IAF Officer : Eligibility - Post Graduate
As a post graduate (men and women) , one can join as an officer in the
Air force only in the Technical and Ground duty branch. In the Technical
Branch, an M Sc Electronics holder subject to certain specifications,
can join as an Aeronautical Engineer in the Electronics stream.
Technical Branch
Aeronautical Engineering (Electronics)
As a post graduate you can join the Technical Branch as an Aeronautical
Engineer (Electronics). One will be responsible for the communication
and signals required on the Air Force station and in charge of the execution
of preventive maintenance and servicing of aircraft. With further in-service
training, you could also move to the repair and overhaul divisions of
the Indian Air Force.
Eligibility criteria:
• Age - 18 to
28 years
• Marital Status
- Single
• Nationality
- Indian
• Gender -Applicable
to both men and women.
• Educational
Qualifications - M.Sc. Electronics from any of the following universities:
Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai, Gujarat, Lucknow, Calcutta
Ground Duty Branches
After completing your post graduation, both men and women can enter
any of sub branches of the Ground Duty Branch such as Administrative,
Accounts, Education, Logistics and Meteorological Branches on Permanent
Commission (only for Men) or Short service Commission (both for men and
women).
Common Eligibility criteria for Administrative, Accounts, Education,
Logistics and Meteorological divisions of the Ground Duty Branch :
• Age - 20 to
25 years
• Marital Status
- Single
• Nationality
- Indian
• Gender - Applicable
to both men and women.
Administrative Division
As an officer in the Administrative Department, you will be responsible
for the efficient management of men and material resources. Some of the
officers of the Administrative Branch are selected to carry out the
duties as an 'Air Traffic Controller' maintaining an orderly flow of traffic
and airspace management or a 'Flight Controller' where you will be posted
to an Air Defence radar unit and will be responsible for close contact
and supervision between the air and radar for effective airspace management.
Along with the eligibility criteria common to all the divisions one
must have the following Educational Qualifications
Post graduation with a minimum score of 50% in any of the following:
• M.B.A. or post
graduate Diploma in Business Administration
• Two year full
time or three year part-time from an Institute recognised by the All India
Council for Technical Education with a combination of any two of the following
subjects at a B.A. / B.Sc. level:
English, Psychology, Defence Studies, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics
• Law Graduates
(3 / 5 years) with 50% and above (the age limit is relaxed up to 26 years).
Accounts Division:
As an officer in the Accounts Branch, you are responsible for efficient
management as well as disbursement of pay and allowances to Air Force
personnel. You will also act as internal auditor to ensure a zero-defect
audit from outside agencies.
Along with the eligibility criteria common to all the divisions one
must have the following Educational Qualifications
You can apply if you are a post graduate with a minimum score of
50% in any of the following:
• M.Com.
• AICWA / Chartered
/ Registered / Incorporate / Accountant with M.Com. (Age limit is relaxed
up to 27years.)
Education Division:
As an officer in the Education Branch, you will be responsible for
the successful implementation of various educational programs organised
at the Air Force bases. You will also be in charge of structuring libraries
to ensure all requisite study material is available for officers undertaking
in-service courses.
Along with the eligibility criteria common to all the divisions one
must have the following Educational Qualifications
A minimum score of 50% in your post graduation in any of the
following courses:
• M.A./ M.Sc.
in any of the following subjects:
English, Psychology, Defence Studies, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics,
Computer Science
• M.Ed. (The
age limit is extended to 27 years)
• M.B.A. or post
graduate Diploma in Business Administration
• Two year full
time or three year part-time from an Institute recognised by the All India
Council for Technical Education with a combination of any two of the following
subjects at a B.A. / B.Sc. level:
English, Psychology, Defence Studies, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics
• Ph.D. (The
age limit is extended to 27 years)
Logistics Division:
As an officer in the logistics department, you will undertake material
management of all Air Force resources. From clothing to aircraft equipment,
you will ensure efficient supervision of inventories, and availability
of necessary items to all operators and users.
Along with the eligibility criteria common to all the divisions one
must have the following Educational Qualifications
Should be a post graduate with a minimum score of 50% in any of the following:
• M.B.A. or post
graduate Diploma in Business Administration
• Two year full
time or three year part-time from an Institute recognised by the All India
Council for Technical Education with a combination of any two of the following
subjects at a B.A. / B.Sc. level:
English, Psychology, Defence Studies, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics
• Law Graduates
(3 / 5 years) with 50% and above (the age limit is relaxed up to 26 years).
Meteorological Division:
As an officer in the Meteorological Branch, you would be required
to render specific advice to the operators on all aspects of weather.
With the latest satellite imagery and state-of-the-art monitoring equipment,
you would be able to forecast changes in weather-both long and short term.
Educational Qualifications
You may apply if you have scored a minimum of 50% in any of the following
courses:
• M.Sc. in any
of the following subjects:
Physics, Applied Physics, Meteorology, Geophysics with Meteorology and
Oceanography, Oceanography with specialisation in Meteorology
• M.A./ M.Sc.
in any of the following subjects:
Mathematics, Applied Mathematics
• M.Tech. in
Atmospheric Science from IIT, Delhi.
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