INVITES ENTERPRISING & ADVENTUROUS ENGINEERS TO JOIN THE INDIAN AIR FORCE

AS PERMANENT / SHORT SERVICE COMMISSIONED OFFICERS IN TECHNICAL BRANCHES

ARE a high tech service, operating a formidable array of modern aircraft, weapons and associated equipment.

WE HAVE some of the finest training facilities, which will transform you into a skilled professional.
HAVE openings for bright young men and women who seek a life of challenge, honour and glory.

GIVE WINGS TO YOUR DREAMS APPLICATION FORMAT

1. Applications are invited from male and female Indian Citizen for grant of APPLICATION FOR 79 AEC (MEN) / 51 SSC (MEN) / 51 SSC (WOMEN) Affix self attested
Permanent / Short Service Commission in Technical branches of the Indian Air Force recent passport
COURSES COMMENCING IN JUL 2011 size colour
for the following courses. photograph
FOR OFFICE USE FOR AFSB USE
NO. 79 AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERS COURSE (AEC) (PERMANENT COMMISSION FOR MEN) APPLICATION NO. BRANCH AFSB CODE NO CHEST NO. (DO NOT
NO. 51 SHORT SERVICE COMMISSION COURSE (SSC) FOR MEN AND WOMEN STAPLE)
TRAINING COMMENCING IN JUL 2011
1. NAME IN BLOCK CAPITALS AS IN MATRICULATION CERTIFICATE:________________________________________
Last date for receipt of applications: 07 September 2010. 2. FATHER’S NAME AS IN MATRICULATION CERTIFICATE:_________________________________________________
Last date for receipt of applications for the candidates who are sending 3. PERMANENT ADDRESS WITH PIN CODE AND TELE NO, IF ANY :_________________________________________
their applications from Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep & __________________________________________________________________________________________________
Minicoy Islands, Assam, Meghalaya, Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh, 4. PRESENT ADDRESS WITH PIN CODE AND TELE NO, IF ANY :(FOR CORRESPONDENCE)____________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
Tripura, Nagaland and Mizoram is 14 September 2010. 5. Choice Of EKT Centre 1:__________________________________ Centre 2:__________________________________
ELIGIBILITY CONDITIONS 6. DATE OF BIRTH (DD/MM/YYYY) (As per Matriculation Certificate):__________________________________________
7. VISIBLE IDENTIFICATION MARK:____________________________________________________________________
2. Should be an Indian Citizen. 8. MARITAL STATUS: SINGLE/MARRIED/WIDOWER/WIDOW/DIVORCEE_____________________________________
3. Age: 18 to 28 years as on 01 Jul 2011 i.e. Born between 02 Jul 1983 to 9. GENDER: MALE/FEMALE__________________________________________________________________________
01 Jul 1993 (both dates inclusive). 10. E-Mail:_________________________________________________________________________________________
11. Choice of stream: Aeronautical Engg (Electronics) / Aeronautical Engg (Mechanical) (Strike out which is not applicable)
4. Educational Qualifications: 12. Technical Qualification (BE/B.Tech etc.)_________________________________________________
(a) Aeronautical Engineer (Electronics) {AE (L)}. Candidates (a) Engineering Discipline_______________________________________________________________
applying for AE (L) branch would be eligible if they have undergone a (b) Subjects in Graduation (Write subject codes):{For AE(L) refer Para 4 (a) and For AE (M) refer Para 4 (b)}
minimum of four year degree qualification and secured a minimum of 1.________2.________3.________4_________5.________6.________7.________8.________
60% marks in all papers put together from a recognised university or (c) Name of College & Place____________________________________________________________
(d) Name of University_________________________________________________________________
cleared section A and B examination of Associate Membership of (e) Likely date of Final Results in DD/MM/YYYY(For appearing students)_________________________
Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India or (f) Semester / Year wise marks:-
Graduate membership examination of the Institute of Electronics and
Telecommunication Engineers by actual studies provided the Semester / Maximum Marks % of Semester Maximum Marks % of
Year Marks Obtained Marks Marks Obtained Marks
candidate has studied at least eight subjects out of the list
of eighteen subjects mentioned below:- I V
II VI
Subject Code Subject
L1 III VII
Physics / Engineering Physics
L2 Mathematics / Engineering Mathematics IV VIII
L3 Engineering Graphics / Engineering Drawing Total
L4 Electrical Engineering / Electrical Technology
13.Choice of Commission {for Men only} (PC/SSC): 1st Choice _____________ 2nd Choice______________
L5
Applicable for AE (L) only

Control Engineering 14. Appeared / did not appear in SSB earlier for Army/Navy/Air Force/Coast Guard.
L6 Microprocessors 15. NCC Air Wing (Sr. Div) 'C' Certificate …........................................................................................ YES / NO.
L7 Digital Electronics / Basic Electronics
L8 Computer Networks DECLARATION
L9 Information Technology 1.I hereby declare that all the statements made in the application are true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
L 10 Network Theory Design 2.I have never been debarred from appearing in any examination nor, have I ever been withdrawn from Defence
L 11 Telecommunication Systems Training Establishments on disciplinary grounds, nor have I ever been arrested, prosecuted or convicted by criminal
L 12 Electronic Circuit Design court or involved in any other case registered by the police.
L 13 Radar Theory 3. I undertake not to make any claim for compensation if at any stage of my selection, my ineligibility for candidature is
L 14 Switching Theory detected and my candidature is cancelled as a result thereof.
L 15 Instrumentation 4. This is the only application submitted by me for 79 AEC (Men)/ 51 SSC (Men) / 51 SSC (women) Courses.
L 16 Microwave Engineering 5. Any willful misrepresentation of facts and concealment of information will result in the cancellation of the candidature
L 17 Antenna and Wave Propagation and may debar permanently or for a specified period from applying for future courses.
L 18 6. Certified that I have read and understood the advertisement and fulfill the stipulated eligibility criteria. I understand
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that my candidature is liable to be cancelled at any stage in case any discrepancy is noticed.
(b)Aeronautical Engineer (Mechanical) {AE (M)}. Candidates
applying for AE (M) branch would be eligible if they have undergone a Place: __________________________
minimum of four year degree qualification and secured a minimum of
60% marks in all papers put together from a recognised university or Date: ___________________________ LEFT THUMB IMPRESSION FOR MEN /
SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT
RIGHT THUMB IMPRESSION FOR WOMEN
cleared section A and B examination of Associate Membership of
Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India by Note 1: Candidates are to contact Command Education Officer of the relevant Command to resolve any query
regarding Engineering Knowledge Test (EKT). Query timings 07:30 hrs to 13:30 hrs (Monday to Friday).
actual studies with at least eight subjects out of the list of eighteen
Note 2: No queries/correspondence will be entertained regarding late receipt / non receipt or incomplete / non eligible /
subjects mentioned below:- illegible applications.
Subject Code Subject 7. Superscribe the envelope with Course name for which applying and EKT Centres opted for.
M1 Physics / Engineering Physics 8. Final allotment of EKT Centre will be at the discretion of Command HQs.
M2 Engineering Maths / Mathematics 9. Application must be accompanied by two self addressed envelopes (size - 23x10 cm), one pasted with
M3 Engineering Drawing / Graphics Rs. 27/- postage stamp and the other with Rs 5/- postage stamp along with two unattested recent colour
M4 Automotive Engineering / Plant Engineering / photographs similar to one pasted on the application.
Industrial Engineering 10. Airmen and other government employees need to apply through proper channel.
M5 Engineering Mechanics / Strength of Material
Applicable for AE (M) only

SELECTION PROCEDURE
M6 Aerodynamics 11. After scrutiny of applications, eligible candidates whose applications have been received by the due date
M7 Thermodynamics and Applications will be called for Engineering Knowledge Test (EKT) which will be conducted at the centres mentioned above
/ Heat Power Engineering
on 24 October 2010 (Sunday). Engineering Knowledge Test has two Parts, namely Part A - General
M8 Heat and Mass Transfer
Engineering, Part B - Specialised Paper for each Engineering discipline. The Specialised papers are for
M9 Theory of Machines (Kinematics and
disciplines of Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering
Dynamics of Machinery)
and Computer Engineering / Information Technology. The questions are objective type in nature and duration of
M 10 Fluid Mechanics / Turbo Machines
test would be one hour. Use of simple calculator (without flash / data storage provision) is permitted. Use of
M 11 Flight Mechanics
mobile phone during the examination is prohibited. Roll numbers of short-listed candidates based on EKT
M 12 Machine Drawing / Machine Design
Mechatronics results will be displayed on our website www.careerairforce.nic.in .
M 13 12. Candidates who are short-listed on the basis of EKT will be called for Personality Test at one of the Air Force
M 14 Material Science / Metallurgy
Vibrations Selection Boards (AFSBs) at Dehradun, Mysore or Varanasi. Stage I which consists of Intelligence Test &
M 15
Workshop Technology / Manufacturing Technology / Picture Perception & Discussion Test (PP&DT) is a screening test and only those who qualify would undergo
M 16
Production Engineering Stage II testing. Others would be sent back on the first day itself.
Hydraulics and Pneumatics 13. Stage II tests consisting of Psychological Test, Group Tests and Interview will be conducted on subsequent
M 17
Aircraft Structures days (Approx 4-5 days).
M 18
14. Medical Examination will be conducted at AFCME, New Delhi or IAM Bengaluru for those who are
NOTE : CANDIDATES APPLYING FOR 79 AEC /51 SSC COURSES ARE
REQUESTED TO SATISFY THEMSELVES OF THEIR ELIGIBILITY AS PER
recommended by AFSBs after Stage-II testing.
THE ADVERTISEMENT. RECEIPT OF CALL UP LETTER DOES NOT 15. Candidates recommended by the AFSBs and declared medically fit will be detailed for training based
IMPLY FULFILLMENT OF ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA. on All India Merit and number of vacancies.
16. No compensation will be paid in respect of any injury sustained during the testing at AFSB.
Candidates appearing in final year / semester examination may also apply 17. Onus of meeting eligibility criteria rests with the applicant. Merely undergoing EKT / SSB testing would
provided they fulfil the following conditions:-
(a) Candidates should not have any present backlog and should have secured a
not constitute fulfilment of eligibility requirements.
minimum of 60% marks in aggregate in all papers put together upto the last 18. 10% of the vacancies are reserved for NCC Air Wing 'C' certificate holders.
semester for which results have been declared, at the time of applying / AFSB TRAINING
testing. 19. Training is scheduled to commence in the first week of Jul 2011 for 79 AEC/51 SSC Courses.
(b) Candidates should be able to provide provisional / original degree certificate 20. Candidates will be detailed to undergo training of 74 weeks at Air Force Training Establishments. The training
latest by 15 Jun 2011. will include physical training, general service orientation,academic and professional subjects. On completion of
PHYSICAL STANDARDS Training they would be granted Permanent Commission / Short Service Commission (as applicable) in the rank
5. Height and Weight: Minimum height: Men - 157.5 Cms, Women - 152 of Flying Officer, as per rules in vougue.
Cms with correlated weight. Other additional medical criteria would be IAF OFFERS YOU
evaluated by the Air Force Medical Authorities whose decision on the fitness 21. Pay and Allowances:- Flying Officers will be entitled to the pay in the band of Rs. 15,600 - 39,100 per month
with Grade Pay, Dearness Allowance, Military Service Pay, Kit Maintenance Allowance, being other admissible
HOW TO APPLY pay and allowances.
6. If you meet the eligibility criteria, download the application format from our website 22. Entitlements: - Qualification Pay / Grant, Transport Allowance and certain other allowances, based on place
www.careerairforce.nic.in, complete the columns in the application in English (Block of posting & qualification.
Capitals) and send the same by ORDINARY POST to the address as per First Choice of 23. Benefits:- Well Furnished Accommodation, Comprehensive Medical Cover for self and dependants, Leave
Centre for written examination of Engineering Knowledge Test (EKT). Alternately, the Travel Concession, Leave (60 days Annual and 20 days Casual), supply of entitled rations, canteen & Officers’
application can be typed or handwritten (in Block Capitals) as per the format given in the Mess facilities and many more.
advertisement in A4 size paper. Application must reach the concerned Command HQ 24. Insurance: - Rs. 30 Lakh Insurance Cover (on contribution) as applicable to serving officers.
on or before last date for receipt of applications. Details of Engineering Knowledge IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
Test (EKT) centres and addresses where application should be forwarded are
25. Terms and conditions given in the advertisement are guidelines only and are subject to change without
appended below:-
notice.
EKT CENTRES APPLICATION TO BE FORWARDED TO 26. Candidates below 25 years of age must be unmarried (term unmarried excludes widower, and divorcee even though
Palam, Rajokri (New Delhi), Command Education Officer, HQ Western Air Command, without encumbrances). Marriage is not permitted during training. Married candidates above 25 years of age are eligible
Hindon (Ghaziabad),Ambala, IAF, Subroto Park, New Delhi - 110 010. to apply but during training period they will neither be provided married accommodation nor they can live out with family.
Chandigarh, Pathankot Tele : (011) - 25687194 Extn 7361 27. Candidate should not have been arrested, convicted or prosecuted on criminal charges.
Allahabad, Agra, Gorakhpur, Command Education Officer, HQ Central Air Command, 28. The initial tenure for Short Service Commission will be for a period of ten years. An extension of four years may be
Memoura (Lucknow), Bareilly, IAF, Bamrauli, Allahabad (U.P.) - 211012. granted subject to service requirement.
Bihta (Patna) Tele : (0532) - 2233261 Extn 5406 & 5419 29. The candidature for the course will be valid only if you secure an aggregate of minimum 60% marks in your degree
Guwahati, Jorhat, Command Education Officer, HQ Eastern Air Command, and submit the provisional certificate by 15 Jun 2011 to Air Headquarters. Candidates should not have any present
Barackpore (Kolkata), IAF, PO - Nonglyer, Shillong (Meghalaya) - 739 009. backlog at the time of applying /AFSB testing.
Kalaikunda (Kharagpur) Tele : (0364) - 2561461 - 67 Extn 3423, 3472 & 3473 30.The following documents must be carried in original along with photocopies by the candidates while reporting to Air
Nagpur, Ojhar (Nasik) Command Education Officer, HQ Maintenance Command, Force Selection Board / EKT Centre for Tests:-
IAF, Vayu Sena Nagar, Nagpur (Maharashtra) - 440 007. (a) Matriculation or Secondary School leaving certificate issued by the Board of Secondary Education as proof of Date of
Tele : (0712) - 2512771-75 Extn 2253 & 2256 Birth (no other document would be accepted as proof of date of birth).
Command Education Officer, HQ South Western Air (b) Original/ provisional degree certificate and all semester mark sheets in original.
Mumbai,Pune,Vadodara,
Ahmedabad, Jodhpur Command, IAF, Sector-9, Gandhi Nagar (Gujarat) - 382 009. (c) In case of final year / semester students applying, a certificate from college principal clearly mentioning the following
Tele :(079) - 23242600 Extn: 5540 & 5535 aspects annotated with proper stamp and seal of the institution (i) Name Of College (ii) University Affiliated to (iii) Discipline
of Graduation / Post Graduation (iv) Likely date of Declaration of Result .
Jallahalli West (Bengaluru),
Jallahalli East (Bengaluru), Command Education Officer, HQ Training Command, (d) Original NCC Air Wing (Senior Division) 'C' Certificate (if applicable).
Yelahanka (Bengaluru), IAF, JC Nagar P.O.,Hebbal, Bengaluru -560 006 (Karnataka). 31.Candidates who are not in possession of the required documents should not report to the EKT centres or
Belgaum, Bidar, Tele :(080) - 23411061 Extn - 4336 & 4335 Selection Boards, as they will be routed back without being tested.
Begumpet (Secunderabad), 32. Incomplete and illegible applications will be rejected.
Hakimpet (Secunderabad), 33. DISCLAIMER: Information given in the advertisement and on the website are guidelines only. In case of any
Tambaram (Chennai), ambiguity the existing rules and regulations of IAF / Govt. Of India will be final.
Avadi (Chennai), Coimbatore 34. STATUTORY WARNING: Selection in the Indian Air Force is free, fair and merit based. Any attempt to influence the
Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi, Command Education Officer, HQ Southern Air Command, selection process detected at any stage is liable to lead to termination of candidature or service and legal action against
Sulur (Coimbatore) IAF, Thiruvananthapuram - 695 031 (Kerala) the concerned individual will be initiated.
Tele :(0471) 2551361 Extn -7312 35. Women candidates who fulfil the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply in response to this advertisement.

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