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I have done Diploma and I want to join Indian Air Force as Pilot or as an Officer. Please, tell me the educational criteria and other eligibility criteria along with application procedure and if any entrance is required.

Yes, You can get the Pilot rank in Air Force on basis of Diploma.

Your age should be less than 19.5 years.

You have to go through NDA examination.

Once you crack this examination, you will get SSB call letter for interview.

If you could clear interview followed by medical examination than only you will be eligible to become Airforce officer.

Only Officer can be pilot in Airforce after completing special training.

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I have done Diploma and I want to join Indian Air Force as Pilot or as an Officer. Please, tell me the educational criteria and other eligibility criteria along with application procedure and if any entrance is required.

**The applicant must either be appearing or have passed 12th with Physics and Mathematics to appear for NDA exam (only for male),age limit between 16.5 years to 19 years.

**For CDSE, NCC Special Entry and AFCAT candidates must be a graduate ( BE / B Tech ) with the age limit 19 years to 23 years.
*Engineering degree holders can also apply for CDS Examination.