Apply for Indian Airforce Flying Branch

Can you please tell me how can I enter/apply to Flying Branch of Indian Airforce??

As a Graduate/ Engineer, you can apply for the Flying branch through the Air Force Academy.

The following are the three modes of entry for Graduates/ Engineers to join the Flying branch:

CDSE (COMBINED DEFENCE SERVICES EXAMINATION) (FOR MEN ONLY)
You can enter through this mode of entry and will get a Permanent Commission.

Eligibility criteria:
- Your Age must be in between 19 to 23 years (at the time of commencement of course)
- You must be Indian
- Your Marital Status should be Single
- You must hold Graduate (Three Year Course) in any discipline from a recognised University (with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level) / BE / B Tech (Four Year Course).
-No Percentage Bar for CDSE entry.

NCC SPECIAL ENTRY (FOR MEN ONLY)
Men can join the Air Force through this mode of entry and will be given a Permanent Commission.

Eligibility criteria:
- Your Age must be in between 19 to 23 years (at the time of commencement of course)
- Your Nationality must be Indian
- Your Marital Status must be Single
- You should possess Graduate (Three Year Course) in any discipline from a recognised University with minimum 60% marks in aggregate in all papers put together and have passed Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level
OR
You must hold BE / B Tech (Four Year Course) from a recognised University with minimum 60% marks in aggregate

SSC (SHORT SERVICE COMMISSION ) ENTRY( FOR MEN AND WOMEN)
You can apply through AFCAT for Short Service Commission (SSC) in the Flying Branch.

Eligibility criteria:
-Your Age must be in between 19 to 23 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 25 years(at the time of commencement of course).
- Your Nationality must be Indian
- Your Marital Status must be Single
- You must hold Graduates (Three Year Course) in any discipline from a recognised University with minimum 60% marks in aggregate in all papers

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The following are the three modes of entry to join the Flying branch:

NDA (National Defence Academy)
For admission to NDA you have to initially pass the written exam Conducted by Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) this exam is conducted twice in a year.

Age –
16½ to 19½ years at the time when course commences

Gender - Male

Educational Qualifications –
10+2 With Mathematics and Physics. Final year students can also apply.

CDSE (Combined Defence Services Examination) –
For Graduates/ Engineers deciding to join the flying branch of IAF can apply through CDSE.

Age –
19 to 23 years the time when course commences

Educational Qualifications –

1. Graduate (Three Year Course) in any discipline from a recognized University (with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level) / BE / B Tech (Four Year Course).
2. Final Year/semester students can also apply.
3. No Percentage Bar for CDSE entry.

SSC (Short Service Commission) –
You can apply for Short Service Commission which extends for a Maximum of 14 years of service through AFCAT (Air Force Common Admission Test)

Age –
19 to 23 years and 25 years for those holding Commercial Pilot License issued by DGCA

Educational Qualifications –
1. Graduates (Three Year Course) in any discipline from a recognized University who have attained minimum 60% marks in aggregate in all papers
OR
BE / B Tech (Four Year Course) from a recognised university with minimum 60% marks in aggregate in all papers put together.
2. Final Year students are also eligible to apply

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