Ground Duty Branches

Managing 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:

Administrative Branch
Permanent/Short Service Commission
As an officer in the Administrative Department, you will be responsible for the efficient management of both human and material resources. Some of the officers of the Administrative 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 Administrative Branches, you must fulfil the following criteria:

  • Age
    20 to 23 years*
    
    
  • Marital Status
    Single
    
    
  • Nationality
    Indian
    
    
  • Gender
    This is applicable to both men and women.
    
    
  • Educational Qualifications
    • You can apply if you are a graduate with a minimum score of 60%.

Accounts 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*
  
  
• Marital Status
  Single
  
  
• Nationality
  Indian
  
  
• Gender
  This is applicable to both men and women.
  
  
• Educational Qualifications
  You should be a graduate, with a minimum score of 60% in any of the following courses:
  • B.Com.
    
    
  • B.Com. (Honours)

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 eligibility criteria:

• Age
  20 to 23 years*
  
  
• Marital Status
  Single
  
  
• Nationality
  Indian
  
  
• Gender
  This is applicable to both men and women.
  
  
• Educational Qualifications
  • You can apply if you are a graduate with a minimum score of 60%.

* At the time of commencement of training.