Ways to Join as a Pilot in Indian Air Force ( Q and A )



Q.1. Sir, My aim is to become a Pilot in the Indian Airforce, how do I go about it. Presently I am studying class X, CBSE syllabus
A.1.  Dear Aspirant, you can become a pilot in the IAF in the following ways:-
                a) National Defence Academy-  
This is done after +2, VIA UPSC Written Exam (April and Aug) SSB Interview; Medical followed by Merit list, about 75 vacancies is available every six months
If you have take Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics in Class XII, and earned a degree in any discipline, and below the age of 23 years, you can apply via
b) UPSC- Combined Defence Services Exam   (or) For Permanent Commission
c) AFCAT- Airforce Common Admission Test ( For ) Short Service Commission.
d) As an Airman ( ie. After joining IAF in the ranks as an aircrafts man or LAC you can try and become a pilot.)
e) You will be trained in NDA for 3 years and 1 year at Air Force Academy ( Dundigal- AP)
f) In case of direct entry 6 months administrative training followed by flying training for 1 year
Note: AFCAT written test is administered for Graduates and Airmen (Serving soldiers of IAF)
This test is held twice a year.
One clearing a written test you will be called for Services Selection Board for 6 days interview followed by four days of Medical test. Those who qualify these tests would be Merit listed by the Air Headquarters and issued joining instructions.
There is a choice for B.E/ B.E/ Science Graduates to choose for (For both men and women)
a)      Pilot Entry, Technical Entry (For Engineers)/Ground Duties
b)      Choice in flying Fighter aircrafts, transports or Helicopters is given as per merit, aptitude and vacancy.

Note: Women are presently offered Short Service commission up to 14 years. (A few branch offers permanent commission)

Q.2    what is the height required for pilots?
Answer:  As per Indian standards, a person who is 5 feet and 2 inches is considered okay.
However, the length from hip bone to the sole of the foot has to be 99 cms. If you are too tall, you may not be found suitable for certain types of aircrafts. This you will be told during the Medical examination.

Q.3. If I have an eye power of -0.5 am I eligible to join the IAF as a Pilot?
Answer: You will be considered for Helicopters and Transport. However, for fighter pilots the eye sight has to be 6/6 in both eyes.  

Note:  a) Colour Blindness in not acceptable for flying branch
            b) certain grade in colour blindness can be acceptable to ground duties. C) Lasik surgery before the age of 20 is not acceptable and certainly not for flying branch. However, it is acceptable for other branches, provided you had carried out the operation at least a year before the medical examination.

We will discuss about PABT (Pilot Aptitude Battery Test in a different blog)

          
                                                            
                                                                   


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