How to Join Indian Air Force as Flying Officer After 12th Science

Last Updated on August 7, 2023 by Vishnu Nambiar

Joining the Indian Air Force is a dream of lots of Indian youth. Especially, a career in the flying branch, as a flying officer, is quite lucrative one. Youth want a glamorous and challenging job. And the job of a flying officer is an adrenaline pumping and adventurous one. Further, the pay scale and perks associated with the job is also good. Here, I’ll show you the process of joining the IAF (Indian Air Force) as a commissioned officer, that too, a flying officer.

fighter jet

But, let me tell you first that to become a flying officer/ a fighter pilot, you must meet some physical standards set by the authorities. Okay, we won’t be dealing in detail those aspects. What we will see is the process. The process of joining the Air Force as a flying officer.

 

Being a flying officer doesn’t mean that you’ll be limited to just flying those fighter aircraft! The Indian Air Force has many different types of aircraft. You may also be tasked to fly helicopters, transport and cargo related aircraft belonging to IAF etc.

 

Without wasting any further time, let us talk find out the process of joining and the educational qualifications required. First, let’s see what educational qualification one needs to have. You may also check – NDA exam.

 

Educational Qualification required to join IAF as a Flying Officer in 2022

Here, we are dealing with the proceeding after 12th science. Immediately after 12th science that is. In this case, the candidate should have passed 10+2 with subjects Physics and Mathematics subjects. Students who are studying in 12th standard may also appear for the exam, given that they satisfy the minimum age limit criteria. Also, such candidates who are in studying in 12th and want to appear for the exam must also make sure that their schooling will be over by the time the course starts at NDA.

 

This is what the educational qualification required is. Now, if you think you satisfy this criteria, then read on to know more about the age limit, physical standards, medical standards (additional ones in case of Flying Branch) and process of joining-

 

Age Limit-

To join Indian Air Force as Flying Officer after 10+2 Science stream, a candidate has to be between 16½-19 years of age at the time when the course starts at NDA.

 

Gender-

This is a male only entry mode. Only male candidates are eligible to apply for 10+2 entry scheme and become Flying Officers.

 

Physical Standards (Basic)-

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-

 

  • 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-

 

IAF Physical standards chart 1
First set of IAF’s Physical Standards. Click on this image to read! Click on image to enlarge!
IAF Physical standards chart 2
Second set of IAF’s Physical Standards. Click on image to enlarge it and read it!

 

Medical Standards (In case of Flying Branch)

In case of Flying Branch recruitment, additional set of Medical standards are also present, which a candidate has to satisfy. Some important tests and things checked as part of this Medical test are-

 

  • Anthropometric Measurements
  • Spinal Conditions
  • Vision (Eyesight requirements)
  • Occular Muscle Balance

 

I’ve compiled detailed charts that deals with all the above mentioned Medical standards and tests. You may click on the images, enlarge them and read details with ease! You may even save these images for future use!

 

IAF Medical standards- Anthropometric measurements and some diseases chart
IAF Medical standards chart (Anthropometric Measurements). Click on the image to enlarge it and read!

 

IAF Medical standards- spinal conditions
IAF Medical Standards chart (Spinal Conditions). Click on the image to enlarge and read it!

 

IAF Medical Standards- Vision
IAF Medical standards chart (Eyesight requirements). Click on the image to enlarge and read it!

 

IAF Medical Standards- Occular Muscle Balance
IAF Medical Standards chart (Occular Muscle Balance). Click on the image to enlarge and read it!

 

How and when to apply for IAF after 12th science?

This examination is held by UPSC twice a year. Usually, the advertisements are put up on May and December each year. You may make use of the following sites- upsc.gov.in and upsconline.nic.in. The registration process has been made online now.

 

Process of joining IAF as a Flying Officer after 12th science

My last article was all about joining the Indian Army as an Officer. And I must admit that the process is same in this case also. However, for readers reading this for the first time, I’ll run through that process again.

 

For 12th science students, who want to join IAF right after completing 12th standard, NDA is the point of entrance. NDA is the door through which you should enter.

 

NDA stands for National Defence Academy. It is a premier Defence Institute located in Pune, India. It is an institute where the cadets belonging to the 3 wings of the Armed Forces- Army, Navy and Air Force train together.

 

To get into NDA, one must appear for the National Defence Academy entrance exam and clear the SSB (Services Selection Board) Interview. There is an age limit too, for appearing for this exam and getting admitted into this institute.

 

Candidates must not be older than 19 years of age, at the commencement of the course at NDA. Thus, an interested candidate may appear for this exam while he is appearing in 12th standard, finished 12th standard etc. But please keep the age limit in mind!

 

Also read: How to crack SSB Interview

 

After clearing the NDA written exam and the SSB interview, recommended candidates will have to appear for PABT (Pilot Aptitude Battery Test). PABT test is once in a lifetime test and is meant to check whether a candidate has the potential to become a good pilot or not! Those who clear PABT are then sent for medical examinations. In case of Air Force candidates, medical examination will be thorough. Air Force demands more, in terms of physical and medical requirements, when compared to other wings of the Armed Forces.

 

Also read: Tips to pass PABT

 

The candidates who make it through the medical tests are then taken into consideration for making the merit list. And on the merit list, the marks a candidate scored in NDA written test, SSB Interview and Medical examination is taken into account.

 

And based on this merit list, students are accepted into the Air Force wing. After this selection, they’ll be given training at NDA for 3 years, along with Army and Navy Cadets. See, I told you that in NDA, cadets of all three wings train together.

 

On successfully completing the 3 year course at NDA, the Air Force cadets are sent to Air Force Academy, Hyderabad, for further training that lasts 1 year. You may also check – IAF Airmen recruitment.

 

It is after successfully completing this training that they are commissioned as Flying Officers in the Indian Air Force. I hope that you understood the whole process and journey of a potential cadet from 12th standard to Air Force Academy!

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1,067 thoughts on “How to Join Indian Air Force as Flying Officer After 12th Science”

  1. Sir I’m student of class 11 pcm stream how I can start my practice to qualify nda exam my height is 174 cm what is the required weight,in which year I can give that exam how many chances I get as genral why is cutoff.
    D.O.B:-5/9/2004

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  2. My daughter is 17. Going to be 18 in November this year. She is 5.3 as of now. But can she join?
    If not now, can she join after graduation in the flying cadre?

    Thanks for your positive line in confirmation.

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  3. Sir, if after 12th we have passed NDA exam but our health is not good. So there is any chances to qualify medical tests. Sir please reply, I will be thankful to you .

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  4. Sir,I am Amrita Chakborty. I am in class 11 with science stream. As a girl how can I become an airforce pilot? Please tell me..

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    • I hope you are having PCM subjects in 11th and 12th. If that is the case, complete 12th schooling and go for any Bachelor’s Degree course. After graduation, use AFCAT and other entries to join IAF Flying branch as a Pilot.

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  5. Sir ,
    My name is Indrajith. I want to become a pilot in INDIAN AIR FORCE…This article is very useful to the youth like me those who interested to join in INDIAN AIR FORCE…..
    now I’m going to start my studying in +2..This is my vacation.. Some of my friends are going to NDA coaching in different institutions..
    Tell me the is these institutions are helpful to pass NDA entry examination?.

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  6. Sir my name is niranjan
    I have passed my 12 th pcm with 92 % ( state board) and I want to go through technical entry scheme Airforce
    What Is the date that I should fill the application

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  7. Sir I have passed 12th(pcm) from NIOS BOARD from noida . I want to join defence sector (airforce). Can I apply for that .

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  8. Sir, this is akhila my brother want to become a IAF now he had completed +2,To become a IAF
    What we have to do Sir, please help me sir it’s my brother dream sir without writing a NDA entrance exam can we join in IAF.

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  9. Hello sir my name is Darshan ,sir now I am in 12th after the exam can I apply for the NDA exam ,sir is the exam is online or we should held in the examination

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  10. Sir am mosina my brother was now completed 12th he is interested in IAF. But he is not a pcm grp he is accounts group. How he can join the IAF.
    He is a boxer in national level . So help me sir plssss my brothers dream sir he will become a IAF officer plsss help me????

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    • If he wants to join as an Officer, he may try after completing Graduation. There are Officer posts available in Ground Duty Officer Departments.

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  11. Sir I am mosina my brother now 12th he is a national level boxer he is interested in IAF but he is accounts group in 12th how he can join sir can you plsssssss tell me my brother’s dream sir he become a IAF officer so pls help me sirr????

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  12. Sir , i have passed 10std with 93% . and now i m persuing a machenical diploma after 10 std. and i want to join the IAF.so sir which postes i get in IAF, and how can perpair for IAF. and post are best for technician? Thank you sir.

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  13. Namaste sir,
    currently, i’m in the grade 11 but the thing is, i’ve taken up HUMANITIES (arts) and too WITHOUT MATHS. so is there any possible way that i can give NDA exam? Looking forward to your reply.
    Thank you!

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  14. Hello sir ..
    I am abhishek and I am in 11(science) and I want to join Airforce as officer. what are the ways to join airforce as officer
    Thank u

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  15. sir my name is amit pandey i am in 9th class and my dob is 03/06/2003 means i am 14 year old and i need advise u that what can i do and not means when i reach 10th what i do next and success my dream to become a Indian Air Force Officer plz tell

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  16. Me Avinash jha is the student of class 11th from Science stream wants to become an Indian Airforce Pilot suggest me.

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  17. Dear sir,
    i am now in 10th class and i want to join air force as in flying branch . sir can you suggest books which can help me to join air force..
    thank you

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  18. Hello!!
    Sir,
    I am Mohammed Gufran Anwar from Hyderabad. I had completed my Inter 1st year with (CSE) computer science engineering. So, can I Join in Indian Airforce As a Fighter pilot. And also I want know that If I take Maltivitamine supplements Can I rejected in Physical Test.
    Thanking You sir!!!
    Waiting for your Replay sir…..

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    • Mohammed, after graduation, you may make use of AFCAT or UES entry to join IAF. I don’t think supplements could harm you in physical test.

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    • Harnish, as mentioned in the article, you may make use of NDA entry. Please read article for more details.

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  19. Hello sir, i’m a science student and my question is that can i join IAF. After having a fracture in my arm.will it effect my in medical test.

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    • Sahil, you can’t become a Commercial Pilot in IAF. You’ll be assigned roles like- fighter pilot, transport pilot, helicopter pilot etc. Make use of the NDA entry to join IAF (assuming that you’ve had PCM subjects in 12th Science stream).

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    • Vishal, if you have had 12th Science schooling with PCM subjects, you may join IAF using NDA entry right after 12th.

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  20. sir, i doubt that i have a little blurred vision.can i join as a pilot if i could improve my vision through any surgery like lasik .If not , can i improve it naturally? pls help me. i am currently studying 12th class in maths and science stream and i was born in 2000.

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  21. Now I am studying in 12th class in science stream. Sir I asks a question how to prepare for preparation for nda entrance exam.

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  22. Sir, i am 11th passed student and i fill nda form .
    So my question is that in nda which branch is useful .i mean from nda to IAF or AFCAT.i will confused so please give me right direction .
    Thanks you…..

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  23. sir I am kishan fight the 12th exam on 2016 can I fill the form nda please sir till the result is not come but the experience for my result in above for 70 present my subject in science maths

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  24. Hello! Sir. This is shrusti and just i had completed my 12th board (science). Sir, I want to join IAF in flying branch. And sir, I had heard that in 2017 flying branch will be legible for girls also . Sir so what should i have to do now ? I’m so confused. It’s my dream sir . Please sir, help me out.

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    • Shrushti, yes, female aspirants may now become fighter pilots in the IAF. The first batch of women fighter pilots of IAF will be inducted in 2017. You will have to appear for AFCAT examination after completing your Graduation, to become a Fighter pilot in the IAF.

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  25. sir i,m a 11 th class science student i:m 16 years old i wish to be airman at IAF could i write the exam while studying on 12 th

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  26. Hlo. Sir i am in +1 non medical i want to join air force but i can’t know…. What can i do now for it or after paasing +2 . And minimum grade required or not in +2 …. plz tell…….

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  27. hello sir I have little bit of eye sight how can i become a fighter pilot or i can do lazer treatment to my eyes or any thing to do sir

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  28. respected sir,
    i am 12 standard appearing student
    my query is that even i clear NDA exam will i able to study or join as ground staff like Air traffic controller, flight engineer, aircraft maintenance engineer etc..or in any of the technichal brach of Indian Airforce

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  29. Arun sir i have an extra bone grown down my collarbone .i consulted an orthopedist and he asked
    me for surgery .will i be eligible for IAF after this surgery.

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  30. Sir,I have an ambition to become IAF officer in flying branch,I have applied to NDA exam, what are the procedures to apply after the NDA exam???? Can u please guide me by giving further details to join IAF

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    • Shriharsha, if you have applied correctly, you will get admit card to appear for NDA written examination. If you pass the written examination, you will get call letter for SSB Interview. After clearing SSB Interview, you will be subjected to medical test. If you clear the medical test stage and feature in the merit list, you will be taken for training.

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  31. Sir which date to which date to apply NDA Exam . In the application form will not given the Qualification of Intermediate . just given B.Tech , Degree,

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  32. Hello sir I m Radhika, a student of 9th standard and I want to join IAF.May u please tell me that how to join IAF as a pilot…
    Thank you

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    • Radhika, take science stream with PCM subjects after 10th. After completing 12th and following it up with any 3 or 4 years long graduation course, you may appear for AFCAT examination and join the Flying Branch of IAF (SSC entry).

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  33. sir i want became IAF so what i do after complete my 10 what i chosse subject and my10th examnation is started at 2march 2016 sir what subject i chose in 12 plz

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  34. sir i want became IAF so what i do after complete ny 10 what i chosse subject and my 10th examnation is started at 2march 2016 sir what subject i chose in 12

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  35. Hello Sir Iam use UPSE Website SO iam not understand so can u help me sir . No any one to helper me plz plz sir . when these apply date . my dream is a pilot . so how to apply online form

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  36. Hello, I aspired to become a pilot at the age of 4 when i saw my first air show in Saudi. I’ve been researching about all options to do a Commercial Piloting(CPL) course in a very less cost., but unluckily i might not be able to pursue this long dream of mine because of eye power. Is there any way i can still become a pilot.

    Regards
    Thanks in Advance.

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  37. sir, i want to join IAF. sir I’m studying in class 12th with PCMEH but i would like to telll you i have no idea about to join sir i how to be a squadron leader

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  38. Madhur Tyagi sir any way to join other than NDA AND CDS I am in class 12th scince pcm.koi aur tarika NDA cds k alava airforce navy army join karne ka plz bta do.

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  39. Hlo sir my name is naveen thakur i have 70%in 10th standred and 66%in +2 non medical . From hpbose. I want to know about the selection procedure of airman in IAF

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    • Syed, application process is online. Use UPSC official website to apply online. You will be able to see NDA advertisement in the months of June and December.

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  40. Sir
    I am from nepal and i want to join the indian air force
    I have passed my +2 with 56% in science stream
    From HSEB board . Is that valid?
    If yes then please guide me what i should do next
    My DOB : 1997 june 1st

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  41. sir I am a great dreamer of airforce fighter jet pilot who is aiming to be in the sky but I am confused of my situation . DOB is 10june 1997. 1st of all I say that I passed 10th with 80.5% and 12th science student of ravenshaw university passed with 49.16% in the year 2015. I have my health problems which leaded me to lowest percentage. Can i be an eminent fighter pilot in future if I do my best in university exams. 2nd question- can a 12th ex-regular or failed student apply for airforce in future after completion of graduation with good percentage. 3rd question-some say that percentage does not matter in airforce after graduation but mark matters % in NDA. They select you through your talent basis is it so sir. 4th question – If I have good marks in 10th and graduation but not in 12th with 49.16% will I be eligible for airforce. what it means 10+2 with 50% marks mean. 5th – In NDA they sewlect you through % basis will it be same for graduation CDSE exam.

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  42. Sir My self Syed Inayath . I want to join Indian Air Force of flying pilot . I have compleat +12 . So can u give suggestion plz Sir . My Date of Birth is 1997 – Dec 18

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  43. Sir, I am reading in class 11 th .How can i apply for indian air force for became a fighter pilot. please tell me whole process.

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  44. Hello. Sir I want to join Indian force I have passeed +2 science
    My date of birth is 1997 sept 7 how to try for NDA entry please inform me sir plzzz

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  45. sir am shubham singh i want join airforce i have complete my 12 now i doing b.tech for private college but i dont want do that my date of birth is 06-02=1998 sir please give me any suggestion how i join its my humble request u sir

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  46. I sir I am yatindra in class 11 but I want to be an officer IAF or in army what should I do to become from class 11
    to complete nda after 12 class in both physical and mental.

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  47. my another question is that if i passed the UPSC exam at the time of final year means when i appearing the 12th but may fail in the exam. than can i join the NDA.

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  48. Hello arun kallarackal, I am studying in 12th std with maths and physics. I’ve applied for NDA 2016 .. I am an NCC cadet, my question was will I get any privilege or will I be benefited with my NCC certification? And I also wanted to ask ,what minimum marks out of 900 will help me to clear the written exam ?thank you… Hope you will answer my question..

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  49. How I join indian airforce?I am 12 pass with science and my age 21+. I wish to join any post of air force pls show the way for join air force for any cost.pls help me.thank you.

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  50. Hello arun kallarackal, I am studying in 12th std with maths and physics. I’ve applied for NDA 2016 .. I am an NCC cadet, my question was will I get any privilege or will I be benefited with my NCC certification? And I also wanted to ask ,what minimum marks out of 900 will help me to clear the written exam ?thank you… Hope you will answer my question..

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  51. Hello Sir my Name Is Saiprasad Raika and I am second year Science student I want to know how to become an Indian air force help me sir I pray that u well reply soon Thank you.

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  52. sir i am a student of class 12 with science stream , i am very passionate about NDA, but i am thinking about my interview because i have an problem of stamaring , sir can this problem can be my weak point

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  53. Hello sir,
    I have completed intermediate ( science ) with 86%. I want to join Indian Air Force. How many ways are their to join IAF after intermediate ? And when will the notifications come ? Please let me know if any notification has already come.

    Thank you.

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  54. Jai Hind Sir,
    I’m Cadet Jaasmeen Of UNIT NO.4 PB AIR SQN. NCC studying in 10th standard and I read a article somewhere that from 2016 NDA enterance exams for girls will be started and if it is, than is it possible to Give NDA exam after 10 th
    My date of birth is 02-09-2000
    And in 10+1 i will be taking P.C.M.
    AND i wanna be a fighter pilot in IAF…
    please guide me by giving your precious time,
    JAI HIND…
    SIR..!

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  55. sir i want to join Indian Airforce,, i am 12 th science with pcm passed 62% in 2015 tell mi sir,,,,, i need a job in Indian airforce

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  56. Hello Sir, I am student of PCMB 1st year i wanna join IAF as Flying Officer, but in any case i failed in any exams of SSB or Medical, can i repeat the same, is there a second chance available for the same exam, if no, than can i join Navy or Indian Army…?

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    • Saiesh, you can repeat SSB Interview. But for Flying Branch aspirants, there is a PABT test. This test is held only once in a lifetime! If you fail in it, you won’t be able to become a Flying Officer in IAF.

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  57. Sir, I am a student of class 12, in Science stream. I am also a senior NCC Cadet in my school. For my bad percentage of 10th in Maths, my school didn’t give me Maths in 12th. but i still loved Maths so much and i can do any type of maths of class 10; 11 & 12 but the problem is i have no Math actually, i just have only ‘Phy,Chem,Bio and Compulsory Language’ only so i want to know Is NDA give me chance judge by my talent without maths in 12th… Please help me either my Dream will stay always Dream… Thanks if you are helping me

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    • Vijay, over 19, you are not eligible to join NDA. You may try CDS or AFCAT entries after Graduation or while in final year of it.

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  58. Hello sir,
    I just completed my 12th with 70% marks in non-med and my age is 19 yrs .i want to become a gov. Pilot tell me wht i have to do next.

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  59. Hlo sir my name is shaiknisharhussain sir i want to join in air force job sir wht the requirements to study fr air force jobs sir plzzz plzzz say sir help me sir i love so much airforce job sir plzzzz plzzzzz help him i want to get job in airforce sir plzzzzzz help sir i am nw 17years old sir

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  60. Sir……
    I m passed 12th in science streem but biology group……with 70%…….
    Sir i m sorry …….i m disterbed u.
    But its my dreem !!!!!!!!
    Plz give me full information ………IAF.
    PLZZZZZ…….
    THANKU…..

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  61. Hhello sir….
    Sir plz answer me what qualification of IAF.
    Now i m studing bsc 2ed year in bio group ……
    Soooo plz reply my qua.
    Dob:-11-12-97

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  62. hello sir, im currently in 12 sci… I will appear for jee 2016…what other ent exams I have to give for joining iaf? what is the date ?

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    • Uvais, NDA exam is the one that you will have to appear for. Months of advertisements have been specified in the article.

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  63. sir i wanna join indian airforce and being a girl how can i join and m completed my 2 with 79% marks and now doing b. tech in civil engineering give me suitable advice

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    • Lalit, go for Science stream after 10th board. Select Mathematics group. After you cross age limit of 17 years, that is when you are in 11th or 12th, you may appear for NDA examination.

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    • Devesh, after 10th, go for Science stream with Mathematics group. Then while in 11th or 12th, you may appear for NDA examination.

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  64. Hello sir,
    I have completed my intermediate and now going ahead with degree 2nd year .I’m interested in defense career how could I appear for army,navy,air force…..?and my excellence at hardware in computers and networking in CCNA .My age is 21 now(27-08-1994).Please show me the right way sir.Expecting ur reply through mail soon….

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  65. After 12th Science, which is the first exam that I have to give to join Indian air force. And how to prepare for it? I means are there any books which would help us or any institution? And where will that exam occur? Can a 10th pass person appear for the exam?
    Please answer.
    Thank you!

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    • Amitesh, you may try NDA examination. Yes, there are books and Coaching Institutes available. Arihant Publications’ books are good.

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  66. Hiiiiii….
    Sir ..
    Now I m 19 years ago..now I m doing bsc in science streem but biology group…..I know only male join the air force…..
    Sir what can i do join the AFC. Any fields…..
    Your and is yes!!!!! Soooo plz how to join this branch….plzzz ans me.
    Thanks.

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  67. Hi Mr Arun,
    I was just curious to know if I would be eligible to join the indian armed forces if I was born in 16/03/1997 and would turn 19 by the time I graduate (sometime around June 2016). I have PCM with a high gpa in each subject. Thanks in advanced!

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  68. sir i am a kannad medium student and i am studying 11th science and i want to join ” INDIAN AIRFORCE” how to preapare for this job sir please breafly explain sir

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  69. Sir,
    I completed 12the class .I would like to join Indian air force plz help me sir.
    How to join iaf .my dob 10-5-1997
    Sir plz help me

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  70. the nda entrance exam is in feb and sept and as per the 12th final exams are also in feb so how can i manage to give entrance exam as well as 12th finals….i cant give in sept it would be long…

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  71. Hi Arun,
    One more doubt…after how many days or months does the NDA entrance result come out….and also after OR before giving NDA entrance can i give any other entrance exams?

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  72. hlew sir, i m persuing in 12th std. (PCM)..
    ..
    ….can i apply fr this….??..
    if yes ,wt is the procedure i should hv to follow…??

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  73. Sir , my date of birth is 14-12-1998. and I m presently studying in class 10th , Sir I have a craze to join indian air force,please suggest me ways to join air force for any post.

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    • Sagar, you may join while you are in 12th or immediately after finishing it (NDA entry). Otherwise you may try after Graduation or while in final year of it (AFCAT).

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  74. Sir I want to know that is there any way to join IAF without appearing for NDA or CDS …?? If yes then how ?? Any other way is there to go for ssb without clearing NDA on the basis of marks in class 12th cbse ???

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  75. respected sir,
    i want to ask u that, what about the fee taken after selection in nda or before/between in the training of iaf?

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  76. sir, i am persuing BE in information technology and want to become pilot in INDIAN AIR FORCE. But my percentage in BE is less than 60%. So what is the way for me to become pilot in forces.

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    • Piyush, if you are in 12th Science stream, you may appear for NDA examination. Just see that you put IAF as your choice number 1.

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  77. I want to be a fighter pilot in IAF. I have completed 12th (In Science) nd i’m 20 years old.
    So sir, What can i do for joining IAF?
    Please Suggest

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  78. Sir,I m now studying in 11th science with physics,mathematics, chemistry and also biology subjects.I want to join Indian Air Force.
    So please tell me how marks are required for IAF in Higher Secondary examination and I am now 15.5 years old.

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  79. dear sir,
    i’m a student of 10th class and im doing my school from N.I.O.S. and it was alway been my dream to become a pilot of INDIAN AIR FORCE…. so my qustion is that can i join air force with the mark sheet of 12th from N.I.O.S.? or i could join INDIAN NAVY with my nios mark sheet of 12th.

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    • Mukesh Kumar, you may appear for NDA examination (if you are science stream student with PCM subjects). Set IAF as your first choice while filling up the form online.

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  80. Hi Arun,
    One more doubt…after how many days or months does the NDA entrance result come out….and also after OR before giving NDA entrance can i give any other entrance exams like JEE / CET?

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  81. sir, I want to be a pilot but my age is 19yr when I complete my Isc exam . how can achieve my goal???????? sir please help us!

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  82. i am in 11 standard can i know what to do to write NDA examination and is there any furete studies after 11 th standard or direct pilot traning?

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  83. Sir i wanna know about IAF entrance exams…i hv passed 10th with 82% in up board 2015 and now i chooses physics,Chemistry,Biology in 11th…
    My d.O
    B > 18-10-2001
    SIR,MAY I ABLE FOR IAF right now??

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  84. sir, i am reading in class 11 and has taken science as my stream.At present i am 16 years old my date of birth is 7/10/98 . And i am very much intrested ti be a part of IAF. So please inform me about the steps to be followed to achieve my goal

    Reply
    • Kaushal, when you cross the minimum age limit, you may apply for NDA exam. It is conducted by UPSC twice a year. You will find advertisements regarding the exam on May and December months. The application process is online. While filling up the form, you have to set IAF as your first choice. After successfully applying, you will be called to appear for NDA written examination. On clearing it, you will be called to appear for SSB Interview. You will have to clear SSB Interview, PABT (Pilot Aptitude Battery Test), Medical Tests and then make it to the National Level Merit list. After all this, you have a chance of getting called for training at NDA, Pune.

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  85. hello sir ,i am rutuja in 12 std .i intrested in air force but i dont know about various course of this field. sir plz tell me about it……

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    • Rutuja, there are 3 main Branches- Flying Branch, Technical Branch and Ground Duty Branch. These three main branches have sub-branches too. Since you are female candidate, you may apply for these posts after Graduation.

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  86. hi..dear sir
    i wanna get job in airforce on 12 base so please tell me which is the best book for preparation.
    all elibility belongs to me that needs in it sch as marks,height,subject

    so please give me name of the book
    plz plz …..

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    • Rishabh, while in the final year of Engineering program or after finishing it, you may appear for examinations like CDS/AFCAT. It’ll help you join Indian Air Force as an Officer.

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  87. I’m a bsc student i have passed 12 with PCB now i have plans for joining IAF as a pilot. is it acceptable if i give a external exam in maths and apply for IAF(pilot)
    Thankyou

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  88. respected
    sir
    i cleared my 12 board exams with 97.2% i wants to go in defence service (high post) so kindly please tell me about every possible way on that

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    • Manisha, go for any 3 or 4 years long Graduation course from a Recognized University. After completing the course, you may appear for examinations like CDS/AFCAT.

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  89. Sir,im 17 years old and my dream is to join IAF but from what I’ve heard the physical standards set for IAF qualifications are very high and specific is it true? And if it is can u suggest me what should i do i mean any tips so that my chances of joining IAF increases.

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  90. Hi sir, I have completed my 12th studies May I able to join in Indian Air force. Is so can u plz give me the details to join and give me the website where we can find the application form

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    • Abdurrahman, if you have finished 12th Science schooling and are within age limit of 19 years, you may appear for NDA examination. You will get form and details on upsconline official website.

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  91. see, now im doing 12th sci. sem-3. i’ll passed it this year. and i want to join IAF. i’ve seen your ans. what u gave another people.but i want to clear my mind stand that how will i can get this exam? Means i want exact info. that after 12 how can i apply for this exam of NDA. Plz send me exact and right info as soon as.

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    • Gaurav, visit the upsconline website. There, you will be able to find details such as- dates of exam, application form etc. You may appear this time, given that your age will not be more than 19 years when the course starts at NDA.

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  92. hello sir..
    i want to join indian airforce
    i have passed 12th class in 59%
    nd class 10 th in 77%
    bt my no. is low to 50 in english of class 12 th
    so plz give me some advise how can i join airforce..

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  93. hi sir …
    I’m 24 year old & I complete 12th sci upto 63% . I want to become career in IAF… IF I ABLE so what is physical requirements… height & body ..etc pls guide me . sir

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  94. Recpected sir i passed the 12th exam in 65%marks.bt i listen admit card is comes in 70%marks.how can i apply this

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  95. hello sir
    i am likhit budwal from punjab. sir i read in 12th class (subjects) Physics/maths. sir my aim is to be a pilot but commercial pilot training is 20lack i can not afford this . so how can i join air force .right now i was 19 years old.

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    • Aryan, I’ve already written a detailed article on that topic. Refer the homepage to read that post or search for ‘PABT’ on the search bar of Apnaahangout.

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  96. SIR,i am right now studying 11 std(science) and want to make a career in INDIAN NAVY .My question is that after completing the training and interview what post are we offered and what is the grade pay..

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  97. I am in 11 class wants to be a fighter pilot my age is 18 I am in science stream what are the things that I do for joining Indian air force

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    • Himanshu, you may make use of the NDA entry. Make sure that you apply for the exam fast (there is an age limit of 19 years in case of this entry).

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  98. sir i got only 59.4 percentage of marks. but i want to join in AIR FORCE. I am having hard working nature and to serve our country

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  99. Thank You Arun this post was really helpful!
    Just one query, after completing 12th, do i have to wait for N.D.A entrance exam timetable or i can give it as per my schedule ONLINE.

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    • Bablu, in case of 12th Science (Maths group) students, NDA entry will help them join (only male candidates) IAF right after 12th.

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  100. I am join in air fares give me one offer
    I prefer by me one offer for me would
    Life time ane think in oder follo give u
    1 chance……my Facebook name DAY GUJJAR lAF

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  101. sir i want to know what height,weight,chest, require for IAF as flying offi. i’m from pcm nd i m of 16. now i m in B.sc-1st sem….

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  102. sir i have done my 12th class with science(maths) streem with 53% in 2008 but now i am 25 years old…i just want to join IAF…sir can i join this organization if no than ok..and if yes than pls sir tell me the proccess

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    • Dheeraj, if you are within age limit of 19 years, you may appear for NDA exam and join IAF. Just set IAF as your first choice. Otherwise you may complete Graduation course and then appear for exams like CDS/AFCAT and join IAF.

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  103. sir I m student of class 12 PCM and I want to become a pilot. I already applied for NDA exam but after that I don’t know what to do???? I have not too much idea about this … please suggest me and provide me some information……

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    • Uddesh, if you applied in the right manner, you will get called to attend a written examination. Details will be specified in the letter. You will then have to clear that written part. If you do so, you will be called to appear for SSB Interview after few months. You are supposed to clear that too. SSB Interview is a series of tests and Interviews. If you make it through the various stages of SSB Interview, you will be asked to go through PABT Test as well as Medical examinations. Finally, if you clear the above mentioned tests and make it to the merit list, you will manage to get into NDA and later undergo IAF training.

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  104. Actually sir I want to know that if a student who got 50% in 12 Standard in Science stream and also clear Entrance exam of NDA so, In ssb They Seeing the Results. There decisions is due to Qualification or due to Scoring in Merit list.. ?

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  105. I passed +2 with science stream of 69.13% of mark . can I get a future in IAF or Indian Navy , without attending NDA exam ?

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  107. Recpectable sir
    Please tell me what is important for joining airforce ,navy and other.defence (what is height and phiycal and many other thing to join defence
    Defence lover(suraj kumar singh )from -dehri on sone (bihar)

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  108. hii…
    Mujhe IAF join karni hai…… ma bhoot exited hooo… iAF joi karne ke liye so plz.. Mujhe admission chahiea…….. I become a future IAF…pilot i am now in 11th class

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  109. hii…
    Mujhe IAF join karni hai…… ma bhoot exited hooo… iAF joi karne ke liye so plz.. Mujhe admission chahiea…….. I become a future IAF…pilot

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  110. Dear sir,
    I have completed my 12th. And i want to join Air Force Flying branch. Let me suggest, what is better for me :
    1st one is I have planed to do B.Tech. (Aerospace) from UAE, Bhubaneswar and then go for Airforce through AIFCAT or CDSE

    And 2nd is that I should have to do B.Tech. with Any Core btanches(Mech. or EEE)
    .
    SIR PLEASE REPLY ME AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO YOU. thank you so much!!

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  111. Hello sir, i have passed 10th std in 60% i opted science .. Now i am studing 2nd pu.. My aim is to join indian air force.an i am NCC cadet in air force.what to do if i am not selected in NDA. .us there any other way to join .

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    • Yashash, in case you don’t get selected into NDA, you may appear for CDS/AFCAT examination after Graduation and join IAF.

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  112. Hello sir my name is ayush jaiswal and I am students of maths at this year I am in class 11 .so I want know my height 5’6 is better for our Indian air force. ………..? What can I do I will come in IAF

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  113. Good evening sir my self nikhilesh from odisha reading 11th and im very interested in working in indian air force i want to get information about it .

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  114. I have done it my 12th claas and i have marks in pcm 73% but in english ihave only 47% marks.
    can i join the nda.
    plz tell me

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  115. Hi! Sir‚ i completed my SSC tenth i wanna join IAF as Fighter Pilot what educucation and how many rupees requied for fighter pilot education.

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  116. Hi! Sir‚ am gufran i completed my 10th and i wanna join INDIAN AIRFORCE as FIGHTER PILOT so‚ please tell me sir what should i do to became a fighter pilot‚ what are the education and how many rupees need for fighter pilot education.

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  117. Sir, I want to join Indian air force bt I hav 50% in maths and physics so I can get admission into indian air force?

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    • Ishwar, no scope for Commerce stream students to become Fighter Pilot in IAF. You will have to get CPL first and then you have a chance of becoming pilot in IAF. But that will prove to be a costly process and difficult one.

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  118. i am trying for NDA but simultaneously taken admission in B Tech from CS branch kindly suggest the minimum marks and procedure to join AIR FORCE as an Officer.

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  119. Hello Sir, I’m Afruza Begum and I’m 17 yrs old. I’m a student of 11th standard(Science Stream) . And my subjects are : Biology, chemistry, mathematics & physics. Actually, Sir I wanted to know the minimum age limit to appear for NDA exams. Will I be able to appear for the exams after I pass class 12th ?

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  120. Hello sir!I am in class 10 and i want to join IAF.
    But please tell anything about questions in SSB interview.
    Thank you!

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  121. Hello sir!I m in class and i want to join IAF.
    But plz tell anythng about questions in Ssb interview.
    Thnk u!

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  122. Sir…..iam in 11th std and my age is…17 so till my 12th gets over my age will be 19 so can appear for nda air force……

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  123. respected sir, i just completed my 12th. tell me the exams i’ll have to give to become a flying officer. is it necessary to do BE?Can i do law?

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  124. Hello sir, I am studying in 11th class by science stream. I want to be a fighter pilot how and when I can apply for the entrance exam please tell me.
    Thank you.

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    • Gurjyot, you may appear for NDA exam. The application process is online. You may visit the upsconline site and get started!

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  125. Namaste sir,
    Sir mai bhoot paresaan ho , mujhe air force join karna h , u.p bord se Maine 2014 m inter kiya h PCM liye tha lakin sir Maine English ki jagah computer liya tha 68% aaye hai sir mai air force join kar sakta ho kya? Computer se koi problem too nahi hai ?form daal doo kya plz sir btaye plz

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  126. Sir I just pass out 12 in 2014 frm biology stream. Wd 65% marks so wht kind of jobs fr me in airforce plz tell me

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  127. Sir..now m in clas 12 wid p c m sub…i ve filled up the nda form….i hope i will clear the xam…sir my ques is after clearing d xan,ssv,physical etc…can i be a pilot or not?

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    • Yes Aditya, if you have set IAF as your first choice and manage to clear PABT test and manage to feature in the merit list with high score.

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  128. Sir, you guided very nicely.
    I’m appearing for class 10th the coming year.
    I want to join IAF in near future.
    Pl mention the books I should prefer in order to crack the exams and interview
    .Can I join commercial aviation after iaf success.
    Tell me if it is better to directly start with expensive flight schools or through iaf in order to become airline pilot?
    Thanking in anticipation☺☺☺

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    • Tanmay, you may refer SSB Interview as well as NDA preparation books published by Arihant Publications. Yes, you may join Commercial Aviation sector after serving in IAF.

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  129. sir i have pass 12th science and my age is 19years 7months i have to take admission in iaf so please give me some information about how to take admission please

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    • Deepak, appear for NDA exam to join IAF as Pilot right after 12th. But you must be within the age limit of 19 years of age! Application process is online. Check the website upsconline to get started.

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  130. can you please send tips for becoming an Indian air force pilot on my email address. i am very interested in joining Indian air force. send as soon as possible. i am now studying in VIII standard.

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  131. Respected sir i have pass 12th science and i have to take admission in iaf so please give me some information about how to take admission please

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  132. hiiiii sir , i want to become just flying officer in any field and i m’ 12 passed with PCMB AND I HAVE 51%. so what i can do sir please tell me sir …………… …..request

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  133. I passed 10+2 in this year 2015. But my age is 20 year . I am not eligible for NDA. So what I have to do to join Indian air force. I am with pcm branch . I got 75% in 10+2 & 77% in pcm .

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  134. I m in 3rd sem diploma in mechanical engg……when i apply for IAF….i m vrry interstad to join indian air force

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  135. Hello sir, iam suresh i had some arrear in my degree of b.sc computer science. nw my doubt is did i qualify this IAF, becoz i become to pilot, its my goal of my life

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  136. Hello sir.my name sagar jadhav.i’m just completing my bachelor of computer Application.how can i join the Indian Air force….

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  137. When the trainees being commisioned as flying officers,what will be the salary of the officers and higher posts in IAF?

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    • Anand, after your Engineering program or while you are in the final year of it, you may appear for tests like CDS/AFCAT. This way, you may join the IAF!

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  138. sir,
    I am in class 10 now .can i give nda exam in class 11 or in 10 only!??
    if so you can please give me some guidence.

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    • Harshil, you may give while in 11th, if you cross the minimum age limit. It is advisable to give it while you are in 12th. That would be best time.

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  139. Plz tell about joining as air hostess after 12. Also add the subjects which One should take in class 12.
    Can I take physics chemistry and biology in 11 &12 and be an air hostess.
    please help my questions
    Thanks You
    best regards.

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  140. Sir, you guided very nicely.
    I’m appearing for class 10th the coming year and I’ve passed with flying colours since class1.
    I want to join IAF in near future.
    Pl mention the books I should prefer in order to crack the exams and interview
    .Can I join commercial aviation after iaf success.
    Tell me if it is better to directly start with expensive flight schools or through iaf in order to become airline pilot?
    Thanking in anticipation☺☺☺

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  141. I’m in 11th std and I’m 18 years old .
    Can i join IAF. I want to become fighter pilot .so anybody can tell me. How to join .??

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  142. Sir, right nw i am in 11th std taking stream as bifocal science(PCM)nw i want to be in flying branch in IAF….so whether i should go directly too NDA after twelth or do some more course..which would be easy fr me further…in IAF….

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  143. Sir,
    I am Akansha Agrawal and is currently studying in class 12th. My dream is to become a pilot in IAF. I surfed many websites nd it all says that girls are not eligible to join IAF without completing their graduation. They also cannot appear in NDA exams. My question is that are girls really not eligible to appear in the examination? Also if all this is false then please suggest me the procedure to get into IAF after 12th only.

    I will be really grateful to you..
    Thankyou.

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    • Akansha, girls may become Pilots in IAF, but not right after 12th. You will have to finish Graduation program first. I know this is an absurd law. But it is how things are at the moment!

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  144. sir , i completed my intermediate with 935 marks and im 17 years old. i wrote nda exam once and i dont know actual marks required to recruitment..is there any other way to join in airforce directly without writing this nda exam by the base of 10 th inter marks….

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  145. sir i’m 1st year b.sc. Student. I’m join the indian airforce but my 12th percentage is only 51% (pcm) by science group

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  146. Is it true that
    1.Combat
    2.Engineering
    3.Intelligence
    4.Communications
    5.Logistics
    are included in an air officers job….if they are please can you stress on this aspects arun?

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  147. after officialy being commisioned as flying officers,how much is the salary of the officers and higher posts in IAF?

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  148. At first thank you for this post…it helped so much!!
    But i have one question…while being in training years will the trainees in cadet be payed or will it be just training?

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    • Siddhesh, you will have to deposit a certain amount with the authorities there, which will be allotted to you monthly as a stipend, for satisfying basic needs.

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  149. I am like to join in IAF .but i am now studing 12th in mathematics group and i am take 400marke(scienc-100 marke) in 10th.
    plz…. jone me in AIF
    thank you ……..
    help me…..

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    • Vinoth, you may appear for NDA examination now.You may do that as long as you are within the age limit of 19 years.

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  150. I am like to join in IAF .but i am now studing 12th in mathematics group and i am take 400marke(scienc-100 marke) .plz…. jone me in AIF

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  151. Sir I am passed 12 sci. exam. And I cannot appear for NDA because of age problem.
    So how can I join IAF ..??
    sir plz ans.
    Thank you…!!

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  152. i want to be an Indian air force pilot i m in B.sc maths honours .In class 12 i got gud marks in physics and maths now I m 19 years old tell me the process except NDA exam

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  153. Sir I am in first year bcom and now my age is 19 ,I have to join iaf officer , how much % should required.in b.com, and in12th I got 45%, its oky for joining iaf.

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  154. Hi sir I am anjali I completed 12th class by mathematics physics and chemistry now I want to join Indian air force so please tell about joining as air hostess
    Thanks

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  155. Sir i have pass 12 science in2012 with 52% can i get indian air force job and my age is also 21. Sir please help me to get job in indian air force

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  156. hello, i m a girl. i passed 12th this year with 83% pcm by uttarakhnd board. i want to join defence services. am i eligible?
    plzzzz tell me. .

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    • Sonam, I guess you want to join Defence as an Officer. For that, you must also go through Graduation program. Right after 12th, you are not eligible.

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    • Tafazul, if you are within the age limit of 19 years, you may apply for NDA exam and join IAF by setting it as your first choice.

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  157. sir…
    i hv passed my 12 th examination with physics n mathematics with 72% can i join as an flying officer..or plz suggest me what should i do further to join this branch in IAF…

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  158. Hi I am complete I sc, and diploma also. I am also in NCC air wing. So how I can join the Indian air force as a pilot. Please help me.

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  159. Sir
    I want join indian air force my education qualification detail is :-
    I am passed 10+2 th BSc and computer programing assistant(I.T.I)
    So plz sir joining iaf me

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    • Ravilal, you are eligible to take part in examinations like CDS and AFCAT. After clearing them and cracking SSB Interview, you have a chance to get selected in IAF.

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  160. I want join indian air force my education qualification detail is 12th and BSc pass and computer diploma (I.T.I)

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  161. Sir how many marks required for officer in indian air force sir please give some imformation about marks in different categories

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  162. sir i passed 10th with 6.8 cgpa and i take pcb for 11th and 12th and after that i will take pcm from private school so sir help me for join the air force because it is my dream from my childhood

    thank you

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  163. Hello Sir,
    I have completed my 10+2 with 81% (PCM) in 2014.
    i want to join in INDAIN AIR FORCE in B-TECH CADET (OFFICER RNTRY) sir
    So plz sir tell me how should i join.

    Reply
    • Akshay, NDA entry is to join IAF right after 12th Science or while doing it. You may join after graduation also, by appearing for CDS or AFCAT examination.

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  164. Sir I have passed 12th medical non med nd appearing bsc in biotechnology 2nd year .i want to join air force what I do help me please

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  165. Hello sir,
    One more thing I want to know that now I am in class 12.stream:- science,DOB:- 10/10/1999. at the running of my 12 can apply to NDA entrance examination for joining the IAF.
    Thank you.

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  166. Hello sir,
    I want to know that what are the medical and physical requirement to join the IAF through NDA entrance examination.
    Thank you.

    Reply
    • Akash, if you want to join IAF as an Officer, I suggest you to go for a Graduation course. On its completion, you may join IAF by appearing for examinations like CDS/AFCAT!

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  167. sir I hv just cmpltd my 2 exam n i hv secured 60% in science but unfortunately i couldn’t apply for NDA so please tell me how can I join Indian Airforce as soon as possible……… Thank u

    Reply
    • Subham, go for Graduation course. While in its final year or after completing it, you may join the IAF!

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  168. SIR i got 55% in pcm so which field should i try for joining indian air force …… my age is 17 yrs
    iam preparing for nda …. apart nda what should i try for air force

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  169. My dream to be a fighter pilot,so please tell me how to join in? i also complaint 12th exam with physics and methamatics.

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  170. sir. I am in 12th (PCM) stadard now. my financial condition is so bad and I want to clear NDA written exam and ssb interview. please give me some advice and tips for this.

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  171. Sir ……I want to know that if we clear written exm ……then in ssb interview what they ask to us ….and how will they choose us for the three wings……. And if we clear written then we also pass the ssb interview…..

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  172. I intrest in fighter pilot,so please tell me how to join in? i also given 12th exam with physics and methamatics.

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  173. Hello Sir,

    I have completed my 10+2 with 81% (PCM) in 2014.
    i want to join in INDAIN AIR FORCE in B-TECH CADET (OFFICER RNTRY) sir
    So plz sir tell me how should i join

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  174. sir,i prepare for nda and also bc
    a? i want to know that if i clear nda and ssb interview..my bca cource going on or not? please tell me hurry…

    Reply
    • Suraj, if you clear NDA written and SSB and get recommended, then you may drop BCA course. Just make sure that you are within the age limit of 19 years at the time of joining NDA.

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  175. hello , sir am successful complete in my air hostess training recently but i don’t have an a communication purely . so how can i getting airlines job and what can i do …….please any body known this then help for me ……thank you ….best regards

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  176. Hello,sir i am recently going to 11std.with science stream and I want to become a fighter pilot after 12th tell me the process. Plz

    Reply
    • Sahil, while you are in 12th, you may appear for NDA entrance examination. Set IAF as your first choice while filling up the Application form online. After clearing the written test, SSB Interview and Medical tests, if you manage to get featured in the merit list, you may join the NDA and then get trained to join the Indian Air Force!

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    • Saket, after 10th, take Science stream in 11th. While in 12th standard, appear for NDA entrance examination and set IAF as your first choice.

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  177. Sir I am in BE Civil 2nd year,
    I want to become fighter pilot/ pilot in IAF,
    how can I….?and what is the requirement of Age….?

    Reply
    • Sam, after graduation or while in the final year, you may appear for AFCAT examination. After cracking the exam, SSB Interview and medical tests, you may join the IAF.

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  178. i liked ur post.. bt i m doubted dat what is the CDS and i m studying in 12 now…n i m very intrested in IAF so girls are ok for this??n wht about the cds???sir plz guide me..my date of birth is 17-01-1999

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    • Janhavi, CDS stands for Combined Defence Services examination. You are eligible to appear for that examination after completing graduation program.

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    • Yes Sam, you may join the IAF. Just make use of CDS or AFCAT examination after completing B.E. program or while in final year of it.

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  179. Sir i want to do this kinds of jobs
    I am passed 12 th from PCB
    Sir Can I apply for that
    I request you to please rply on my mail sir …..

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  180. yes even graduate person can join by cds(combine defense service )
    till 10 class maths , general studies which includes physics, chem, bio,polscience, geo, history, civics are the syllabus and the ssb .

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  181. Respected sir,
    I m doing BA and i get 64%in 12th with pcm.
    can i apply for afcat?
    I want to be a fighter pilot in IAF,pls.sir guide me…

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    • Pritam, with your qualifications, you won’t be able to become a Fighter Pilot. You may join the Ground Duty Branches though.

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  182. SIR HELP ME HOW TO APPLY FOR NDA EXAMINATION & WHERE I HAVE TO GO FOR EXAMINATION & HOW TO GET STUDY MATERIAL FOR NDA EXAMS & WHAT KIND OF QUESTIONS ARE ASKED IN NDA ?/

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    • Raj, application process is online. Check out upsconline website. On that site itself, you will be able to get exam structure, important dates etc.

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    • Ranjit, if you are within the age limit of 19 years, you may make use of NDA entry right now. Otherwise you may go for any Graduation course and after its completion, you may appear for AFCAT examination and join the Indian Air Force.

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  183. sir, i want to join air force pilot.sir i have been completed my +2 with commerce sterm and now i have completed my d.ed . my dream to full fill my mothers dreams .sir, can i able to give entrance exam to air pilot officer

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    • Vishwajith, written exam will be relatively easy. It is the SSB Interview which is actually the tough nut! Still, prepare well for written exams also and score well in it!

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  184. I want to be a part of Pilot officer . i am aslo candet of Ncc with B certificate . finally i want traning for flying pilot after+2. I complete my +2 in Non-medical stream from J.N.V .Sandhaun. Ropar. D.O.B -10-10-1997

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    • Jaspreet, go for any graduation course. On its completion, you may appear for AFCAT examination, crack it and join the IAF as a Flying Officer!

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  185. Sir mere 12 mai 60% above marks hai but mai maths par pass nahi ho paya and mere subject hai physics,chemistry,computer science etc kya mai IAF join kar sakta hu flying officer mai??

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  186. sir I want to join indian air force as a officer I have completed my 12 class in sainik school and I have got 75% please tell me sir

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    • Sonu, if you are within the age limit of 19 years, you may consider appearing for NDA examination. It will help you join the IAF. Otherwise, you may go for any graduation course. On its completion, you may appear for examinations like CDS/AFCAT and join the IAF!

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  187. Sir, I am currently pursuing B.Pharmacy.I have done 12th with PCB. My date of birth is 08.03.1996. I am interested in joining IAF. Kindly guide me accordingly the steps I should follow.

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    • Kushali, female aspirants are not eligible to join IAF as Officers right after 12th. First go for any Graduation program, then appear for AFCAT examination and join IAF.

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  188. Sir
    I m in 10 standard and want to know that how many candidates apply for NDA admission and how many get selected and can I become an air traffic controller in AIF with commerce stream?

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  189. I want to join in IAF
    So please help in joining IAF
    And tell me about this job and your experience plz hary up

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  190. Hello sir I am a science student and I really like to join the air force because its my stream please help me to how to join aif thank you

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  191. l want to jon nda iaf but i dont know how to jion it and i dont have mony for pay the fees but i have good body and knolege some day ago i have pass ssc exam by 89.20 % plese you help me i am a poor boy

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  192. I want join Indian army plz give me the last date of submission application form
    My marks in maths 82/100
    And physics 65/100

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  193. hello sir i have passed my +2 with 91% marks in pcm sir tell me other otion than NDA how to join indian air force

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  194. Uncle l am. studying 8th and l have a dream to became IAF or Navy please tell how became it and what is the physical fitness for it please replay for my question uncle

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  195. hi sir,i am doing final year civil engineering..i want to join indian army for serve to our nation..please give some ideas to join..please

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    • Hrithik, select Science stream and go for 11th and 12th schooling. While in 12th or immediately after it, appear for NDA entrance examination.

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  196. Respected sir,
    i am karthickeyan.i am finshing the 10th std. I am contiue the 11th std in school theni gudalur.i am join to the fly oficer.my company class with him.

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  197. i am miss shivani passed 12th pcm with 57.38 %.i would like to know how to join air force as an officer after 10+2.i am interested in this field .

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    • Shivani, female candidates are not eligible to join IAF as Officers right after 12th. However, after completing Graduation, you may appear for AFCAT examination and join the IAF as an Officer!

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  198. hlo sir / mam I am gurpreet kaur I have done +2 with 61% .sir / mam I am interested air force . I need of job so plzzzz give me .
    Thanks
    Gurpreet kaur
    Garshanker
    Dist.Hoshiarpur

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  199. sir i am want to join air force bt unfortunately i got only 64.2 marks in Bihar board and only 53 marks in physic which type of form am able to fill…… sir plzzzzz help me at any cost am want to join air force what i do plzzzzzzz suggest me.

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  200. sir I have got 73% marks in pcm in higher secondary examination…. sir please tell me how can I apply. for indian army officer this year…..

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  201. Dear sir my name is suhas I am passing my hsc exam in 2015 with 53 percent in science faculty. In NCC I have silver medal in firing n I am done IGD camp I would I like to join nda now what was I do can suggest me something.

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