5. HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE
•
CENTENARY OF AVIATION
•
RAPIDLY ADVANCING FIELD
•
IAF FROM 1932 – TILL DATE
•
STRATEGIC IMPLICATIONS
•
AIR POWER TODAY, AEROSPACE
POWER TOMORROW
6. PRIMARY TASK OF THE IAF
THE PRIMARY TASK OF THE INDIAN
AIR FORCE IS TO SAFEGUARD THE
NATION’S TERRITORIAL AIRSPACE
AT
ALL
TIMES,
AND
TO
OFFENSIVELY USE ELEMENTS OF
AIR POWER IN THE PURSUIT OF
NATIONAL SECURITY OBJECTIVES
DURING WAR.
8. OPERATIONS OF THE IAF
FIGHTER OPERATIONS
AIR DEFENCE
OFFENSIVE OPERATIONS
TRANSPORT AND HELICOPTER OPERATIONS
-TRANSPORTATION OF MEN & MATERIAL
-MILITARY LOGISTICS
-ATTACK HELICOPTERS
ELECTRONIC WARFARE
JOINT OPERATIONS WITH ARMY/ NAVY
AIR SURVEILLANCE
R&D ACTIVITIES
RESCUE OPERATIONS
9.
10. OPERATIONS OF THE IAF
FIGHTER OPERATIONS
AIR DEFENCE
OFFENSIVE OPERATIONS
TRANSPORT AND HELICOPTER OPERATIONS
-TRANSPORTATION OF MEN & MATERIAL
-MILITARY LOGISTICS
-ATTACK HELICOPTERS
ELECTRONIC WARFARE
JOINT OPERATIONS WITH ARMY/ NAVY
AIR SURVEILLANCE
R&D ACTIVITIES
RESCUE OPERATIONS
11.
12.
13. OPERATIONS OF THE IAF
FIGHTER OPERATIONS
AIR DEFENCE
OFFENSIVE OPERATIONS
TRANSPORT AND HELICOPTER OPERATIONS
-TRANSPORTATION OF MEN & MATERIAL
-MILITARY LOGISTICS
-ATTACK HELICOPTERS
ELECTRONIC WARFARE
JOINT OPERATIONS WITH ARMY/ NAVY
AIR SURVEILLANCE
R&D ACTIVITIES
AID TO CIVIL AUTHORITIES
14.
15. OPERATIONS OF THE IAF
FIGHTER OPERATIONS
AIR DEFENCE
OFFENSIVE OPERATIONS
TRANSPORT AND HELICOPTER OPERATIONS
-TRANSPORTATION OF MEN & MATERIAL
-MILITARY LOGISTICS
-ATTACK HELICOPTERS
ELECTRONIC WARFARE
JOINT OPERATIONS WITH ARMY/ NAVY
AIR SURVEILLANCE
R&D ACTIVITIES
16.
17. “ WARS MAY BE FOUGHT
USING WEAPONS AND OTHER
EQUIPMENT BUT THEY ARE
WON BY THE MEN AND WOMEN
BEHIND THE MACHINES ”
21. CLIMB THE LADDER FASTER
THAN EVER BEFORE
FG OFFR TO FLT LT
: 02 YEARS SERVICE
FLT LT TO SQN LDR
: 06 YEARS SERVICE
SQN LDR TO WG CDR
: 13 YEARS SERVICE
ASSURED CAREER
PROGRESSION
: UPTO GP CAPT
22.
23. KNOW YOUR FIRST PAY PACKET
IDEALLY A FLYING OFFICER ON COMMISSIONING
RECEIVES A PAY PACKET OF :- FLYING
- RS 69130/- (8.29 L PA)
- TECH
- RS 60380/- (7.24 L PA)
- GROUND DUTY - RS 57880/- (6.94 L PA)
ALLOWANCES WHICH ARE SPECIFIC TO PLACE OF
POSTING ARE GIVEN ADDITIONALLY
24. ALLOWANCES
FIELD AREA ALLOWANCE
MODIFIED FIELD AREA ALLOWANCE
HIGH ALTITUDE AREA ALLOWANCE
COUNTER INSURGENCY OPERATION
ALLOWANCE
DEPUTATION ALLOWANCE
AND - - - MANY MORE - - - -
25.
26. BENEFITS AS A TRAINEE
•
STIPEND OF RS 21,000 PER MONTH
IN LAST YEAR OF TRAINING
27. IAF OFFERS YOU
• FURNISHED ACCOMMODATION
• MEDICAL COVER FOR SELF & DEPENDENTS
• LIFE INSURANCE COVER
FLYING BRANCH
: RS 53.50 LAKH
OTHER BRANCHES : RS 50.00 LAKH
• CSD FACILITIES
• RATIONS
• LEAVE TRAVEL CONCESSION
28. IAF OFFERS YOU
• LOAN FACILITIES
HOUSE BUILDING
PERSONAL CONVEYANCE
: 30 LAKH
: 07 LAKH
• 60 DAYS ANNUAL & 20 DAYS CASUAL LEAVE IN A
YEAR
• STUDY LEAVE (UP TO 2 YEARS) FOR FURTHERANCE
OF ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
• SPECIAL RAIL CONCESSION FOR SELF AND
DEPENDENTS
• AUTOMATIC MEMBERSHIP OF OFFICERS’ MESS /
INSTITUTE
•ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES
•SPORTS FACILITIES
29. ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES
YOUR DREAM ………PASSION………COMES TRUE !!!
GET PAID TO FOLLOW YOUR HOBBY
AERO BASED
ACTIVITIES
LAND BASED
ACTIVITIES
WATER BASED
ACTIVITIES
SKY DIVING
MOUNTAINEERING
RAFTING
POWERED HANG
GLIDING
TREKKING
KAYAKING &
CANOEING
MICRO LIGHT
FLYING
ADVENTURE CAMP
WIND SURFING
PARA GLIDING
ROCK CLIMBING
SAILING
HOT AIR
BALLOONING
SKIING
SCUBA DIVING
AERO MODELING
MOTOR CYCLE
EXPEDITION
PARA SAILING
CYCLING EXPEDITION
CAR RALLY
30.
31.
32.
33. QUALITY OF LIFE
•
DISCIPLINE… A WAY OF LIFE
•
LONG TERM RELATIONSHIP
•
STRUCTURED ORGANISATION
•
WORKING HOURS
•
SOCIALISING
•
OFFICERS’ MESS FACILITIES AKIN TO
CLUBS
34.
35. QUALITY OF LIFE
• SCHOOLING
• LEAVE
• SECURED CAMP LIFE
• SOCIAL STATUS AS AN ARMED
FORCE OFFICER
• LIFE FULL OF CHALLENGES
51. FLYING BRANCH
NDA
• QUALIFICATION
: 10+2 (PHYSICS &
MATHS)
• AGE
: 16 ½ TO 19 YEARS
• GENDER
: MALE
• TRAINING
: 3 YEARS AT NDA
+ 01 YEAR AT AFA
• ADVERTISEMENT : MAR & OCT BY UPSC
52.
53. FLYING BRANCH
CDSE
QUALIFICATION: ANY GRADUATE HAVING
PHYSICS AND MATHS AT
10+2 OR BE/B.TECH
AGE
: 19 TO 23 YEARS
GENDER
: MALE
TRAINING
: 1 ½ YEARS AT AFA
ADVERTISEMENT : APR & SEP BY UPSC
54.
55. FLYING BRANCH
NCC SPECIAL ENTRY
QUALIFICATION : GRADUATE WITH MIN 60% MARKS
IN AGGREGATE AND HAVING COMPLETED
10+2 WITH PHYSICS & MATHS
OR
BE / B.TECH DEGREE WITH MIN 60%
MARKS IN AGGREGATE
AND
NCC AIR WING ‘C’ CERTIFICATE
AGE
: 19 TO 23 YEARS
GENDER
: MALE
TRAINING
: 1 ½ YEARS AT AFA
APPLY THROUGH CO UNIT / DG NCC IN APR & OCT
58. FLYING BRANCH
SSC ENTRY{15 SSC(M) & 44 SSC(W)}
QUALIFICATION : GRADUATE WITH MIN 60%
MARKS IN AGGREGATE AND HAVING COMPLETED
10+2 WITH PHYSICS & MATHS
OR
BE / B.TECH DEGREE WITH MIN 60% MARKS IN
AGGREGATE
AGE
: 19 TO 23 YEARS (02 JAN 92 – 01 JAN 96)
GENDER
: MALE & FEMALE
TRAINING
: 1 ½ YEARS AT AFA
59.
60. GROUND DUTY BRANCH
137 GDOC PC(M)/30 SSC(M) & 46 SSC(W)
AGE
:
20 TO 23 YEARS FOR GRADUATES
(02 JAN 92 – 01 JAN 95)
20 TO 25 YEARS FOR PG
(02 JAN 90 – 01 JAN 95)
20 TO 26 YEARS FOR LLB
(02 JAN 89 – 01 JAN 95)
20 TO 27 YEARS FOR MED/CA/ICWA
GENDER : MALE & FEMALE
TRAINING : 1 YEAR AT AFA
61. GROUND DUTY BRANCH
QUALIFICATIONS
ADMINISTRATION : GRADUATION DEGREE IN
ANY & LOGISTICS DISCIPLINE WITH MIN 60%
MARKS IN AGGREGATE OR
PG DEGREE / EQUIVALENT DIPLOMA IN ANY
DISCIPLINE WITH MIN 50% MARKS IN
AGGREGATE
ACCOUNTS : B.COM WITH MIN 60% MARKS
IN AGGREGATE OR
M COM / CA / ICWA WITH MIN 50% MARKS IN
AGGREGATE
63. GROUND DUTY BRANCH
QUALIFICATIONS
METEOROLOGY : PG DEGREE IN ANY SCIENCE /
MATHS/STATISTICS / GEOGRAPHY / COMPUTER
APPLICATION / ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE / APPLIED
PHYSICS/
OCEANOGRAPHY
/
AGRICULTURAL
METEOROLOGY / ECOLOGY & ENVIRONMENT / GEOPHYSICS / ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY WITH MIN 50%
MARKS (PROVIDED PHYSICS & MATHS WERE
STUDIED AT GRADUATION LEVEL WITH MIN 55%
MARKS IN BOTH)
64. TECHNICAL BRANCH
86 AEC PC(M)/58 SSC(M) & 58 SSC(W)
AGE
: 18 TO 28 YEARS
(02 JAN 87 TO 01 JAN 97)
GENDER
: MALE & FEMALE
TRAINING
: 1 ½ YEARS (AFA & AFTC)
PERCENTAGE: MIN 60% MARKS IN
AGGREGATE
65. TECHNICAL BRANCH
(ELECTRONICS)
QUALIFICATIONS
FOUR YEAR DEGREE QUALIFICATION WITH MIN
60% MARKS HAVING STUDIED 08 SUBJECTS OUT
OF FOLLOWING 18 :(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.
67. TECHNICAL BRANCH
(MECHANICAL)
QUALIFICATIONS
FOUR YEAR DEGREE QUALIFICATION WITH MIN
60% MARKS HAVING STUDIED 8 SUBJECTS OUT
OF FOLLOWING 18 :(1) PHYSICS / ENGINEERING PHYSICS.
(2) ENGINEERING MATHS / MATHEMATICS.
(3) ENGINEERING DRAWING / GRAPHICS.
(4) AUTOMOTIVE / PLANT / INDUSTRIAL
ENGINEERING.
(5)ENGINEERING
MATERIAL.
MECHANICS / STRENGTH OF
68. TECHNICAL BRANCH
(MECHANICAL)
(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.
69. TECHNICAL BRANCH
(MECHANICAL)
(13) MECHATRONICS.
(14) MATERIAL SCIENCE / METALLURGY.
(15) VIBRATIONS.
(16) WORKSHOP / MANUFACTURING / PRODUCTION
ENGINEERING.
(17) HYDRAULICS AND PNEUMATICS.
(18) AIRCRAFT STRUCTURES.
70. SCHEME OF SYLLABUS
QUESTION PAPER – 100 QUESTIONS
(100 X3 MARKS = 300 MARKS)
CORRECT ANSWER - 3 MARKS
WRONG ANSWER
- 1 (NEGATIVE MARK)
TOPICS FOR SYLLABUS
GENERAL AWARENESS
VERBAL ABILITY IN ENGLISH
NUMERICAL ABILITY
REASONING & MILITARY APTITUDE TEST
71. SELECTION PROCEDURE
• AIMED AT ASSESSING AN INDIVIDUAL’S
“PERSONALITY”.
• SCIENTIFICALLY DESIGNED AND
TESTED PROCESS OF SELECTION.
• STANDARDS ARE
THEM STRICTLY.
TIME
HIGH AND WE APPLY
• EXPENSIVE TRAINING
DEMANDING JOB.
FOR
A
VERY
• RESPONSIBILITY ENTRUSTED NOT ONLY
FOR
SOPHISTICATED
EQUIPMENTS
COSTING MILLIONS OF RUPEES, BUT
ALSO FOR THE WELL BEING.
72. APPLICATION AND SELECTION
PROCESS
•
RESPONSE TO ADVERTISEMENTS
•
SHORT LISTING
•
ENTRANCE EXAM
- FLYING BRANCH
-
UPSC/AFCAT
- TECHNICAL BRANCH
-
AFCAT
- GROUND DUTY BRANCH
-
AFCAT
•
INTERVIEW AT AIR FORCE SELECTION BOARD(AFSB)
•
MEDICAL EXAM
•
MERIT LIST
73. HOW WILL YOU SPEND
5/6 DAYS AT AFSB
SCHEDULE
FLYING
BRANCH
TECHNICAL
BRANCH
GROUND DUTY
BRANCH
DAY 1
PABT
PHASE I
PHASE I
DAY 2
PHASE I
PSYCHOLOGY
TEST
PSYCHOLOGY
TEST
DAY 3 &
DAY 4
PSYCHOLOGY GROUP TESTING
TEST
AND INTERVIEW
GROUP
TESTING AND
INTERVIEW
DAY 5
GROUP
TESTING AND
INTERVIEW
CONFERENCE
DAY 6
CONFERENCE
CONFERENCE
-
-
74. SELECTION PROCESS
AT AFSBs
PABT (ONLY FOR FLYING BRANCH)
PHASE – I : PP & DT & INTELLIGENCE TEST
PHASE – II : PSYCHOLOGY TEST
GROUP TESTING
INTERVIEW
BOARD CONFERENCE
75. PHASE - II
PERSONALITY TEST
THREE-PRONGED
SYSTEM
OF
PERSONALITY
BASED
SELECTION,
COMMON
FOR
MALE/FEMALE,
APPLICABLE TO ALL BRANCHES. IT
COVERS :• PSYCHOLOGY TEST
• GROUP TESTS
• INTERVIEW
76.
77. PERSONALITY
PERSONALITY IS A DYNAMIC
ORGANISATION
WITHIN
THE
INDIVIDUAL
OF
THOSE
PSYCHOPHYSICAL SYSTEMS THAT
DETERMINES
HIS/HER
UNIQUE
ADJUSTMENT TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
78. INTELLIGENCE
AN AGGREGATE OR GLOBAL CAPACITY
OF THE INDIVIDUAL
• TO THINK RATIONALLY
• TO ACT PURPOSEFULLY
• TO DEAL EFFECTIVELY
HIS/HER ENVIRONMENT
WITH
79. PRINCIPLES OF SELECTION
• UTILISATION
OF
PRACTICAL
INTELLIGENCE
FOR
EVOLVING
SOLUTIONS
TO
PROBLEMS
OF
MODERATE COMPLEXITY.
• NATURE AND EXTENT OF SOCIAL
ADAPTABILITY
IN
GROUP,
COOPERATION
AND
SENSE
OF
RESPONSIBILITY.
• EFFECTIVENESS AS A MEMBER AND
AS A LEADER IN GROUP.
•
81. GROUP TESTING
GROUP DISCUSSION
GROUP PLANNING EXERCISE
PROGRESSIVE GROUP TASK
HALF GROUP TASK
COMMAND TASK
LECTURETTE
INDIVIDUAL OBSTACLES
FINAL GROUP TASK
85. INTERVIEW
INTERVIEW IS DIVIDED INTO THREE
PARTS
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
-
ACADEMICS
-
INTEREST IN SPORTS, GAMES,
EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
-
ACHIEVEMENTS
FAMILY BACKGROUND
SPARE TIME INTEREST AND HOBBIES
86. IN NUTSHELL
• THE EXERCISES ARE DESIGNED TO
REVEAL
A
WIDE
SPECTRUM
OF
PERSONAL QUALITIES.
• YOU MUST HAVE THE MENTAL AND
PHYSICAL APTITUDES FOR THE BRANCH
YOU HAVE CHOSEN.
• YOU MUST BE CAPABLE OF SHOWING
FIRMNESS WITH CONSIDERATION FOR
OTHERS – LEADERSHIP IS NOT JUST
ORDERING PEOPLE AROUND.
• YOU WILL HAVE TO WITHSTAND STRESS;
87. BOARD CONFERENCE
• CONFERENCE IS HELD ON THE LAST
DAY OF YOUR STAY.
• TO TAKE A FINAL LOOK AT THE
CANDIDATE
BEFORE
DECIDING
RESULT.
• AFTER THE CONFERENCE IS OVER
THE RESULTS ARE ANNOUNCED.
• RECOMMENDED CANDIDATES ARE
CALLED FOR MEDICAL EXAMINATION.
88. TO SUM UP
•YOU WILL BE GUIDED THROUGH
EACH PART OF THE SELECTION
PROCESS.
•YOU WILL BE ABLE TO ASK
QUESTIONS TO CLEAR DOUBTS, IF ANY.
•
BE READY TO DEMONSTRATE
PERSONAL QUALITIES.
91. ‘ WORKING IN THE IAF MAKES YOU STRONG
ENOUGH & TEACHES YOU NOT TO SUBSTITUTE
WORDS FOR ACTION, NOT TO SEEK THE PATH OF
COMFORT, BUT TO FACE THE STRESS & SPUR OF
DIFFICULTY AND CHALLENGE, TO LEARN TO
STAND UP IN THE STORM. IT GIVES YOU A
TEMPER OF THE WILL, A QUALITY OF THE
IMAGINATION, A VIGOUR OF THE EMOTIONS, A
PRE DOMINANCE OF COURAGE & AN APPETITE
FOR ADVENTURE OVER THE LOVE OF EASE.’
“ GUARDIANS OF THE SKY”
INDIAN AIR FORCE
A CUT ABOVE
Career opportunities in the Indian Air Force for bright and outstanding Engineers
Historical Perspective
Centenary of Aviation
Rapidly advancing fields
IAF 1932 – till date
Strategic Implications
Air Power today, Aerospace Power tomorrow.
PRIMARY TASK OF THE IAF
The raison d’etre of the Indian Air Force is to safeguard the Nations territorial airspace during peace and war, and to offensively use elements of Air Power in the pursuit of National Security objections.
OPERATIONS OF THE IAF
Air Defence
-Aircraft
-SAGW and AD Arty
Strike Operations
Transport and Helicopter Operations
-Airborne Assault
-Air Landed Operations
-Heavy Lift
-Attack Helicopters
Joint Operations with Army/ Navy
Air Surveillance
Induction of AAR and AWACS
OPERATIONS OF THE IAF
Air Defence
-Aircraft
-SAGW and AD Arty
Strike Operations
Transport and Helicopter Operations
-Airborne Assault
-Air Landed Operations
-Heavy Lift
-Attack Helicopters
Joint Operations with Army/ Navy
Air Surveillance
Induction of AAR and AWACS
OPERATIONS OF THE IAF
Air Defence
-Aircraft
-SAGW and AD Arty
Strike Operations
Transport and Helicopter Operations
-Airborne Assault
-Air Landed Operations
-Heavy Lift
-Attack Helicopters
Joint Operations with Army/ Navy
Air Surveillance
Induction of AAR and AWACS
OPERATIONS OF THE IAF
Air Defence
-Aircraft
-SAGW and AD Arty
Strike Operations
Transport and Helicopter Operations
-Airborne Assault
-Air Landed Operations
-Heavy Lift
-Attack Helicopters
Joint Operations with Army/ Navy
Air Surveillance
Induction of AAR and AWACS
Wars may be fought using weapons and other equipment but they are won by the men (and women) behind the machines.
KNOW YOUR FIRST PAY PACKET
Ideally a Flying Officer on commissioning receives the pay packet of
- Rs. 18,118/-pm 2,17,416/- pa for Flying BranchIncludes Basic Pay, DA,
- Rs. 14,618/-pm 1,75,416/- pa for Technical BranchKMA, CCA & Flying/
- Rs. 13,618/-pm 1,63,416/- pa for Ground Duty BranchTechnical Allowance
where applicable.
Other Allowances which are specific to place of posting are given over and above amount mentioned herein.
(i)Flying Allowance :Fg Offr: Rs 4500 pm
Flt Lt : Rs 5500 pm
Sqn Ldr to Gp Capt : Rs 7000 pm
(ii) Technical Allcs : Tier I Rs. 1000 pm Both admissible concurrently
Tier II Rs. 1500 pm to officers who meet laid
down criteria.
Allowances based:(i)Transportation Allowance Rs.800 pm in A1 &
on place of postingA cities, Rs. 400 in other cities.
Conditions of Service :
- Free Rations as per scale is given to all officers.
- HRA or HRR or Service Accommodation at Concessional rates.
- Reimbursement of Tuition Fees or Children Education Allowance/ Hostel Subsidy for children as per existing rules.
- Life Insurance Coverage for Rs. 10 Lakh at nominal rate of premium through Air Force Group Insurance Society.
- Flying Allowance Linked Insurance for Rs. 2.83 Lakh for Aviators at nominal rate of premium in addition to Insurance mentioned above.
- Leave Travel Concessions.
- Composite Grant (upto one month’s pay) and Baggage Conveyance, Car Conveyance Allowance etc on every transfer including final retirement move.
Conditions of Service :
- Free Rations as per scale is given to all officers.
- HRA or HRR or Service Accommodation at Concessional rates.
- Reimbursement of Tuition Fees or Children Education Allowance/ Hostel Subsidy for children as per existing rules.
- Life Insurance Coverage for Rs. 10 Lakh at nominal rate of premium through Air Force Group Insurance Society.
- Flying Allowance Linked Insurance for Rs. 2.83 Lakh for Aviators at nominal rate of premium in addition to Insurance mentioned above.
- Leave Travel Concessions.
- Composite Grant (upto one month’s pay) and Baggage Conveyance, Car Conveyance Allowance etc on every transfer including final retirement move.
Retirement Benefits:
- Pension, Gratuity, Leave Encashment, Casual pensionary awards, etc as per rules in force.
- Continuation of Medical facilities, Canteen Stores Department facilities, Officers’ Mess facilities as per rules in force.
- Post retirement insurance cover upto Rs. 5 Lakh.
Retirement Benefits:
- Pension, Gratuity, Leave Encashment, Casual pensionary awards, etc as per rules in force.
- Continuation of Medical facilities, Canteen Stores Department facilities, Officers’ Mess facilities as per rules in force.
- Post retirement insurance cover upto Rs. 5 Lakh.
BRANCHES OF IAF
Flying Branch
Aeronautical Branch
Electronics
Mechanical
Op Support Group
Amministration
Logistics
Accounts
Meteorology
education
BRANCHES OF IAF
Flying Branch
Aeronautical Branch
Electronics
Mechanical
Op Support Group
Amministration
Logistics
Accounts
Meteorology
education
BRANCHES OF IAF
Flying Branch
Aeronautical Branch
Electronics
Mechanical
Op Support Group
Amministration
Logistics
Accounts
Meteorology
education
BRANCHES OF IAF
Flying Branch
Aeronautical Branch
Electronics
Mechanical
Op Support Group
Amministration
Logistics
Accounts
Meteorology
education
BRANCHES OF IAF
Flying Branch
Aeronautical Branch
Electronics
Mechanical
Op Support Group
Amministration
Logistics
Accounts
Meteorology
education
FLYING BRANCH
Entry through CDSE (Men only)
Advertisements by UPSE Oct/Apr each year
BE/ B Tech in any discipline
Courses commence Jan/Jul
Upper age limit 23 years
6 months Pre Planning Training Course
1 year of Flg Training
Commission on completion
FLYING BRANCH
Entry through CDSE (Men only)
Advertisements by UPSE Oct/Apr each year
BE/ B Tech in any discipline
Courses commence Jan/Jul
Upper age limit 23 years
6 months Pre Planning Training Course
1 year of Flg Training
Commission on completion
FLYING BRANCH
Entry through CDSE (Men only)
Advertisements by UPSE Oct/Apr each year
BE/ B Tech in any discipline
Courses commence Jan/Jul
Upper age limit 23 years
6 months Pre Planning Training Course
1 year of Flg Training
Commission on completion
FLYING BRANCH
Entry through CDSE (Men only)
Advertisements by UPSE Oct/Apr each year
BE/ B Tech in any discipline
Courses commence Jan/Jul
Upper age limit 23 years
6 months Pre Planning Training Course
1 year of Flg Training
Commission on completion
OP SUPPORT GROUP
Advertisement by IAF Apr/Oct each year
Course commence Jan/Jul
Upper age limit
- 23 years for Graduates
- 25 years for Post Graduates
1 year of training including of joint training
Commission on completion
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Flying Branch
Any BE/ B Tech
Technical Branch
Electronics Stream
Mechanical Stream
Ground Duty Branches
BE/ B Tech may apply to join
- Administration
- Logistics
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Flying Branch
Any BE/ B Tech
Technical Branch
Electronics Stream
Mechanical Stream
Ground Duty Branches
BE/ B Tech may apply to join
- Administration
- Logistics
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Flying Branch
Any BE/ B Tech
Technical Branch
Electronics Stream
Mechanical Stream
Ground Duty Branches
BE/ B Tech may apply to join
- Administration
- Logistics
FLYING BRANCH
Entry through CDSE (Men only)
Advertisements by UPSE Oct/Apr each year
BE/ B Tech in any discipline
Courses commence Jan/Jul
Upper age limit 23 years
6 months Pre Planning Training Course
1 year of Flg Training
Commission on completion
SELECTION PROCEDURRE
The selection procedure followed by Indian Air Force is the most scientific way to test one’s personality for Officer Like Qualities (OLQ). This three-prolonged system of personality based selection is conducted at either of the three Air Force Selection Boards (AFSBs) located at Dehradun, Mysore or Varanasi. The tests conducted at FASBs are :
APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS
Response to Advertisements
Shortlisting
Entrance Exam
- Flying Branch-CDSE
- Technical Branch-EKT
- Ground Duties Branch-CET
Interview at SSB
Medical Exam
Merit List
SELECTION PROCEDURE
PERSONALITY TEST
Three-pronged system of personality based selection is common for Male/Female applying for ANY BRANCH. It covers
PSYCHOLOGICAL TEST
GROUP TESTS
INTERVIEW
PERSONALITY
Personality is a dynamic orgnisation within the individual of those psychophysical systems that determines his unique adjustments to his environments.
INTELLIGENCE
An aggregate or global capacity of the individual to act purposely, to think rationally and to deal effectively with his environment.
PRINCIPLES OF SELECTION
Utilisation of practical intelligence for evolving solutions to problems of moderate complexities.
Nature and extent of social adaptability in group, co-operation and sense of responsibility.
Effectiveness as a member and as a leader in group.
Dynamic qualities.
PSYCHOLOGICAL TEST
Thematical Apperception Test
Word Association Test
Situation Reaction Test
Self Description
GROUP TESTING
Group Discussion
Group Planning Exercise
Progressive Group Task
Half Group Tast
Command Task
Lecturette
Individual Obstacles
Final Group Task
INTERVIEW
Personal face to face meeting and conversation with an object of gathering information about you.
Interview is divided into three parts
Educational Background
Academic Performance
Interest in Sports, Games, Extra curricular activities
Achievements
Family Background
Spare Time Interest and Hobbies
TO SUM UP
The exercises are designed to reveal a wide spectrum of personal qualities.
You must have the mental and physical aptitudes for the branch you have chosen.
You must be capable of showing firmness with consideration for others – leadership is not just ordering people around.
You will have to stand to stress; it is part of life in any fighting service.
CONFERENCE
Conference is held on the last and final day.
To take a final look at the candidate before deciding his result.
After the conference is over the result is announced.
You will be guided through each part of the selection process.
You will be able to ask questions.
Prepare thoroughly in advance.
Be ready to demonstrate personal qualities.
You will be guided through each part of the selection process.
You will be able to ask questions.
Prepare thoroughly in advance.
Be ready to demonstrate personal qualities.