INDIAN AIR FORCE

The Indian Air Force is the guardian of our skies. It is the most important arm of national defence and is recognized as one of the largest Air Forces in the world. The Indian Air Force offers opportunities to the aspiring, educated, talented and healthy youngmen to join its ranks. So you can join this prestigious service and become a proud partner in the national defence.
Branch/Type of Entry
Age
Qualification
Type of Commission
FLYING
(a) National Defence Academy (NDA).
(b) Combined Defence Services Examination (CDSE)
(c) NCC Special Entry
(d) Short Service Commission (Transport & Helicopter)
TECHNICAL
(a) Direct Entry Scheme
(b) University Entry
GROUND DUTIES
(i) Administrative
(ii) Accountants
(iii) Logistics
(iv) Metereology
(v) Education
SSC FOR ADMIN.
Fighter/Air Traffic
Controller
16 ½ -19 yrs
19-23 yrs.
19-23
19-23 yrs
19-25 yrs for Commercial Pilot Licence Holders)
18-28 yrs.
18-28 yrs.
20 to 23 yrs.
20 to 25 yrs.
-do-
-do-
-do-
20 to 23 yrs.
20 to 25 yrs.
10+2 with Physics and Maths.
B.Sc. Physics and/or Maths or BE.
B.Sc. Physics and/or Maths or BE and Air Wing ‘C’ Certificate.
B.Sc. Physics and/or Maths or BE.
Degree in Engineering in Electronics/Mechanical/ Allied Subjects.
Pre-Final/Final year of Engineering degree in Electronics/Mechanical or Allied subjects.
1st Class Graduate .
IInd Class Graduate in subjects as given in the Newspaper Advt.
Ist Class Graduate
IInd Class Graduate
Permanent Commission
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-do-
Short Service Commission-Women.
PC & SSC – Men
SSC – Women.
PC & SSC – Men
PC – Men
SSC- Women
SSC - Men
AIR FORCE SELECTION BOARD (AFSB) :
At present PABT (Pilot Aptitude Battery Test) : is conducted in place of Stage-I (as applied in SSB). PABT has the following tests :
(a) Written test or Meter test
(b) Light Test
(c) Drum Test.
This test is Mandatory for all candidates aspiring for flying branch. This is a life-time test. Candidates applying for any other branch of airforce other than flying branch are not given PABT.
DETAILS OF INDIVIDUAL OBSTACLES :
1. Zig Zag,Vertical rope climbing,Tarzon Swing,Commando Walk,Double Jump,Tiger leap,Monkey Crawl,Wall climbing ,Making figure 8, Going through Tyre.
PHYSICAL STANDARD :
Weight in Kgs.
Height in Centimetres (Without Shoes)
15-16 Years
16-17 Years
17-18 Years
152
41.0
42.5
44.0
155
42.0
43.5
45.3
157
43.0
45.0
47.0
160
45.0
46.0
48.0
162
46.0
48.0
50.0
165
48.0
50.0
52.0
167
49.0
51.0
53.0
170
51.0
52.0
55.0
173
52.5
54.5
57.0
175
54.5
56.0
59.0
178
56.0
58.0
61.0
180
58.5
60.0
63.0
183
61.0
62.5
65.0
VISUAL STANDARDS :
Distant vision - 6/6, 6/9 correctable to 6/6
Near Vision - N-5 each eye
Colour Vision - CPI (MLT)
Manifest - Must not exceed +2.00 D SPh
Hypermetropia.
Myopia - Nil
Astigmatism - +0.75 Cyl.
FOR DETAILED INFORMATION :
Detailed information about the above examinations appears in the Employment News and other National Dailies from time to time. One can also contact ADP03(B), Air Headquarters Room No.17, ‘J’ Block, M.N. Marg, New Delhi-110011.