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Which subjects to choose in 11th standard to join Air Force in future? My goal is to get a job in Air Force, so can you please let me know the next step which I need to follow? It will be really helpful if you can guide me on the same. Thanks!

To join Air Force you should choose science stream with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics subjects in 11th standard. Air force can be joined by following ways-

>> NDA- After passing 10+2 with PCM, you can join National Defense Academy (only boys) by qualifying NDA Entrance Exam and get selected for Air Force. Then, 3 years of training program is held at NDA training establishment.

>> AFCAT - Air Force Common Admission Test
This exam is for graduate engineers.

>> CDSE- B.Sc candidates can apply through CDS Exam

You must choose the best option suitable for you. If to join Air Force is your main goal, then NDA is best choice to pursue your career.

For recruitment in Indian Air Force the minimum requirement is candidate must have passed 12th with PCM ( Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics ).

So, you need to pursue PCM stream in 12th to appear in examination as NDA and technical entry.

So, you must start preparation as according to syllabus for whichever examination you want to appear.

NDA examination is conducted by UPSC for recruitment in defence services as an officer after 12th.

Candidates can also join air force through technical entry.

For both the recruitment, it is mandatory that candidate must have passed 12th with PCM as main paper.

So, you must pursue 12th with science stream. Candidates have to qualify in various stages of examination for final selection.

For more information about examination visit at www.upsc.gov.in or www.careerairforce.nic.in.

As far as you are concerned about the selection of stream for joining Indian Air force in future then I would like to let you know that in order to join Indian Air force as a Airmen Y group there is no requirement of a particular stream in academics as any Class 12th passed candidate with 50% marks ( overall and in English ) are eligible.

But if you are interested to join Indian Air force as an officer or X group technician then you must have to pursue your Class 12th with Science stream with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as main subjects from a recognized board. Students having any equivalent degree are also eligible.

For more details regarding officers opportunity in Indian Air force you can visit the link www.careerairforce.nic.in where as for details regarding Airmen selection procedure you can visit the link www.airmenselection.gov.in.

NDA stands for National Defence Academy exam.

Eligibility criteria for NDA entrance exam:

Academic qualification: Senior Secondary board passed with Physics and Mathematics. Board appearing candidates can also apply for the examination.

Age limit: 16.5-19.5years.

Male unmarried candidates can apply for NDA exam.

You should select Mathematics and Physics in 11th standard.

For most of the examination to join Indian Air Force the required minimum qualification is candidate must have passed 12th with PCM as main paper.

So, according to my opinion if you want to join Air Force as an Officer of Clerk post you must pursue science stream in 12th.

But for Airmen - Y group candidates passed 12th in any stream are eligible. The age limit varies with examination.

For detail information about examination visit at official website of Air Force visit at www.careerairforce.nic.in or www.upsc.gov.in.

As far as you are concerned to join Indian Air force in future then in advise you must go for the science stream with PCM group for pursuing your higher secondary school degree course as it is provide you the opportunity to join Indian Air force as an officer as well as airmen.

Further if you pursue your Class 12th with any other stream i.e; humanities or commerce or diploma in engineering then you will be eligible to join Indian Air force as an airmen for its Y group i.e; non technical group.

For more details about different opportunities in Indian Air force you can log on to the link www.careerairforce.nic.in.

To join Air Force in future, you should have to pursue your 11th and 12th standard with PCM stream from a Government recognised board. To join Indian Air Force, you have to appear in NDA examination which is conducted by UPSC twice a year. The age criteria required to apply for NDA examination is 16.5 to 19.5 years. You should be an unmarried male candidate and should be physically as well as mentally healthy to be eligible to appear in NDA examination.

You can choose Mathematics, Physics, English, Chemistry and rest one of your choice for National Defence Academy entrance examination.

Age criteria for the NDA examination: 16.5-19.5 years.

Unmarried male candidates can only apply for this examination.

Stages of NDA exam:

Written Exam.

Service Selection Board.

The subjects necessary to choose for National Defence Academy for Indian Air Force is:

1. Physics.

2. Chemistry.

3. Mathematics.

Board appearing candidates can also apply for NDA exam. Age limit is 16.5-19.5 years. Female candidates can not apply for NDA exam.

In order to join Indian Air Force, you must have either completed Graduation or 12th Class from a recognized board or university.

There is a certain educational qualification required to be eligible for joining Air Force. You can get through National Defence Academy on the basis of 12th Class qualification.

On the other side, you may join Combined Defence Services on the basis of Graduation or Bachelor Degree in any discipline.

You must have pursued 12th Class with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (PCM) subjects in order to join Air Force.

If you wish to join Air Force in future, then you must choose PCM stream in 11th standard.

In fact, Physics and Mathematics subject are must for a candidate if he is willing to make his career in Air Force or Navy.

Through these subjects, you will be eligible for applying in NDA Exam.

Also, you will be eligible for applying in other defence exams like AFCAT.