How to Join Indian Air Force After 12th : A Step-by-Step Guide

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Introduction : How to Join Indian Air Force After 12th

Joining the Indian Air Force (IAF) is a matter of pride for any individual as it takes a lot of courage and bravery to serve the nation. Devoting a life to the country is one of the most selfless and pledging to protect it is a noble cause worth every bit of appreciation.

If you are a 12th pass student, and are thinking about what to pursue then let’s enlighten you on what the Indian Air Force has to offer you.

From Indian Air force qualification details to Indian Air Force jobs after 12th salary, everything is discussed in this ultimate guide.

How to join Indian Air Force after 12th for Female and Male

HOW TO JOIN INDIAN AIR FORCE AFTER 12TH SCIENCE (As Commissioned Officer)

1) National Defence Academy (NDA) entry.

Entry through NDA is available for prospects who have successfully completed 10 +2. The details are given below.

Entry Route	National Defence Academy (NDA)
ENTRY RECRUITMENT IS MANAGED BY	Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Gender	Male & Female
TYPE OF COMMISSION	Permanent Commission
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA	Must be an Indian Citizen
PERCENTAGE REQUIRED IN 12TH FOR INDIAN AIR FORCE	Only need to pass 12th board exam with any per cent. The merit list is prepared on the basis of performances of NDA written exam only.
AGE LIMIT	16 ½ to 19 ½ years as on date of commencement of training
ADVERTISEMENT SCHEDULE	https://www.upsc.gov.in (Tentatively during May & Dec)
ADVERTISEMENT RELEASED BY	UPSC
TRAINING SCHEDULED AT	National Defence Academy
MARITAL STATUS OF THE CANDIDATE	Unmarried

Indian Air Force Selection Process through NDA after 12th

The only route to an officer position in the Indian Air Force beyond the 12th grade is through the NDA exam. The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is in charge of recruiting single males and females into the Army, Navy, and Air Force. NDA Exam One and NDA Exam Two are held twice annually, primarily between the months of April and November. Each January, the application form is released.

The NDA clearance process involves two steps:

Written test:

The written test is the initial stage of the hiring process. It is a 900-point test with two sections: a maths component and a general ability section.

To pass the UPSC NDA exam, candidates must receive at least 25% of the available points in each subject or area. Depending on the branch of the Indian armed services they want to join, applicants who pass the UPSC NDA exam cutoff will be sent a call letter for the SSB (Service Selection Board) interview or SSB evaluation process.

Written Exam Marks Distribution

Subject	Time Allotted	Maximum Marks
Maths	2.5 hours or 150 minutes	300
General Ability Test (GAT)	2.5 hours or 150 minutes	600
Total	5 hours	900

The UPSC NDA written test has two portions for the General Ability Test, or GAT. English-language questions make up Part A of the General Ability Test, while questions in Part B of the

The general knowledge section is part of the general ability test. The UPSC NDA exam uses minus marking. Incorrect responses to questions in the General Ability Test Section of the UPSC NDA will result in a deduction of 1.33 marks, while incorrect responses to questions in the Math Section will result in a deduction of 0.83 marks.

Service Selection Board(SSB):

Every aspirant who manage to clear NDA written exam have to go through the 5-day long interview called SSB. To know more about SSB Interview read our other blogs on SSB here.

Applicants applying for the flying entry in particular must pass the Computerized Pilot Selection Test (CPST) or the Pilot Aptitude Test (PABT) (CPSS) or both depending on the board.

After passing the written test and getting Recommended by SSB, candidates have to go through the medical examination in order to be recruited into the Indian Air Force.

2) Indian Air Force qualification details for Other Rank(OR) Entry

Entry Route	Educational Qualification	Age Limit
Agniveervayu (X Group) (Technical)	Minimum 50% marks in Mathematics, Physics, as well as 50% in English, are required for the intermediate 10+2 course. OR A 3-Year Engineering Diploma (Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Automotive, Computer Science, Instrumentation Technology, Information Technology) with a minimum of 50% overall and 50% in English. OR A 2-year degree programme in a non-vocational subject like math and physics from a board that is recognised, with a minimum overall grade point average of 50% and a minimum English score of 50%.	17.5 years- 21years
Agniveervayu (Y Group) (Non Technical)	Intermediate 10+2 with a minimum of 50% overall and 50% in English. OR A two-year vocational programme with at least a 50% overall average and 50% in English.	17.5 years- 21years

How to do Online registration for Agniveer Vayu

Step 1 : The first step is to visit the official website at agnipathvayu.cdac.in

Step 2: Choose the link for the Agniveer vayu application 2023 on the homepage.

Step 3: Type in your login information.

Step 4: Complete the application form by entering the required information and submitting the required papers.

Step 5: Complete the online application cost payment.

Step 6: Download the last page and print it out for future use.

Physical Standards for Agniveer Vayu

PARAMETERS	DESCRIPTION
Height	Minimum acceptable height is 152.5 cms
Weight	Weight should be in proportion to height and age
Chest	The minimum range of expansion: 5 cm
Hearing	Should have normal hearing i.e. able to hear forced whisper from a distance of upto 6 meters using each ear separately.
Vision	(a) Visual Standards as applicable for IAF (b) Corneal surgery (PRK/LASIK) is not acceptable.
Dental	Should have healthy gums, a good set of teeth and a minimum 14 dental points.
General Health	The candidate must have normal anatomy and no appendages missing. He should be free of any contagious diseases, infections, skin conditions, acute or chronic medical conditions, latent or active, acute or chronic, and surgical disabilities. The candidate must be physically and psychologically capable of carrying out their duties in any location, regardless of climate or terrain.

Indian Air Force jobs after 12th salary

Agniveervayu salary –

Year	Customized Monthly Package
1st Year	30000
2nd Year	33000
3rd Year	36500
4th Year	40000

The In hand salary is 70% and the Contribution to Agniveers Corpus Fund is 30%.

Agniveer Vayu Benefits

Agniveers will be entitled to medical care at Service Hospitals for the duration of their engagement tenure in the IAF, as well as CSD benefits.
Agniveers will be qualified to receive the “Seva Nidhi” package at the end of the four-year engagement period, which will include their contribution (to the Agniveer Corpus Fund), a matching contribution from the government, and interest on the accumulated sum. The “Seva Nidhi” package that will be paid to anyone who are subsequently chosen for enrolling into the IAF as regular cadre will only include their contribution and any accrued interest on it. Taxes on the “Seva Nidhi” will not apply.
Life Insurance Cover. For the term of their engagement as Agniveers in the IAF, Agniveers will receive life insurance coverage worth Rs. 48 lakhs.
Agniveers will also receive Disability and Death Compensation.