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Hello sir i am studying B. E. I am interested in joining airforce .and i dont no that when they conduct exams and all. so i want detailed information about exam procedure n in which month exams wil conduct. N how to apply application for that.

The following are the three modes of entry for engineers to join the Flying branch:
Combined Defence Services Examination (CDSE)


You can take the Combined Defence Services Examination (written test conducted by UPSC) to join the Flying branch of the Indian Air Force. Men can join the Air Force through this mode of entry and will be given a Permanent Commission.


For applying through any of the entry points mentioned above, you must fulfil the following eligibility criteria:

Age
19 to 23 years*


Marital Status
Single


Nationality
Indian


Gender
for men only.


Educational Qualifications
Graduate ( Three Year Course ) in any discipline from a recognised university (with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level) / BE / B Tech( Four Year Course) .
Final Year students can also apply, provided thay donot have any backlog.
No Percentage Bar for CDSE entry.

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April and September Every Year


National Cadet Corps Special Entry ( Through CO NCC Unit / DG NCC )
As a Air Wing Senior division 'C' Certificate holder of the National Cadet Corps, you can apply to the Flying branch of the Indian Air Force. Men can join the Air Force through this mode of entry and will be given a Permanent Commission.


For applying through any of the entry points mentioned above, you must fulfil the following eligibility criteria:

Age
19 to 23 years*


Marital Status
Single


Nationality
Indian


Gender
for men only.


Educational Qualifications
Graduate ( Three Year Course ) in any discipline from a recognised university who have attained minimum 60% marks in aggregate in all papers put together and have Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level OR BE / B Tech( Four Year Course) from a recognised university with minimum 60% marks in aggregate in all papers put together.
Final Year students can also apply, provided thay donot have any backlog and min 60 % aggregate marks in the previous year/ semister.
NCC Air Wing Senior Division 'C' certificate.

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April and October Every Year


Flying (Pilot) Short Service Commission (For Men & women)
with Term of Engagement of 14 Years with no further extension
Both men and women are eligible to apply for short service commission in the flying branch. ” Short Service Commission in Flying branch is for 14 years with no further extension.

For applying through any of the entry points mentioned above, you must fulfil the following eligibility criteria:

Age
19 to 23 years* 19 to 25 Years* for CPL Holders (Issued by DGCA (india) ).


Marital Status
Single


Nationality
Indian


Gender
This is applicable to both men and women.


Educational Qualifications
Graduate ( Three Year Course ) in any discipline from a recognised university who have attained minimum 60% marks in aggregate in all papers put together and have Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level OR BE / B Tech( Four Year Course) from a recognised university with minimum 60% marks in aggregate in all papers put together.
Final Year students can also apply, provided thay donot have any backlog and min 60 % aggregate marks in the previous year/ semister.
Upper age limit for Candidates holding valid and current Commercial Pilot Licence issued by DGCA (india ) is relaxed upto 25 yeras*.

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Hello sir i am studying B. E. I am interested in joining airforce .and i dont no that when they conduct exams and all. so i want detailed information about exam procedure n in which month exams wil conduct. N how to apply application for that.

For engineers Indian Air Force has framed a special page to cater their need, you can view it HERE

Dear friend ,

For joining IAF (Indian Air Force) there are mainly two exams ; these are:-

1.Through CDSE(Combined Defense Services examination)-

Qualification required- Any graduate degree/BE/B Tech degree and having passed Physics and maths in class 12th.

Age limit- 19-23 years

Month of exam- It is conducted twice a year. In the month of April and September.

2.Through SSC(Short service commission)-

Qualification required- Any graduate degree/BE/B Tech degree with minimum 60% marks and having passed Physics and maths in class 12th.

Age limit- 19-23 years

Month of exam- It is conducted twice a year. In the month of March and September.

Best wishes!!!!!

if any student have 3 reappear subjects after 3 years of b.tech then he can apply or not

sir, i am in b tech first year can i join air force this year if i skip btech this year or join ncc airwing this year (ncc is not in my college) i got 61%in (10 2).