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sir /madam i want to become an air force officer. But i don't know the steps to be taken, i need help from you. I am in 10th now i am sure that i will pass 10 with outstanding performance so after 10 what should i do to become an air force officer . hopping for your answer faithfully

You can not become an Air Force Officer after the 10th. First, you must have passed class 12th standard from any recognized Institute and you have to appear for NDA (National Defence Academy) exam and get a qualifying score to become an Air Force Officer.

The minimum educational qualification required to join Air Force is class 12th.
After class 12th , candidate can appear for

Exam Eligibility
NDA entrance exam for such purpose.
They must have studied physics and maths as compulsary subject in class 12th.
They must be unmarried and physically and mentally fit.
Must be within age limit 16 to 19 years.

Selection process
Written test
Medical test
Personal interview.

Being a student of Class 10th, to become an Indian Air force Officer, you have options through NDA (National Defense Academy), CDS (Combined Defense Services) and AFCAT (Air force Common Admission Test).

Further, for joining through NDA, you are required to complete your Class 12th with Physics and Mathematics as main subjects from a recognised board of education and qualify NDA examination while for entry through AFCAT and CDS, you need to first complete your graduation degree from a recognized university.

For complete details regarding various entries through Indian Air force along with their respective admission criteria you can refer to the link www.careerairforce.nic.in.

The Indian Air Force doesn't have any entry scheme that inducts candidates after class 10th. The minimum qualification required to join Air Force is 10+2 in any stream from a recognized board. To join the Air Force after 10+2, you will have to appear for NDA (National Defence Academy) entrance examinations. The candidate must be in the age group of 16.5 to 19 years at the time of the start of the course.

NDA is a national-level entrance examination through which candidates are shortlisted and selected for all the wings of the Indian Armed Forces (Army, Navy, and Air Force). The examination is conducted by UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) twice a year in the month of April and September.

You can become officer in Indian Air Force after qualifying in NDA. NDA examination is conducted in two stages.

The required eligibility to appear for the examination is that candidate must have passed or pursuing in std 12th from a recognised board.

Examination is conducted in two stages and after qualifying in both stages eligible for the final selection. For more information about the examination visit at www.upsc.gov.in.

You can become officer after qualifying in NDA after 12th and CDS or AFCAT after bachelor degree.

The eligibility to apply for NDA examination is that candidate must have passed 12th with physics, chemistry and mathematics as main paper from a recognised board. Age limit is 16.5-19.5 years.

So, you can prepare for the examination as per syllabus of the examination for the final selection. For more information visit at www.upsc.gov.in.

The Indian Air Force doesn't have any entry scheme that inducts candidates after Class 10. The minimum educational qualification requirement to join the Air Force is Class 12. To join the Air Force after Class 12, candidate will have to appear for NDA (National Defence Academy) Entrance Exams.I hope you will understand it. Good luck

The Indian Air Force doesn't have any entry scheme that inducts candidates after Class 10. The minimum educational qualification requirement to join the Air Force is Class 12.


To join the Air Force after Class 12, candidate will have to appear for NDA (National Defence Academy) Entrance Exams.