The Indian Air Force (IAF) is the air arm of the Indian Armed Forces and is tasked with defending Indian airspace, supporting ground forces, and providing air mobility and logistics support during operations. It was officially established on October 8, 1932, and has grown into one of the largest and most capable air forces in the world.
Qualification/Who Can Apply:
10+2/Intermediate with Maths, Physics, and English (with at least 50% aggregate marks and 50% marks in English).
Age Limit: 17.5 to 21 years (at the time of enrollment).
Age Eligibility :
Minimum Age: 17.5 years
Maximum Age: 21 years
How to Apply:
Online Application: Candidates can apply through the official Indian Air Force website during the recruitment window, filling in their personal details and sports qualifications.
Documentation: Candidates need to submit their sports certificates, educational qualifications, and other necessary documents as per the guidelines mentioned in the official advertisement.
Physical Fitness:
Height: Minimum of 152.5 cm.
Chest: Minimum of 77 cm (with expansion).
Weight: Proportional to height and age.
Vision: 6/6 in one eye and 6/9 in the other eye (corrective lenses are allowed).
- Established: October 8, 1932
- Motto: “Nabham Sparsham Deeptam” (Touch the Sky with Glory)
- Strength: As of 2021, the IAF had around 170,000 active personnel and over 1,700 aircraft, making it the fourth-largest air force in the world.
- Roles and Responsibilities:
- Air Defense
- Aerial Reconnaissance
- Close Air Support
- Strategic and Tactical Airlift
- Search and Rescue Operations
- Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief
The IAF has participated in several significant operations, including:
- Operation Meghdoot (1984): Securing the Siachen Glacier
- Operation Safed Sagar (1999): Role in the Kargil War
- Balakot Airstrike (2019): Strike against terrorist camps in Pakistan
The Indian Air Force is also known for its aerobatic team, the Surya Kiran, and its transport and humanitarian missions during natural disasters.
