After 10th - The candidates must have passed 10th class or have a diploma in the concerned field to get recruited. In some posts, qualification is limited to 10th class only while in some others, ITI is required.
After 12th (10+2) - The candidates can enter the IAF after passing class 12th also. All men, who have passed the exam of class 12th, may join National Defence Academy (NDA) by passing the written exam and SSB interview.
After Graduation - Graduates can also join any branch of the IAF by passing the Combined Defense Services (CDS) exam which is conducted by the UPSC twice a year.
After Post-Graduation - After completing the post-graduation, the candidates can join the technical or ground duty branches. It is easy to join the IAF if the candidates have a degree in Aeronautical Engineering or Electronics.
National Defence Academy (NDA) Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is the exam conducting authority for the National Defence Academy (NDA) examination. Applicants fulfilling the NDA 2023 eligibility criteria can fill out the UPSC NDA 2023 application form online on the UPSC website - upsc.gov.in.
NCC Entry - National Cadet Corps (NCC), also known as the Fourth Line of Defence, provides an opportunity to join the IAF. If the candidates have completed NCC training and obtained a ‘C’ Certificate from the Air Wing NCC then they are eligible to join the IAF.
University Entry Scheme (UES) Entry - University Entry Scheme (UES) is for those candidates who are currently pursuing their Pre-final year of BE/B.Tech degree. On the completion of the degree, the candidates must obtain a minimum of 60% marks in total in all the papers.