This is the branch of the Air Force which actually flies the planes on operations and battles. It consists of pilots and takes in both men and women. If you join this branch you can become one of three kinds of pilot:
~ Fighter pilot
~ Helicopter pilot
~ Transport pilot
2. Ground duty
One of the main functions of this branch, in addition to control tower functions, is meteorological. Officers on ground duty are expected to keep pilots informed of weather conditions at all times.
3. Technical branch
This branch is concerned with the maintenance of aircrafts and Air Force equipment.
Other branches include Logistics, Accounts, Education, Administration, and Medical & Dental Branch.
Who can become an Air Force officer?
A person can become an officer in the Indian Air Force at one of four levels:
1. 10+2: (Direct entry) This level is for men only. All males who have completed their 12th standard may join the National Defence Academy and, once their training there is completed, enter the Air Force. Entry is through an exam conducted by the UPSC. For more details see previous articles on entry into the Army.
2. Graduate: Graduates can join any of the IAF's branches. Candidates who are shortlisted after selection undergo training at one of the IAF training institutes, after which they are commissioned and posted.
3. Engineer: An engineering student can join the technical branch of the IAF during his final or pre-final year through the University Entry Scheme.
4. Post-Graduate: A PG, depending on his degree, can join the IAF's Technical or Ground Duty branches. Favoured degrees include Aeronautical Engineering, Electronics etc.
Women can join any branch of the IAF but are only eligible for a Short Service Commission (14 years). Also, women fighter pilots are not currently allowed in the IAF even though helicopter and transport pilots are.
Selection of candidates into the Air Force occurs through screening of applications followed by a test (either the Engineering Knowledge Test for Technical Branch or a Common Entrance Test for Non-Technical Branches). This is followed by an interview with an Air Force Selection Board which lasts 5 days (6 for Flying Branch candidates). Those candidates who pass this interview, which includes intelligence and psychological tests and group discussions, under a medical examination and those who are found suitable are selected on the basis of an All-India merit list.
The rank structure of the IAF, in descending order, is as follows:
* Air Chief Marshal * Air Marshal * Air Vice Marshal * Air Commodore * Group Captain * Wing Commander * Squadron Leader * Flight Lieutenant * Flying Officer
Airman
Selections into the Personnel Below Officer Ranks of the IAF are done by the Central Airman Selection Board which enrolls Airmen through All India Selection Tests and Recruitment Rallies. For AISTs, advertisements are placed in the Employment Times and candidates must send their applications to the given address. The eligible candidates will receive admit cards for the AIST conducted at the nearest Airman Selection Center (there are 15 in India). Dates for Recruitment Rallies are printed in national/local newspapers. Candidates are required to appear at the rally venue with the correct documents.
Depending on the decided profession, the candidates will be given a test, as well as a general Physical Fitness Test. Those who pass these two levels are given a medical examination following an interview with a team of Officers and Warrant Officers. Candidates who complete all these levels are enrolled into the IAF as per vacancies.
The qualifications required vary as per the group of trade. Group 'X' Airmen who wish to join the Technical Trades require a 10+2 with PCM or a Diploma in Engineering from a recognised institute. Those who wish to join Group 'X' Education Instructor Trade need a Graduation plus a B.Ed/Two years teaching experience. Those who wish to enter Group 'Y' Trades (police, defence etc) require a 10+2 or equivalent in Science, Arts or Commerce. Group 'Z' candidates (Musical Trade) should be able to read and write english and have elementary mathematical ability. They must be proficient in playing atleast one musical instrument.
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The Air Force has the following branches:
1. Flying branch
This is the branch of the Air Force which actually flies the planes on operations and battles. It consists of pilots and takes in both men and women. If you join this branch you can become one of three kinds of pilot:
~ Fighter pilot
~ Helicopter pilot
~ Transport pilot
2. Ground duty
One of the main functions of this branch, in addition to control tower functions, is meteorological. Officers on ground duty are expected to keep pilots informed of weather conditions at all times.
3. Technical branch
This branch is concerned with the maintenance of aircrafts and Air Force equipment.
Other branches include Logistics, Accounts, Education, Administration, and Medical & Dental Branch.
Who can become an Air Force officer?
A person can become an officer in the Indian Air Force at one of four levels:
1. 10+2: (Direct entry) This level is for men only. All males who have completed their 12th standard may join the National Defence Academy and, once their training there is completed, enter the Air Force. Entry is through an exam conducted by the UPSC. For more details see previous articles on entry into the Army.
2. Graduate: Graduates can join any of the IAF's branches. Candidates who are shortlisted after selection undergo training at one of the IAF training institutes, after which they are commissioned and posted.
3. Engineer: An engineering student can join the technical branch of the IAF during his final or pre-final year through the University Entry Scheme.
4. Post-Graduate: A PG, depending on his degree, can join the IAF's Technical or Ground Duty branches. Favoured degrees include Aeronautical Engineering, Electronics etc.
Women can join any branch of the IAF but are only eligible for a Short Service Commission (14 years). Also, women fighter pilots are not currently allowed in the IAF even though helicopter and transport pilots are.
Selection of candidates into the Air Force occurs through screening of applications followed by a test (either the Engineering Knowledge Test for Technical Branch or a Common Entrance Test for Non-Technical Branches). This is followed by an interview with an Air Force Selection Board which lasts 5 days (6 for Flying Branch candidates). Those candidates who pass this interview, which includes intelligence and psychological tests and group discussions, under a medical examination and those who are found suitable are selected on the basis of an All-India merit list.
The rank structure of the IAF, in descending order, is as follows:
*
Air Chief Marshal
*
Air Marshal
*
Air Vice Marshal
*
Air Commodore
*
Group Captain
*
Wing Commander
*
Squadron Leader
*
Flight Lieutenant
*
Flying Officer
Airman
Selections into the Personnel Below Officer Ranks of the IAF are done by the Central Airman Selection Board which enrolls Airmen through All India Selection Tests and Recruitment Rallies. For AISTs, advertisements are placed in the Employment Times and candidates must send their applications to the given address. The eligible candidates will receive admit cards for the AIST conducted at the nearest Airman Selection Center (there are 15 in India). Dates for Recruitment Rallies are printed in national/local newspapers. Candidates are required to appear at the rally venue with the correct documents.
Depending on the decided profession, the candidates will be given a test, as well as a general Physical Fitness Test. Those who pass these two levels are given a medical examination following an interview with a team of Officers and Warrant Officers. Candidates who complete all these levels are enrolled into the IAF as per vacancies.
The qualifications required vary as per the group of trade. Group 'X' Airmen who wish to join the Technical Trades require a 10+2 with PCM or a Diploma in Engineering from a recognised institute. Those who wish to join Group 'X' Education Instructor Trade need a Graduation plus a B.Ed/Two years teaching experience. Those who wish to enter Group 'Y' Trades (police, defence etc) require a 10+2 or equivalent in Science, Arts or Commerce. Group 'Z' candidates (Musical Trade) should be able to read and write english and have elementary mathematical ability. They must be proficient in playing atleast one musical instrument.
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