Aspirants willing to pursue a career in the Indian Air Force (IAF) can achieve their goals by participating in various examinations conducted by the IAF. These exams include the Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT), the National Defence Academy ( NDA ) entrance exam, the NCC Special Entry, and the Combined Defence Services Examination (CDSE).
How to join the Indian Air Force through the National Defence Academy?
Candidates aspiring to join the Indian Air Force (IAF) can enroll in the National Defence Academy ( NDA ), where they will undergo rigorous training designed to prepare them for a successful military career. The NDA provides specialized training that equips candidates with the necessary skills and knowledge for service in the IAF.
Eligibility to join Indian Air Force under NDA :
Age: Candidates willing to join the National Defence Academy must be between the age of 16 and 19 at the time of commencement of the course.
Nationality: Indian
Gender: Only men
Qualification: Must complete 10 + 2 with Physics and Mathematics. Final-year students are also eligible to apply.
How to join Indian Air Force via Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT)
Any graduate or engineer can enter the Indian Air force through the AFCAT exam conducted in the flying branch.
Eligibility to join Indian Air Force under AFCAT:
Age: Candidates aspiring to join the Air force through AFCAT exams must be between the age of 20 to 24 years.
Nationality: Indian
Marital status: Single.
Qualification: Must be a graduate from a recognised institution with at least 60% marks or a similar degree with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent. Final year students are also eligible to apply for the exams
Those who have cleared section A and B examination of Associate Membership of Institute Engineers or Aeronautical Society of India can also apply
How to join the Indian Air force through National Cadet Corps (NCC)
Both men and women can join the air force through a special entry via the National Cadet Corps. As per that, a permanent commission is offered to the candidates.
Eligibility to join Air Force under NCC:
Age: Candidates must be between the age of 20 to 24.
Nationality: Indian
Marital status: Single
Qualification: Candidates must have a minimum of 50% in 10+2 with maths and physics. Candidates also must be a graduate in any discipline with a minimum of 60% marks/Four-year course in BE or BTech with minimum 60% marks/cleared A & B examination of Associate Membership of Institute Engineers or Aeronautical Society of India. Final year candidates are also eligible to apply.
How to join the Indian Air force through CDSE?
Any graduate or an engineer can join the Air force through the Combined Defence Services Examinations (CDSE). It is only reserved for men and they can get a permanent commission in the force.
Eligibility criteria for CDSE:
Age: Must be between the age of 19 and 24 years.
Nationality: Indian
Marital status: Single
Qualification: The candidate must be a graduate with mathematics and physics.
The final year and selected students are also eligible to apply provided they have a degree certificate issued by the University.
There is no percentage bar for the CDSE level.
The Indian Air Force celebrates the 89th anniversary of Indian Air Force Day on Friday, October 8 to commemorate its foundation in 1932.
