Why Bother With the IAF?
Seriously, why sign up? Here’s the deal:
- Not Just a Job: It’s a way of life, not just clocking in and out.
- Loads of Career Choices: Fly jets, fix tech, run admin, tackle medical—you name it.
- Always Learning: Training never stops. You’ll keep upping your game.
- Sweet Perks: Decent pay, solid housing, medical, and a retirement plan your uncle will envy.
- Crazy Camaraderie: Make friends for life, get into adventure sports, live that “never a dull moment” vibe.
- Serve the Nation: It’s not just about you. You’ll actually make a difference.
The Main Entry Routes
Basically, there are two highways in: Officers and Airmen. Pick your lane.
1. Commissioned Officers
Want to be in charge? Here’s how you get there:
- Common Ways In:
- AFCAT (Air Force Common Admission Test) – The big one
- NCC Special Entry – For the NCC crowd
- UPSC NDA/CDS – Only if you really love exams
AFCAT Quick Facts:
- Branches: Flying, Ground Duty (Technical), Ground Duty (Non-Technical)
- Application Window: June 2–July 1, 2025 (for July 2026 courses)
- Where: Online application—don’t snooze on the deadline
Eligibility, Broken Down:
- Age:
- Flying Branch: 20–24 years (26 with a Commercial Pilot License)
- Ground Duty (Tech/Non-Tech): 20–26 years
- Education:
- Flying: Degree with 60%, plus Physics & Math at 10+2 (or B.E./B.Tech with 60%)
- Tech: Engineering/Tech degree with required marks
- Non-Tech: Any degree (60%+), sometimes specific post-grad for certain jobs
Selection Process:
- AFCAT Written Exam: Online test (General Awareness, English, Math, Reasoning, Military Aptitude). Techies—add the EKT.
- AFSB Interview: If you pass, get ready for:
- Officer Intelligence Test
- Picture Perception & Discussion
- Psych test
- Group activities (discussions, planning, outdoor stuff)
- Personal interview
- Flying Branch: CPSS (pilot aptitude) test
- Document Check: Bring your originals—no fakes, please.
- Medical: Super thorough. Don’t try to sneak past if you’re not in shape.
- Final Merit List: All scores combined; best of the best move on.
NCC Special Entry:
- Have the NCC Air Wing ‘C’ certificate?
- Skip the written exam
- Go straight to the AFSB interview and medical
- Only for the Flying Branch
2. Airmen
Not after the officer life? No problem. Here’s the airmen route:
- Who Are They: The real backbone of the IAF—tech, maintenance, ground support, operations, and more
- How To Join: “Agniveer Vayu” scheme (the new system for airmen recruitment)
- Selection: Details change every year, but be ready for written tests, physicals, and interviews
How to Apply
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