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Do you want to serve your country? Does Indian Air Force grab your attention? If yes, you should consider joining the Indian Air Force.

 

The Indian Air Force was officially established on 8th October 1932. It is one of the strongest pillars of the Indian defence system. 

There are immense job opportunities under technical and non-technical branches of the air force. 

As a part of the air force, you are responsible for leading, strategizing, managing and carrying out various defences, war, and rescue missions. Indian Air Force is the seventh most potent and fourth-largest air force in the world. 

 

Example: Flying Officer Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon, Marshal of the Indian Air Force Arjan Singh, Air Marshal Subroto Mukherjee, and Air Marshal Birender Singh Dhanoa are some of the notable Indian Air force officers.

What are the roles and responsibilities for Indian Air Force Officer?

  • Safeguard territory and national interests from all threats.
  • Protect aerospace from outside threat and foreign intruders.
  • Provide air support in action mission during war times.
  • Handling satellite imagery and gather relative information for guiding the aircraft.
  • Rescue and evacuate civilians during a disaster.
  • Act as sync and provide full active support to Navy and armed forces.
  • Navigate the flights to the right location.
  • Handle technical procedures and managements in the aircraft.

What are the key skills required for Indian Air Force?

  • Mental and Physical fitness
  • Security Risk Management
  • Security Policies and Procedures
  • Strong Analytics skills

What are the career opportunities in Indian Air Force?

  • Air Commodore
  • Air Marshal
  • Air Vice Marshal
  • Flight Lieutenant
  • Flying Officer
  • Group Captain
  • Squadron Leader
  • Wing Commander
  • Air Chief Marshal
  • Air Force Officer in Various branches of the Air Force

What is the salary and demand for Indian Air Force Officer?

  • Demand is High for Indian Air Force.
  • Salary levels are High for Indian Air Force. For fresher average salary is more than 5 Lacs.
  • Fees levels of the course is Low. To pursue this course student need to spend lesser than 2 Lakhs.
  • Level of preparation for Indian Air Force is High. Students spend more than 1 Year. to prepare for entrance test of Indian Air Force.

1 Fees
Low
2 Demand
High
3 Salary
High
4 Level Of Preparation
High

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What education is required to become a Indian Air Force Officer?

  • Student can do 12th Maths. Then complete NDA Exam.
  • Student can do 12th Maths. Then complete Graduation. Further you can Proceed with Pass the CDS Exam.
  • Student can do 12th Maths. Then complete Graduation in B.Tech/BE. Further you can Proceed with Airforce Common Entrance Test (AFCAT).
  • Student can do 12 ( Maths & Physics). Then complete Graduation in any discipline . Further you can Proceed with NCC Special Scheme Entry with C Certificate.

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12th Maths

NDA Exam

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12th Maths

Graduation

Pass the CDS Exam

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12th Maths

Graduation in B.Tech/BE

Airforce Common Entrance Test (AFCAT)

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12 ( Maths & Physics)

Graduation in any discipline

NCC Special Scheme Entry with C Certificate

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