Desert Eagle II, which was the second in the series of bilateral exercises between Indian Air Force (IAF) and United Arab Emirates Air Force (UAE AF), concluded on 03 Jun 2016. This was a ten-day air combat exercise in which the IAF and the UAE Air Force undertook air exercises from Al-Dhafra Air Base, Abu Dhabi starting from 22 May 2016. The exercise improved interoperability between the two nations.
Both the nations demonstrated keen resolve to engage each other in multiple facets and take the relationship to the next level. Defence Co-operation between the two nations gained momentum after the signing of the ‘Agreement of Defence Co-operation’ during the visit of the Chief of Staff of UAE Armed Forces to India in 2003.The Excercise is a follow up to promise to improve the bilateral military relationship between the two nations. It was also a chance for IAF to test its capability in the hot weather climate.
Exercise Desert Eagle-II saw the IAF Su 30 MKI participating along with Mirage 2000-9 and F-16 block 60 of the UAE Air Force. The Indian Air Force had participated previously in Desert Eagle I in 2008. While referring to the overall exercise, the team Leader Gp Capt H Assudhani said: “This was an excellent opportunity for both the Air Forces to learn from each other and exchange best practices which in turn would be mutually beneficial.”
A wide variety of missions were flown under the beyond Visual Range (BVR) environment with varied levels of complexities. Mission commanders from both sides participated in the Exercise and availed this opportunity to the maximum to draw valuable operational lessons. Despite the predominantly hot and arid conditions with temperatures well beyond 40 deg Celsius, IAF maintenance support staff succeeded in maintaining high serviceability state of aircraft and equipment.
The exercise comes close after defence minister Manohar Parrikar visited Oman and UAE from May 20 to 23 to bolster bilateral defence cooperation. The flotilla of five Indian warships dispatched to the Persian Gulf earlier this month on a goodwill mission is also now on its way back to Mumbai after visiting Dubai (UAE). This military diplomacy is in tune with the political one to bolster economic and security bonds with a region that is a big trading partner and a major source of energy to India,
SSB interview is composed of various tests. Being aware of the current issues and activities going on in the national and global arena, should be a priority of all aspirant. Measuring the need of current events, MTCR is one of the sensitive issues, going around in the media. All SSB aspirants must stay aware of this issue and respective aspects related to it.
What is MTCR?
The Missile Technology Control Regime is an informal group of some countries, which aims at supporting non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. It was established in 1987 by superpowers (US, UK, France, Canada, Japan, Germany and Italy). The aim behind its birth was to control the escalated proliferation of weapons of mass destruction i.e. ballistic missiles and other unnamed delivery systems, which can be used in biological, chemical and nuclear attacks in future.
MTCR Members
During the initial days of its establishment, it had 7 members. But now, the count has reached up to 34 and some more nations are expected to join the group possibly in the recent future, including India. The member nations conduct meets every year and the last one was conducted in 2015 in Rotterdam, Netherlands.
What is its Objective?
The objective of this group is to restrict the proliferation of ballistic missiles, UAVs, complete rocket system and other related technology with a payload of 500 kgs and range beyond 300kms.
Reason behind Italy’s Opposition to India’s Membership
Last year, Italy opposed India’s step to get the membership of the MTCR. Related Reason behind this act was to protest against India for arresting two naval marines of Italy for shooting Indian fisherman. The marines were arrested in 2012, when they shot fishermen while guarding an Italian Cargo Ship. But U.S. had given its support to India to make its way in to the MTCR.
Recent Update in India’s Favor
According to media reports, India will join the group this week. The step will influence the sale of U.S.’s predator drones to India and many other arm sales to India, cementing national security and defense. The news came after Indian PM Narendra Modi began his visit to some nation, including U.S., on the invitation of U.S. President, Barak Obama. India had applied for its membership last year. But strong opposition of some of the members of the MTCR is a hurdle for India and the discussion is based on the consensus. US has given its support to Indian in MTCR, Australia Group, Nuclear Suppliers Group and the Wassenaar Arrangement.
Conclusion – The introduction of India in this elite group will further expand India’s tentacle to grab more arms deal and browse more suitable weapons and technology. India is further eying to get its seat reserved in other international groups like SCO, NSG (nuclear supplier group) etc. India’s entry in the NSG group was opposed by china for not signing Non-Proliferation Treaty. The future ahead is showing beam of the dawn of a new and enhanced status of India on international forum.
China has always wanted to dominate the Asian peninsula for a long time. With India growing both militarily and economically china has tried to suppress this with a series of strategical moves. But India is not far behind, it is sensible and over a period has made sure that it is fully capable of sustaining anything that the Chinese throw at it. The south china sea issues were largely debated and the world looked at the big brother of south Asia ie India to do something to it, If you watch closely India did more than what the world wanted. We take you through few of the Key moves of India to counter the Chinese.
Improved Relationship with the United States
The US is probably the best ally to counter the Chinese. The US will help India for 2 major reasons, one they don’t like the communist country and two, India is the only best fighter against china in the area. With recent bonding over LEMOA, BECA, CIMOA the security support looks more reinforced. The US is also looking to share material with India ie Help in making VISHAAL, EMALS Tech, etc the move to hold US close is apparently brilliant!
2. Winning the trust of ASEAN nations
The South china sea countries have almost always been harassed by the stronghold of china. India was instrumental in bringing the world forces together to hold on of the largest exercises FORCE 18 which enabled India to bond with the ASEAN nations better and build the trust with them.
3. Military Excercise With Nations in China’s Backyard
It is Important for India to be well versed with the sea in that area and for that, it has been constantly doing military exercises in that area with nations along the Chinese area. The improved military bonding with japan and Korea are a key hold. Further India is looking to train ASEAN nation’s navy, this is seen as an opportunity as a show off to increase Indian presence in the area.
4. Defence Sale to far east nations
India has been looking to find a market in the far east nations which will help them to establish itself in the countries and in turn step up military action to protect these establishments. The recent development of sale of Bhramos to Vietnam is a great example, the move to step up to the military partnership with Singapore significant and India’s plan to sell kamorta class frigate to the Philippines.
5. Building up ports in the region
India has also shown a great level of importance to build ports along the region. The Andaman region is going under the military development which was overlooked for many years. The deployment of more reconnaissance vessels and aircraft show the strategic importance of the islands. India is also looking for an opportunity to build the payra port in Bangladesh which helps it to maintain the SEZ of ASEAN region where china is looking to extend its hold. Laos is also under the Indian radar where India will help build a port too.
Failure is nothing, but just an incorrect way to handle your strategy to achieve aim. The Armed Forces are seeking a candidate who is strong enough to face and learn from his failures. But still many candidates find it hard to continue their struggle and get imbalanced in the mid of the way. To boost your moral, we are here with some points that will regenerate your moral and will clear, how failures can enhance your performance in life.
Giving Up Is Not The Ultimate – Giving up to your dreams, after facing failures, is not the final stage of your struggle and giving up your ambition is a wrong decision. Giving up is like closing your eye to avoid the storm. Rather be strong enough to continue your struggle making suitable changes in your life.
Your Confidence Is Your Shield – There are two options that a person faces after failing in his attempt. One is, whether he should change the destination, or he should stand again and fight back to reach up to that selected destination. Your confidence is your supporter that helps you to stand again and struggle to grab your aim.
Rebuild A New Strategy Or Reframe The Previous One – It is a smart decision to take failure as a lesson and resume your struggle. But sometimes you should take smart decisions to retrace your route, find out mistakes and reframe a new route that should be more failure-proof. Amend your strategy and make suitable modification, keeping the cause of your failure in mind.
Legends And Motivators Are Always Around You – Motivation is the thrust that takes you back on your way to your ambition. Sometimes, it is hard to stabilize the mind and find out a solution to bring out a suitable way. At that instant of time, you need a motivator, who can hammer your mind and reshape it in the desired way. Rather, it will be good to be a self-motivated person. There are several examples of dignities, who failed in their initial step of the struggle and in the future, went beyond the expected limits.
Failures Rather Enhance Your Mental Strength – Failures are not totally bad at all. They teach us our mistakes, makes us more adaptable and self-adjustable and makes our mind more strong and reliant. Never take your failures in a negative way. These are meant to make you more strong, perfect and favourable for your aim. There is always a positive side of every negative aspect. It’s up to you whether you overburden yourself with the negative, or turn it to a positive side.
Conclusion – Your failure is not your final position. It is a stroke for you to get back to hard work and accelerate your efforts to reach to your aim. Your confidence, motivation and determination are your weapons. Face the situation and chase your aim with exponential change in the determination.
Since 2008 India has supplied Vietnam with some 5,000 spare parts for its Soviet Petya-class frigates and provided assistance in overhauling the Southeast Asian nation’s MiG-21 fighters and T-55 tanks.
China and Vietnam are locked in a tense face-off over maritime boundaries in the South China Sea. The matter is pending in the United Nations for a final decision.
India has stated a target of achieving a $100 billion trade with the ASEAN – all located east of India – by 2015 and needs free shipping rights.
Vietnam had been eyeing the missile for over five years now but the UPA government had been reluctant to give the nod fearing Chinese objections.
In October 2014 India pledged to supply Vietnam with four locally built offshore patrol vessels under a USD 100 million credit line.
While the current BrahMos launch vehicles are surface and aircraft based, India is testing a submarine-launched version that could conceivably be used in Vietnam’s Kilo-class submarines
Highly placed defence sources said both PM Narendra Modi and Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar were in favour of exporting the missile system to Vietnam.
Additionally, there were concerns from China – a maritime rival with both India and Vietnam – that Indian arms sales would upset the balance of power in the South China Sea.
However if the Vietnam deal goes through, it will be a major win for the Indian arms industry as in the past few years India has been making a push as a major arms exporter.
For Vietnam, it would also be a major boost to their ability to take on modern surface combatants as Hanoi looks to expand its maritime capabilities against an ever-expanding Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN).
There is also a prospect of India launching Vietnam’s satellites into space and this is among the long list of items identified as ‘expansion of bilateral relations’.
A 15-20 member Indian defence delegation led by DM Manohar Parrikar to Vietnam will further boost the joint development and production of a range of military equipment such as small arms, missile, and naval systems as well as assorted ammunition.
The biggest step in the modernization of Indian army is upgradations of its arms and gears for the soldiers. And when we look back from where we started as a crippled nation left by the British, we are a long way and moved on from the fact that we, once were under someone else’s control.
Here are 14 of the weapon and weapon systems that prove India is moving on and it only mean business to enemies:
HAL DHRUV:
The HAL Dhruv is a utility helicopter developed and manufactured by India’s Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). The development of the Dhruv was designed with assistance from MBB in Germany. The helicopter first flew in 1992; however, its development was prolonged due to multiple factors including the Indian Army’s requirement for design changes, budget restrictions, and sanctions placed on India following the 1998 Pokhran-II nuclear tests.
HAL ALH Druv of the Sarang Helicopter Display Team
HAL RUDRA:
The HAL Rudra, also known as ALH-WSI, is an armed version of HAL Dhruv. Rudra is equipped with Forward Looking Infrared (FLIR) and Thermal Imaging Sights Interface, a 20 mm turret gun, 70 mm rocket pods, anti-tank guided missiles and air-to-air missiles.
HAL Rudra in Action
HAL LCH:
LCH is intended for use in air defence. It will also be capable of high-altitude warfare (HAW) since its operational ceiling will be 6,000–6,500 metres (19,700–21,300 ft).
HAL LCH (Light Combat Helicopter)
PINAKA MULTI BARREL ROCKET LAUNCHER:
The system has a maximum range of 40 km for Mark-I and 65 km for Mark-II, and can fire a salvo of 12 HE rockets in 44 seconds, neutralising a target area of 3.9 km2. The system is mounted on a Tatra truck for mobility.
Pinaka MBRL During Republic Day Parade (Inset: MBRL in Action)
DHANUSH HOWITZER:
The Dhanush is a 155mm towed howitzer used by the Indian Army. The design is based on the Bofors, now Haubits FH77 which India acquired in the 1980s. Version 2 of the Dhanush is under development. It will upgrade the current 155mm/45 mm calibre to 155mm/52 mm calibre.
A Dhanush Howitzer in Action
DRDO RUSTOM:
Rustom is a UAV with designed by the DRDO. It is derived from the NAL’s LCRA (Light Canard Research Aircraft) developed by a team under the leadership of late Prof Rustom B Damania in the 1980s. The UAV will have structural changes and a new engine. Rustom will replace/supplement the Heron UAVs in service with the Indian armed forces. The designing of latest Rustom-2 has been completed, purchase orders have been placed and we are on schedule to fly for the first time in February 2014.
DRDO Rustom-2 at Display
TATA KESTREL:
Kestrel is a Remote Weapon Station (RWS). It has a heavy 12.7mm machine gun or a 40mm automatic grenade launcher. It also has an option for adding up to 2 anti-tank guided missile launcher in quick fire mode. So, the vehicle is capable of countering enemy infantry, light armoured vehicles even main battle tanks.
Tata’s Krestrel at Display
PRAHAAR MISSILE:
Prahaar is developed to provide a cost-effective, quick reaction, all-weather, all-terrain, highly accurate battlefield support tactical weapon system. The missile fills the short-range tactical battlefield missile role as required by the Indian Army and the Indian Air Force, to take out strategic and tactical targets. The mobile launch platform will carry six missiles, which can have different kind of warheads meant for different targets and can be fired in salvo mode in all directions covering the entire azimuth plane.
Prahaar Missile
AMOGHA ANTI-TANK MISSILE:
The missile has a range of 2.5 to 2.8 kilometers. Two missiles were tested in September 2015 and both hit the target with pinpoint accuracy. These tests were significantly recognized as finding no big difference between launching the European and indigenous ATMs. Amogha will be configured to be used on the Advanced Light Helicopter and the HAL Light Combat Helicopter.
NAG ANTI-TANK MISSILE:
Nag is a third generation “fire-and-forget” anti-tank missile developed in India. It is one of five missile systems developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) under the Integrated Guided Missile Development Program (IGMDP). Nag has been developed at a cost of ₹3 billion (US$44.6 million). Its advanced variants include Helina (Helicopter-launched Nag), Land and Air version, Man Portable version and Namica.
NAG Missile
MODERN SUB MACHINE CARBINE:
The Modern Sub Machine Carbine (MSMC) is an Indian submachine gun designed by the Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE) and manufactured by Ordnance Factory Tiruchirappalli. It is also known as Joint Venture Protective Carbine (JVPC) as of 2014. It was developed for the Indian Army, based on previous experience from the INSAS family of firearms. The gun is very lightweight and compact compared to other Indian-designed weapons. It is chambered for the 5.56×30mm MINSAS cartridge. The MSMC was designed after the Indian Army’s disappointment with the progress of a carbine version of the INSAS rifle.
The MSMC with its Ammo
MULTI CALIBER INDIVIDUAL WEAPON SYSTEM:
Multi Caliber Individual Weapon System (MCIWS) is the new assault rifle developed by ARDE Pune of DRDO. The assault rifle is configured to fire in 5.56 NATO, 7.62×39 and in 6.8 Remington SPC. Its design is influenced by both the AR-15 and the FN FNC. The barrel assembly appears to be based on the AK-47. The design would allow soldiers to configure it according to the needs of the missions by changing rifle barrels. The MCIWS uses a gas operated short stroke piston design.
Multi Calibre Individual Weapon System
DRDO ADITYA:
It is a mine protected vehicle recently inducted in Indian Army. India possesses more than 1300 of such vehicles. Project Aditya is a technology demonstrator to prove beam control technology. Ultimately, solid-state lasers would be used.
Beam Delivery System of Aditya Class
DRDO DAKSH:
Daksh is a battery-operated remote-controlled robot on wheels and its primary role is to recover bombs. Developed by DRDO, it is fully automated. It can climb staircases, negotiate steep slopes, navigate narrow corridors and tow vehicles to reach hazardous materials. Using its robotized arm, it can lift a suspect object and scan it using its portable X-Ray device. If the object is a bomb, Daksh can defuse it with its water jet disrupter.
(a) On or after 23 Jul 2016, please login to your User ID at careerairforce.nic.in using your Password to download and print your Admit Card. Dates are subject to change and candidates are advised to refer to notifications in the website for information.
(b) Affix the same colour passport size photograph as submitted in the online form and self-attest the photographs and thereafter, complete the finger print and signature columns.
(c) Carry the Admit Card to the AFCAT Centre on the day of AFCAT.
(d) Please preserve the Admit Card carefully for displaying at Air Force Selection Board (AFSB) if short listed for further selection process.
Note. Admit Card, completed in all respects, is mandatory for appearing in the AFCAT as well as at the Air Force Selection Boards (AFSB) subsequently for shortlisted candidates.
5. AFSB Schedule. If short listed for further selection, the web site may permit you, between 24 Sep 2016 and 09 Oct 2016, to select your AFSB schedule.
Note.
(a) The IAF reserves the right to allocate AFSB schedules to candidates as per a pre-determined logic, without giving the option for choosing the same to any of the candidates.
(b) Also, in case you fail to exercise your choice within the time period mentioned above, your interview schedule (dates and place) would be allotted automatically as per the pre-determined logic.
Candidates who have successfully applied for the Indian air force recruitment 2016 through AFCAT 2 2016 need to download their admit card on or after 2nd week of Jul 2016. AFCAT 2 2016 admit card / hall ticket can be downloaded from IAF official portal www.careerairforce.nic.in. Candidates are advised to download their AFCAT 2 2016 admit card which is necessary for their admission in AFCAT centre. Indian air force will close the download link of AFCAT 2 2016 admit card hall ticket after few days. Candidates after downloading their AFCAT 2 2016 admit card are required to follow the instructions as mentioned below.
How to Download IAF AFCAT 2 2016 Admit Card
Candidates can visit an official site of Indian Air force at www.careerairforce.nic.in.
Go to the candidates login section and enter your login details.
Click on the generate AFCAT 2 2016 admit/hall ticket.
Take two print outs of AFCAT 2 2016 admit card.
AFCAT 2 2016 Admit Card Special Instructions
Take a colour print of Admit Card and bring it to the exam hall as well as to Air Force Selection Board (Shortlisted Candidates Only)
Paste a Self Attested Photograph similar to the one submitted in the Online Application form in the space given in the Admit Card. While attesting the photograph, care should be taken to avoid signing on the face of the candidate in the photograph.
Admit card along with a valid photo identity (ID of College, Passport, Driving License, Aadhaar Card, Pan Card, Voters ID Card) must be shown to the officer supervising the examination. A candidate without a valid Admit Card will be debarred from taking the examination.
Original Admit Card duly signed by SIO/ IO of exam Centre is to be preserved carefully for presentation at the time of testing at Air Force Selection Board.
Candidates will report to the Examination Centre at the reporting time.
Violation of any instructions and adoption of any unfair means in the examination shall render a candidate liable for cancellation of his/her script and forfeit his/her claims for admission. Decisions of the SIO of the Examination Centre shall be final and binding.
Use of Calculators, Log Tables, PDA and Mobile Phones are NOT permitted.
Candidates are to make their own arrangements for conveyance. No TA/DA or any kind of allowance will be paid for appearing in the test.
Candidates are requested to bring their own blue/black ball point pen and clipboard.
Request for change of exam center will not be entertained.
Issue of this Card does not necessarily mean acceptance of eligibility which will be further scrutinised at subsequent stages of selection.
TAT thematic apperception test is the first test faced by SSB aspirants in psychology test and the most confusing part of the entire SSB schedule. Many candidates frame a story which has non-required material and which reduces their chances of recommendation. It is always preferred to know what not to do, before sticking to what to do. To make the story writing easy, we are here with some tips and direction for all aspirants over what to avoid, while writing a story in TAT or PPDT.
Don’t Describe The Picture – The instructions delivered by the officer before attempting the TAT test, mentions that candidates are not supposed to just describe the picture and characters shown. The test is not to check your descriptive power, rather your imagination is the thing that the SSB panel want to check and test.
Don’t Decorate Your Hero – Don’t decorate your hero with the qualities like hardworking, intelligent etc. Avoid all these hype and try to convey these qualities of hero by the mean of his actions. Avoid awarding your hero with any kind of supportive and quality depicting words. Rather, try to show those qualities through the task and strategy of the hero. They don’t want you to imprint OLQs in your story. Your way to denote those qualities by the task done by the hero, is the matter they want.
Don’t Perceive Stress And Intense Problems In Normal Pictures – All 11 pictures shown in the TAT have a specific idea. But many candidates indulge violent and stress in all their stories to show their crisis management. Be normal and perceive what is being shown. Don’t make a hype of what is not being shown. Just make a story over the situation and clues given in the picture.
Avoid Indicating Actions, Rather Depict Your Actions – Your story should contain the details of the action that you are attempting. Don’t just write “he planned”, he coordinated etc., rather give a short explanation of how he planned or coordinated with his subordinates.
Conclusion Less Stories Are Useless – The task that you are perceiving in the story, should be concluded and completed. Make a story that has a satisfactory ending. There is always a motive that comes out of your story. Even a causal story of visiting any place has to be concluded in a significant way. Leaving your story incomplete or conclusion-less is non-acceptable. Many candidates raise the issue of lack of time management. Well, don’t put deep and minor info in your story. Try to limit your story by using effective and bulky meaning words and don’t go beyond normal story line’s limit.
Conclusion – Before going ahead for preparing for the SSB, most of the candidates are aware of how a good and effective story can be made. But a better result emerges when cautions are followed about what to avoid and exclude from the story. Follow the above points and stay in the premises of the rules to be followed for making a satisfactory story. Be normal while making the story, perceive as per your personality and avoid what is not necessary for the story.
On June 1, 2016, India became the 138th subscribing nation to the Hague Code of Conduct (HCOC) against Ballistic Missile Proliferation.
India has joined the Code highlighting its readiness to further strengthen global non-proliferation objectives
India’s subscription reinforces its support for international missile non-proliferation and will help increase transparency and strengthen security.
Here is all you need to know about HCOC and India’s subscription to the code, summed up in 8 points:
The HCoC is a voluntary mechanism that has built a broad international predisposition against ballistic missile proliferation that is capable of delivering weapons of mass destruction (WMD).
It also promotes transparency and confidence building, including through the Subscribing States’ commitment to submit pre-launch notifications and annual declarations of their relevant policies.
The HCoC was formed on 25th November 2002 with 137 members as a result of international efforts to regulate access to ballistic missiles which can potentially deliver WMDs. China, Pakistan, Israel, and Iran have not yet joined the voluntary regime.
The HCoC does not ban ballistic missiles, but it calls for restraining their production, testing, and export. It is the only normative instrument to verify the spread of ballistic missiles.
As a signatory, India will have to provide pre-launch notifications on ballistic missiles, space launch vehicle launches, and test flights. India will also need to submit an annual declaration of policy on satellite launch vehicles and ballistic missiles.
India will also make a political commitment “to exercise maximum possible restraint in the development, testing and deployment of Ballistic Missiles capable of delivering weapons of mass destruction, including, where possible, to reduce national holdings of such missiles, in the interest of global and regional peace and security”.
Our national security interest will not be impacted in any manner, whatsoever, by joining HCOC.
This can be a hint that India will soon be part of the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR).
Recently Indian air force has published the AFCAT 2 2016 notification. Indian Air Force conducts Air Force Common Admission Test, popularly known as AFCAT, twice every year. As the name suggests this test is conduct for and by Indian Air Force. The purpose of this test is to recruit officers (both men and women) for three branches (and their sub-branches) of Air Force namely Flying, Technical and Ground Duty. In this article, candidates can find the details regarding AFCAT 2 2016 age limits, cut off marks, backlog status and if final year students can apply for AFCAT 2 2016 of now.
AFCAT 2 2016 Cut Off [Application Eligiblity]
Flying: Graduates (Minimum three year degree course) in any discipline from a recognised University who have attained minimum 60% marks or equivalent have passed Maths and Physics at 10+2 level or BE / B Tech degree (Four year course) or cleared section A & B examination of Associate Membership of Institute of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India from a recognised University with minimum 60% marks or equivalent.
Technical: Candidateswithminimum60%markseachin Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level and a minimum of four year graduation / integrated post- graduation qualification in Engineering / Technology from recognised University.
GDOC Administration & Logistics: Graduate Degree (Minimum three year degree course) in any discipline from a recognised university with 60% marks or equivalent or cleared section A & B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India from a recognised university with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent.
GDOC Accounts: B. Com. degree (Minimum three year degree course) from a recognised university with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent.
GDOC Education: MBA / MCA or MA / M Sc degree in English / Physics / Mathematics / Chemistry / Statistics / International relations / International studies / Defence studies / Psychology / Computer Science / IT / Management / Mass Communication / Journalism / Public Relation with minimum of 50% marks in aggregate all paper put together in Post Graduation (Minimum two year programme) and 60% marks in graduation (both recognised by UGC / Competent Accreditation Authority).
AFCAT 2 2016 Age Limits
Flying Branch – Age: 20 to 24 years
TechnicalBranch – Age: 20to26
Ground Duty Branches – Age: 20 to 26
AFCAT 2 2016 Final Year Students & Backlog
Candidates appearing in final year/semester examinations may apply for all courses commencing in July 2017 provided they fulfil the following conditions:-
Candidates should not have any present backlog and should have secured a minimum of 60% marks upto the last semester / year for which results have been declared at the time of online submission and at the time of SSB.
Candidates should be able to provide provisional / original degree certificate issued by University latest by 15 June 2017.
