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    Can I become a pilot of IAF after clearing UPSC CDS exam?

    Can I become a pilot of IAF after clearing UPSC CDS exam?

    thank you..

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    Re: Can I become a pilot of IAF after clearing UPSC CDS exam?

    Hello,
    Yes you can you have to apply for Air Force Academy through CDS Examination.
    CDS Exam is conducted by UPSC twice a year for the recruitment of candidates in the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Naval Academy (NA), Air Force Academy (AFA), Officers Training Academy (OTA).

    The eligibility criteria for CDS Exam are as follows:

    Nationality:
    The candidate must be Indian.

    Age Limit: Male candidates (Unmarried) of age between
    (i) For IMA: 19-24 years.
    (ii) For Indian Naval Academy: 19-22 years.
    (iii) For Air Force Academy: 19-23 years.
    (iv) For OTA: Male candidates (married or unmarried) of age between 19-25 years.
    (v) For OTA: Unmarried Women of age between 19-24 years.


    Educational Qualification:
    (i) For I.M.A. and OTA: Degree of a recognized University or equivalent.
    (ii) For Indian Naval Academy: Degree in Engineering.
    (iii) For Air Force Academy: Degree of a recognized University (with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level) or Bachelor of Engineering.
    Final year students can also apply.


    For further details refer the pdf attached below and for Previous Years Question Papers you can refer www.upsc.gov.in
    You can fill the online application form from the official website www.upsconline.nic.in
    Regards...
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    Re: Can I become a pilot of IAF after clearing UPSC CDS exam?

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    Can I become a pilot of IAF after clearing UPSC CDS exam?thank you..
    HELLO FRIEND,Yes you can apply for Air Force Academy through CDS Examination.CDS Exam is conducted by UPSC twice a year for the recruitment of candidates in the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Naval Academy (NA), Air Force Academy (AFA), Officers Training Academy (OTA)The eligibility criteria for CDS Exam are as follows:1.The candidate must be Indian2.Age Limit : Male candidates (Unmarried) of age between(i) For IMA: 19-24 years.(ii) For Indian Naval Academy: 19-22 years.(iii) For Air Force Academy: 19-23 years.(iv) For OTA: Male candidates (married or unmarried) of age between 19-25 years.(v) For OTA: Unmarried Women of age between 19-24 yearsAir Force Academy: Degree of a recognized University (with Physics and Mathematics at 10 2 level) or Bachelor of Engineering.Final year students can also applyfor more information visithttp://www.upsc.gov.inGOOD LUCK.....

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    Re: Can I become a pilot of IAF after clearing UPSC CDS exam?

    Hello

    Yes you can become pilot through CDSE of air force.

    CDSE(combined defense service examination) is the exam that is conducted to recruit candidates in ther

    ~IMA-INDIAN MILITARY ACADEMY.\
    ~OTA-OFFICERS TRAINING ACADEMY
    ~AFA-AIR FORCE ACADEMY
    ~NA-NAVAL ACADEMY

    Now you can apply for AFA to get into air force for pilot.
    You must be graduate from any stream but must have physics and maths in 10+2.
    your age limit should be 19-23 years.

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    Re: Can I become a pilot of IAF after clearing UPSC CDS exam?

    Hello Dear,

    CDS stands for Combined defense services.
    CDS exam is conduct by UPSC twice in a year.

    Yes definitely you will become a pilot after clearing CDS exam. after clearing CDS you can join :-

    Indian Military Academic
    Officer Training Academy
    Indian air force
    Naval Academy

    A candidate who make their career in defence sector then CDS exam is the best exam for them.

    Eligibility Criteria

    candidate should be completed graduation with subject MATHS and PHYSICS
    Age Limit

    age limit is 19 to 25 year.

    For IMA 19 to 24
    For OTA 19 to 25
    For NA 19 to 22
    For AFA 19 to 23

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