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I want to become a pilot and I will appear the Higher Secondary examination in 2016. My D.O.B is 8'th May 1997. I saw the eligibility list of NDA exam 2016 and found that the d.o.b shouldnot be before june 1997.
So is there any other way of becoming a pilot in the Indian air force when I'm 19 years old?

Originally Posted by Unregistered

I want to become a pilot and I will appear the Higher Secondary examination in 2016. My D.O.B is 8'th May 1997. I saw the eligibility list of NDA exam 2016 and found that the d.o.b shouldnot be before june 1997.
So is there any other way of becoming a pilot in the Indian air force when I'm 19 years old?

According to recently released notifications of NDA Exam (I) 2016, you are not eligible for it.

Only those candidates are eligible to apply whose DOB lies between 2 July, 1997 and 1 July, 2000.

Since your DOB is 8th May 1997, so you are not eligible to apply for NDA Exam.

However, you can apply for AFCAT exam or CDS Exam after pursuing and completing bachelor course in any discipline from any recognized institution to become Pilot in IAF.

Both the exams require graduation in any discipline from any recognized University to apply for it.

To join the Indian Air Force as a pilot you need to qualify the N.D.A. exam that is conducted for the 12th qualified candidates and the exam is conducted for all three wings of Indian Armed Forces.

Eligibility criteria for the N.D.A. is-

>> Candidate should be qualified the 12th from any stream and should be a Indian citizen.

>> A subject of Nepal or Bhutan can also apply if he is migrated to India since 1962 for the permanent residence.

>> A candidate of Science stream can apply for all the three wings but commerce and art candidates can only apply for the Indian Army.

>> Candidate age should be 16.5 -19 years old and should be physically fit with eye sight of 6/6.

Selection process is -

Written exam

Personal Interview

There are two ways to become pilot in Indian Air Force.First way through NDA exam you can apply & Secondly you can apply through CDS exam.

NDA stands for National Defense Academy.
CDS stands for Common Defense Academy.

You are not mentioned as above about your qualification.So first of all I would like to tell you about NDA.

Qualification Requirements:- You must have passed 12th in physics,chemistry & maths.

Age Limitations:-Age must be in between 16.5 to 19 years.

You are eligible for NDA exam as mentioned above your age criteria.

Selection Procedure:-Written Exam & Interview

Only unmarried male candidates can apply.Girls are nothing eligible for NDA exam.

I regret to tell you that you are not eligible any entrance being 19 years or completed higher secondary education.

You can appear for NDA exam but as you said the maximum age limit for is 19 years and other than that CDSE and AFCAT exams are there.

The age limit for CDSE and AFCAT is 19 - 23 years.
You must have done graduation for applying.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

I want to become a pilot and I will appear the Higher Secondary examination in 2016. My D.O.B is 8'th May 1997. I saw the eligibility list of NDA exam 2016 and found that the d.o.b shouldnot be before june 1997.
So is there any other way of becoming a pilot in the Indian air force when I'm 19 years old?

To become a pilot in Indian Air Force is possible when you apply for the respected entrance exam which offers you the opportunity. Regarding that you can apply for the NDA exam being 19 years old.

You are right about the criteria which you have mentioned as candidates who are born not earlier than 02nd July 1997 and not later than 01st July 2000 are only eligible for applying for the NDA exam as per the age limit criteria. You need to satisfy all the criteria needed for the exam in order to apply such as nationality, age limit, educational qualification, martial status and physical standards.

If you fail to satisfy any of the one criteria then you are ineligible for applying for the NDA exam. To know more information regarding the NDA exam check at http://www.upsc.gov.in

You can Join Indian Air Force through NDA and CDS exams.

NDA stands for National Defence Academy while CDS stands for Combined Defence Services.

Both the exams are conducted by UPSC.

NDA exam can be applied after 12th while CDS exam can be applied after graduation.

For NDA you must have 12th with Physics,Chemistry and Mathematics while for CDS IAF you need graduation with Physics,Chemistry and Mathematics subjects or you have completed Engineering degree.

For NDA your age should be within 16.5 years to 19 years and for CDS IAF your age must be 19 years to 23 years.

Dear,
According to the age limits for the NDA,it is mandatory for a candidate to have the DOB between 2 july 1997 and 1 july 2000.
So,As you've found,you are not eligible for seating in NDA exams.

Now,the best other option that is left for you is to prepare for CDS examination.Eligibilities
for CDS exams are as following;
*1) A candidate applyingforr CDS examination should must have an age between 19 years and 23 years.
*2) Candidate should must have completedi the graduation with passing marks.
*3) Candidate should must be unmarried.

I hope these informations will help you.
Best of luck!

The candidate who wishes to become a pilot has to get all three License i.e

Student Pilot License (SPL),

Private Pilot License (PPL),

Commercial Pilot License (CPL).

Student Pilot License (SPL) eligibility:

The candidate must be at least 16 years of age

The candidate must have passed 10th.

Private Pilot License (PPL) eligibility:

The candidate must have passed 10+2 with PCM as subjects .

Commercial Pilot License (CPL) eligibility:

The candidate should have passed 12th with at least 60% marks in aggregate with Mathematics and Physics.

The candidate age should be 18-30 years .

Candidate must also have PPL with at least flying experience of 3 years.

One can get his/her CPL after completing 250 hours of flying.

Beside getting these licences,one has to fulfill following criteria to become a pilot:-

The qualification required to become a pilot is 10+2 with 50% marks in Physics,Chemistry and Mathematics as major subjects.

Some key skills which are needed in a pilot are good depth perception, good communication and problem-solving skills,Quick reaction time.

The technical skills required for a pilot are knowledge of on-board systems and ability to monitor them.