INVITES ENTERPRISING & ADVENTUROUS INDIAN CITIZENS (MEN AND WOMEN) TO JOIN THE INDIAN AIR FORCE AS

COMMISSIONED OFFICERS IN FLYING AND METEOROLOGY BRANCH. REGISTRATION FOR ONLINE APPLICATIONS
WILL OPEN ON 05 AUG 17 AND CLOSE ON 31 AUG 17.

NCC SPECIAL ENTRY & METEOROLOGY BRANCH: COURSES COMMENCING IN JULY 2018
1. Online applications are invited for the courses commencing in July 2018 for grant of Permanent Commission (PC) for men/Short Service Commission (SSC) for men & women in Flying and
Meteorology Branch.

2. Eligibility criteria is given in the table:-

Branch Visual Standards *
Height & Weight
& Course No. Educational Qualification Maximum Limits of Visual Acuity Colour Age
(For Men & Women)
Refractive Error Errors Vision
Flying (a) NCC Air Wing Senior Division C certificate ac- Hypermetropia: (a) Habitually CP-I 20 to 24 years as on 01 (a) Height : 162.5 cms,
quired on or after 06 Aug 15 is mandatory. +2.0 d Sph, wear specta- July 2018 i.e. Born be- Leg Length : Min - 99 cms,
204/18F/PC/M (b) Minimum of 60% marks each in Maths & Physics at Manifest Myopia: cles are not tween 02 July 1994 to Max - 120 cms.
10+2 level and Graduate with minimum three year de- Nil, eligible. 01 July 1998. (Both Thigh Length : Max - 64 cms,
204/18F/SSC/ gree course in any discipline from a recognized Univer- Retinoscopic (b) Mini- dates inclusive). Upper Sitting Height : Min - 81.5 cms.
M&W sity who have attained minimum 60% marks or equiva- Myopia: -0.5 in mum distant age limit for candidate Max- 96 cms.
lent. or minimum of 60% marks each in Maths & Phys- any meridian per- vision 6/6 in holding valid and current
ics at 10+2 level and BE/B Tech degree (Four years mitted, Astigma- commercial pilot licence (b)Weight: Proportionate to the height and
course) with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent or tism: +0.75 D Cyl one eye and issued by DGCA (India) age.
cleared section A & B examination of Associate Mem- (with +2.0 D Max). 6/9 in other is relaxable upto 26 years
bership of Institute Engineers (India) or Aeronautical correctable to i.e Born between 02 July
Society of India from a recognised University with mini- 6/6. 1992 to 01 July 1998
mum 60% marks or equivalent are also eligible. (Both dates inclusive).
Ground Duty Post Graduate Degree in any Science stream / Mathe- Hypermetropia: Corrected visu- CP-II 20 to 26 years as on (a) Height:- The minimum acceptable height
(Non-technical) matics / Statistics / Geography / Computer Applica- +3.5 D Sph al acuity should 01 July 2018 i.e. Born for male candidates is 157.5 cms. For wom-
tions / Environmental Science / Applied Physics / Myopia: -3.5 D be 6/6 in the between 02 July 1992 en candidates minimum acceptable height is
Meteorology Oceanography / Meteorology / Agricultural Meteorolo- Sph 152 cms.(For Gorkhas and individual belong-
gy / Ecology & Environment / Geo-physics / Environ- Astigmatism: better eye and to 01 July 1998 (both ing to hills of North-Eastern region of India,
203/18G/PC/M mental Biology with minimum of 50% marks in aggre- 2.50 D Cyl in 6/18 in the dates inclusive). Garhwali and Kumaon, the minimum ac-
gate of all papers put together (Provided Maths and any meridian worse eye. ceptable height will be 5 cms less. In case of
203/18G/SSC/M Physics were studied at Graduation Level with a mini- Wearing of candidates from Lakshadweep, the minimum
&W mum of 55% marks in both). Glasses will be acceptable height will be by 2 cms less.
Applicable to men and women).
compulsory .
(b) Weight:- Proportionate to the height and
age.

* Criteria for post LASIK surgery for Flying and Ground Duty (Non-technical) Branch are as available in branch. Grant of PC/SSC in Flying & Meteorology branch would be based on num-
follows:- ber of vacancies, performance in the selection process and the choice given by the candidates.
10. No compensation will be paid in respect of any injury sustained during the testing at
(i) Candidates who have undergone PRK (Photo Refractive Keratotomy)/LASIK (Laser AFSB.
in Situ Keratotomileusis) may be considered fit for commissioning in Air Force Duties. 11. 10% of the vacancies are reserved for NCC Air Wing 'C' certificate holders for Meteorolo-
(ii) Post PRK/LASIK candidates must meet the visual requirements required for the gy branch.
branch as laid down in Para 3.12.5.2 IAP 4303(4 th edition). 12. Onus of meeting the eligibility criteria rests with the applicant. Merely undergoing
(iii) The following criteria must be satisfied prior to selecting post-PRK/LASIK at the AFSB testing would not constitute fulfilment of eligibility requirements.
time of Air Force Medical Examination.
13. How to Apply. If you meet the eligibility criteria, please click on CANDIDATE LOGIN
(aa) PRK/LASIK surgery should not have been carried out before the age 20 years. in the career website of IAF www.careerairforce.nic.in, further click on Meteorology Branch
(ab) The axial length of the eye should not be more than 25.5 mm as measured by Entry or NCC Flying Branch Entry as per your eligibility and follow the instructions thereon. You
IOL master. are advised to note down registration number for future correspondence. Candidates are advised
(ac) Atleast 12 months should have elapsed post uncomplicated stable PRK/ to read the notification and the detailed guidelines for filling up online application as given in the
LASIK with no history or evidence of any complication. website www.careerairforce.nic.in prior to commencement of filling up online applications.
(ad) The post LASIK corneal thickness as measured by a corneal pachymeter While filling online application, it is advisable to keep the relevant documents readily available,
should not less than 450 microns. as details are to be filled as per matriculation and other educational certificates. Save your
(ae) Individuals with high refractive errors (>6D) prior to LASIK are to be recent colour passport size photograph (size 10 to 50 KB) in the computer for uploading it with
excluded. your online application form. Please note that utmost care needs to be taken while filling up the
(af) Radial Keratotomy (RK) surgery for correction of refractive errors are not online application. In case any information is found to be incorrect, the candidature is likely to be
permitted for any Air Force duties. Candidates having undergone cataract surgery cancelled at any stage of the selection process. Submission of more than one application will
with or without IOL implants will also be declared unfit. result in cancellation of candidature.

3. Candidates appearing in final year/semester examinations may apply for all Notes.
courses commencing in July 2018 provided they fulfil the following conditions:- (i) Candidates may contact on Toll free number 1800-11-2448 or Phone No 011-
(a) Candidates should not have any present backlog and should have secured a 23010231 Extn 7610, 7645 or 7646 to resolve any query regarding online application
minimum of 50% marks in Post Graduation in aggregate in all papers put together for Met procedure. Query timings are 0900 hrs to 1700 hrs (Monday to Friday). E-Mail queries
branch and minimum of 60% marks in Graduation/BE/B Tech/AMIE/ASI for Flying branch may be addressed to [email protected]
upto the last semester/year for which results have been declared at the time of online (ii) Candidates who are debarred by the Ministry of Defence from holding any type
submission and at the time of applying/AFSB. of commission in Defence Services shall not be eligible to apply and if admitted, their
(b) Candidates should be able to provide provisional/original degree certificate candidature will be cancelled.
issued by University latest by 15 Jun 18. (iii) Candidates who have withdrawn/suspended from Defence Training
Establishments on grounds of discipline are not eligible to apply.
TYPE OF COMMISSION.
14. Serving Airmen. Serving Airmen are required to apply online at par with other
4. PC for Men. Candidates joining as PC officers would continue to serve till the age of candidates. In addition, Airmen candidates would be required to apply as per the service
superannuation. format as given in AFO 11/ 2015 through service channel. Other government employees
5. SSC for Men & Women. (a) The Engagement period for SSC flying branch is fourteen also need to apply online after obtaining necessary permission from their concerned
years from the date of Commissioning (Not extendable). (b) The initial tenure for SSC officers in departments and they are to produce NOC at the time of AFSB testing.
Meteorology Branch would be for a period of ten years. An extension of four years may be grant-
ed subject to willingness, suitability, service requirements and availability of vacancies. TRAINING.

Note: LLB qualified candidates (after commissioning) may get an opportunity to be 15. Training is scheduled to commence in the first week of July 2018. Duration of training for
employed on legal duties of the IAF. Flying and Meteorology branch is 74 weeks and 52 weeks respectively at Air Force Academy.
16. After admission to the Air Force Academy, candidates will not be considered for any other
SELECTION PROCEDURE commission. They will also not be permitted to appear for any interview or examination after they
have been finally selected for training in the Air Force Academy. No request for withdrawal of
6. All applicants whose applications are submitted by due date will be called for testing at candidature received from a candidate after he/she has submitted his/her application will be en-
one of the Air Force Selection Boards (AFSBs) at Dehradun, Mysore, Gandhinagar or Varanasi. tertained under any circumstances.
The testing would consist of three stages as given below:-
(a) Stage-I. Officer Intelligence Rating Test along with Picture Perception and IAF OFFERS YOU.
discussion test will be conducted on the first day. Stage-I test is a screening test and
only those who qualify would undergo subsequent testing. All Stage-I qualified 17. Pay and Allowances. A Flying Officer will be entitled to Pay Level 10 in Pay
th
candidates would be subjected to document check to ascertain their eligibility for the Matrix of VII CPC and Military Service Pay. Dearness, Kit Maintenance & Transport Allowance.
branch applied for. Candidates who either do not qualify in Stage-I or do not meet the In addition, other allowances are applicable based on nature of duty/ place of posting and would
required eligibility criteria would be sent back on the first day itself. include Flying, Field Area, Special Compensatory (Hill area), Special Force, Siachin, Island
(b) Stage-II. Psychological test, Group Tests and Interview would commence after Special Duty, Area and Remote Locality.
document check for the next five days.
(c) For Flying Brach. Computerised Pilot Selection System (CPSS) would be 18. Benefits. In addition to the Pay and Allowances, officers are entitled to furnished
administered to recommended candidates only. This is once in a lifetime test. Candi- accommodation, comprehensive medical cover for self and dependents, Canteen and Officers
dates who have failed the CPSS/PABT in an earlier attempt or a Flight Cadet sus- Mess facilities and many more. LTC and Leave (60 days Annual and 20 days Casual) subject to
pended from flying training at Air Force Academy will not be eligible to apply. service exigency.

7. Change of Interview Dates. Request for change of AFSB interview date should be 19. Insurance. ` 75 Lakh Insurance Cover (on contribution) is applicable to serving officers.
avoided. However, as an exception, such change may be considered based on the circumstanc- Additional cover of ` 10 Lakh (on contribution) is applicable to Flying Branch Officers.
es of the case. Request for such change should be forwarded to the respective AFSB from
where the call letter was issued. The AFSB may consider change of date at their discretion. 20. Travel Allowance (TA). To and fro travelling fare by the shortest route of AC-III Tier/AC
Contact details of AFSBs are available under the link of CONTACT US at Indian Air Force web- Chair Car or actual normal bus fare to the candidates appearing in AFSB for the first time will be
site www.careerairforce.nic.in. reimbursed. Change of address, if any, must be intimated to the Board well before your arrival.
8. Medical Examination will be conducted at AFCME, New Delhi or IAM Bengaluru based You shall furnish the railway ticket/ bus ticket (hard copy) to the Board, failing which no TA will be
on the recommendations at AFSB. Non reporting of candidates on allotted date for medical could paid. For all other modes of travel, TA will be admissible as per the government authorized rules.
lead to cancellation of candidature. No TA is admissible, if you have already appeared for the same type of entry at any of the
9. Candidates recommended by the AFSBs and declared medically fit will be detailed for Selection Boards.
training if the candidates qualify in the final merit list, depending on the number of vacancies
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS 29. Online modification of submitted applications may be carried out for name
(spelling) and address only on 01 and 02 September 17. Please note that information filled
21. In case the candidates are awarded grades/CGPA instead of marks, the conversion of up by the candidates in online application form will be considered final and no
grades/CGPA to percentage of marks would be based on the procedure certified by the amendments will be allowed subsequently. Mismatch of date of birth of candidate as men-
University from where they have obtained the degree. In case the University does not have any tioned in application with the documents will render candidate ineligible.
scheme for converting CGPA to percentage conversion certificate, CGPA will be converted into 30. Use of mobile phones inside AFSBs is prohibited.
10 points scale and multiplied by 10 to get equivalent percentage. 31. Candidates would be given joining instructions for joining AFA. No other intimation would
22. Candidates are required to maintain their unique E-Mail IDs active throughout the be given till final merit list is prepared. A candidate would have to make it in the final cut off merit
selection process. list after completion of written tests, AFSB recommendations and medical examination, to be
23. Candidates below 25 years of age must be unmarried (term unmarried excludes widower eligible for joining Indian Air Force.
and divorcee even though without encumbrances). Marriage is not permitted during training. 32. Physical Conditioning. Prospective candidates are advised to keep themselves in good
Married candidates above 25 years of age are eligible to apply but during training period they will physical condition to adapt to physical training at AFA which encompasses running, swimming,
neither be provided married accommodation nor can they live out with family. rope climbing and other forms of physical training/conditioning in which they would undergo man-
24. Permanent body tattoos are only permitted on inner face of forearm i.e. from inside of datory tests during training.
elbow to the wrist and on the reverse side of palm/ back (dorsal) side of hand. Permanent body 33. Disclaimer. Information given in the advertisement and on the website are guidelines
tattoos on any other part of the body are not acceptable. Tribes with tattoo marks on the face or only. In case of any ambiguity, the existing policies, rules and regulations of IAF/Govt. of India
body as per their existing custom and traditions will be permitted on a case to case basis. will be final. Terms and conditions given in the advertisement are guidelines only and are
25. Candidate should not have been arrested, convicted or prosecuted on criminal charges. subject to change without notice.
26. Candidates must carry call letter and a valid photo identity card such as passport, 34. Statutory Warning. Selection in the Indian Air Force is free, fair and merit based.
aadhaar card, driving licence, voter identity card, college identity card or any other valid photo Any attempt to influence the selection process detected at any stage is liable to lead to termina-
identity proof while reporting for Interview at Air Force Selection Board. The onus is on the can- tion of candidature or service and legal action against the concerned individual will be initiated.
didate to produce the valid proof of identity which authenticates name and the date of
birth mentioned in call letter. Scan this QR
27. The candidature for the courses commencing in July 2018 will be valid only if the proof code to apply
of meeting eligibility criteria is submitted latest by 15 Jun 18.
28. PAN Card and Aadhar card are mandatory to join AFA. online. davp 10801/11/0035/1718