As a post graduate (men and women) , one can join as an officer in the Air force only in the Technical and Ground duty branch. In the Technical Branch, an M Sc Electronics holder subject to certain specifications, can join as an Aeronautical Engineer in the Electronics stream.
Technical Branch
Aeronautical Engineering (Electronics)
As a post graduate you can join the Technical Branch as an Aeronautical Engineer (Electronics). One will be responsible for the communication and signals required on the Air Force station and in charge of the execution of preventive maintenance and servicing of aircraft. With further in-service training, you could also move to the repair and overhaul divisions of the Indian Air Force.
Eligibility criteria:
Ground Duty Branches
After completing your post graduation, both men and women can enter any of sub branches of the Ground Duty Branch such as Administrative, Accounts, Education, Logistics and Meteorological Branches on Permanent Commission (only for Men) or Short service Commission (both for men and women).
Common Eligibility criteria for Administrative, Accounts, Education, Logistics and Meteorological divisions of the Ground Duty Branch :
Administrative Division
As an officer in the Administrative Department, you will be responsible for the efficient management of men and material resources. Some of the officers of the Administrative Branch are selected to carry out the duties as an 'Air Traffic Controller' maintaining an orderly flow of traffic and airspace management or a 'Flight Controller' where you will be posted to an Air Defence radar unit and will be responsible for close contact and supervision between the air and radar for effective airspace management.
Along with the eligibility criteria common to all the divisions one must have the following Educational Qualifications
Post graduation with a minimum score of 50% in any of the following:
Law Graduates (3 / 5 years) with 50% and above (the age limit is relaxed up to 26 years).
Accounts Division:
As an officer in the Accounts Branch, you are responsible for efficient management as well as disbursement of pay and allowances to Air Force personnel. You will also act as internal auditor to ensure a zero-defect audit from outside agencies.
Along with the eligibility criteria common to all the divisions one must have the following Educational Qualifications
You can apply if you are a post graduate with a minimum score of 50% in any of the following:
Education Division:
As an officer in the Education Branch, you will be responsible for the successful implementation of various educational programs organised at the Air Force bases. You will also be in charge of structuring libraries to ensure all requisite study material is available for officers undertaking in-service courses.
Along with the eligibility criteria common to all the divisions one must have the following Educational Qualifications
A minimum score of 50% in your post graduation in any of the following courses:
Logistics Division:
As an officer in the logistics department, you will undertake material management of all Air Force resources. From clothing to aircraft equipment, you will ensure efficient supervision of inventories, and availability of necessary items to all operators and users.
Along with the eligibility criteria common to all the divisions one must have the following Educational Qualifications
Should be a post graduate with a minimum score of 50% in any of the following:
Meteorological Division:
As an officer in the Meteorological Branch, you would be required to render specific advice to the operators on all aspects of weather. With the latest satellite imagery and state-of-the-art monitoring equipment, you would be able to forecast changes in weather-both long and short term.
Educational Qualifications
You may apply if you have scored a minimum of 50% in any of the following courses:
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