IAF now allows female candidates to join them as flying Officers! Yes, now girls too may join the flying branch of IAF (for flying Helicopters and Transport Aircraft, not fighter jets)! This article will reveal all the necessary details like- entry scheme, educational qualifications, age limit etc.
Name of the entry scheme- SSC (Short Service Commission) Entry
This entry is meant to be used by both male and female candidates. Using this entry scheme, female aspirants may join the flying branch of IAF. But since this is SSC entry, the period of service will be 14 years. Unlike the Army, there won't be any extension to this period of servi
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IAF now allows female candidates to join them as flying Officers! Yes, now girls too may join the flying branch of IAF (for flying Helicopters and Transport Aircraft, not fighter jets)! This article will reveal all the necessary details like- entry scheme, educational qualifications, age limit etc.
Name of the entry scheme- SSC (Short Service Commission) Entry
This entry is meant to be used by both male and female candidates. Using this entry scheme, female aspirants may join the flying branch of IAF. But since this is SSC entry, the period of service will be 14 years. Unlike the Army, there won't be any extension to this period of service.
The age limit in this entry is that the candidate has to be between 20 to 24 years of age, when the course starts. There is age relaxation for candidates who are holders of Commercial Pilot Licence issued by the DGCA. For them, the upper age limit is 26 years.
The candidate must be an Indian national and must be unmarried.
Educational Qualification-
The aspirant should possess any of the following degrees. He/she must hold a three year graduate degree from any recognized University with at least 60% aggregate marks upon considering all papers. For such graduates, it is mandatory that they should have undergone science stream schooling under the 10+2 system, with Physics, Chemistry and Maths as their subjects.
In case of Engineering graduates, they must possess BE/B Tech degree from a recognized University. Minimum marks requirement is 60%, in aggregate.
In both the above cases, even final year students may appear, provided that they won't have any backlogs at the time of SSB Interview. Also, they must be able to provide their graduation certificate at the time notified by the authorities.
Physical Standards (Basic)-
To join IAF, candidates, irrespective of the entry mode and educational qualifications, must satisfy a basic set of Physical standards. The list is quite long. But the main things that are checked are-
Weight and Height ratio
Good Physical and Mental health
Good hearing
Well-developed chests (expansion should be at least 5cm after full inspiration)
Healthy Bones and Joints
In case of Flying Branch recruitment, additional set of Medical standards are also present, which a candidate has to satisfy. Some important tests and things checked as part of this Medical test are-
Anthropometric Measurements
Spinal Conditions
Vision (Eyesight requirements)
Occular Muscle Balance
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Indian air force hire girl also, if you are a graduate, then you can give AFCAT exam that is held twice a year or can give NDA after class 12th.
