What is the age criteria to apply for the Indian Air Force? What are the other eligibility requirements?

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DISHA RANI
5 years ago
If you are willing to join IAF after class 12th, then you need to give NDA exam, only then you can get admission in National Defense Academy. Otherwise, you can still can get the admission in Indian Air Force flying branch by various other ways like Short Service Commission, Combined Defense Service

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konatham Abhishek
5 years ago
Eligibility criteria: Age: 20 to 24 years (at the time of commencement of course). Nationality Indian: Marital Status-Single Gender-Man Educational Qualifications: Graduate (three-year course) in any discipline from a recognised University (with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level)/BE/B.Tech (four

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Konatham Abhishek
6 years ago
Both technical and non-technical branches. As an officer in the Indian Air Force, you strategies, lead and manage. One can join the Indian Air Force as an officer in the flying, technical or the ground duty branches depending on his/her educational qualification. Details as follows: (a) Flying Branc

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Capt Ankur SA
8 years ago
As an officer, a warrior, in the Air Force, you are tasked with upholding the constitution and protecting India's freedom. The responsibility is enormous, but it's not only about work its also about living well. CDSE (Combined Defence Services Examination) (for Men only) Men can enter through thi

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Siddharth Bhardwaj
8 years ago
Hello, The job as a fighter in Indian Air Force is not easy task. You have to do hardcore work and efforts to get in. If you are willing to join IAF after class 12th, then you need to give NDA exam, only then you can get admission in National Defense Academy. Otherwise, you can still can get the adm

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Sunil Soni
8 years ago
Indian Air Force has multiple career opportunities in both technical and non-technical branches. As an officer in the Indian Air Force, you strategize, lead and manage. One can join the Indian Air Force as an officer in the flying, technical or the ground duty branches depending on his/her education

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Aman Kumar
8 years ago
The Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) is conducted by Indian Air Force for selection in various branches. The branches are – Flying Branch Technical Branch Ground Duty branch Flying branch – Educational qualifications - Graduation in any discipline with min 60% marks and have cleared

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NITIN DESHMUKH
8 years ago
Opportunities to join Indian Airforce – 1. NDA Exam- Aspirants who have just passed the 12th class, or are appearing in 12th class and have their ages in the range of 16 -19 years can apply for NDA examination. 2. CDS - Combined Defence Services is the entry that gives you the opportunity to join I

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Hello, Indian Air Force recruits Indian Citizens as an officer or as an airman. Airmen are recruited after successful completion of the class 12th examination. The only exception is when musicians are to be recruited. So the age has been fixed as when an Indian can pass his 12th + two more years.

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Harsh Ranjan
8 years ago
Indian Air Force is one of the wings of Indian Army which is responsible for the security of our country and we are really proud of our army. Indian Air Force is ranked 4th in the world. For joining this reputed field, one can apply in different ways: 1. Joining Air Force through National Defense Ex

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