Is Permanent Commission offered for flying branch through AFCAT?

In IAF permanent commission is not given for Flying branch for rest of the branches such as ground duty technical and non-technical will be given PC for women.

How can I get permanent commission in AFCAT?

Permanent Commission (PC)

1. For Flying Branch. After 10+2 – Join NDA. After Graduation – Join through CDSE/ NCC Special entry.
2. For Ground Duty (Technical & Non-technical) Branches. After 10+2 – Join NDA. After Graduation – Join through AFCAT/ Met entry.

Can short service commission become permanent commission in Indian airforce?

IAF provides opportunity for Sgt and above with minimum 10+2 educational qualification, f10 years of service and in the age group of 34 to 42 years, to become permanent commissioned officer in ground duty branches (Technical and Non-Technical) in the IAF.

How long do military pilots have to serve?

The minimum service obligation of any member who successfully completes training in the armed forces as a pilot shall be 8 years, if the member is trained to fly fixed-wing jet aircraft, or 6 years, if the member is trained to fly any other type of aircraft.

Is AFCAT Permanent Commission Quora?

Commission via AFCAT offers both permanent as well as short service,Permanent commission is offered only in technical and ground duty branches,in flying branch only short service is provided.

Can we become pilot through AFCAT?

Candidates can apply through Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) for Short Service Commission (SSC) in the Flying Branch. The Short Service Commission in Flying branch is for 14 years and there will be no further extension. Candidates with a minimum of 60\% mark each in maths & physics at 10+2 level is required.

Do short service commission officers get permanent commission?

Short Service Commission Either elect for a Permanent Commission or opt out or have the option of 4 years extension. They can resign at any time during this period of 4 yrs extension.

How can I become a fighter pilot in Indian Air Force?

You can join the Flying branch through the Air Force Academy after finishing your BA/BSc/BCom/BE course. Graduates from any discipline can join the Flying branch of the Air Force through any of the three routes: Combined Defence Services Exam, Air Force Common Admission Test and NCC Special Entry.

Do short service commissions get pensions?

Pension to EC/SSC Officers Serving JCOs/Ors including corresponding ranks of the NAVY & AIR FORCE granted EC/SSC will be eligible for retiring pension after 12 years of qualifying service actually rendered.

How often does the Indian Air Force conduct the AFCAT exam?

Indian Air Force conducted AFCAT twice a year in February and September for the recruitment of class 1 gazetted officer in flying/ground duty (technical and non-technical branch), the exam is conducted in two stages – the written test is followed by SSB interview conducted by air force selection board,

What is the salary of an IAF officer after AFCAT?

After qualifying AFCAT and completing the training period successfully, an officers starting salary is Rs. 56,100-1,10,700. Apart from the salary IAF also provides various other benefits and perks.

What is the eligibility criteria for AFCAT?

According to the eligibility criteria, candidate of any bachelor’s degree can apply for AFCAT, provided he/she must not have any backlogs at the time of application. Other than candidate must have atleast 60\% in bachelor’s and in 12th class.

What is the seniority of a technical officer in the Indian Air Force?

The Indian Air Force is currently hiring Commissioned Officers as Flying Officers. So, Technical Officers who are actually engineers are provided seniority of 2 years for the purpose of pay and promotion as compared to Officers of IAF.