. Present Address with Pin Code .................................................   		PASTE     
    ................................................................................................
    Permanent Address...................................................................         	PHOTO
3. Father's Name ..........................................................................               
4. Date of Birth ............................................................................         	HERE
5. Nationality ................................................................................               
6. Sex	MALE/FEMALE
7. Married/Unmarried....................................................................
8. Educational Qualifications

Qualification

Subject

Total Marks

Marks Obtained

Percentage
Graduation / BA / B Com / B Sc / Others
Post Graduation or M B A 
LLB (3 year/ 5 year) course
Any other qualification		 
9. Indicate choice of Branch in order of preference:-
 	ADMINISTRATIVE/ LOGISTICS/ EDUCATION/ ACCOUNTS/METEOROLOGY
10. Whether previously interviewed for any type of entry in Army/ Navy/ Air Force ?   
	If yes, give details :-
	Batch/ Chest No……………Date………….Place of interview…………Result……
11.NCC (Sr. Division) ‘C’ Certificate (Air Wing)   YES/ NO
12.Tag /staple one self addressed stamped (Rs. 6/-) envelope (23 x 10 cms) with the 
application.   No other documents/ certificates are to be attached.
13. Please read the important instructions before sending your application.
	I hereby declare that all the statements made in the above application are correct 
to the best of my knowledge and belief.   I also understand that any discrepancy found 
in the above information will render me liable for cancellation of  my candidature/ 
debarment.
Date :								Signature of Applicant
Place :

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AN IMPRESSIVE LIFESTYLE

IAF boasts of a very full and satisfying social life. Welfare organisations like Air Force Wives’ Welfare Association (AFWWA) and institutions like Officers’ Mess meet the need for social interaction and social activities of the family.The Officers’ Mess, with its various facilities, offer an exclusive avenue for entertainment.  Besides this, most Air Force Stations offer you an immediate membership of the local Club for the duration of your stay in that particular place.

 

Para Sailing : A part of the Sports & Adventure IAF gives full opportunities to those seeking extra thrill and adventure in their lives. It has an exclusively adventure sports cell which helps you get all the zing and thrill that you seek. There are exclusive pportunities for Mountaineering, River Rafting, Skiing, Gliding, Para Sailing, Para Jumping, Car Rallying, Sky Diving, Hang Gliding and many more. It also conducts regular sports activities like Athletics, Cricket, Hockey, tennis,Football, Squash, handball, Acquatics, Volleyball, Gymnastics, Basketball, Badminton, Boxing, Shooting and many more.

ATTRACTIVE SALARY 

Pay Scales :-
Flying Officer -         Rs. 8,250-300-10,050
Flight Lieutenant-    Rs. 9,600-300-11400 
Squadron Leader-   Rs. 11,600-325-14,850 
Wing Commander-  Rs. 13,500-400-17,100 
Group Captain-         Rs. 15,100-450-17,350 
Air Commodore-       Rs.16,700-450-18,050 
Air Vice Marshal-       Rs.  18,400-500-22,400 
Air Marshal-	       Rs.22,400-525-24,500; 
Air Marshal (AOC-in-C’s and VCAS)-   Rs. 26,000 (fixed); 
Chief of Air Staff-     Rs. 30,000 (fixed).
Rank Pay :-  Flight Lieutenant to Air Commodore Rs. 400 to Rs. 2,400
Allowances :-
Dearness Allowance, Compensatory Allowance, Outfit Allowance, Kit Maintenance 
Allowance, Special Allowances such as (a) Flying Pay (b) Technical Pay (c ) Special 
pay for Test Pilots.
Perks and Privileges :-   As an officer of the IAF you enjoy a number of perks and 
privileges which are not easily available in civil life.
(a)  Leave benefit and travel concession for the officer and his family.
(b)  Facility for Car, House Building, Computer Loans from Air Force 
Group Insurance Scheme.
(c)  Furnished accommodation at concessional rates according to Rank 
and marital status.
(d)  Free medical treatment in service hospitals for officers and their families.
(e)  Free ration.
(f)  Concession in fees and school transport for children.
										and many more………
AF Tricolour
INDIAN AIR FORCE
A CAREER WITH A PURPOSE
Get in touch with us at :
Office of DDPO 3 (B),
Room No. 17, ‘J’ Block, Moti Lal
Nehru Marg, New Delhi - 110011
Telephone : 3377080, 3377081,                        3377082.
Fax : 011-3017349, 011-3016119

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