IAF is an institution which fills us with a sense of immense freedom, joy and wonder. Our valiant boys and girls can be a part of this honorable institution and serve the nation. You can join Indian Air Force after the graduation in the following ways.
You can be a part of any of the three branches of the Airforce which are:
- Flying Branch
- Technical Branch
- Ground Duties Branch
Joining Indian Air Force After Graduation – AFCAT Entries
Air Force Common Admission Test or AFCAT is by far the biggest exam conducted for entry into the IAF. This test allows entries for a good number of vacancies in all the three branches of the Airforce which are Flying, Technical and Ground Duties.
Branch
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Age
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Qualification
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Cut-off
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Sex
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Commission
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Flying
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19-23 Years
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Graduates (Three Year Course) in any discipline and have Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level OR BE / B Tech (Four Year Course)
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Minimum 60% in all papers put together
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Male/Female
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Short Service Commission (SSC)
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Technical
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18-28 Years
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Four year degree qualification from a recognized University OR Cleared Section A and B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) OR Cleared Section A and B examination of Aeronautical Society of India OR Graduate membership examination of the Institute of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers by actual studies. In addition to this there are certain subjects which should match with the subjects given by the IAF, which you must have studied.
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Male/Female
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Permanent Commission (PC) for men and SSC for men and women
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Ground Duties
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20-23 Years
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Graduate in any discipline.
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Minimum 60% in all papers put together
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Male/Female
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Permanent Commission (PC) for men and SSC for men and women
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Joining Indian Air Force After Graduation – CDSE Entry
Through this only male candidates can apply for only the flying branch. However the commission granted is permanent commission.
Course
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Age
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Qualification
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Cut-off
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Flying
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19-23 Years
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Graduate (Three Year Course) in any discipline from a recognised University (with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level) / BE / B Tech (Four Year Course).
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No Cut-off
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Joining Indian Air Force After Graduation – UES Entry:
Male candidates studying in the prefinal year of their Engineering Degree course can apply. UES grants a Permanent Commission in the Technical course of IAF.
Course
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Age
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Qualification
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Cut-off
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Technical
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18-28 Years
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The candidate must be currently studying in Pre-final year of BE / B.Tech degree course with choice of subject as mentioned
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Aggregate 60% in all subject on course completion
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Joining Indian Air Force After Graduation – NCC Special Entry:
As an Air Wing Senior Division ’C’ Certificate holder of the National Cadet Corps, you can apply to the Flying Branch of the Indian Air Force. Men can join the Air Force through this mode of entry and will be given a Permanent Commission.
Course
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Age
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Qualification
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Cut-off
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Flying
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19-23 Years
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Graduate (Three Year Course) in any discipline and have passed Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level OR BE / B Tech (Four Year Course. NCC Air Wing Senior Division ’C’ certificate.
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60% minimum in aggregate of all papers put together.
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