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What are the opportunities for mechanical engineers in INDIAN AIRFORCE?

Originally Posted by bijeeshpattali

What are the opportunities for mechanical engineers in INDIAN AIRFORCE?

Mechanical engineering candidates are eligible for Indian Air Force exam.

1.Flying branch :-

Candidate can be graduate in any trade, but must have maths and physics in 12th..

Candidates age should be in between 19-23 years.

2.Technical branch:-

Candidate must have completed the graduation in engineering field.

Age should be in between 18-28 years.

3.Ground duty branch:-

Candidate can be graduate in any trade.

Age should be in between 20-27 years.

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Physical criteria for AFCAT exam:--

Minimum Height:

Army - 157.5Cms, Navy - 157.5 Cms, Air Force (Pilot) - 162.5Cms.

Eye Sight:

Distant vision 6/6, 6/9 correctable to 6/6.
Near vision N-5 each eye,
Myopia: Not more than 2.5 D
Hypermetropia: Not more than 3.5 D

Weight: Appropriate weight as per age and height

Chest : Minimum 5 CMS full expansion on inhalation