IAF Commissioned Officers 2012

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Indian Air Force is one of the most reputed institutions in our country. They offer various career opportunities of the talented and challenging people who want to serve the country. Indian Air Force Commissioned Officers examination is an idea proposed by the Government of India so that the entry into the Indian air force is made simpler for the aspirants. The IAF Commissioned Officers entrance examination is conducted by Air Force department of India. Through this exam the candidates will selected to different courses under the IAF and after the training period they will placed into the Commissioned Officers post, The  different streams offered are

  • Administrative
  • Logistic
  • Education
  • Accounts
  • Meteorological Branch

The examination will conduct twice in a year on the month of March and July.

Structure of Indian Air Force Commissioned Officers examination

The question paper will consist of 100 questions with duration 120 minutes. The examination follows the MCQ format and the paper is divided into fours parts. The following are those areas,

  • General Awareness
  • Numerical Ability
  • Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test
  • Verbal Ability in English

The correct response will draw three marks and in case of any wrong answer 1 mark will be deducted from the total.

Syllabus for Indian Air Force Commissioned Officers examination

General Awareness

  • Art
  • Basic Science
  • Civics
  • Culture
  • Current Affairs
  • Defence
  • Environment
  • Geography
  • History
  • Politics
  • Sports

Verbal Ability in English

  • Antonyms and Testing of Vocabulary
  • Comprehension
  • Error Detection
  • Sentence Completion
  • Synonyms

Numerical Ability

  • Average
  • Decimal Fraction
  • Percentage
  • Profit & loss
  • Ratio & Proportion
  • Simple interest
  • Simplification

Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test

  • Spatial  Ability etc.
  • Verbal Skills

Eligibility Criteria

For Administrative and Logistics Branch

The minimum education qualification required is post gradation in either of the subjects English, Mathematics, Physics or Defense studies. The statistics, Psychology, Economics, computer science PG students is also eligible to apply for the examination. The MBA and Bachelor of Engineering student can also apply for the examination. The candidates must be unmarried male/female between the age 20-23.

For Education Branch

The MBA or equivalent holders and Bachelor of Law candidates from the recognized university can apply for the examination. The age limit ranges between 20 and 25 for taking the examination.

For Accounts Branch:

The graduates in accounting forms or the CA candidates can apply for this post. The candidates must have the degree form the recognized institute or university. The age limit it ranges between 20 and25.

The eligible candidates have to take the written examination and the qualified candidates of the written paper will call for the nest round of selection process, consist of eth personality test and interview.

How to Apply?

The application forms are available in the selected centers of IAF. The candidates can get the form from official site, http://www.careerairforce.nic.in/ and can download it from there. The candidates must dispatch the filled he examination center before the final dates

How to fill the Form?

The candidates must give extra attention while filling the application form. They must take care of the instruction given in the booklet and should read the guidance before filing the form. They can use a ball point pen for filling the form either blue or black. They have to enter the data in block letters and only enter the valid data, which is officially correct.

Take care of correctly entering options for applied post, category and post codes while filling the columns. They must paste the recent size photo at the required place and don’t forget to put signature at the needed place. After completing filling the form recheck the given data and ensure that you entered every needed information.

Important Dates

The examination conduct twice in a year,

Notification: Month of February, 2012

First Examination: Month of March, 2012

Exam Notification: Month of May, 2012

Second Examination: Month of July, 2011/2012

List of examination centers

  • Ambala
  • Bangalore
  • Barrackpore.
  • Bhubaneswar
  • Dehradun
  • Guwahati
  • Jodhpur
  • Kanpur
  • Kochi
  • Mumbai
  • Mysore
  • New Delhi
  • Patna
  • Secunderabad

Contact Address for the IAF Commissioned Officers examination

  • Indian Air force, Air Headquarters, Vayu Bhawan, New Delhi – 110 011.
  • Phone: 011 - 23012579,
  • Fax: 011 - 23018981
  • Website: www.careerairforce.nic.in

Reference Books

  • Books published by Pratyogita Darpan
  • Finance Sense: Corporate Finance For Non-finance Executives by Prasanna Chandra
  • Indian Economy by Ruddra Dutt and  Sundaram
  • Marksman Reasoning
  • Mathematics by O.P. Agarwal
  • Mathematics by O.P. Tandon
  • Mathematics by R.S.Agarwal
  • Principles of Management by P C Tripathi and P N Reddy
  • Reasoning by R.S.Agarwal [Verbal and nonverbal ]

Coaching Centers for IAF Commissioned Officers examination

  • AAABright Academy
  • Baalnoi Academy
  • Banking and Management Academy
  • Career Sharpers
  • Excelsior
  • J.T.S. Institute
  • M.Phil
  • M.S. Coaching
  • Miglani Tutorials
  • New Careers Academy
  • PaceSetter
  • S. N. Institute
  • T.I.M.E.(Triumphant Institute Of Management Education Pvt. Ltd)

Study Plan

The candidates must have a sound study plan for making your career as a Commissioned officer in IAF. You will get the exam format from the previous year papers and also the different reference books. You have to update yourself with the current affairs of India as well as the world. You should have a habit of reading the newspapers, magazine and Journals etc. The numerical ability follows the school level syllabus and only thing you have to take care is the time. You have to solve maximum questions with in the given time frame. There are many referral books to guide you in each section available in the market place, make use of such materials. Online coaching center is also a great idea for preparing for the examination.

How and Where To Get the Results?

The examination result is available in the official website of IAF. They must give their roll number and DOB for getting the result. The selected candidates for the next round will get the invites for the further rounds by personal mail or post.

Score Validity

The score is valid till the announced seats are filled. The exam score never carry forward for the nest year.

 
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71 Responses to “IAF Commissioned Officers 2012”

  1. 71
    Asesh Kumar Das:

    Dear sir,

    I looking for a job, as i m completed My ITIS on Fitter after 10th on 71.1%. Kindy give a chance for any Job in your department,

    Thank you
    A K Das

  2. 70
    amanpreet singh:

    respected sir ? I am a student of commerce ,m dng bcom ist year ,can i apply fr iaf my age is 19

  3. 69
    reshma:

    am i eligible for the interview which will be conduct on22nd in osmaniya university, hyderabad. i have bsc(mathematics, electronics, computer science) qualification

  4. 68
    Gokul raj.k.c.:

    respected sir,
    sir i am doing my B.E. 2nd year in ECE ,can i know about the eligibility of writting IAF exams .

    can i know the cet(common entrance test)of IAF and about the SSB exam .

    can i know which entrance exam should be written for U.G. degree holders

  5. 67
    ranbir singh:

    can i give IAF exam 2012, i am student of 3rd year , mechanical engg. ,B.E.

  6. 66
    Yogesh Rawat:

    Dear sir i want to solution of(how can i gate about dates of application form of IAF)

  7. 65
    yashashwini:

    Respective sir/mam,
    is that the application form for IAF short service commission for women (technical officer) in online will be published in the month of feb 2012 on the airforce website or else when.im pursuing pre-final year B.E AERONAUTICAL ,SO am i eligible to apply.please reply as soon as possible.Thank you

  8. 64
    Kalpana Sharma:

    Sir i have done M.sc in biotech. Can i fill form for Administration branch in IAF Commissioned officers 2012???

  9. 63
    HONEY KHANDELWAL:

    IS JAIPUR IS A EXAM CENTER FOR IAFCAT EXAM TO BE CONDUCTED IN FABUARY

  10. 62
    rashmi chaudhary:

    IS AIR FORCE good for girls ?
    I mean if a girl wants to join IAF ,than is it safe or not?

  11. 61
    Rajan kumar singh:

    Sir,is registration form available for iaf 2012 entrance exam

  12. 60
    sumit:

    eligibility…..!!:P

  13. 59
    KUSHAL:

    please let me know exam dates for commom aptitude test?????????

  14. 58
    KUSHAL:

    PLZ LET ME KNOW DATES OF EXAMINATION COMBINED APPTITUDE TST?????????

  15. 57
    pritam chavan:

    i want to ask for the syalabus of IAF enternce exam for women 2012?

  16. 56
    Kishan yadav:

    What is the requirements of medical chekup ?

  17. 55
    shivam dixit:

    sir i want to that when the exam of x group 2011-12

  18. 54
    maninder singh:

    how to become an commisioned ofiicer from an airmen & . And i also want to know about the syllabus for its prepration.

  19. 53
    Suman Lata:

    Iam clear of 10+2 in C.B.S.E Board in this 2010 from chandigarh and my percentage marks 47.4 .Can i join the Air force

  20. 52
    Rajesh:

    How to apply fpr a job in Indian AIR FORCE…? PLZ guide me.. and also help me getting the application form..

  21. 51
    zoe:

    hello sir,
    i completed my bca degree. and am 22 yrs old. so am i eligible for entering into navy officers

  22. 50
    praveen:

    sir, am attending afcat exam on 28 aug 2011 an tell me what is the syllabus and which author books to be prefered

  23. 49
    veena.k.v:

    I need previous years model question papers for IAFCAT examination.can u pls provide me ?

  24. 48
    nivya:

    rspctd sir,
    iam nivya.a bsc physics graduate.I also applied for the afcat test coundcted on august 28.I send the application form to the afcat center trivandram.i didnt got the admit card yet.what i do sir?and i need more model q.p.can you help me sir?

  25. 47
    deep shah:

    i want to give IAF exam in 2012.. i am dedicated towards my country and i wish to do something for my country rather than just sitting and earning money in a company. but the main problem is that i have spectacles. and i did not understand the requirements and my dream is to be an IAF pilot.. so can u please explain me in detail about that. i fulfill all the other requirements. please let me know and do something..i want to join IAF on any cost..reply soon. thank you respected sir.
    spectacles is my generation problem.please do something sir..

  26. 46
    manveer singh:

    can i give exam in 2012 my date of birth is{ 11-march-1993}

  27. 45
    kishore:

    what is the new exam date?

  28. 44
    p.vignesh:

    i’m in-need of requiring model question paper

  29. 43
    Bhanu Manhas:

    sir,
    i am bhanu manhas.doing be.tech and i got 59% till 3year.i want to know can i elifible for your entrance exam..reply soon as possible..

  30. 42
    pragati singh:

    Respected sir,
    I am Pragati Singh.Ihave cleared the written exam of AFCAT held on 27-03-2011and i have also recieved the call letter for SSB.I have got 59.87% in my last two years of graduation.and my final year will be declared till december 2011.So please tell me is am eligible enough to attend the SSB?pLEASE REPLY SOON.

  31. 41
    Rakesh Dhaka:

    sir, i’m pass 12th with 73% marks & i’m want to join IAF as a officer. i’m in b.tech at that time so what i do pleasc told me sir.

  32. 40
    sweety:

    please tel me date of apply tentative for exam

  33. 39
    Tosh:

    I am currently serving in the Air Wing of Botswana Military.

    I wish to know if international students are allowed in Indian Air Force for any course. If aailable please send them so as forward the same to my superiors.

  34. 38
    manish:

    what are the posts for be mechanical girls student in airforce?
    what is elligibility criteriya for that posts?
    how was the selection and exanination procedure?

  35. 37
    SWETHA:

    can u tel me the syllabus n prescribed buks

  36. 36
    S.Nandhakumar:

    i am studying in b.e 3rd year can i write airforce exam in 2011 july

  37. 35
    karthish.k:

    i am pursuin my mech engg course……m in 6th sem…..can i write iaf xam???wana join flyng branch

  38. 34
    vikash:

    Respected sir currently i m pursueing my engg degree in ece branch and in third year i wnt to know when and from where i will able to avail the forms.

  39. 33
    PRADEEP MISHRA:

    I am an aircraftsman in indianairforce. I have completed my 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology. I want to become an commissioned officer in indian airforce. Please give of some suggestion to become commissioned officer. {Aircraftsman PRADEEP MISHRA}

  40. 32
    PRADEEP MISHRA:

    I am an aircraftsman in indianairforce. I have completed my 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology. I want to become an commissioned officer in indian airforce. Please give of some suggestion. {Aircraftsman PRADEEP MISHRA}

  41. 31
    Viswanath:

    Sir, i want to now more about Officers intelligence rating test. Pls mail me the details….

  42. 30
    Jyoti singh:

    Sir .I m 19 yrs old ,nd i m in b.com final yr nd i want to join IAF .I LIVE IN PATNA .FROM WHERE I can get d form? Also i m d final yr student of air ncc.i m a gud cadet.so dat i was selected for aivsc 2010 held at bangalore as in flying branch

  43. 29
    sandeep:

    sir,
    i am in b.tech 3rd year i want to know about the application form n last date of submmission can i appear the entrance test in this year.

  44. 28
    meenu yadav:

    when we can apply for indian air force

  45. 27
    mahendr kumar kushwaha:

    i want to know,how i can join indian air force if i am a final year student of computer science student

  46. 26
    ravi dua:

    sir i want to know abt esxam patern of OIR test..
    if possible please give the sample paper or give link regarding sample paper

  47. 25
    Sravanthi:

    hi sir,
    i had completed my .E with Information Technology stream.
    i am interested to join in IAF. Am i eligible for this please give reply.

  48. 24
    pratima kumari:

    sir,
    I am graduate with geography,political science and economics in hindi with 67% marks. can i join IAF in admin or logistic branch? if yes when application form will be available in market?

  49. 23
    priyambda:

    sir i want to know about the application form n last date of submmission for accounts branch also sir i hv completed B.Com(h) so will i able to apply for administrative n logistic branch

  50. 22
    Pramod:

    i want to date of admissin & also form submission date

  51. 21
    SHUBHAM AGRAWAL:

    I AM 16 YEAR AND I WANT TO BECOME A IAF PIOLET AND I AM LIVING IN VARANASI AND FROM WHERE I CAN GET ITS APPLICATION FORM?

  52. 20
    Suraj Kuntal:

    download air force application form for group “x” for technical trade.

  53. 19
    shaily jian:

    sir what is the syllabus for scc written test………..

  54. 18
    VISHAL GAUTAM INSA:

    Sir’ i want to all selection prosizer with ssb interview. After application form what will we do and sllabus for logistic officer. I m doing bca 2nd year from govt. Colloge.plz help me. I thankufull of you.

  55. 17
    VIVEKANANDHAN.V:

    im doing B.E., aeronautical in tamilnadu 2nd year when can i appear for air force exams.

  56. 16
    prashanth:

    sir i am pursuing b.tech sir ,i want to join in I.A.F. how to apply for that.

  57. 15
    k.vidya sagar reddy:

    Administrative

    • Logistic

    • Education

    • Accounts

    • Meteorological Branch
    ssb will be conducted for only these branches mentioned above or even for flying branch

  58. 14
    Ankit:

    Sir, how can we apply for comissioned officers,that there ir no related notification is available in market plz rply as soon as possible…

  59. 13
    RAJESH TUDU:

    SIR CAN I JOIN IAF I DOING BCA SO PLEASE GIVE ME SUGGESTION AND ANY OTHER JOB IN IAF SUITABLE FOR ME TELL ME

  60. 12
    dhivakar:

    Sir,I am residing in Chennai and I need to know the details of availing the application form for IAF commissioned officers………Do we need to download it from any website?

  61. 11
    anil:

    my son aryan is doing charted accoutantants also he has joined the NCC in his college & completed the b certificate & now he is in final year B.Com . He is keen to join the armed forcec .which way & in which wing hemay join the army. please guide

  62. 10
    aditya sharma:

    sirs,
    i am pursuing course of Bc.a
    I want to become an Airforce Pilot…

    Give me Details!am i eligible for it.please reply soon

  63. 9
    jerry jose:

    which all are banches can a candidate look for in the indian air force,if the candidate who had passed +2 examinations

  64. 8
    dinesh behera:

    i am a bcom graduate.willing to join air force in any section.
    am i eligible for it.please reply soon

  65. 7
    abhishek sharma:

    sir
    I m mechanical engg student i m in 6th sem plz give me details to become a IAF fighter piolet

  66. 6
    ram:

    from where to get the form

  67. 5
    krishna kulkarni:

    I wanted to kno wer are t forms availabale?

  68. 4
    C.Udaya Kumar:

    I want become an IAF commander. I have just passed 12th standard. What all I have to study to become a commander.

  69. 3
    Bijay kumar:

    sirs,
    i am pursuing course of B.SC Engg. degree in Electrical Engg. branch from BCE Bhagalpur(a govt. college in Bihar) The previous day i was debarred from appearing for SSB . According to UGC regulations B.TECH , B.E. and B.SC Engg. all are equivalent.All the three degrees are acceptable in all the govt. organizations including DRDO,ISRO,BARC,IES,NTPC,BHEL etc.Then why AFSB has debarred me from ssb despite of qualifying in EKT AND getting a call letter for the same? Would you please give an explanation? Hoping for a conducive reply.
    thanking you,
    Bijay kumar.

  70. 2
    mohseen hussain:

    I M IN B.Sc 3RD YEAR & I WANT TO GIVE EXAMS OF IAF…
    & HOW CAN I APPLY FOR IT… CAN SEAT IN IAF COMMISSIOND OFFICERS EXAMS….

  71. 1
    Amreesh:

    I want to become an Airforce Pilot…Give me Details!!!…