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Answer 1

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 2019.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION REQUIRED TO JOIN IAF AS A FLYING OFFICER
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!