- A prospect can join the Flying branch of Indian Air Force through one of the following:-
- National Defence Academy (NDA) entry.
- Entry through NDA is available for prospects who have successfully completed 10 +2. The detailed QRs given below.
| Entry | National Defence Academy (NDA) |
| ENTRY RECRUITMENT MANAGED BY | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Gender | Male & Female |
| TYPE OF COMMISSION | Permanent Commission |
| ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA | Must be an Indian Citizen |
| EDUCATION QUALIFICATION | 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (Students appearing in 12th standard can also apply), subject to fulfilment of the qualification as on the date of commencement of the course |
| AGE LIMIT | 16 ½ to 19 ½ years as on date of commencement of training |
| ADVERTISEMENT SCHEDULE | https://www.upsc.gov.in (Tentatively during May & Dec) |
| ADVERTISEMENT RELEASED BY | UPSC |
| TRAINING SCHEDULED AT | National Defence Academy |
| MARITAL STATUS OF THE CANDIDATE | Unmarried |
- Combined Defence Services Examination (CDSE) entry.
- Entry through CDSE is available for prospects who have successfully completed graduation from recognised University. The detailed QRs given below.
| Branch | Category/ Head | Details |
| Flying | GENDER | Male |
|---|---|---|
| TYPE OF COMMISSION | Permanent Commission (PC) | |
| AGE | 20 to 24 years as on date of commencement of training (Additional 2 years relaxation is available for Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) holders) | |
| ADVERTISEMENT SCHEDULE | https://www.upsc.gov.in/ (Tentatively during May & Dec) | |
| ADVERTISEMENT RELEASED BY | Union Public Service Commission | |
| TRAINING SCHEDULED AT | Air Force Academy | |
| MARITAL STATUS OF THE CANDIDATE | Unmarried | |
| EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS |
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- Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) entry.
- through AFCAT is also available for prospects who have successfully completed graduation from recognised University. The detailed QRs given below.
| Branch | Category/ Head | Details |
| Flying | GENDER | Male & Female |
|---|---|---|
| TYPE OF COMMISSION | Short Service Commission (SSC) For Men Women | |
| AGE | 20 to 24 years as on date of commencement of training (Additional 2 years relaxation is available for Commercial Pilot Licence holders) | |
| ADVERTISEMENT SCHEDULE | June and December (www.afcat.cdac.in) | |
| ADVERTISEMENT RELEASED BY | Indian Air Force/DISHA Cell | |
| TRAINING SCHEDULED AT | Air Force Academy | |
| MARITAL STATUS OF THE CANDIDATE | Unmarried | |
| EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS |
Candidates should have mandatorily passed with a minimum of 50% marks each in Maths Physics at 10+2 level AND Graduation 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 are recognized 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 are recognized University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent |
- National Cadet Corps (NCC) Special Entry.
- NCC Special Entry scheme is a special entry scheme available for those graduates who have a valid NCC Air wing “C” certificate.
| Branch | Category/ Head | Details |
| Flying | GENDER | Male Female |
|---|---|---|
| TYPE OF COMMISSION | Permanent Commission for Men Short Service Commission for Men & Women | |
| AGE | 20 to 24 years as on date of commencement of training (Additional 2 years relaxation is available for Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) holders) | |
| ADVERTISEMENT SCHEDULE | June & December (www.afcat.cdac.in) | |
| ADVERTISEMENT RELASED BY | Indian Air Force/DISHA Cell | |
| TRAINING SCHEDULED AT | Air Force Academy | |
| MARITAL STATUS OF THE CANDIDATE | Unmarried | |
| EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS |
Candidates should have mandatorily passed with a minimum of 50% marks each in Maths and Physics at 10+2 level AND Graduation 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. |
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| OTHER PRE REQUISITES | Should have a valid NCC “Air” Wing ‘C’ Certificate |
