Technical Branch

As an officer in the Technical Branch, you would be in charge of some of the most sophisticated equipment in the world.

You can apply for the Technical Branch via any of the two schemes listed below:

• Direct Entry Scheme
  After you have completed your engineering, you can join the Technical Branch through the Direct Entry Scheme. Both men and women can use this mode of entry to apply to the Indian Air Force.
  
  
• University Entry Scheme
  If you are in your final or pre-final year of engineering, you can join the Indian Air Force through the University Entry Scheme. You will be entitled to a stipend during your final year. Those selected for Permanent Commission would receive a Flying Officer's basic pay as stipend, while those selected for Short Service Commission would receive half that amount. The basic pay of a Flying Officer is Rs. 8250/- per month. The University Entry scheme is open only to men.
  

Direct Entry Scheme

Aeronautical Engineering (Electronics)
Permanent / Short Service Commission
As an Aeronautical Engineer in the Electronics stream, you will be responsible for the communication and signals required on the Air Force station. You will also be 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.

To join the Aeronautical Engineering (Electronics) stream you must fulfil the following eligibility criteria:

• Age
  18 to 28 years*
  
  
• Marital Status
  Single
  
  
• Nationality
  Indian
  
  
• Gender
  This is applicable to both men and women.
  
  
• Educational Qualifications
  Candidates applying for Aeronautical Engineer (Electronics) branch would be eligible if they have undergone a minimum of four year degree qualification and secured a minimum of 60% marks in all papers put together from a recognised university or cleared section A and B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India or Graduate membership examination of the Institute of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers by actual studies provided the candidate has studied at least eight subjects out of the list of eighteen subjects mentioned below:-
  

  (1) Physics / Engineering Physics.
  (2) Mathematics / Engineering Mathematics.
  (3) Engineering Graphics / Engineering Drawing.
  (4) Electrical Engineering / Electrical Technology.
  (5) Control Engineering.
  (6) Microprocessors.
  (7) Digital Electronics / Basic Electronics.
  (8) Computer Networks.
  (9) Information Technology.
  (10) Network Theory Design.
  (11) Telecommunication Systems.
  (12) Electronic Circuit Design.
  (13) Radar Theory.
  (14) Switching Theory.
  (15) Instrumentation.
  (16) Microwave Engineering.
  (17) Antenna and Wave Propagation.
  (18) Electronic Devices.

Aeronautical Engineering (Mechanical)
Permanent / Short Service Commission
After you join the Indian Air Force as an Aeronautical Engineer in the Mechanical stream, you could be placed at a position that requires you to be involved with preventive maintenance and servicing of aircraft or of common user and specialist application vehicles. You could also be involved in the safety and maintenance of firearms and ammunition at an Air Force Base.

To join the Aeronautical Engineering (Mechanical) stream, you must fulfil the following conditions:

• Age
  18 to 28 years*
  
  
• Marital Status
  Single
  
  
• Nationality
  Indian
  
  
• Gender
  This is applicable to both men and women.
  
  
• Educational Qualification
  Candidates applying for Aeronautical Engineer (Mechanical) branch would be eligible if they have undergone a minimum of four year degree qualification and secured a minimum of 60% marks in all papers put together from a recognised university or cleared section A and B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India by actual studies with at least eight subjects out of the list of eighteen subjects mentioned below:-

  (1) Physics / Engineering Physics.
  (2) Engineering Maths / Mathematics.
  (3) Engineering Drawing / Graphics.
  (4) Automotive Engineering / Plant Engineering / Industrial Engineering.
  (5) Engineering Mechanics / Strength of Material.
  (6) Aerodynamics.
  (7) Thermodynamics and Applications / Heat Power Engineering.
  (8) Heat and Mass Transfer.
  (9) Theory of Machines (Kinematics and Dynamics of Machinery).
  (10) Fluid Mechanics / Turbo Machines.
  (11) Flight Mechanics.
  (12) Machine Drawing / Machine Design.
  (13) Mechatronics.
  (14) Material Science / Metallurgy.
  (15) Vibrations.
  (16) Workshop Technology / Manufacturing Technology / Production Engineering.
  (17) Hydraulics and Pneumatics.
  (18) Aircraft Structures.
  

University Entry Scheme

Aeronautical Engineering (Electronics)
Permanent / Short Service Commission
As an Aeronautical Engineer in the Electronics stream, you will be responsible for the communication and signals required on the Air Force station. You will also be 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.

To join the Electronics stream, you must fulfil the following eligibility criteria:

• Age
  18 to 28 years*
  
  
• Marital Status
  Single
  
  
• Nationality
  Indian
  
  
• Gender
  This is applicable only to men.
  
  
• Educational Qualifications
  Candidates applying for Aeronautical Engineer (Electronics) branch would be eligible if they have undergone a minimum of four year degree qualification and secured a minimum of 60% marks in all papers put together from a recognised university or cleared section A and B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India or Graduate membership examination of the Institute of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers by actual studies provided the candidate has studied at least eight subjects out of the list of eighteen subjects mentioned below:-
  

  (1) Physics / Engineering Physics.
  (2) Mathematics / Engineering Mathematics.
  (3) Engineering Graphics / Engineering Drawing.
  (4) Electrical Engineering / Electrical Technology.
  (5) Control Engineering.
  (6) Microprocessors.
  (7) Digital Electronics / Basic Electronics.
  (8) Computer Networks.
  (9) Information Technology.
  (10) Network Theory Design.
  (11) Telecommunication Systems.
  (12) Electronic Circuit Design.
  (13) Radar Theory.
  (14) Switching Theory.
  (15) Instrumentation.
  (16) Microwave Engineering.
  (17) Antenna and Wave Propagation.
  (18) Electronic Devices.
  

Aeronautical Engineering (Mechanical)
Permanent / Short Service Commission
After you join the Indian Air Force as an Aeronautical Engineer in the Mechanical stream, you could be placed at a position that requires you to be involved with preventive maintenance and servicing of aircraft or of common user and specialist application vehicles. You could also be involved in the safety and maintenance of firearms and ammunition at an Air Force Base.

To apply for the post of officer in the Aeronautical Engineering (Mechanical) stream, you must satisfy the following criteria:

• Age
  18-28 years*
  
  
• Marital Status
  Single
  
  
• Nationality
  Indian
  
  
• Gender
  This is applicable only to men.
  
  
• Educational Qualifications
  Candidates applying for Aeronautical Engineer (Mechanical) branch would be eligible if they have undergone a minimum of four year degree qualification and secured a minimum of 60% marks in all papers put together from a recognised university or cleared section A and B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India by actual studies with at least eight subjects out of the list of eighteen subjects mentioned below:-

  (1) Physics / Engineering Physics.
  (2) Engineering Maths / Mathematics.
  (3) Engineering Drawing / Graphics.
  (4) Automotive Engineering / Plant Engineering / Industrial Engineering.
  (5) Engineering Mechanics / Strength of Material.
  (6) Aerodynamics.
  (7) Thermodynamics and Applications / Heat Power Engineering.
  (8) Heat and Mass Transfer.
  (9) Theory of Machines (Kinematics and Dynamics of Machinery).
  (10) Fluid Mechanics / Turbo Machines.
  (11) Flight Mechanics.
  (12) Machine Drawing / Machine Design.
  (13) Mechatronics.
  (14) Material Science / Metallurgy.
  (15) Vibrations.
  (16) Workshop Technology / Manufacturing Technology / Production Engineering.
  (17) Hydraulics and Pneumatics.
  (18) Aircraft Structures.