How to join Indian Airforce as an Officer
How to join Indian Airforce as an Officer: Every young blood wants to serve the nation by joining defence forces, to ease your understanding here we have provided you the different entries from which you can join Indian Air Force as per your eligibility. Indian Air Force promises a adventure and exciting career for desired candidates. Aspirants with hardwork and dedication you are just a step away of doning the uniform you desire.Source: Indian Air Force
• After 12th (10+2)
The candidates can enter the IAF after passing class 12th also. All men, who have passed the exam of class 12th, may join National Defence Academy (NDA) by passing the written exam and SSB interview. Once the training is completed, the candidates join the IAF. The exam for NDA is conducted by the UPSC twice a year.
• After Graduation
Graduates can also join any branch of the IAF by passing the Combined Defence Services (CDS) exam which is conducted by the UPSC twice a year. The candidates can also appear in the Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) to get selected in the IAF. After the selection, the candidates get training at one of the IAF training institutes and then they are commissioned and posted as Officers.
• After Post-Graduation
After completing the post-graduation, the candidates can join the technical or ground duty branches. It is easy to join the IAF if the candidates have a degree in Aeronautical Engineering or Electronics.
• NCC Entry
National Cadet Corps (NCC), also known as the Fourth Line of Defence, provides an opportunity to join the IAF. If the candidates have completed NCC training and obtained a ‘C’ Certificate from the Air Wing NCC then they are eligible to join the IAF.