ACCOUNT OFFICER
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL OFFICER
EDUCATION OFFICER
FIGHTER CONTROLLER
LOGISTICS OFFICER
METEOROLOGY OFFICER
PILOT OFFICER
TECHNICAL OFFICER
OPENINGS IN AIR FORCE
Join Indian Air Force as a Commissioned Officer for
an adventurous and secured life with attractive pay and perks.
Air Force renders invaluable services to the country both in
times of war as well as in peace; protecting the security of our nation from
external threat. Air Force welcomes highly motivated patriots and well
disciplined young citizens to join as Officers.
Air Force constitutes three main branches viz. Flying,
Technical and Ground Duty. Flying Branch mainly consists of
pilots of fighter aircraft, transport and helicopters pilot and navigators.
Major tasks of the Air force are that of Flying; be it Combat Aircraft,
Transport plane or a Helicopter. Other
tasks include Technical, Administrative, Financial and planning duties.
Air Force also runs some hospitals and clinics.
Medical Officers and allied junior staff provide treatment to all Armed Forces.
Account Officer, plan and forecast the budgetary
requirements of the Air Force. He also required analyzing the cost and fund
requirements; monitor the expenditure and unit funds. Account Officer not only
function as a financial controller but also diversify financial activities in
welfare and inter-personal relationships, which have great impact on the morale
of the Air Force.
Type of
Entry - Direct Entry through UPSC.
Mode of
Selection - Through Union Public Service Commission
(UPSC) and getting through Air Force Selection Board (AFSB).
Advertisement
Schedule - Advertised in all National Leading Newspapers/Employment News in
the month of July every year.
Status
Awarded - Accounts Officer.
Academics - B.Com/B.Com (Hons.) 60% and
above or M.Com 50% and above.
Age - 20 to 23 years B.Com or 20 to 25 years M.Com
Age is relaxable up to 27 years of age for candidates with
AICWA/Chartered/Registered/Incorporated Accountant together with B. Com. or M.
Com. Degree.
Short Service Commission for Women is open since 1992. The Women are also inducted as an Account
Officer in the Air Force. All other qualifications and eligibility conditions
remain the same except; they must be unmarried. Length of Short Service Commission is upto 7 years and extendable
upto 10 years.
Administrative
Officer
Administrative Officer plays a very vital role and is
responsible for personnel management and administration of the Air Force Bases.
To keep the all Air Bases operationally prepared is the key role. He also act
as a fighter controller, if situation arises.
(i) Type of Entry - Direct Entry through UPSC.
(ii) Mode of
Selection - Through Union Public Service Commission
(UPSC) and getting through Air Force Selection Board (AFSB).
(iii) Advertisement
Schedule - Advertised in all National Leading
Newspapers/Employment News twice a year in the months of January and July for
Administrative.
(iv) Status Awarded - Administrative Officer
Academics - Bachelors
Degree 60% and above.
Masters Degree 50% and above.
Age - 20 to 23 years Graduates.
20 to 25 years Post Graduates.
Short Service Commission for Women is open since 1992. The
Women are also inducted as an Administrative Officer in the Air Force. All
other qualifications and eligibility conditions remain the same except; they
must be unmarried. Length of Short
Service Commission is upto 7 years and extendable up to 10 years.
Air Traffic Control Officer function with close
proximity of Administrative Officer and is responsible to provide control and
advisory services in order to enable the Pilots of Military and Civil Aircrafts
to conduct their flights with total safety in all weather conditions.
(i) Type of Entry - Direct Entry through UPSC.
(ii) Mode of
Selection - Through Union Public Service Commission
(UPSC) and getting through Air Force Selection Board (AFSB).
(iii) Advertisement
Schedule - Advertised in all National Leading
Newspapers/Employment News in the months of March.
(iv) Status Awarded - Air Traffic Control Officer
Academics - Bachelors
Degree 60% and above.
Masters
Degree 50% and above.
Age - 20 to 23 years Graduates.
20 to 25 years Post Graduates.
Education Officers are responsible to conduct
training programs to keep pace with the advancement in technology, weapon
systems, electronics and computerization etc. They are also responsible to
guide the personnel in furthering their academic qualifications and run Air
Force Schools for the children of Air Force Personnel.
(i) Type of Entry - Direct Entry through UPSC.
(ii) Mode of
Selection - Through Union Public Service Commission
(UPSC) & getting through Air Force Selection Board (AFSB).
(iii) Advertisement
Schedule - Advertised in all National Leading
Newspapers/Employment News in the month of Jul every year.
(iv) Status Awarded - Education Officer
Academics - M.A./
M.Sc. 50% and
above.
Statistics/Computer
Science or MBA 50% and above
Age - 21 to 25 years
Candidates with a combination of minimum two subjects out of
Physics, Maths, Statistics, English, Psychology or Defence Studies at B.A./B.
Sc. and Holding Post Graduate Degree in Business Administration from a
Institute recognized by All India
Council of Technical Education with 50% and above marks can also apply.
Short Service Commission for Women is open since 1992. The Women are also inducted as an Education
Officer in the Air Force. All other qualifications and eligibility conditions
remain the same except; they must be unmarried. Length of Short Service Commission is upto 7 years and extendable
upto 10 years.
Fighter
Controller
Fighter Controller is an important part of front line
Air Defence Systems and plays a key role to counter enemy threat from the air
by using modern electronic counter-offensive devices/equipment.
(i) Type of Entry - Direct Entry through UPSC.
(ii) Mode of
Selection - Through Union Public Service Commission
(UPSC) and getting through Air Force Selection Board (AFSB).
(iii) Advertisement
Schedule - Advertised in all National Leading
Newspapers/Employment News in the month of March every year.
(iv) Status Awarded - Fighter Controller.
Academics - Bachelors
Degree 60% and above.
Masters
Degree 50% and above.
Age - 20 to 23 years Graduates.
20 to 25 years Post Graduates.
Logistics
Officer
Logistics Officer is responsible for provisioning of
Aircraft spares, Mechanical Transport, Fuel, Armament and Explosives, flying
and other clothing items, ration and other items essential for day to day
running of the organization and sustaining its manpower.
(i) Type of Entry - Direct Entry through UPSC.
(ii) Mode of
Selection - Through Union Public Service Commission
(UPSC) and getting through Air Force Selection Board (AFSB).
(iii) Advertisement
Schedule - Advertised in all National Leading
Newspapers/Employment News twice a year in the months of January and July for
Logistic Officer.
(iv) Status Awarded - Logistics Officer
Academics - Bachelors
Degree 60% and above.
Masters
Degree 50% and above.
Age - 20 to 23 years Graduates.
20 to 25 years Post Graduates.
Short Service Commission for Women is open since 1992. The
Women are also inducted as Logistics Officer in the Air Force. All other
qualifications and eligibility conditions remain the same except; they must be
unmarried. Length of Short Service
Commission is upto 7 years and extendable upto 10 years.
Meteorology Officers undertakes day-to-day scientific
work in the Air Force to forecast the prevailing weather conditions in the area
of operation by using latest sate-of-the art technology. All Air Force
operations and planning are mainly depend on the accurate weather forecasting.
(i) Type of Entry - Direct Entry through UPSC.
(ii) Mode of
Selection - Through Union Public Service Commission
(UPSC) & getting through Air Force Selection Board (AFSB).
(iii) Advertisement
Schedule - Advertised in all National Leading
Newspapers/Employment News in the month of July every year.
(v) Status Awarded - Meteorological Officer.
Academics - M.Sc. 50% and above
(Physics/
Applied
Physics/
Meteorology/
Geophysics/
Oceanography/
Oceanography
with
specialization
in
Meteorology/M.A./
M.Sc
in Mathematics
Or
Applied Mathematics/
M.
Tech. in Atmospheric
Science
from IIT Delhi)
Age - 20 to 25 years
Short Service Commission for Women is open since 1992. The
Women are also inducted as Meteorology Officer in the Air Force. All other qualifications
and eligibility conditions remain the same except; they must be unmarried.
Length of Short Service Commission is up to 7 years and extendable up to 10
years.
Pilot Officers come under
The Flying Branch of Air Force. They fly Combat Aircrafts at speeds
surpassing the sound barrier and Transport Planes that carry men and
materials. Helicopter Pilots fly Combat and Transport Helicopters to provide
support to the moving Army. They also airdrop troops and supplies during
wartime as well as during natural calamities such as floods, earthquakes etc.
There is also the Navigator, who guides the Aircraft and Pilot to the target by
using the latest avionic equipment.
The field of Transport and Helicopter Pilots and Navigators
is open for potential women candidates.
Pilot officers go through a training of 3-year duration at National
Defense Academy (NDA), Khadakwasla (Pune) after completion of which they are
awarded a B.Sc. Degree from Pune University. Subsequently. The candidates
undergo one year extensive training as a Pilot Trainee at Flying Academy,
Dundigal.
Pilot Officer Through NDA Flying Branch
(i) Type of Entry - National
Defence Academy (NDA) through Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).
(Three
year training period at National Defense Academy and one year training at
Flying Academy Dundigal)
(ii) Mode of Selection - Through
a written examination conducted by UPSC followed by an interview conducted by
Services Selection Board interview for those who pass the written examination.
(iii) Advertisement Schedule - Advertised
in all National Leading Newspapers/Employment News in Mar/Apr and Oct/Nov every
year.
(iv) Status Awarded - Pilot
Officer in Air Force.
Pilot Officer Through Direct Entry
(i) Type of Entry - Combined
Defence Services Examination (CDSE).
(One
year training period as a Pilot Trainee at Air Force Academy).
(ii) Mode of Selection - Through
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) and getting through Air Force Selection
Boards (AFSB).
(iii) Advertisement Schedule - Advertised
in all National Leading Newspapers/Employment News in Mar/Apr and Oct/Nov every
year.
(iv) Status Awarded - Flying
Officer in Air Force.
Pilot Officer Through National Cadet Corps (NCC)
(i) Type of Entry - Apply
through Directorate General of NCC either 30 Jun or 30 Dec every year.
(One
year training period as a Pilot Trainee at Air Force Academy).
(ii) Mode of Selection - Through
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) and getting through Air Force Selection
Boards (AFSB).
(iii) Advertisement Schedule - Advertised
in all National Leading Newspapers/Employment News in Mar/Apr and Oct/Nov every
year.
(iv) Status Awarded - Flying
Officer in Air Force.
Pilot Officer Through NDA
(i) Academics - 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Maths.
(ii) Age - Between 16½ and 19 years
Pilot Officer Through Direct Entry
(i) Academics - B.Sc. (Mathematics or Physics).
(ii) Age - Between 19 and 23 years
Pilot Officer Through NCC
(i) Academics - B.Sc. (Mathematics or Physics) and NCC ‘C’
Air Wing Certificate within 24 months leaving NCC.
(ii) Age - Between 19 and 23 years
Short Service Commission for Women is open since 1992. The
Women are also inducted in Flying, Technical and Ground duties in the Air Force.
All other qualifications and eligibility conditions remain the same except;
they must be unmarried (issueless widows of service personnel are entertained
as Flying Officer). Age relaxation is given to those ladies who are holding
Commercial Pilot License.
Technical Officers handle Engineering and Weapon systems of the Air Force. The Aeronautical Engineers (Mechanical) ensure the proper maintenance of all types of Aircrafts. Aeronautical Engineers (Electronics) handle Electronics and Communication Equipment in Aircraft. Opportunities are open for Women candidates to serve as a Technical Officer. Technical Officers have to undergo one year training period at Indian Military Academy, Dehradun.
Technical Officer (Direct Entry Scheme)
Aeronautical Engineers (Electronics)
(i) Type of Entry - Direct Entry Scheme
(ii) Mode of
Selection - Through UPSC examination and it is
mandatory to clear a Screening Test based on Engineering knowledge prior to
attending the AFSB tests.
(iii) Advertisement
Schedule - Advertised in all National Leading
Newspapers/Employment News twice in year in the months of January and July.
(iv) Status Awarded - Technical Officer in Air Force.
Aeronautical Engineers (Mechanical)
(i) Type of Entry - Direct Entry Scheme
(ii) Mode of
Selection - Through Union Public Service Commission
(UPSC) and getting through AFSB after clearing the screening test based on
Engineering knowledge.
(iii) Advertisement
Schedule - Advertised in all National Leading
Newspapers/Employment News twice in year in the months of January and July.
(iv) Status Awarded - Technical Officer in Air Force.
Technical Officer
(University Entry Scheme)
Under this scheme the candidates are selected to join the
Aeronautical Engineering Branches (Similar to those specified in the direct
entry scheme). They must be aging between 18 to 24 years. Candidates granted
Permanent or Short Service Commission while they are in the Pre-final/final
year of their study in the Engineering Colleges. The selected candidates are
paid a stipend equivalent to the basic pay of Flying Officer for Permanent
Commission during their final Year’s study in the College. Candidates selected
for Short Service commission are also entitled to a stipend equivalent to half
of the basic pay of a Flying Officer.
Technical Officer (Direct
Entry Scheme)
Aeronautical Engineers (Electronics)
(i) Academics - Engineering Degree in Electronics / Tele
Communication / Electrical / Electrical Communication / Electronics and
Communication / Computer Science and Engineering. OR
A
combination of these subjects OR
B.Tech
in Radio Physics and Electronics of Calcutta University OR
B.Sc.
Physics with Electronics of Bombay University OR
M.Sc.
Electronics of Delhi, Bangalore, Madras, Gujrat, Lucknow Or Calcutta University
OR
B.Sc.
with Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry and must have passed one of the AMIE or
equivalent qualification in Electronics / Electrical / Tele Communication,
Radio Engineering / Avionics / Associate Membership Examination of Aeronautical
Society of India with Avionics Communication.
(ii) Age - between 18 to 28 years.
Aeronautical Engineers (Mechanical)
(i) Academics - Engineering Degree in Aeronautical /
Mechanical / Production / Industrial Production OR
B.Sc.
with Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry and must have Passed section ‘A’ and
‘B’ of AMIE (I) with Mechanical/Aeronautical subjects OR
Associate
Membership Examination Part II and III of the Aeronautical Society of India
with Group I (Design and Production) or Group II (Maintenance, Repair &
Overhaul) by actual studies.
(ii) Age - between 18 to 28 years.
Both categories of Aeronautical Engineers (Electronics and
Mechanical) must possess a minimum of two years practical experience in
Electronics and Mechanical discipline from a recognized servicing/manufacturing
organization.
Technical Officer (University Entry Scheme)
(i) Academics - Pre-final/ Final year of Engineering OR
B.Sc.
with Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry and must have passed AMIE or equivalent
qualification in Electronics/ Electrical/Tele Communication, Radio Engineering/
Avionics.
(ii) Age - between 18 to 24 years
Short Service Commission for Women is open since
1992. The Women are also inducted in Flying, Technical and Ground duties in the
Air Force.
All other qualifications and eligibility conditions remain the same except:
they must be unmarried. Length of Short Service Commission is up to 7 years
extendable up to 10 years.
|
AgeMin |
AgeMax |
Eligibility |
Details |
|
|
16 |
19 |
Higher
Secondary or 10+2 |
The Union
Public Services exam for entry into the National Defence Academy is held every
6 months in various parts of India. If you fare well in this exam you are
called in for a Services Selection Board (SSB) interview which lasts 4 days.
In this interview written and medical tests with outdoor activity contests
and personal interviews are conducted. Those candidates joining the Indian
Air Force (IAF) have to take the Pilot Aptitude Test. Once failed this test
can never be taken. |
|
|
19 |
22 |
Science
Graduates with Physics and Math |
Course: Newcomers
or the Ab-Inito Pilots Course is held twice a year for the duration of one
year. The course is conducted to train ab-inito trainees to fly
fighter/transport/helicopter aircraft. The candidates should be able to
converse, read and write in English very well |
|
|
20 |
27 |
Graduate degree
from any of the recognised universities |
Course: Ground
Duties Officers Course (Administrative). The duration of this course is for
52 weeks and is held regularly. This course is conducted to train newcomers
for carrying out general administrative and organisational duties in the air
force. |
|
|
20 |
32 |
B.E/B.Tech/B.Sc
(Engineering in Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering) |
Course: Flight Test
Engineer Course (Fixed/Rotary Wing). The duration of this course is for 46
weeks and is held once a year. The course is conducted to train experienced
Mechanical/Aeronautical Engineers as Flight Test Engineers on fixed/rotary
wing to undertake planning and conduct test flights. The candidates should
have a minimum of a year's experience on fixed wing ac/helicopters |
|
|
20 |
32 |
PG (Hons) with
degree /diploma in teaching |
Course: Ground Duties
Officers Course (Education). The duration of this course is for 52 weeks and
is held twice every year. This course is conducted to train newcomers to be
able to implement the General education scheme at stations and teach subjects
like Science, Math and Languages |
|
|
20 |
32 |
Post graduate
degree in Mathematics, Physics along with elementary knowledge of Statistics,
Aviation Meteorology, Physical Met Climatology and Synoptic Met |
Course: Initial
Forecaster Course. The duration of this course is for 26 weeks and is held
once a year. The course is conducted to give professional training in
Meteorology with reference to practical analysis and forecasting |
|
|
22 |
27 |
B.Com/M.Com/CA/AICW
or equivalent from any of the recognised universities |
Course: Ground
Duties Officers Course (Accounts). The duration of this course is for 52
weeks. The course is conducted to train newcomers for carrying out duties
dealing with cash and stores accounts, disbursement of public funds. |
|
|
22 |
32 |
A first or
second class degree or equivalent grade with not less than 55% marks
Mechanical/Aeronautical Engineering, from a recognised Indian or Foreign
University |
Course: Technical
Officers Course in Aeronautical Engineering (Electronics). The duration of
this course is for 52 weeks. The course is conducted to make the engineering
trainee officers confident in operating and maintaining sophisticated
aircraft and aero-engine and at the same time teaching them the fundamentals
of rocket technology |
|
|
22 |
32 |
Graduate degree
from any of the recognised universities |
Course: Ground
Duties Officers Course (Logistics). The duration of this course is for 52
weeks and is held twice a year. The course is conducted to train firs-time
trainees for carrying out duties dealing with technical/non technical stores,
aircraft spares, its preservation and accounting. |
|
|
22 |
32 |
MBBS Degree |
Course: MD (Aviation
Medicine). The duration of the course is for 3 years and it is conducted once
a year. The course is conducted to train as a specialist in Aviation Medicine
with MD in Aerospace Medicine. |
|
|
22 |
32 |
MD in Pathology |
Course:
Aviation Accident Pathology Course. The duration of this course is 12 weeks
and is held twice a year. |
|
|
22 |
32 |
MD in
Psychiatry |
Course:
Aviation Psychiatry. The duration of the course is for 6 weeks and it is held
once a year. |
|
|
22 |
32 |
Science Graduates
with Physics and Math |
Course: Test
Pilot Course (Fixed Wing). This course is conducted to train experienced
pilots as test pilots on all fixed wing aircraft. The duration of this course
is for 46 weeks and the candidates applying for this course should have a
theoretical background of aviation related subjects |
|
|
25 |
32 |
Post graduate
degree in Science with subjects like Physics, Math and Meteorology |
Course: Junior
Forecasters Course. The duration of this course is for 20 weeks and it is held
once every year. The course is conducted to train the forecaster in the
latest advancements in Meteorology the candidate should have on field
experience as a forecaster for 5 years |
|
|
25 |
32 |
Post graduate degree
in Science with subjects like Physics, Math and Meteorology |
Course: Senior
Forecasters Course. The duration of this course is for 20 weeks. The course
is conducted to train the forecaster in the development and research in
forecasting techniques .The candidate should have 10-15 years of field
experience and should know the latest developments in Meteorology and allied
disciplines like space sciences, instrumentation and computer technology |
|