Flying Branch

You surely fly high after joining the Flying branch of the Indian Air Force. You are 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 enter the Flying branch through the Air Force Academy.

The following are the three modes of entry for graduates to join the Flying Branch:

• Combined Defence Services Examination (CDSE)
  You can take the Combined Defence Services Examination (conducted by UPSC) to join the Flying Branch of the Indian Air Force. Men can join the Air Force through this mode of entry and will be given a Permanent Commission.
  
  
• National Cadet Corps
  As a senior division 'C' Certificate holder of the National Cadet Corps, you can apply to the Flying Branch of the Indian Air Force. Men can join the Air Force through this mode of entry and will be given a Permanent Commission.
  
  
• Women (Short Service Commission)
  If you are a woman, you are eligible for a Short Service Commission to the Flying Branch.
  

  For applying through any of the entry points mentioned above, you must fulfil the following eligibility criteria:

  • Age
    19 to 23 years*
    
    
  • Marital Status
    Single
    
    
  • Nationality
    Indian
    
    
  • Gender
    This is applicable to both men and women.
    
    
  • Educational Qualifications
    
    • You must be a graduate in any stream with Physics and Mathematics in your 10+2.