AIR FORCE COMMON ADMISSION TEST

IAF INVITES ENTERPRISING & ADVENTUROUS MEN TO JOIN

THE INDIAN AIR FORCE AS COMMISSIONED OFFICERS

IN FLYING TECHNICAL AND GROUND DUTY BRANCHES.


REGISTRATION FOR ONLINE

APPLICATIONS OPEN ON 07 JUNE 2014

AND WILL CLOSE ON 03 JULY 2014


AGE:

ELIGIBILITY CONDITIONS

2. Flying Branch -

(a) Age: 19 to 23 years as on 01 July 2015 i.e. Born between 02 July 1992 to 01 July 1996 (Both dates

inclusive).

(Upper age limit for Candidates holding valid and current Commercial Pilot Licence issued by DGCA (India)

is relaxable upto 25 years i.e. born between 02 July 1990 to 01 July 1996 (Both dates inclusive).

(b) Educational Qualifications: Graduates (Minimum three year degree course) in any discipline from a

recognised University who have attained minimum 60% marks in aggregate in all papers put together and

have passed Maths and Physics at 10+2 level OR BE / B Tech degree (Four year course) from a recognised

University with minimum 60% marks in aggregate in all papers put together.

(c) Physical Standards

(I) Height and Weight: Minimum height : 162.5 cms with correlated weight, Leg Length : Min - 99 cms.

Max - 120 cms. Thigh Length : Max - 64 cms. Sitting Height : Min - 81.5 cms. Max - 96 cms.


(ii) Vision: (a) Minimum Visual Acuity 6/6 in one eye and 6/9 in other, correctable to 6/6

For Graduates 20 to 23 Years 02 July 1992 to 01 July 1995


20 to 25 Years


20 to 26 Years


For Post Graduates / LLB ( Five years integrated course).


For LLB (Three years course after Graduation).(both dates inclusive)


20 to 27 Years


02 July 1990 to 01 July 1995


02 July 1989 to 01 July 1995


Technical Branch - 197/15T/PC/M and 197/15T/SSC/M


Educational Qualifications:


(i)
(a) Age: 18 to 28 years as on 01 July 2015 i.e. Born between 02 July 1987 to 01 July 1997 (both


dates inclusive).


(b)


Aeronautical Engineer (Electronics) {AE (L)}. Candidates applying for AE (L) branch would


be eligible if they have undergone a minimum of four year degree qualification from a recognised


University or cleared Sections 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. Candidates should


also fulfil conditions given in Para 4 (a).


(ii) Aeronautical Engineer (Mechanical) {AE (M)}. Candidates applying for AE (M) branch would


be eligible if they have undergone a minimum of four year degree qualification from a recognised


University or cleared Sections A and B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of


Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India by actual studies. Candidates should also fulfil


conditions given in Para 4 (b).


4. Essential Subjects for Technical Branch:


(a) Aeronautical Engineer (Electronics) {AE (L)}. All candidates applying for AE(L) branch


should have scored a minimum of 60% marks in aggregate in all papers put together and


studied at least eight subjects out of the eighteen subjects listed below in their qualifying


exam:-


(L1) Physics / Engineering Physics (L2) Mathematics / Engineering Mathematics (L3) Engineering


Graphics / Engineering Drawing (L4) Electrical Engineering / Electrical Technology (L5) Control


Engineering (L6) Microprocessors (L7) Digital Electronics / Basic Electronics (L8) Computer Networks


(L9) Information Technology (L10) Network Theory Design (L11) Telecommunication Systems (L12)


Electronic Circuit Design (L13) Radar Theory (L14) Switching Theory (L15) Instrumentation (L16)


Microwave Engineering (L17) Antenna and Wave Propagation (L18) Electronic Devices.


(b) Aeronautical Engineer (Mechanical) {AE (M)}. All candidates applying for AE(M) branch


should have scored a minimum of 60% marks in aggregate in all papers put together and


studied at least eight subjects out of the eighteen subjects listed below in their qualifying


exam:-


(M1) Physics / Engineering Physics (M2) Engineering Maths / Mathematics (M3) Engineering Drawing


/ Graphics (M4) Automotive Engineering / Plant Engineering / Industrial Engineering


(M5) Engineering Mechanics / Strength of Material (M6) Aerodynamics (M7) Thermodynamics and


Applications / Heat Power Engineering (M8) Heat and Mass Transfer (M9) Theory of Machines


(Kinematics and Dynamics of Machinery) (M10) Fluid Mechanics / Turbo Machines (M11) Flight


Mechanics (M12) Machine Drawing / Machine Design (M13) Mechatronics (M14) Material Science /


Metallurgy (M15) Vibrations (M16) Workshop Technology / Manufacturing Technology / Production


Engineering (M17) Hydraulics and Pneumatics (M18) Aircraft Structures.


(b). Educational Qualifications:


Branch


Post Graduate Degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate of all papers


put together.


Education


Graduate Degree (Minimum three year degree course) in any discipline with a minimum of 60%


marks in aggregate of all papers put together or a Post Graduate Degree / equivalent Diploma in


any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate of all papers put together.


Graduate Degree in Commerce (B Com)(Minimum three year degree course) with a minimum of


60% marks in aggregate of all papers put together or Post Graduate Degree in Commerce


(MCom) / CA / ICWA with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate of all papers put together.


Administration


& Logistics


Accounts


NOTE : A separate advertisement will be released for induction into Meteorology Branch


through 197/15G/PC/M and 197/15G/SSC/M. Please refer Employment News dated 12 July


2014.


Qualification


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ELIGIBILITY CONDITIONS


2. Flying Branch -


(a) Age: 19 to 23 years as on 01 July 2015 i.e. Born between 02 July 1992 to 01 July 1996 (Both dates


inclusive).


(Upper age limit for Candidates holding valid and current Commercial Pilot Licence issued by DGCA (India)


is relaxable upto 25 years i.e. born between 02 July 1990 to 01 July 1996 (Both dates inclusive).


(b) Educational Qualifications: Graduates (Minimum three year degree course) in any discipline from a


recognised University who have attained minimum 60% marks in aggregate in all papers put together and


have passed Maths and Physics at 10+2 level OR BE / B Tech degree (Four year course) from a recognised


University with minimum 60% marks in aggregate in all papers put together.


(c) Physical Standards


(I) Height and Weight: Minimum height : 162.5 cms with correlated weight, Leg Length : Min - 99 cms.


Max - 120 cms. Thigh Length : Max - 64 cms. Sitting Height : Min - 81.5 cms. Max - 96 cms.


(ii) Vision: (a) Minimum Visual Acuity 6/6 in one eye and 6/9 in other, correctable to 6/6 only for


hypermetropia. (b) Manifest Myopia - Nil. (c) LASIK Surgery for correction of vision is admissible in Transport


and Helicopter streams of Short Service Commission (Flying Branch) if the following conditions are fulfilled at


the time of Air Force medical examination:- (i) LASIK Surgery should not have been carried out before the


age of 20 years. (ii) The axial length of the eye should not be more than 25.5 mm as measured by IOL master.


(iii) At least twelve months should have lapsed post uncomplicate stable LASIK. No history or evidence of any


complication. (iv) The post LASIK corneal thickness as measured by a corneal pachymeter should not be


less than 450 microns. (v) Individuals with high refractive errors (>6D) prior to LASIK are to be excluded.


Candidates must not suffer from colour or night blindness.


(iii) All other medical criteria would be evaluated by the Air Force Medical Authorities whose decision on the


fitness would be final.


198/15F/SSC/M


Candidates who have failed the Pilot Aptitude Battery Test (PABT) in an earlier attempt OR


a Flight Cadet suspended from flying training at Air Force Academy will not be eligible to apply.





Candidates are to apply only online on IAF career website


www.careerairforce.nic.in from 07 June 2014 to 03 July 2014.


Last date for submission of Online applications: 03 July 2014.





For M Ed / Ph D / CA / ICWA


Age limit Born between


For Graduates 20 to 23 Years 02 July 1992 to 01 July 1995


20 to 25 Years


20 to 26 Years


For Post Graduates / LLB ( Five years


integrated course).


For LLB (Three years course after Graduation).


(both dates inclusive)


20 to 27 Years


02 July 1990 to 01 July 1995


02 July 1989 to 01 July 1995


02 July 1988 to 01 July 1995


(C) Physical Standards


(i) Height and Weight: Minimum height :- Men - 157.5 Cms with correlated weight .





(ii) All other medical criteria would be evaluated by the Air Force Medical Authorities










ment of


eligibility requirements.


17. How to Apply


9. All applicants whose applications are submitted by due date will be called for Air Force Common


Admission Test (AFCAT) and Engineering Knowledge Test (EKT) ( for candidates applied for technical


branch only) to be conducted on 31 August 2014 (Sunday) at one of the examination centres


mentioned below. Candidates will be required to login to their candidate login accounts regularly for


information on AFCAT, EKT (if applicable) and AFSB testing. The AFCAT will be of two hours duration


and will contain multiple choice questions on verbal ability, numerical ability, reasoning, general


awareness and military aptitude. Sample question papers and syllabus of AFCAT is available on IAF


career website www.careerairforce.nic.in. EKT would be for 30 minutes and conducted immediately after AFCAT.


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