Defence FAQ's

Q. Women’s Entry in Flying Branch, coaching institutes?

Answer: To become a fighter pilot you have to joing the Air Force. The following information will be useful in moving towards your choice of career.

Information on Flying Branch Entry: -

Eligibility criteria for Women:

Age Limit: 19-23 years, relaxable up to 25 years for those holding Commercial Pilot License.

Educational Qualification: B.Sc. Physics and/or Mathematics or B.E.

Notification: Advertisement: Published in the month of January and July each year in the Employment News and leading Newspapers.

Entrance: Directly qualify for interview by Service Selection Board (SSB)

Successful candidates join the Air Force Academy directly for Pilot Training.

You can prepare for SSB by undergoing coaching from the below mentioned classes:

Margadarshak Career Academy, Col. S.P.Dalvi - SSB Consultant

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Q. What are the entry requirements for the post of a commissioned officer in the defence service?

Answer: Entry for the post of commissioned officers in all the forces is conducted through Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) that holds the Combined Defence Services Examination (CDSE) twice a year. Candidates should have completed their graduation through a recognised university. Successful candidates are required to join the respective training academy namely the Indian Military Academy (IMA) for the Army, the Naval Academy for the Navy and the Air Force Academy for the Air Force.

Q. What are the 3 branches in the Indian Air Force and the corresponding job profile?

Answer: Based on ones qualifications and interests, one can choose to work in the Flying Branch, Technical Branch or Ground duty branch of the IAF. Depending on ones rank and the branch they are serving, daily duties differ. Now let's see what's in store in each of these branches. In the Flying Branch one will be flying fighter/bomber aircraft designed to destroy the enemy in the air and on the ground. As a transport pilot one will be ferrying troops and equipments under enemy fire often making rough landings at makeshift runways or one could even be assigned to V.I.P. transport. And as a chopper pilot you will closely co-ordinate with the army in its operations. One could also spy on enemy positions or drop commandos with pinpoint accuracy or ambush enemy tanks with guns and rockets.

The Technical Branch is for those with a technical bent of mind. One will ensure the war preparedness of the fleet and the airworthiness of the aircraft. As an Aeronautical Engine... » Read More

Q. Air force pilot - education background, training and requirements?

Answer: The age limit for being an Airline Pilot is 19-23 years, relaxable up to 25 years for those holding Commercial Pilot License.

Educational Qualification: B.Sc. Physics and/or Mathematics or B.E.

Notification: Advertisement: Published in the month of January and July each year in the Employment News and leading Newspapers.

Entrance: Directly qualify for interview by Service Selection Board.

Successful candidates join the Air Force Academy directly for Pilot Training.

Medical: You must be in accordance with the prescribed physical standards i.e. be physically fit and free from any disease or disability and excess fat. The minimum acceptable height for the Air Force is 162 cm with a perfect eyesight (known as 6/6 vision). No prior training is required as the training is provided by the Air force once a candidate is selected.

Q. Women’s Entry in Army?

Answer: Yes woman definitely have a place in the army.

After graduation you can enter into Women's Special Entry Scheme. You need to be between 19-27 years with a graduate or postgraduate degree in any stream.

Selection procedure: Direct shortlisting by Army headquarters -SSB interview-Medical Examination- Final Merit list-OTA

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