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Introduction
Working in the Indian Air Force (IAF) is about being in the middle of supersonic jets, state-of-the-art technology and best of the people. You are where the action is. Air Force provides you with the most
modern facilities and gives you an unparalleled way of life and creates an environment, where the best in you comes out.

Whether you are a graduate or you have finished your schooling or you have passed your class tenth, Indian Air Force has an exciting career opportunity for you. You can join the Indian Air force to jumpstart a secure future for you and your family. However IAF focuses solely on the prospects for graduates.

The various career opportunities available with Indian Air Force include both technical and non technical branches. As an officer in the Indian Air Force you strategize, lead and manage. Trained in diversified fields and environments you are ready for all the challenges that the fast paced life in the Air Force has in store for you. Be it flying the most advanced combat aircraft or providing technical support, your mission is to always give your best.

Candidates short-listed after the initial selection procedure go through a rigorous training regimen at one of the Air Force training establishments. Thereafter, they are commissioned as officers and posted at any of the Air Force Stations.

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Job Opportunities

Join IAF as Officer

One can join the Indian Air Force in the flying, technical or the ground duty branches depending on his/her educational qualification. The opportunities available for aspiring individuals of different educational backgrounds to join as officer in IAF are described below:

Intermediate (10+2)

There is a golden opportunity for young aspirants having +2 (Science) qualification with Physics and Maths to join as officer in Indian Air Force. The aspirant can literally touch the sky by joining the Air Force, not to mention that you'll be inside a supersonic jet, going at an incredible speed while doing that. Apart from the thrill and adventure, Air Force offers a fulfilling career for life to young and energetic men individuals.

Candidates, short-listed for Air Force after the initial selection procedure, go through a rigorous three-year training regimen at the National Defence Academy, followed by specialised training at the Air Force Academy. Thereafter, they are commissioned as officers and posted as pilots at any of the Air Force Stations.

The aspirant can join NDA by taking the exam conducted by Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). This exam is conducted twice a year in all major cities throughout India. To know more about the application process and selection process etc, click here

Graduate

Air Force invites young, enthusiastic and committed, men and women, to lead and manage as officers. Candidates short-listed after the initial selection procedure, go through a rigorous training regimen at one of the Air Force training establishments. Thereafter, they are commissioned as officers and posted at any of the Air Force Stations.

As a graduate, you can fly into a challenging and rewarding career in the Air Force by applying for the suitable branch. The advertisement for the recruitment of graduates in Air Force is published in the employment news and other leading national news papers from time to time.

Engineer

The Indian Air Force calls for enthusiastic and committed engineers to become a part of the Indian Air Force team. Candidates short-listed after the initial selection procedure, go through a rigorous training regimen at one of the Air Force training establishments. Thereafter, they are commissioned as officers and embark on a glorious and fulfilling career.

As an Engineer, you can soar into a rewarding and challenging career in the Indian Air Force. You can even join the Technical Branch in your final or pre-final year of engineering through the University Entry Scheme. See the advertisement usually published in employment news from time to time.

Post Graduate

Candidates short-listed after the initial selection procedure, go through a rigorous training regimen at one of the Air Force training establishments. Thereafter, they are commissioned as officers and posted at any of the Air Force Stations to lead and manage.

As a post graduate, you can glide into a challenging and rewarding career in the Air Force by applying for the suitable branch. Keep a track on the advertisements published in the employment news from time to time.

Join IAF as Airmen

As an airman in the Indian Air Force, you make sure that all the air and ground operations run smoothly. From operating air defence systems to fitting missiles, you are actively involved in all the action happening in the air base and give your support to various missions.

Depending on your educational qualification, you can join the Air Force in the Technical Trades or Non-Technical Trades. No matter at what level you start your career, the Air Force gives you opportunities to learn and grow to newer heights.

The positions are available for people having qualification viz. matriculation or below, intermediate, diploma, graduate and post-graduate.

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General eligibility criteria

Age Limit

For Officer:


• 16 ½ to 19 years (candidates applying for NDA)
• 19 to 23 years (for graduate individuals in flying branch)
• 18 to 28 years (for graduate individuals in technical branch)
• 20 to 23 years (for graduate individuals in ground duty branches)
• 19 to 23 years (for engineering graduates in flying branch)
• 18 to 28 years (for engineering graduates in technical branch)
• 20 to 25 years (for engineering graduates in ground duty branches)
• 18 to 28 years (for post-graduate individuals in technical branch)
• 20 to 25 years (for post-graduate individuals in ground duty branches)

For Airmen:

16-20 years (positions available for candidates with matriculation or below)
16-22 years (positions available for candidates with intermediate qualification)
16-22 years (positions available for candidates with diploma qualification)
20-25 years (positions available for graduate individuals)
20-28 years (positions available for post-graduate individuals)

Sex: Male/Female (Depending upon the type of job)

Nationality: Indian

Marital status: Single

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Essential Qualities

Unlike other career options Air Force is replete with risks, obstacles and thrills galore. Hence the aspiring youth need to do some serious thinking about adopting this profession.

If you happen to possess any or most of the following qualities, consider yourself eligible for a post.

• You must be bold, dashing and daring.
• Must have a sense of adventure
• Must be willing to risk your life for the nation
• Must be philosophical and realise the ephemeral quality of life
• Must be hardworking, able to withstand strain
• Must be fond of travelling
• Must be able to fly for long hours
• Must have a calm temperament and strong nerves

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How to Apply

The recruitment for all kinds of courses in the Indian Air force is carried out by the Ministry of defence with its headquarters in New Delhi. The ministry of defense brings out notification in various leading dailies as well as in Employment News.

The procedure for sending the application is fairly simple. After spotting the relevant ad, eligible candidate can send the application in the format mentioned in the advertisement, before the last date of receiving of application.

The IAF has a thorough selection procedure to ensure that the very best become a part of the team. This procedure begins as soon as we receive your application.

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