The Indian Air Force (IAF) has announced 304 vacancies for the post of Commissioned Officer in the Flying and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) branches. This opportunity is open to both men and women, and the application process will be active from 30th May to 28th June. Here are the key details:
Eligibility Criteria:
Age: For the Flying Branch, candidates must be between 20 and 24 years old, born between 2nd July 2001 and 1st July 2005. For the Ground Duty (Technical/Non-Technical) Branch, the age requirement is 20 to 26, with candidates born between 2nd July 1999 and 1st July 2005 eligible to apply.
Marital Status: Applicants must be single.
Training: Training for the Flying and Ground Duty Technical branches is 62 weeks, while for the Ground Duty Non-Technical branch, it is 52 weeks. The training will commence in July 2025 in Hyderabad.
Salary: The salary for a Flying Officer ranges from Rs. 56,100 to Rs. 1,77,500. Flight cadets will receive a stipend of Rs. 56,100 during training.
Application Process:
The online application process will be available on the official websites https://careerindianairforce.cdac.in and https://afcat.cdac.in.
The exam fee is Rs. 550 + GST, except for NCC Special Entry candidates who are exempt from the fee.
Selection Process:
The selection process includes the Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) for Short Service Commission (SSC) in the Flying Branch and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) branches, as well as the NCC Special Entry.
For more detailed information, including branch-wise vacancy details and specific eligibility requirements, interested individuals are advised to refer to the official notification published in the May 25-31 issue of the Central Government publication 'Employment News'.