Selection Process of Indian Air Force
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Selection Process
The selection procedure for picking the candidates is quite strict and elaborate. The four steps involved are
- Scanning of Application
- Testing Officer like Qualities
- Conducting Medical Examinations
- Preparing All India Merit List
Scanning of Application
After checking all eligibility wise application forms for the three branches, you will receive a call letter with further instructions.
If you have applied to the Flying Branch through the NDA or CDSE, your applications will be sent for processing to UPSC. There after you will receive a call letter for writing the UPSC Exam. Men after clearing the UPSC Exams take the pilot aptitude battery test (PABT). If you are a woman applying for the Short Service Commission or applying as an NCC Senior Division 'C' Certificate Holder, you skip the UPSC Exams, and move to the next step i.e PABT, after your application has been processed. PABT comprises a written test in which a candidate's perception and grasp of the subject is gauged. This is followed by two machine tests for checking the basic co-ordination and psychomotor skills.
If you have applied to the Ground Duty Branch, your application will be sent to the Air Headquarters for short-listing. Then the candidates need to undergo an officer intelligence-rating test.
If you have applied to the Technical Branch, you will be required to take the Engineering Knowledge Test (EKT). If you pass the EKT, you move to the next step.
Testing Officer like Qualities
After you have successfully cleared Step 1, you will receive a call letter to report to any one of the Air Force Selection Boards (AFSB) located at Dehradun, Varanasi and Mysore. At the Air Force Selection Boards, you undergo a number of psychological tests, an interview and group activities, which are collectively called the Officer Like Qualities (OLQ) Tests.
The Psychological Tests are written tests that are conducted by a Psychologist.
The Group Tests are interactive indoor and outdoor tests. We expect active physical participation from you.
The Interview involves a personal conversation with our Interviewing Officer.
All of the above are screening tests. If you do not make the passing grades, you are routed back home the same day. If you have applied through NDA/CDSE (for Flying Branch) there is no screening; you are tested for your second/third choice of Army and Navy.
At the conference held on the last day, all the assessors, i.e. the Psychologist, Ground Testing Officer and the Interviewing Officer, discuss your performance. Based on your performance, you will be selected for the next step.
Conducting Medical Examinations
If you have applied for the Flying branch and are found suitable by the Selection Board, you would be sent to the Air Force Central Medical Establishment, New Delhi or the Institute of Aviation Medicine, Bangalore for a thorough medical examination.
If you have applied for the Technical or Ground Duty Branches and are found suitable, you would be asked to return home and await a call for a medical examination depending upon your position in the merit list.
Preparing All India Merit List
An All India merit list is compiled on the basis of your performance at the group tests as well as the medical examination. If you qualify the merit list, depending upon vacancies, you are instructed to go to the training academy.
Remuneration
Air Force not only offers you an adventurous and challenging career, but also takes care of all your needs including basic accommodation, health care, recreational areas, education facilities for your children etc.
Even before you are commissioned as an Air Force officer you start earning a monthly stipend of Rs. 8000/- during your training period at any of the Air Force Training Establishments. And on successful completion of your training you receive the retrospective D.A. for the complete training period.
Once you are commissioned as a Flying Officer, besides getting an attractive pay package, you and your family enjoy an excellent way of life. Depending on your branch, you start your career with the following emoluments on the grant of Permanent Commission:
Posts------------------------------------------------------------------->Monthly Income
Flying Branch (Pilots/Navigators)--------------------------> Rs 16,900 (approx.)
Technical Branch (Electronics/Mechanical)-----------> Rs 13,400 (approx.)
Ground Duty Branches---------------------------------------> Rs 12,400 (approx.).
The other benefits include living accomodation with 2-3 bed rooms (depending upon the rank), Insurance cover of Rs 10 lakhs at low premium rates, an annual leave of 60 days and 20 days causal leave, liberal Leave Travel Concessions to you and your family, Liberal loans for purchase of cars, computer or a house from the Air Force Group Insurance Society, Medical Facilities including specialist services to you and your family, Ration, Schooling facilities and opportunities for higher learning and facilities for recreational as well as competitive sports and other adventure activities.
After retirement, you are offered a large number of benefits like pension, medical facilities, use of the canteen etc.
The following is the pay you get according to your rank and branch chosen:
Gross Annual Income (approx.)
RANK----------------Flying Branch----------------Technical Branch---------------Ground Duty Branches
Flight Lieutenant-------Rs 2.43 lakhs----------------Rs 1.88 lakhs-------------------Rs 1.77 lakhs
Squadron Leader------Rs 3.04 lakhs----------------Rs 2.33 lakhs-------------------Rs 2.21 lakhs
Wing Commander-----Rs 3.42 lakhs----------------Rs 2.70 lakhs-------------------Rs 2.58 lakhs
Group Captain---------Rs 3.75 lakhs----------------Rs 3.02 lakhs-------------------Rs 2.90 lakhs
Air Commodore-------Rs 3.85 lakhs----------------Rs 3.34 lakhs--------------------Rs 3.23 lakhs
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