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Hello Sir, I am studying in 12th with PCMC specialization. I want to join Indian Air Force. Can you please help me to know about the steps through which I can join Indian Air Force? Please help me to know about the steps asap.

Yes, candidates passed 12th are eligible to join Indian Air Force after qualifying in NDA or Air Force 'X' or 'Y' category.

The common eligibility to appear for NDA examination is that candidate must have passed or pursuing in 12th with PCM as main paper. The age limit is between 16.5-19.5 years.

For Air Force 'X' or 'Y' the minimum age limit is 18 years.

Examination is conducted in various stages ( written, physical and interview ( SSB )).

For more information visit at www.upsc.gov.in.

The recruitment to Indian Air Force at 12th level is done through National Defence Academy examination. NDA/NA examination is conducted by UPSC twice every year. The minimum academic qualification required to apply for NDA exam is 12th passed from a recognized board with PCM subjects.

The age criteria for this exam is 16.5 to 19.5 years. Only unmarried male Indian candidates can apply for NDA exam. You will have to crack written test and Service Selection Board for final selection.

Being a student of Class 12th with PCMC ( Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Computer Science ) group, you are eligible to join Indian Air force as commissioned officer as well as airman.

Further, to join as a commissioned officer, you need to qualify NDA ( National Defense Academy ) entrance examination and for appearing in the same examination, you need to be an unmarrried Indian male candidate with your age lying within 16.5 years to 19.5 years. Also, you must have the physical fitness as per the service requirement norms.

Further, to join as an airman, you need to qualify its respective entrance examination and for appearing in the same examination, you need to be an unmarrried Indian male candidate with your age lying within 17 years to 21 years. Also, you must have the physical fitness as per the service requirement norms.

For more details regarding various career options available in Indian Air force, you can refer to the link www.careerairforce.nic.in.

To join Indian Air Force after completion of your 12th standard PCM stream, you have to appear in UPSC NDA examination. Candidates who have completed 12th standard or an equivalent examination with Mathematics and Physics subjects from a government recognised board and those who are unmarried male candidates in the age range of 16.5 to 19.5 years are eligible to apply for NDA examination for joining in Indian Air Force.

Steps to join Indian Air Force for 12th PCM candidates:

Step I: Apply for NDA/NA entrance examination conducted by UPSC examination.

Step II: Crack NDA written test and Service Selection Board.

Depending upon your performance in NDA exam and rank, you can join Indian Air Force.

The various steps to become officer in Indian Air Force after 12th PCM:

~~First you need to apply for National Defence Academy examination conducted by UPSC.

~~After application, prepare for exam and then crack written test and Service Selection board.

~~Age required is 16.5 to 19.5 years.

Unmarried male Indian citizens are eligible for this exam.

Your performance in both stages will decide your chances of selection as an officer.

Indian airforce is one among the defence sector of India.
It recruits candidates through NDA and CDS ,both conducted by UPSC twice a year.

The eligibility criteria for the Indian airforce through NDA is that any candidate who has completed his 12th from any science stream with PCM subjects and 70 percent in all the subjects is eligible provided he is between the age bracket of 16-19 years.
If you don't get through NDA, don't worry ,you can get into Indian airforce through the CDS examination.
It is an exam at the graduate level entry.

You are eligible to join Indian Air Force after qualifying in NDA examination.

The examination is conducted by UPSC. It is conducted for recruitment in Indian Army, Navy and Air Force.

Candidates passed 12th in PCM are eligible to appear in examination for recruitment in Air Force. The age limit is 16.5 - 19.5 years.

The examination is conducted in two stages and, you have to appear and qualify in both stages for final selection. For more information visit at www.upsc.gov.in.

Steps to join Indian Air Force for 12th PCMC student:

*Apply for National Defence Academy/Naval academy entrance exam.

*Pass both the stages of exam called written test and Service Selection Board.

*The age criteria is 16.5 to 19.5 years.

You can join Indian Air Force after passing both stages.

The various steps included in getting job in Indian Air Force after 12th through NDA examination:

You need to apply for National Defence Academy entrance examination.

There are two stages called written test and Service Selection Board.

Those who clear both stages are eligible for Indian Air Force job.

If you want to join Air Force as an officer, you have to appear and qualify in NDA examination.

The examination is conducted by UPSC. It is conducted in two stages. Once you will qualify in the examination, you will become eligible for final selection.

The two stages are :- Written and SSB. The age limit to appear for examination is 16.5-19.5 years.

For more details about examination pattern and syllabus visit at www.upsc.gov.in.

At senior secondary level, National Defence Academy is competitive examination for joining Indian Air Force.

The first step towards this goal is to apply for NDA exam.

Then appear for NDA exam and pass its various stages. If you pass all stages and secure good rank then you will get IAF.

To join Indian air force as an officer you can apply for the NDA exam which is held
twice in a year by UPSC. The exam is held in the month of April and September.

The age limit for the exam is 16.5 to 19 years. The syllabus is based on the 10+2 level
mathematics. Also, there is another paper on general ability.

After clearing the exam you will be called for the SSB and after clearing that you
will become a officer in the Indian air force.