Career Opportunities
JOIN IAF AS AN OFFICER
FLYING BRANCH
| Branch Type of Entry | Educational Qualification | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|
| National Defence Academy (NDA) (PC for men only) | 10+2 with Physics & Maths (Advertisement Schedule, Jan/June By UPSC | 16 1/2 Yrs to 19 1/2 Yrs |
| Combined Defence Services Examination (CDSE) (PC for men only) | Any Graduate Degree or BE / B. Tech Degree Having Passed Physics & Maths at 10+2 (Advertisement Schedule Aug/Nov by UPSC. | 20 Yrs to 24 Yrs |
| NCC Special Entry (PC for Men and SSC for Men & Women) | Minimum 60% marks each in Physics and Maths at 10+2 level and any Graduate degree with min 60% mark or BE/B. Tech Degree in any Discipline with min 60% marks. NCC Air Wing Senior Division 'C' certificate is Mandatory Advertisement Schedule Jun/Dec by IAF. | 20 Yrs to 24 Yrs |
| AFCAT Entry (SSC for Men & Women) | Minimum 60% marks each in Physics and Maths at 10+2 level and Should be a Graduate with minimum three years degree course in any discipline from a recognized university with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent. Or BE/B Tech degree (Four Years course) from a recognised University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent OR Candidates who have 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 (Advertisement Schedule: Jun/Dec by IAF) AFCAT Eaxm). | 20 Yrs to 24 Yrs |
GROUND DUTY TECHNICAL BRANCH (PC/SSC For Men and SSC for Women)
| Branch Type of Entry | Educational Qualification | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Aeronautical Engineer Electronics) AE (L) | Minimum of 60% marks each in Physics and Maths at 10+2 level and a Minimum of four years degree graduation/integrated post graduation qualification in Engineering / Technology from recognized university OR cleared section A and B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India or Graduate Membership examination of the Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers by actual studies with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent in the discipline as per the advertisement (Advertisement schedule Jun/Dec by IAF) (AFCAT Eaxm) Same as Above (Advertisement Schedule: Jun/Dec by IAF) (AFCAT Exam) | 20 Yrs to 24 Yrs |
| Aeronautical Engineer (Mechanical) AF (M) |
Same as Above (Advertisement Schedule: Jun/Dec by IAF) (AFCAT Exam) |
20 Yrs to 26 Yrs |
GROUND DUTY-NON TECHNICAL BRANCH
(PC/SSC For Men and SSC for Women)
| Branch Type of Entry | Educational Qualification | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Administration | Graduate Degree (Minimum Three Years degree course) in any discipline from a recognised university with a minimum of 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. | 20 Yrs to 26 Yrs |
| Logistics | Graduate Degree (Minimum Three Years degree course) in any discipline from a recognised university with a minimum of 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. | 20 Yrs to 26 Yrs |
| Accounts | B.Com Degree (Minimum three years degree course) from a recognised university with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent. | 20 Yrs to 26 Yrs |
| Education | MBA/MCA or MA/MSc degree in English/ Physics/ Mathematics/ Chemistry/ Statistics/ International Relations/ International Studies/ Defence Studies/ Psychology/ Computer Science/ IT/ Management/ Mass Communication/ Journalism/ Public Relation with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate all papers put together in Post - Graduation (Minimum two year programme. The duration may be lesser for integrated courses) and minimum 60% marks in graduation. | 20 Yrs to 26 Yrs |
| Meteorology | Post Graduate Degree in streams specified in the advertisement with minimum of 50% marks in aggregate of all papers put together (Provided Maths and Physics were studied at Graduation Level with a minium of 55% marks in each. | 20 Yrs to 26 Yrs |
JOIN IAF AS AN AIRMEN
| Branch Type of Entry | Educational Qualification | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Gp ‘X’ (Except Education Instructors) |
Passed intermediate 10+2/ Equivalent Examination with Mathematics Physics and English with a minimum 50% Marks in aggregate and 50% Marks in English or Three years Diploma Course in Engineering (Mechanical/ Electrical / Electronics / Automobile / Computer Science / Instrumentation Technology / Information Technology) from a government recognised Polytechnic institute with 50% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in English in Diploma or Intermidiate / Matriculation, If English is not a subject in Diploma. List of eligible Diploma Courses available on website www.airmenselection. |
17-21 Years |
| Gp ‘X’ (Education Instructors Trade) |
1. BA with English as one of the subject or B.Sc. with Physics/ Psychology/ Chemistry/Computer Science / I.T. / Mathematics / Science/Statistics as one of the Subjects or BCA with minimum of 50% marks. 2. B.Ed, degree with minimum of 50% marks from a Govt recognized Institute. 3. Graduation and B.Ed. Programme should be recognised by UGC/NCTE/ Competent Accrediation authority |
20-25 Years |
| 1. MA in English / Psychology or M.Sc in Mathematics / Physics / Statistics/Computer Science/IT or MCA with 50% Marks 2. B.Ed degree with Minimum of 50% marks from a Govt. recognized Institute. 3. Post Graduation and B.ed programme should be recognised by, UGC/NCTE/ Competent accreditation Authority |
20-25 Years | |
| Group 'Y' (Trade except Med Assts. Musicians) |
Passed Intermediate /10+2 / Equivalent examination in any stream/Subject approved by Centre/State education Boards with Minimum 50% Marks in aggregate and 50% marks in English. | 17-21 Years |
| Group 'Y' (Trade Medical Asst Trade) |
Passed Intermediate / 10 + 2 / E Equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English with Minimum 50% marks in English. | 17-21 Years |
| Group 'Y' (Trade Musician Trade) |
Passed Matriculation 10th Class or equivalent with minimum pass marks from any Government recognised school/Boards and Should be proficient in playing atleast one of the following musical instruments Trumpet / Bass / Violin / saxaphone / Clarinet / Euphonium / Jazz-drum / Piccolo / Bass Trombone / Key board / Guitar/ Sarod/ Viola/ Cello/ Contra Bass (String Bass). | 17-25 Years |