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An officer is a member of an armed force or uniformed service who holds a position of authority. To be able to lead and control, requires the ability to motivate yourself, inspire others and make tough decisions efficiently. When you join to become an Air Force Officer, we’ll help you develop your leadership and management skills, preparing you fully to take on the challenge of leading in real life situations. Lessons in team work, developing communication skills and confidence, honing strategic and dynamic thinking and preparing you to face pressures with ease are grilled into an Officer during his training. The Air Force teaches you all, not only making men and women of young boys and girls but making them leaders in life. An officer’s strength of character and strong moral compass make him/her stand out from the crowd at all times.
As an Officer in the Indian Air Force, you will inherit a glorious heritage and timeless traditions of the IAF, blended perfectly with the latest technology.
As an officer in the Indian Air Force you will strategies, lead and manage. Depending on your qualifications, you could join one of the various branches in the IAF. Broadly the Air Force has three branches with further sub-streams :

(A) Flying Branch

1. Fighters 2.Transports 3.Helicopters

(B) Ground Duty (Technical) Branch

1. Mechanical 2. Electronics

(C) Ground Duty (Non-technical) Branch

1. Administration 2. Accounts 3. Logistics 4. Education 5. Meteorology

(A) Flying Branch

National Defence Academy

You can join (National Defence Academy) NDA by appearing the exam conducted by Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). This exam is conducted twice a year in all major cities throughout India. The valiant boys could be part of the Indian Air Force family by applying for NDA. Candidates, short-listed for Indian Air Force after the initial selection procedure, go through a rigorous three-year training regimen at the National Defence Academy at Khadakwasla, followed by specialised training at one of the training establishment. Thereafter, they are Commissioned as Permanent Commission Officers and posted as pilots at any of the Air Force Stations. We AACHARYA ACADEMY start the preparation immediately after 10th exam is over, as students can appear for NDA Entrance Test at the beginning of 12 th and join NDA after 12th certification. This give maximum chances of early joining at NDA.

Eligibility:

Age - 16 ½ to 19 ½ years (at the time of commencement of course)
Nationality – Indian
Marital Status –Single
Gender - Men only
Educational Qualifications - 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics. students appearing for final year are also eligible to apply.
Advertisement Schedule - Advertisements are released by UPSC in the months of January and June
Commission: Permanent Commission

COMBINED DEFENCE SERVICES EXAMINATION (CDSE) (FOR MEN ONLY)

As a Graduate/Engineer, you can enter the Flying branch through the Air Force Academy.Men can enter through this mode of entry and will get a Permanent Commission. We AACHARYA ACADEMY start the preparation from second year of students as per their requirements and considering the basic qualification of students. Students have choice of Long Term or Short Term courses as per their requirements and availability of time for the scheduled Exam.

Eligibility:

Age - 20 to 24 years (at the time of commencement of course)
Nationality – Indian
Marital Status –Single
Gender - Men only
Educational Qualifications
Final Year/semester students are also eligible to apply, provided they produce Degree certificate issued by the University as per the date stipulated in the advertisement.
No Percentage Bar for CDSE entry.
Advertisement Schedule: Advertisements are released by UPSC in the months of November and August.
Commission: Permanent Commission

National Cadet Corps (NCC) SPECIAL ENTRY(Through NCC Air Squadrons / DG NCC)

Age –20 to 24 years (at the time of commencement of course). Upper age limit for Candidates holding valid and current Commercial Pilot Licence issued by DGCA (India) is relaxed up to 26 years(at the time of commencement of course).
Nationality – Indian
Marital Status –Single
Gender – PC for Men only and SSC for men and women
Educational Qualifications
Graduate (Three Year Course) in any discipline from a recognised University with minimum 60% marks or equivalent and have passed Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level
ORBE/B Tech (Four Year Course) from a recognised University with minimum 60% marks or equivalent
ORCleared Section A & B examination of Associate Membership of Institute Engineers (India)
OR Aeronautical Society of India from a recognised University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent.
Final Year/semester students are also eligible to apply, provided they do not have any present backlogs at the time of AFSB Testing and produce Degree certificate issued by the University as per the date stipulated in the advertisement.
NCC Air Wing Senior Division ’C’ certificate and validity of the certificate would be two years before the date of commencement of the course.
Advertisement Schedule: Advertisement for NCC Special Entry is released by the IAF in the months of June and December
Commission: Permanent Commission offered for men and Short Service Commission for men and women.

Short Service Commission (SSC) Entry (For Men and Women)

You can apply through AFCAT for Short Service Commission (SSC) in the Flying Branch. Short Service Commission in Flying branch is for 14 years with no further extension.

Eligibility:

Age - 20 to 24 years (at the time of commencement of course).Upper age limit for Candidates holding valid and current Commercial Pilot Licence issued by DGCA (India) is relaxed up to 26 years(at the time of commencement of course).
Nationality - Indian
Marital Status – Single
Gender - Men and Women.
Educational Qualifications
Minimum of 60% marks each in Maths & Physics at 10+2 level.
Graduates (Three Year Course) in any discipline from a recognised University who have attained minimum 60% marks or equivalent
OR BE/B Tech (Four Year Course) from a recognised university with minimum 60% marks or equivalent.
OR Cleared Section A & B examination of Associate Membership of Institute Engineers (India)
OR Aeronautical Society of India from a recognised University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent.
Final Year students are also eligible to apply, provided they do not have any backlog at the time of AFSB Testing and produce Degree certificate issued by the University as per the date stipulated in the advertisement.
Advertisement Schedule: Advertisements for AFCAT are released by the IAF in the months of June and December.
Commission: Short Service Commission

(B) Ground Duty (Technical) Branch

Aeronautical Engineering Branches

As an officer in the Ground Duty (Technical) Branch, you propel and manage your team to ensure that the Indian Air Force remains airworthy. You would be incharge of some of the most sophisticated equipment in the world by joining one of the sub branches based on your qualification.

Eligibility for Aeronautical Engineering Branch is (applicable for men and women):

Age - 20 to 26 years (at the time of commencement of course)
Nationality - Indian
Marital Status - Candidates below the age of 25 years should be unmarried.
Advertisement Schedule - Advertisements for AFCAT are released by the IAF in the months of June and December.
Commission: Permanent Commission offered for men and Short Service Commission for men and women.

Selection Procedure for AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING COURSE

After completion of Engineering degree or while in your final year/semester of Engineering one can apply for this course. For both Men and Women this entry is available. Permanent Commission is for men and Short Service Commission is for men and women both.Candidate must have scored a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent in any one of the qualifications listed.
Final year students are eligible to apply provided they do not have any present backlog at the time of AFSB testing and they produce provisional/ original degree issued by the University as per the date stipulated in the advertisement.
Advertisement Schedule - Advertisements for AFCAT are released by the IAF in the months of June and December. Educational Qualification for Aeronautical Engineering Branch – Depending upon your stream of Engineering and subjects studied, you could join one of the sub branches of the Ground Duty (Technical) branch. Check the educational qualification required for the sub branches.

(I) Aeronautical Engineering Electronics

Eligibility for Aeronautical Engineering Electronics Branch is

1. Eligible only when a candidate should have minimum of 60% marks each in Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level and have undergone any one of the following educational qualifications:- A minimum of four year graduation / integrated post-graduation qualification in Engineering / Technology from recognised university

ORCleared Section A and B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India)
ORCleared Section A and B examination of Aeronautical Society of India
ORGraduate membership examination of the Institute of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers by actual studies 2. With a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent in the different disciplines like Communication Engineering,Computer Engineering/Technology, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Information Technology,Computer Science and Engineering /Technologyand other related streams.

(II) Aeronautical Engineering Mechanical

Eligibility for Aeronautical Engineering Electronics Branch is

1. Eligible only when a candidate should have minimum of 60% marks each in Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level and have undergone any one of the following educational qualifications:-

A minimum of four-year graduation / integrated post-graduation qualification in Engineering / Technology from recognised university

ORCleared Section A and B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) ORCleared Section A and B examination of Aeronautical Society of India ORGraduate membership examination of the Institute of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers by actual studies
2. With a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent in the different disciplines like Aerospace Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Automation, Mechatronics, Aircraft Maintenance Engineering and other related steams

(C) Ground Duty (Non-technical) Branch

As a Graduate/Post Graduate you can join as an officer in any of the following Ground Duty (Non-technical) Branches.Managing human and material resources, the Ground Duty (Non-technical) Branch is the mechanism that steers the Indian Air Force.

General Eligibility Criteria for Ground Duty (Non-technical) Branches is

Age - 20 to 26 Years for Graduates and Post Graduates (at the time of commencement of course).
Marital Status - Candidates below the age of 25 years must be Unmarried.
Nationality - Indian.
Gender - Both men and women.
Advertisement Schedule - Advertisements for AFCAT are released by the IAF in the months of June and December.
Commission: Permanent Commission offered for men and Short Service Commission for men and women.

ADMINISTRATION BRANCH

Permanent Commission offered for men and Short Service Commission for men and women.Administration Branch is responsible for the efficient management of both human and material resources. Some of the officers of the Administration Branch are selected and trained to carry out the following duties also: Air Traffic Controller – Involves maintaining an orderly flow of traffic and airspace management.

Fighter Controller – Involves close contact and supervision between the air and radar for effective airspace management.