Career in IAF as a pilot is very challenging and rewarding one. After selection one is 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 can enter into the Flying branch of Air Force through the Air Force Academy. It is one of the most prestigious training establishments of the Indian Air Force.

Eligibility Criteria :

Age limit: 19 to 23 years on the 1st of the month of commencement of the course.

Educational Qualification: B.Sc. (Physics/Maths) 3 years or B.E. 4 years or B.Sc. (General) 3 years with Physics and Maths. The candidate should not have failed INS-B/PAB Test earlier. Should not have been suspended in Flying Training earlier.

Physical Eligibility

For Male:
(a) Height: 162.5 cms
(b) Leg Length: Not less than 99 cms and not more than 128 cms,
(c) Chest: fully expanded chest should not be less than 82 cms with 5 cms expansion.

For Female:
(a) Height: 162.5 cms
(b) Leg Length: Between 99 cms and 120 cms.

Note: The candidates who wear glasses habitually or are colour/night blind are not eligible and hence need not apply.

Examination Pattern :

Tests consist of: Written Examination, Physical Fitness Test (PFT) and Interview.

You will first be tested in English. Those who qualify in English will be tested in Mathematics and Physics. After having successfully cleared this step, you will be required to undergo PFT consisting of 1.6 Km run to be completed in a maximum of eight minutes. Candidates who complete the PFT in 7 min 30 sec or less will be awarded additional marks. You are advised to come prepared with shorts and PT shoes for the test. Candidates who qualify in PFT will be interviewed. Candidates recommended in the interview will only be considered for medical exam.