Join IAF as an Airman
| Group | Age (As on date of Enrolment) | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Gp ‘X’ (Trade except Education Instructor) | 17 – 21 Years | 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-recognized Polytechnic Institute with 50% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in English in Diploma or in Intermediate/matriculation if English is not a subject in Diploma. More details available on airmenselection.cdac.in. |
| Gp ‘X’ (Education Instructor) | 20 – 25 Years | (i) BA with English as one of the subjects or BSc with Physics/Psychology/Chemistry/Mathematics/IT/Computer Science/Statistics as one of the subjects or BCA with a minimum of 50% marks. (ii) B Ed degree with minimum 50% marks from a Government-recognized institute. (iii) Graduation and B Ed program should be recognized by UGC/NCTE/Competent accreditation authority. |
| Gp ‘Y’ (Trades) | 17 – 21 Years | 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 – 25 Years | Passed Matriculation / 10+2 class or equivalent with minimum pass marks and proficiency in playing at least one musical instrument such as Trumpet / Bass / Violin / Saxophone / Clarinet / Euphonium / Jazz-drum / Bass Trombone / Key Board / Guitar / Sarod / Viola / Cello / Contra Bass (String Bass). |
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 and Maths. Advertisement schedule: Jan / June by UPSC. | 16½ to 19 Years |
| Combined Defence Services Examination (CDE) (PC for Men only) | Any Graduate degree or BE / B Tech Degree having passed Physics and Maths at 10+2. Advertisement schedule: Aug / Nov by UPSC. | 20 to 24 Years |
| NCC Special Entry (PC for Men and SSC for Men and Women) | Minimum 60% marks each in Physics and Maths at 10+2 level and Graduate degree in any discipline with minimum 60% marks or BE / B Tech degree in engineering with minimum 60% marks. NCC Air Wing Senior Division ‘C’ certificate is mandatory. Advertisement schedule: Jun / Dec by IAF. | 20 to 24 Years |
| AFCAT Entry (SSC for Men and Women) | Minimum 60% marks each in Physics and Maths at 10+2 level and should be a Graduate with a minimum three years degree course in any discipline. | 20 to 24 Years |
Ground Duty (Non-Technical) Branch (PC / SSC/ For Men and SSC For Women)
| Branch | Educational Qualification | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Administration | Graduate Degree (Minimum three year degree course) in any discipline from a recognised university with a minimum of 60% marks OR equivalent or cleared Section A and B examination of Associate Membership of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India from a recognised University with a minimum of 60% marks. | 20 to 26 Years |
| Logistics | Graduate Degree (Minimum three year degree course) in any discipline from a recognised university with a minimum of 60% marks OR equivalent or cleared Section A and 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. | 20 to 26 Years |
| Accounts | B.Com Degree (Minimum three year degree course) from a recognised university with a minimum of 60% marks OR equivalent. | 20 to 26 Years |
| 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 years programme. The duration may be lesser for integrated courses) and minimum 60% marks in Graduation. | 20 to 26 Years |
| Meteorology | Post Graduate Degree in streams specified in the advertisement with minimum of 50% marks in aggregate all papers put together (Provided Maths and Physics were studied at Graduation Level with a minimum of 55% marks in each). | 20 to 26 Years |
FOR CAREER OPPORTUNITIES CONTACT
“DISHA” Cell,
Air Headquarters (Vayu Bhawan),
Motilal Nehru Marg,
New Delhi – 110106
Air Headquarters (Vayu Bhawan),
Motilal Nehru Marg,
New Delhi – 110106