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how to become an iaf officer...pleaes tell me how can i becmoe one

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how to become an iaf officer...pleaes tell me how can i becmoe one

IAF stands for Indian Air force and to apply for IAF, you have to apply for the Various entries as per your educational Qualification. These are the entries to Join IAF Namely,

=> National Defence Academy examination
=> Combined Defence Academy examination
=> Air force common admission test
=> NCC Special Entry

If you have just completed your Intermediate examination and study PCM subject in Intermediate and your age should between 16.5 to 19 years then you are eligible to apply for the NDA Examination and choose Air force wings as preference.

You can also apply for the CDS Examination, if you have completed your graduate course from a recognised university and study PCM subjects in Intermediate examination. Your age should between 19 to 23 years to apply for this entry.

Both NDA and CDS Examination conducted two times in a year.

If you have scored more than 60% marks in your graduation then you can also apply for the AFCAT Examination and Join Flying Branch, Technical Branch and Ground duty Branch.

Mechanical and Electronics engineering graduates are eligible for Technical Branch and age should between 18 to 28 years.

Commerce graduates and any discipline candidates may apply for Ground duty Branch and age should between 20 to 23 years. Notification published twice in a year.

you can apply for these entries to Join Indian Air force, You can check details from the official websites.

Hello Friend.......

IAF Stands for Indian Air Force

If you are interested in that first you can crack the NDA (National Defense Academy) or CDS (Combined Defense Service)

First i give you information about NDA

NDA stands for National Defense Academy

This Examination is conducted by Union Public Service Commission in yearly twice.........ie. NDA - I & NDA - II

NDA have 3 wings

1. Indian Air Force

2. Indian Army

3. Indian Navy

Eligibility Criteria For NDA

** You must have a 12th standard with PCM subjects from any recognized institutions

** Your age should between 16.5 years to 19 years

** You should be a Citizen of India

** Only Unmarried male candidates are eligible for this examination

Information about CDS

CDS Stands for Combined Defense Service

This examination also conducted by UPSC

Eligibility Criteria for CDS

** You must have a bachelor of degree from any recognized university

** Your age should between 19 to 23 years

** You should be a citizen of India

Selection Procedure for Both

1. Written Examination

2. Medical Test

3. Interview..........etc......

all the best

Regards.........
Tash

Hello dear,
Nice to see that you are interested to apply for Indian Air force and definitely it is a possibility for you to Join Indian Air force just after completing Intermediate examination. If you have completed your Intermediate examination with Maths and Physics as a compulsory subjects, then you are eligible to apply for the UPSC NDA Examination.

NDA stands for National Defence Academy examination and conducted 2 times in a year. Eligible candidates may fill the application form online from the official website of UPSC.

This year Both NDA Examination was already completed and Next year NDA(I) Examination is going to be published soon in the month of December.

Only unmarried male candidates between the age of 16.5 to 19 years are eligible to apply for NDA Examination. Your age not more than 19 years at the time of commencement of Training.

The detailed age eligibility is properly mentioned in the official Notification, please check the notification before apply for the examination.

The selection is based on written test, the test is objective with negative marking and you have to cracked two papers, If you cracked the written test then you are eligible to appear for SSB interview.

You must be Medically and Physically fit in all the respect to apply for NDA, At the time of filling online application form, you have to give 1 preference to the Air force.

If you need more details about NDA, then please check the official website.


with regards
sumit

SELECTION PROCESS

STEP 1 – RESPOND TO ADVERTISEMENT FOLLOWED BY WRITTEN TEST
1. For NDA and CDSE

The advertisement for NDA is released twice a year in the months of May and December and for CDSE in the months of June and October by UPSC.
Duly filled applications are to be sent to UPSC as given in advt.
The written tests are conducted by UPSC only. For details visit www.upsc.gov.in
2. 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 September
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
3. NCC entry

Air Sqn NCC Senior division ‘C’ certificate holders are to apply through DG NCC/ respective NCC Air Squadron
They would then appear for AFCAT
STEP 2 - SSB (Services 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 Mysore. 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

o Officer Intelligence rating Test

o 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

2. Stage II Testing
All Stage I qualified candidates undergo following tests as part of Stage II testing during next three to four days

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

The following is the schedule for OLQ Tests:

FLYING
TECHNICAL
GROUND DUTY
Day 1
Phase I testing – Officers Intelligence Rating Test & Picture Perception and Discussion test
Day 2
Group tests
Group tests
Group tests
Day 3
Group tests
Group tests
Group tests
Day 4
Interview
Interview
Interview
Day 5
Conference
Conference
Conference
Day 6
PABT*

* Pilot Aptitude Battery Test (PABT) is a unique test. It is aimed at assessing a candidate’s aptitude to be trained as a pilot. PABT is being used as an independent selection device to induct potential officers into Flying Branch of Indian Air Force. PABT comprises three tests viz Instrument Battery Test (INSB), Sensory Motor Apparatus Test (SMA) and Control Velocity Test (CVT). Instrument Battery Test (INSB) is a paper pencil test and other two are machine tests. The Instruments Battery Test (INSB) comprises two parts. This test assesses assimilation of the briefing and the ability of an individual to read and interpret the dials of an instrument panel of an aircraft. The candidates who score the minimum laid down criteria are subjected to the machine test. The machine test includes Sensory Motor Apparatus Test (SMA) and Control Velocity Test (CVT). These tests measure the psychomotor co-ordination skill of the individual. These tests are conducted on a single day and administered only once in life time.

At the Conference held on the last day, all the Assessors i.e. the Psychologist, Ground Testing Officer and the Interviewing Officer, discuss your personality and decide on whether to recommend you or not. Those recommended by the AFSBs will be required to fill up certain documents at the Boards and subsequently move to the next step.

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.

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.

Physical fitness is one of the most important prerequisites for joining the Air Force. Irrespective of the branch you are applying for, you must fulfil some basic physical standards. Listed below are some guidelines that identify the general physical requirements that are common for all candidates.

You must be in good physical and mental health and free from any disease/ disability, which is likely to interfere with efficient performance of duties. There should be no evidence of weak constitution or bodily defects.
The height and weight standards for men and women differ. Click to view the appropriate standards for each.
o Men*

o Women*


Your chest should be well developed. The minimum range of expansion after full inspiration should be 5 cm.
There should be no disease of bones and joints of the body.
You should be free of any past history of mental breakdown or fits.
Your hearing should be normal without any evidence of present or past disease of the ear, nose and throat.
There should be no sign of functional or organic disease of the heart and blood vessels. Your blood pressure should also be normal.
The muscles of the abdomen should be well developed without any enlargement of the liver or spleen. Any evidence of disease of internal organs of the abdomen can be a cause for rejection.
An un-operated hernia can make you unfit for selection. If operated, this should have been done at least six months prior to the present examination and healing should be complete without any potential for recurrence.
There should be no hydrocele, varicocele or piles. If operated for hydrocele and/or varicocele, this should have been done at least six months prior to the present examination and healing should be complete without any recurrence.
Urine examination will be done and any abnormality, if detected, can be a cause for rejection.
Any disease of the skin, which is likely to cause disability or disfigurement, will also be a cause for rejection.
Vision will be tested. You must have good binocular vision. In case you have undergone or are detected to have undergone Radial Keratotomy, or any other procedure to improve the visual acuity, you will be permanently rejected.
You should have sufficient number of natural and sound teeth. A minimum of 14 dental points will be acceptable. When 32 teeth are present, the total dental points are 22. You should not be suffering from severe pyorrhoea.
The following are conditions pertaining to women that will entail rejection for all Air Force Duties:
Acute or chronic pelvic infection
Severe menorrhagia
Severe dysmenorrhea
Complete prolapse of uterus
Pregnancy/ Amenorrhea
Any other gynaecological condition, if so considered by the specialist.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR AFA

Candidates will be asked to report for training on a specific date and time, which will be specified in the Joining Instructions. Reporting late without proper authority is not permissible. In case you report early, arrangements for stay will have to be done personally until you report to the reception centre as per laid down instructions.
A Reception Centre will be established at Secunderabad Railway Station Exit Gate from 0900 hrs on the day of arrival. Your move from railway station to Air Force Academy will be arranged by the reception centre. The movement Control Officer (MCO) at the railway station can be contacted for guidance.
During the period of the training, all cadets will be provided with suitable accommodation.
Also, free messing will be arranged in the Flight Cadets Mess for the training period.
Free medical services will be also provided during the training period. Please note that you will not be entitled to claim any compensation for any injury sustained while under training. If you have any injury or have fallen sick after your Air Force Medical Examination, you are required to intimate AFA on arrival.
You would have to submit a medical certificate completed by you and a medical practitioner and furnish the same on arrival at AFA. The performa will be sent with your Joining Instructions.
During training no leave will be granted except on medical and compassionate grounds
To equip you with correct kitting requirements during training, as also your service career post commissioning, certain items (including uniform) will be issued to you on arrival at AFA.
Candidates need to be in possession of certain items like towels, slippers, mosquito net, white handkerchiefs, dressing gown, hangers, electric iron etc, on arrival at AFA.
Candidates must carry at least Rs 10,000/- as pocket allowance to meet initial kitting requirements
Incase a candidate wishes to withdrawfrom training for any reason whatsoever or refuse to accept commission, if offered, he/she will be required to pay the entire cost of training to the Government . An undertaking to this effect will have to be given/ signed for the same.
An indifferent attitude towards training might amount to deliberate failure and termination of training and you may be required to pay the cost of training. U/T Flying officers/Flight cadets considered indisciplined and suspended on these grounds.

Hai,

IAF- Indian Air Force

Eligibility criteria:

**The candidate should be complete +2 from a recognised state board.

**The candidate should be a citizen of india.

**The candidate must be physically fit.

Age limits is 16 1/2 year to 19years.

**Only unmarried male candidates are eligible.

Selection process:

**Written test

**Interview

**Medical test

For more details visit: www.upsc.gov.in

all the best........

IAF stands for Indian Air force and to apply for IAF, you have to apply for the Various entries as per your educational Qualification. These are the entries to Join IAF Namely,

=> National Defence Academy examination
=> Combined Defence Academy examination
=> Air force common admission test
=> NCC Special Entry

If you have just completed your Intermediate examination and study PCM subject in Intermediate and your age should between 16.5 to 19 years then you are eligible to apply for the NDA Examination and choose Air force wings as preference.

You can also apply for the CDS Examination, if you have completed your graduate course from a recognised university and study PCM subjects in Intermediate examination. Your age should between 19 to 23 years to apply for this entry.

Both NDA and CDS Examination conducted two times in a year.

If you have scored more than 60% marks in your graduation then you can also apply for the AFCAT Examination and Join Flying Branch, Technical Branch and Ground duty Branch.

Mechanical and Electronics engineering graduates are eligible for Technical Branch and age should between 18 to 28 years.

Commerce graduates and any discipline candidates may apply for Ground duty Branch and age should between 20 to 23 years. Notification published twice in a year.

you can apply for these entries to Join Indian Air force, You can check details from the official websites.

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