Air Force Officer (Flying Branch)

As a Graduate/ Engineer, you can enter the Flying branch through the Air Force Academy. The following are the three modes of entry for Graduates/ Engineers to join the Flying branch: CDSE (COMBINED DEFENCE SERVICES EXAMINATION) (FOR MEN ONLY) Men can enter through this mode of entry and will get a Permanent Commission. Eligibility criteria: Age - 20 to 24 years (at the time of commencement of course) Nationality – Indian Marital Status - Single Gender - Men only. Educational Qualifications Candidates should have mandatorily passed in Maths and Physics at 10+2 level and Graduation with minimum three years degree course in any discipline from a recognized University OR BE/B Tech degree (Four years course) from a recognized University Final year students are eligible to apply provided candidate should not have any present backlog and should have secured a minimum of 60% marks up to the last semester/ year and they produce provisional/ original degree issued by the University as per the date stipulated in the advertisement. No Percentage Bar for CDSE entry. Advertisement Schedule: Advertisements are released by UPSC in the months of November and August.

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is the air arm of the Indian Armed Forces. It is one of the three armed forces of India and has a pivotal role in the Indian military. The IAF operates numerous fighter, attack and transport aircraft.