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What are the qualifications required to become a Air force officer?

How can I prepare mentally and physically to be an air force officer?
In Bangalore where can I find the Air Force Government colleges?
I want to know what all the positions available in the air force and their qualifications?
And how can I become an air force officer?
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James’s Answer

To commission in the U.S. Air Force, you need a degree. There is an option to go from enlisted to commissioned, but you have to spend some time on the enlisted side before that becomes an option. Seek out a recruiter that can advise you on officer recruiting processes. Be advised, if you desire to be a pilot, that's a completely different process. Becoming a pilot is very competitive.
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Vinish’s Answer

Four major ways to join the Indian Air Force

NDA Entry
CDSE Entry
AFCAT Entry
NCC Special Entry

NDA Entry
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This is the first opportunity which you get to join the Air Force. Though limited to flying branch, and exclusive to boys, this is an excellent opportunity which boys get after class 12th to join IAF. They spend three years in National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla, Pune, which is like a feeder institution for Air Force Academy, Dundigal. Candidates get a three-year common training at NDA, and are then shifted to AFA for basic Flying Training, prior to commissioning then they are allocated their aircraft type and given further training at the designated flying training school. The exam for this is conducted twice every year, by UPSC.
The advertisement for NDA is released twice a year in the months of June and December by UPSC.
Candidates are to apply as per the advertisement.
The written tests are conducted by UPSC only.
For details visit www.upsc.gov.in

CDSE Entry
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Again an exclusive entry for men, after graduation and meant only for flying branch. CDSE is an exam conducted by UPSC, twice every year. The training is conducted in AFA, and then the candidate is moved to the specialized flying training establishment. This entry too is meant for all the three forces, just like NDA.
The advertisement for CDSE in the months of July and November by UPSC.
Candidates are to apply as per the advertisement.
The written tests are conducted by UPSC only.
For details visit www.upsc.gov.in

NCC Special Entry
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Once again an exclusive entry for men aiming for the flying branch. Training procedure almost same as CDSE. As an Air Wing Senior Division ’C’ Certificate holder of the National Cadet Corps, you can apply to the Flying Branch of the Indian Air Force. Air Sqn NCC Senior division ‘C’ certificate holders are to apply online through NCC Special entry. The notification comes along with the AFCAT notification.

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University Entry Scheme is meant for engineering student of pre final year, for the technical branch of IAF. This is entry for men and the training is in AFA, followed by Air Force Technical College in Bangalore. The advertisement is released along with AFCAT.
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Ld’s Answer

Hi Namitha - I'm sorry but I don't know much about the Indian Air Force commissioning programs, but here is a link to the Air Force Technical College in Bangalore: http://indianairforce.nic.in/show_page.php?pg_id=81 I can tell you that in the United States Military (I am retired Navy), we require officers to hold at least a Bachelor's degree. It is generally not required to have a technical degree, but based on the types of career paths in the military and due to their technical nature, it is advisable to have a solid foundation in math and science. (Just for reference: I was an English major in college, but had a semester of calculus and a year of physics. Early in my career, the technical knowledge served me well, but after a few years, my ability to write REALLY served me well.) As far as careers go, I believe it's similar to the US Air Force. If you're interested in becoming a pilot or navigator, go for it! It may be tough, but if you don't apply for it, you'll certainly never get it! If you're not interested in that, there are probably positions in charge of aircraft maintenance, logistics, and personnel administration that are very valuable and would have direct benefit to working as a civilian later. You might also look at computer science, since the military experience is such a great place to get going with a field like that. Regarding mental and physical preparation, I think the best thing you can do is to be a runner and stay fit. I suggest you seek out road races (if they are available). Where I live, especially during the summer, it is very common to have a 5 kilometer race on the weekends. Training for 5 and 10-k races helps you respect the discipline needed to achieve those goals. It is similar to the discipline they require in the military. I have limited experience with the Indian Military, but it was a very good experience. I wish you the best of luck in service to your country!
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