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More details about IAF selection process?


thahreefk53 1st Feb, 2021
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suchayitaanusaha 1st Feb, 2021

Hello,

IAF is Indian Air force. It's a department of servey for your country. I'll tell you the selection process of IAF.

1. Step -(1)  Respond to advertisement followed by written test:

There 3 test are available, NDA and CDSE test, AFCAT and NCC entry. You have to give any one examination amd clear it.

2. Step (2) Air force selection testing :

In this stage you have to face two more sub stages. One for discussion test round and officer rating test. Another stage for psychological test, outdoor activities, physical test, personal interview and also computerised pilot selection system test.

3. Step - (3)  Conduct of medical examination :

In this step Air force central medical established team can examine your medical all reports.

4. Step -(4) Preparing all India merit list :

This is the final process. It's an interview round you have to fully prepared for it.

All the best.


Ayush 1st Feb, 2021

Hello Candidate,

The Indian Air Force selection procedure starts from online test conducted by the IAF called as Air Force common admission test. Followed by the test, there are interview rounds comprising of detailed group discussion, and other tasks.

The selected candidates are then sent for medical and physical fitness tests, before finally getting selected for the training programs.

Hope this was informational!!

Subhrajit Mukherjee 1st Feb, 2021

AFCAT – AIR FORCE COMMON ADMISSION TEST

  • For all entries other than NDA and CDSE and for all branches, candidates have to undergo the AFCAT.
  • The test is conducted twice a year in February and August.
  • Advertisements inviting applications for AFCAT are out in June and December. Candidates are to apply as per the advertisement.
  • The test is conducted all across India by the Indian Air Force.

If you have successfully cleared Step 1, you will receive a Call letter to report to any one of the Air Force Selection Boards located at Dehradun, Varanasi, Gandhinagar and Mysuru. At the Air Force Selection Board (AFSB), you undergo following tests in order to ascertain your suitability and gauge your potential as an Officer in the Indian Air Force.

1. STAGE I TESTING

  • Officer Intelligence rating Test.
  • Picture perception and Discussion Test.

STAGE-I is a screening test. Those who qualify STAGE-I are eligible to undergo STAGE-II testing. STAGE-I disqualified candidates are routed back after announcement of results.

2. STAGE II TESTING

All STAGE-I qualified candidates undergo following tests as part of STAGE-II testing during next four to five days. Fifth day is for CPSS testing (Flying branch).

  • Psychological Tests are written tests that are conducted by a Psychologist.
  • Group Tests are interactive indoor and outdoor activities which are a combination of mental and physical work.
  • Interview involves a personal conversation with an Interviewing Officer.
  • Candidates who have applied for flying branch and have been recommended, will also have to undergo Computerised Pilot Selection System (CPSS) test .

These tests will be explained to you in detail before they are conducted at the Selection Board.

MEDICAL TEST:

If you are recommended by the Selection Board, you will be sent for the medical examination either at Air Force Central Medical Establishment (AFCME), New Delhi or Institute of Aviation Medicine, Bengaluru.

PREPARATION OF ALL INDIA MERIT LIST:

An All India Merit List is compiled on the basis of your performance in the written test and AFSB interview, subject to being medically fit. Based on the vacancies available in various branches / sub branches, joining instructions are issued to join one of the Training establishments.

I hope my answer helps. All the very best for your future endeavors!


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