Air Force Officer

Hi,
Yes, you can join IAF through these methods:
1. Indian Military Academy Direct Entry (CDS):
Graduation Degree from a recognized University is required. The candidate has to be unmarried. The candidate has to appear for the CDS (Combined Defence Services) exam conducted by the UPSC (Union Public Service Commission). After selection, training will be provided at IMA, Dehradun. The duration of training will be 18 month.
2. Officers Training Academy SSC Non Tech entry:
This is an SSC (Short Service Commission) entry. The selection process is the same, that is via CDS examination. The candidate has to be aged between 19 and 25 years with reference to 1st January of the year in which the course will start. Graduation from a recognized University is required. Both married and unmarried candidates may apply. After selection, a 49 weeks long training program will be provided at OTA, Chennai.

Career in IAF as a pilot is very challenging and rewarding one. After selection one is trained either as a Fighter pilot, or a Helicopter pilot, or a Transport pilot and are a part of various peace and wartime missions.
As a graduate, you can enter into the Flying branch of Air Force through the Air Force Academy. It is one of the most prestigious training establishments of the Indian Air Force.
Eligibility for IAF Pilots Exam:
Age limit for IAF Pilots Exam: 19 to 23 years on the 1st of the month of commencement of the course.
IAF Pilot Educational Qualification:
B.Sc. (Physics / Maths) 3 years or B.E. 4 years or B.Sc. (General) 3 years with Physics and Maths. The candidate should not have failed INS-B / PAB Test earlier. Should not have been suspended in Flying Training earlier.
IAF Pilot Physical Eligibility for Male:
Height: 162.5 cms.
Leg Length: Not less than 99 cms and not more than 128 cms.
Chest: Fully expanded chest should not be less than 82 cms with 5 cms expansion.
Physical Eligibility for IAF Pilot Female:
Height: 162.5 cms.
Leg Length: Between 99 cms and 120 cms.
The candidates who wear glasses habitually or are colour / night blind are not eligible and hence need not apply.