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Procedure to join Air Force for a student pursuing B.Tech?


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RE: Procedure to join Air Force for a student pursuing B.Tech?

Paulson Joseph
Paulson Joseph
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Director at HR Anexi CareerScan
  • Bengaluru

Hi,

There are three modes to join the Flying Branch after engineering course: 

You can take the CDSE (Combined Defence Services Examination) which is conducted by UPSE to join the Flying Branch of the Indian Air Force. Only men can join the Air Force through this examination & will be given a Permanent Commission.

The eligibility criteria one needs to fulfil to give CDSE:

  • Ageof the candidate should be between 19 to 23 years
  • Candidate should be unmarried
  • Candidate should be graduate in any discipline from a recognised university (with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level) / BE / B.Tech.

National Cadet Corps Special Entry (Through CO NCC Unit / DG NCC) 
As a Air Wing Senior division 'C' Certificate holder of the National Cadet Corps, you can apply for the Flying branch of the Indian Air Force. Only men can join the Air Force through this mode & will be given a Permanent Commission.

The eligibility criteria one needs to fulfil to enter in flying Branch through National Cadet Corps Special Entry:

  • Ageof the candidate should be between 19 to 23 years
  • Candidate should be unmarried
  • Candidate should be graduate in any discipline with minimum 60% marks from a recognised university (with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level) / BE / B.Tech.
  • NCC Air Wing Senior Division 'C' certificate.

Flying (Pilot) Short Service Commission (for Men & Women), both men and women are eligible to apply for SSC (short service commission) in the Flying Branch. ” SSC in Flying branch is for only 14 years with no further extension.

The eligibility criteria one needs to fulfil to give SSC: 

  • Ageof the candidate should be between 19 to 23 years
  • Candidate should be unmarried
  • Candidate should be graduate in any discipline with minimum 60% of marks from a recognised university (with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level) / BE / B.Tech.
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