Which exam should I write to become an Air Force pilot?

For being an Air Force pilot, which exam should I write?
Which exam should I write if I want to be an Air Force pilot? CDS or NDA?

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hi,
you can become pilot by giving either CDS or NDA exam.

after 12th, you can apply nda exam.

nda exam eligibility;-

1-12th standard from a recognized university

science stream for air force pilot

2-age limit is 16.5-19 years.

3-you must be unmarreid male and Indian citizen.

4-you must be physically as well as mentally fit,

you can apply cds exam after graduation.

cds exam eligibility;-

----graduation from a recogtnized university

age limit is 19-24 years.
---you must be Indian citizen.

---you must be physicallly as well as mentally fit.

both exam are conducvted by upsc twice in a year.

for more,
http://upsc.gov.in

Hello friend,

It sound good that you want to become Air force Pilot. To become an Air force pilot you need to fight UPSC exam and there are two exam NDA and CDS. Both exams are conducted by UPSC on national basis twice in a year. Basic criteria for these exams are as follows:

NDA
Qualification: 10+2 with physics, chemistry and math
Age: 16.5 to 19 years
After cracking the exam you need to face interview.

CDS
Qualification: Graduate from a recognized university
Age: 19 to 24 years

I think this information will help you. If you want more details, please visit the site www.upsc.gov.in

Thanks
Yeshgaur

Hello

In order to become a Air Force pilot there are THREE exams in all total.
Two of them are for the graduates students and one for the 10+2 passed students.

For the 10+2 passed students.

The 10+2 passed students can become the air force pilot through the entrance known as NDA.
As intermediate passed candidates you can join the air force as a pilot through NDA.

The qualification required is physics and maths in 10+2 or any other equivalent to 10+2 but must have studied physics and maths in 10+2.
Age Limit-16.5 to 19 years(at the time of commencement of the course).

For the graduates students

The graduates students can apply for the air force for the pilot post through CDSE and AFCAT.

CDSE-A combined defense service examination,for entry in to all the three wings of the defense.
The qualification required is graduation from any stream but with physics and maths in 10+2.
Age limit-19 to 23 years(at the time of commencement of the course).

AFCAT-Air Force Common Admission Test-the entrance exam for entry in to all the branches of the air force.
The qualification and age limit required is same as that of CDSE,but need to have minimum 60% in order to apply for the AFCAT,where as there is no such requirement for the CDSE and NDA.

For more details visit the official website of air force
www.careerairforce.nic.in

To become an Airforce Pilot in the Indian Defence you have 2 options:

1.At Undergraduate level-NDA & NA Exams

2.At Graduate level-CDS Exam
UPSC conducts both these exams for aspiring candidates willing to join the Army,Airforce and Navy Wings.
The NDA Exam & CDS Exams are held 2 times in a year for all candidates.

Eligibilty for the NDA & NA Exams :
Age Limit :Unmarried Indian males only in the age group of 16.5-19yrs can apply.
No relaxation of age limit for any category.

For the next NDA exams Candidates born between 2nd January 1995 to 1st July 1997 can apply.

Educational Qualification :Army Wing-12th Class Pass/Equivalent in any stream from a recognised Board/Equivalent.

Airforce Wing-12th Pass with Physics and Maths as subjects from a recognised Board/Equivalent.

Navy Wing-12th Pass with Physics and Maths as subjects from a recognised Board/Equivalent.

Eligibility For CDS Exams :

Age Limit :
OTA-19-25yrs
IMA-19-24yrs
Airforce Academy-19-23yrs
Naval Academy-19-22yrs

There is no relaxation of age limit for any category of candidates.

Educational Qualification :
Minimum educational qualification is graduation from a recognised University.
Final year appearing candidates may apply on provision.

OTA & IMA-graduation in any dicipline from a recognised University/equivalent.
Airforce Academy-B.Sc with Physics and/or Maths / B.E. in any discipline from a recognised University.
Naval Academy-B.Sc with Maths and Physics/B.E. in any discipline from a recognised University.For more details visit www.upsc.gov.in
To apply online visit www.upsconline.nic.in

Re: Which exam should I write to become an Air Force pilot?

Hello friend,

Basic quality for to become an AIR FORCE pilot.

To become an Air force pilot you need to fight UPSC exam
two exam NDA and CDS both exams are conducted by UPSC on national basis twice in a year.
Basic criteria for these exams are as follows:

NDA
1st->>Qualification: 10+2 with physics, chemistry and math
2nd->>Age: 16.5 to 19 years
After you need to face interview.

CDS
1st->>Qualification: Graduate from a recognized university
2nd->>Age: 19 to 24 years
If you want more details, please visit the site www.upsc.gov.in

Dear Aspirant!

To become Air Force Pilot you have to apply for Combined Defense Services examination.
Age limits must be in between 19 years to 23 years of age.
You should have not to wear spectacles habitually.

As per educational qualification:
Degree from a recognized university with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level.OR a bachelor of engineering.

CDS only the examination to get Job in Indian air force.

Good Luck

Hello,
If you are undergraduate then you can apply for NDA & NA Examination to join Indian Air force Wing.
NDA & NA Exam is conducted by UPSC twice a year for the recruitment of candidates in the Indian Army, Indian Navy, Indian Air Force wings of NDA.

The eligibility criteria for NDA & NA Examination are as follows:
The candidate should be of the age in between 16.5 to 19 years.
The candidate should be unmarried.
The candidate should be Indian.
For Air Force: 12th appearing or 12th class pass of 10+2 of school education pattern or equivalent with Physics and Mathematics conducted by State Education Board or University.

If you are a graduate the you have to apply for CDS Examination.
CDS stands for Combined Defence Services Examination it is also conducted by UPSC for the recruitment of candidates in Indian Military Academy, Naval Academy, Air Force Academy, Officers Training Academy.

For further details refer the pdf attached below or visit www.upsc.gov.in
You can fill the online application form from the official website www.upsconline.nic.in
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