Last Updated on August 7, 2023 by Vishnu Nambiar
Joining IAF (Indian Air Force) is a dream that many Indian youngsters nurture! But very few manage to make it through and become an Officer in the IAF. Large number of students fail to make it, thanks to lack of right information. They simply aren’t aware of the modes of entry, educational qualifications required etc. This blog, with its awesome articles related to Indian Armed Forces, has been providing valuable information to aspirants. In this article, I’ll describe in detail about how B.Com. (Bachelor of Commerce) may join the IAF, as Commissioned Officers.
Before heading further, let me tell you one thing- B.Com. students are not eligible to become Flying Officers in the IAF. This is because of the fact that Flying Branch requires candidates to have gone through 10+2 Science stream schooling. And most B.Com. graduates don’t meet this educational requirement set by the authorities. However, they are eligible to apply for Ground Duty Branches! And the posts are that of Commissioned Officers!
Ways for B.Com. graduates to join IAF as Officers (Ground Duty Branches)-
#1 Administration Branch
#2 Logistics Branch
#3 Accounts Branch
Now, let us check out details associated with each branch. Details like- age limit, educational qualifications, marital status etc.
Branches and age limit, educational qualification, physical and medical standards etc-
# Details of Administration Branch-
When it comes to Administration branch in IAF, there are two entry schemes- Permanent Commission, which is meant for male candidates and SSC (Short Service Commission), meant for both male and female candidates.
This branch is tasked with carrying out day to day administration and management tasks associated with personnel and material. Also, staff from Administrative branch are chosen and trained so that they can also perform tasks of ATC (Air Traffic Controller) and Fighter Controller.
Age limit- 20 to 26 years (at the time when the course starts)
Marital status- candidates below 25 years of age must be unmarried
Gender- Male (Permanent Commission or SSC), Female (SSC entry only)
Applicants should be Indian Citizens
Educational Qualifications- Graduation Degree in B.Com. (or any other Degree) with minimum 60% aggregate marks
# Details of Logistics Branch-
For the efficient management and functioning of IAF, its material resources have to be managed efficiently. Logistics Branch is required to perform this task of purchasing and managing resources.
Age limit- 20 to 26 years (at the time when the course starts)
Marital status-candidates below 25 years of age must be unmarried
Gender- Male (Permanent Commission and SSC), Female (only SSC entry)
Applicants should be Indian Citizens
Educational Qualifications- Graduation Degree in B.Com. (or any other Degree Course) with minimum 60% aggregate marks
Also read- Ways for female aspirants to join IAF’s Flying Branch
# Details of Accounts Branch-
For any Organization to work efficiently, its financial resources have to be managed well. The same theory applies in the case of IAF. For smooth financial management, IAF relies on Accounts Branch!
Also read: Join IAF after 12th
Age limit- 20 to 26 years (at the time when the course starts)
Marital Status- candidates below 25 years of age must be unmarried
Gender- Male (Permanent Commission and SSC), Female (SSC entry only)
Applicants must be Citizens of India
Educational Qualifications- Graduate Degree in B.Com. with minimum 60% aggregate marks
#Physical and Medical Standards
To join IAF, candidates, irrespective of the entry mode and educational qualifications, must satisfy a basic set of Physical standards. The list is quite long. But the main things that are checked are-
- Ideal Weight and Height ratio
- Good Physical and Mental health
- Good hearing
- Well developed chests (expansion should be at least 5cm after full inspiration)
- Healthy Bones and Joints
For the entire list of Physical Standards’ criteria set by IAF, check out the charts provided below. You may click on the images to get an enlarged view. You may find the full set of Physical standards on the image. You may even save it for future use-
These are the various posts within the IAF for which B.Com. graduates (or other commerce grads) may apply for. Even Post Graduates may apply, such as M Com grads! For them, the minimum aggregate marks requirement is 50%.
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Is it possible for me to join accounts branch without having maths in b.com??
what are the syllabus for ground duty post in exam
Sir I shubham Shrivas, mera b.com se graduation compete ky me IAF me apply kr skta hu
Yes, you may apply for relevant Ground Duty posts.
I have done by 12th grade with PCMB science combination and now i m doing bcom.
Whether i have the opportunity to become a flying officer
Sir I’m Manpreet Kaur persuing b.com. I have done my 11th & 12th with Commerce stream. So I wanted to ask u weather i ‘m eligible for ground duty branch as a lady officer?
Yes, you may.
My daughter wants to join IAF as an officer in ground duties ie, accts, logistics etc. Pls send in my email id when is the exam in 2018.
If some candidate have 57% in B.Com and having more than 60% then he will be qualify for the above mentioned post???
Always dreamt of becoming an Air Force officer.
Sir,
scored 60.75% in b.com .im not sure about my eligibility for ground duty .can you plz clear my doubt
I am pursuing B.Com in Banking and Insurance. Am I eligible for the ground duty branches ?
Supriya, you are eligible for certain posts.
Iam student of commerce.i have complete 12th with 50% but when I completed b.com with 60%.I can join iAF ground duty..????
Richa, you may.
Sir ,
I have completed my grad (bba) from university of Mysore .. I had 2 backlogs but it is now cleared .. Can I apply for afcat examination .. Also please tell me am I eligible for ground duty ? Please revert …
Sir
I vasu sharma & i m student of b.com final year and i want to join iAF as a officer plese gide me how can i apply for IAF officer post in flying branch
Vasu, did you had Science stream (with PCM subjects) during 12th? If no, you are not eligible to join IAF Flying branch as an Officer. You may join the Ground duty branches as an Officer though. For that, you may make use of AFCAT examination.
Sir, i completed 2 with physics chemistry maths. now completed b.com with 60% marks. can i join flying branch
Jerin, since you had PCM subjects at 10+2 level, you may apply for Flying Branch.
sir what are the various ways to join indian air force except NDA…
Shivam, CDS and AFCAT are other ways.
I am b com graduate …how can i join the iaf….which post related to my qualification ….?
Sudarshan, you may join Ground Duty Branch of IAF.
Reversed sir
Thanks for being with us. Sir I have completed my graduation but my result is awaited and I have got ncc ‘c’ certificate with A grade , do I have NY benefit of it in iaf ground duty , but the prblm is I have got 55+aggregate in gradution.
i completed my 12 with MEC+CPT(CA) and now pursuing B.Com Final year. so where Am i applicable to join in IAF in which branch and i do have eyesight of 2.5 .
Ahmed, you may join IAF’s Ground Duty Branches. For that, just appear for AFCAT examination.
i completed my 12 with MEC+CPT(CA) and now pursuing B.Com Final year. so where Am i applicable to join in IAF and i do have eyesight of 2.5 . Please let me know the procedure to join after completing my graduation in IAF.
I want to serve the nation… can i join IAF flying branch after doing bsc in physics ?? But i had biology in class 12?
Can i join IAF flying branch after doin bsc in physics ? I had biology in class 12?
Kuldeep, Maths group is required. You may join Ground Duty Branches though.
i am having eye sight of -3.5D can i join IAF as an officer ..i am doing bcom final year and have more than 60% aggregate..please tell me can i join
Anandhu, you may join Ground Duty Branches.
what are all the areas that an MBA graduate can get into in Indian Airforce
Sudeep, if you had Maths and Physics as main subjects during 11th and 12th, you may apply for Flying Branch after getting an MBA (must not exceed the age limit though!). Otherwise you may join the Ground Duty Branches of IAF.
Joint IAF in after Graduate
Jay, appear for CDS/AFCAT examination.
I love Airforce
i have chosen commerce stream with Hindi (without maths) so can i do this?
i join this but i am now 18 years old.
sir I have done10+2. by maths and physics and my age is 22years tell how could I join flying job in AIF
I AM MBA COMPLICATED STUDENT …THIS JOB IS MY DREEM JOB
I have scored 59.5% in graduation…am i eligible to join IAF for ground duty?
You may apply and try Preeti!
how to apply online form….,,give me the site
Is this compulsory to have 60% marks in b.com for ground duty officer?
I serve my india
Please tell me how to join air force after 12 science??
Zairemthangi, you may appear for NDA examination and join the IAF after clearing the written exam, SSB Interview as well as the medical tests.
Looking for my son career in Indian Airforce who is pursuing 10 dis year.
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Is bcom marks 60% a basic qualification for ground duty officer or will the candidates be selected according to the bcom marks after passing afcat ?
Vivek, it is a basic qualification.