| Sl No | Name of the Branch | Age Limit | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Flying Branch | 20-24 | Graduation (Minimum three-year degree course) in any discipline from a recognized University with minimum 60% marks in aggregate in all papers & have passed Maths and Physics at 10+2 level. |
| 2 | Technical Branch a. Aeronautical Engineer (Electronics) {AE (L)} b. Aeronautical Engineer (Electronics) {AE (M)} | 20-26 | Four-year degree qualification or cleared Sections A and B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India |
| 3 | Ground Duty Branch a. Administration & Logistics b. Accounts c. Education | 20-26 | Graduation with 60% marks/ Graduation Degree in Commerce/ Post-Graduation Degree/ Diploma in any discipline/ C.A/ ICWA with 50% marks |
- Writer Exam
- SSB Selection Test
- Medical Examination
Written Exam:
| Exam | Subject | Duration | No. of Questions | Max Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AFCAT | General Awareness, Verbal Ability in English, Numerical Ability and Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test | 02 Hours | 100 | 300 |
| EKT [For Ground Duty (Technical) Branch only | Mechanical, Computer Science and Electrical & Electronics | 45 Minutes | 50 | 150 |
SSB Round
Once the candidate qualifies the written exam, the candidate has to go through the SSB round for four to five days. Fifth day is for CPSS testing (Flying branch).
- Psychological Tests are written tests that are conducted by a psychologist.
- Group Tests are interactive indoor and outdoor activities which are a combination of mental and physical work.
- Interview involves a personal conversation with an Interviewing Officer.
- Candidates who have applied for flying branch and have been recommended, will also have to undergo Computerised Pilot Selection System (CPSS) test.
Medical Test
Candidates must be physically fit according to the prescribed physical standards in the notification. After qualifying SSB round, the candidate has to appear for a medical test. Once the candidate quality the medical test, he is declared as a passing candidate by Union Public Service Commission. The whole list of passing candidates is published on the website of UPSC.