GRADUATE

STEP 1 – RESPOND TO ADVERTISEMENT FOLLOWED BY WRITTEN TEST

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1. FOR NDA

10 + 2

The valiant boys could be part of the Indian Air Force family by applying for NDA( National Defence Academy)

Candidates, short-listed for Indian Air Force after the initial selection procedure, go through a rigorous three-year training regimen at the National Defence Academy at Khadakwasla, followed by specialised training at one of the training establishment. Thereafter, they are Commissioned as Permanent Commission Officers and posted as officers at any of the Air Force Stations.

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To be in the NATIONAL DEFENCE ACADEMY:

You can join NDA by taking the exam conducted by Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). This exam is conducted twice a year in all major cities throughout India.

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ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

• Age - 161/2 to 191/2 years(at the time of commencement of course)

• Nationality – Indian

• Gender - Men and Women

• Educational Qualifications - 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. Appearing final year students can also eligible to apply.

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• Visit www.upsc.gov.in

Branches

• The entry through NDA is open for Flying branch, Ground duty (tech) and Ground duty(non tech). All cadets of Flying branch and Ground duty (tech) would be offered B Tech in NDA and cadets of Ground duty (Non-tech) would be offered B Sc degree.

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2. FOR CDSE

• The advertisement for CDSE in the months of July and November by UPSC.

• Candidates are to apply as per the advertisement.

• The written tests are conducted by UPSC only. For details visit www.upsc.gov.in

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3. AFCAT – AIR FORCE COMMON ADMISSION TEST

• For all entries other than NDA and CDSE and for all branches, candidates have to undergo the AFCAT.

• The test is conducted twice a year in February and August.

• Advertisements inviting applications for AFCAT are out in June and December. Candidates are to apply as per the advertisement.

• The test is conducted all across India by the Indian Air Force.

 

4. NCC ENTRY

• Air Sqn NCC Senior division ‘C’ certificate holders are to apply online through NCC Special entry.

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STEP 2 - AFSB (AIR FORCE SELECTION BOARD) TESTING

If you have successfully cleared Step 1, you will receive a Call letter to report to any one of the Air Force Selection Boards located at Dehradun, Varanasi, Gandhinagar and Mysuru. At the Air Force Selection Board (AFSB), you undergo following tests in order to ascertain your suitability and gauge your potential as an Officer in the Indian Air Force.

 

1. STAGE I TESTING

• Officer Intelligence rating Test.

• Picture perception and Discussion Test.

 

STAGE-I is a screening test. Those who qualify STAGE-I are eligible to undergo STAGE-II testing. STAGE-I disqualified candidates are routed back after announcement of results.

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2. STAGE II TESTING

All STAGE-I qualified candidates undergo following tests as part of STAGE-II testing during next four to five days. Fifth day is for CPSS testing (Flying branch).

 

• Psychological Tests are written tests that are conducted by a Psychologist.

• Group Tests are interactive indoor and outdoor activities which are a combination of mental and physical work.

• Interview involves a personal conversation with an Interviewing Officer.

• Candidates who have applied for flying branch and have been recommended, will also have to undergo Computerised Pilot Selection System (CPSS) test .

These tests will be explained to you in detail before they are conducted at the Selection Board.

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STEP 3 - CONDUCT OF MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS

• If you are recommended by the Selection Board, you will be sent for the medical examination either at Air Force Central Medical Establishment (AFCME), New Delhi or Institute of Aviation Medicine, Bengaluru.

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STEP 4 - PREPARING ALL INDIA MERIT LIST

• An All India Merit List is compiled on the basis of your performance in the written test and AFSB interview, subject to being medically fit. Based on the vacancies available in various branches / sub branches, joining instructions are issued to join one of the Training establishments.