As a Graduate

As a Graduate/ Engineer, you enter the Flying branch through the Air Force Academy.

The following are the three modes of entry for Graduates/ Engineers to join the Flying branch:

CDSE (COMBINED DEFENCE SERVICES EXAMINATION) (FOR MEN ONLY)

1. Men can enter through this mode of entry and will get a Permanent Commission.
2. Eligibility criteria:
   • Age - 19 to 23 years (at the time of commencement of course)
   • Nationality – Indian
   • Marital Status - Single
   • Gender - Men only.
   • Educational Qualifications
     • Graduate (Three Year Course) in any discipline from a recognised University (with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level) / BE / B Tech (Four Year Course).
     • Final Year/semester students are also eligible to apply, provided they produce Degree certificate issued by the University as per the date stipulated in the advertisement.
     • No Percentage Bar for CDSE entry.
3. Advertisement Schedule: Advertisements are released by UPSC in the months of June and October

For more details visit www.upsc.gov.in