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Ground Duty Branches (Post Graduates)

ImageManaging human and material resources, the Ground Duty Branch is the mechanism that steers the Indian Air Force. There are numerous opportunities for both men and women to build a challenging career.

You can join as an officer in any of the following Ground Duty Branches:

Administration Branch
Permanent/Short Service Commission

As an officer in the Administration Department, you will be responsible for the efficient management of both human and material resources. Some of the officers of the Administration Branch are selected to carry out the following duties also:

  • Air Traffic Controller
    As Air Traffic Controller, your core responsibilities will involve maintaining an orderly flow of traffic and airspace management.

  • Fighter Controller
    As Fighter Controller, you will be posted to an Air Defence radar unit and will be responsible for close contact and supervision between the air and radar for effective airspace management.

    To join the Administration Branches, you must fulfil the following criteria:

    • Age
      20 to 23 years* for Graduates, 20 to 25 years* for Post Graduates and 20 to 26 Years for Law Graduates (3 Years Course).

    • Marital Status
      Single

    • Nationality
      Indian

    • Gender
      This is applicable to both men and women.

    • Educational Qualifications
      • Any Graduate with minimum 60 % marks in aggregate in all papers put together OR Post Graduate Degreewith minimum 50 % marks in aggregate in all papers put together in Arts / Science / Commerce / Management / Engineering or LLB . [For law graduates (three years course) the upper age is relaxed upto 26 years]

ImageAccounts Branch
Permanent/Short Service Commission

As an officer in the Accounts Branch, you are responsible for efficient management of funds as well as disbursement of pay and allowances to Air Force personnel. You will also act as internal auditor to ensure a zero-defect audit from outside agencies.

You must fulfil the following criteria to be a part of the Accounts Branch:

  • Age
    20 to 23 years* for Graduates , 20 to 25 years* for Post Graduates and 20 to 27 years for CA / ICWA..

  • Marital Status
    Single

  • Nationality
    Indian

  • Gender
    This is applicable to both men and women.

  • Educational Qualifications

    Graduate Degree in Commerce with minimum 60 % marks in aggregate in all papers put together.
    Or
    Post Graduate Degree in Commerce with minimum 50 % marks in aggregate in all papers put together.
    Or
    CA / ICWA with minimum 50% marks in aggregate in all papers put together after BCom / M Com.

Logistics
Permanent/Short Service Commission

As an officer in the logistics department, you will undertake material management of all Air Force resources. From clothing to aircraft equipment, you will ensure efficient supervision of inventories, and availability of necessary items to all operators and users.

To join our material management team, you must fulfil the following criteria:

  • Age
    20 to 23 years* for Graduates, 20 to 25 years* for Post Graduates and 20 to 26 Years for Law Graduates (3 Years Course).

  • Marital Status
    Single

  • Nationality
    Indian

  • Gender
    This is applicable to both men and women.

  • Educational Qualifications
    • Any Graduate with minimum 60 % marks in aggregate in all papers put together OR Post Graduate Degreewith minimum 50 % marks in aggregate in all papers put together in Arts / Science / Commerce / Management / Engineering or LLB . [For law graduates (three years course) the upper age is relaxed upto 26 years]


    Advertisement Schedule:

    March and September Every Year

Education Branch
Permanent/Short Service Commission

You can look forward to a fulfilling career as an officer in the Education Branch.

To join as an officer in the Education Branch you need to fulfil the following requirements:

  • Age
    20 to 25 years* for Post Graduates and 20 to 27 For M Ed and Ph D.

  • Marital Status
    Single

  • Nationality
    Indian

  • Gender
    This is applicable to both Men and Women.

  • Educational Qualifications
    Post Graduate Degree with minimum 50 % marks in aggregate in English / Psychology / Defence Studies / Mathematics / Physics / Statistics / Computer Science / Management
    Or
    M Ed degree after PG in above stated subjects.
    Or
    Ph D in above stated subjects.

Meteorological Branch
Permanent/Short Service Commission

You can look forward to a fulfilling career as an officer in the Meteorology Branch. Handling the latest satellite imagery and state-of-the-art monitoring equipment, you would render specific advice to the operators on all aspects of weather.

To join as an officer in the Meteorological Branch you need to fulfil the following requirements:

  • Age
    20 to 25 years*

  • Marital Status
    Single

  • Nationality
    Indian

  • Gender
    This is applicable to both Men and Women.

  • Educational Qualifications
    Post Graduate Degree with minimum 50 % marks in aggregate in Science / Geography / MCA (having passed Mathematics and Physics at Graduation Level).

* At the time of commencement of training.

 
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