Indian Air Force Recruitment 2025

Job Overview

The Indian Air Force (IAF) invites applications from dynamic, talented, and dedicated Indian citizens for various posts under Air Force Recruitment 2025. The IAF offers a prestigious career opportunity, allowing candidates to serve the nation with honour, discipline, and excellence. Applicants will have the chance to work in one of the world’s most advanced and respected aviation defence forces.

Post Details

The recruitment for 2025 includes vacancies under the following branches:

a. Flying Branch

• Fighter Pilot

• Transport Pilot

• Helicopter Pilot

b. Ground Duty (Technical) Branch

• Aeronautical Engineer (Electronics)

• Aeronautical Engineer (Mechanical)

c. Ground Duty (Non-Technical) Branch

• Administration

• Logistics

• Accounts

• Education

• Meteorology

Qualifications

Flying Branch

• Must have passed 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics.

• A Bachelor’s Degree (any discipline) with 60% marks, OR

• B.E/B.Tech from a recognized university.

• Must have cleared AFCAT and EKT (if applicable).

Ground Duty (Technical) Branch

• B.E/B.Tech in relevant engineering disciplines with minimum 60% marks.

• Must qualify AFCAT + EKT.

Ground Duty (Non-Technical) Branch

• Graduation / Post-Graduation in relevant fields with minimum 60% marks.

• Must qualify AFCAT.

Salary Details

Selected candidates will receive a competitive salary as per the 7th Pay Commission:

• Flying Officer: ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 per month

• MSP (Military Service Pay): ₹15,500 per month

• Additional allowances include Flying Allowance, Technical Allowance, Transport Allowance, and other admissible benefits.

Age Limit

Flying Branch

• 20 to 24 years as on the date of application.

• Upper age limit is 26 years for candidates holding a Commercial Pilot License.

Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical)

• 20 to 26 years

Application Fee

• AFCAT Entry: ₹250 (Non-refundable)

• NCC Special Entry: No fee

• Meteorology Entry: No fee

Important Dates

• Official Notification Release: Expected in January 2025

• Online Application Start Date: To be announced

• Last Date to Apply: To be announced

• AFCAT 2025 Exam Date: As per official schedule

• Admit Card Release: Before exam date

Application Process – How to Apply

Eligible candidates can apply for Indian Air Force Recruitment 2025 by following the steps below:

1. Visit the official Indian Air Force recruitment portal.

2. Select the AFCAT 2025 or relevant entry option.

3. Complete the online registration with valid personal details.

4. Upload all required documents, including photograph and signature.

5. Pay the application fee (if applicable).

6. Submit the form and download the confirmation page for future reference.