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You can join in Indian Airforce after 10+2 through National Defence Academy (NDA) entrance examination conducted by UPSC or You can join in Indian Airforce through Airmen Selection. The eligibility criteria is as follows for each entrance examination

• NDA: A candidate must have passed 10+2 or its equivalent with Mathematics and Physics as compulsory subjects from a recognized board. The age must be in between 16.5-19.5 years.
• Airmen Group X and Group Y:

1. For Group ‘X’ (Except Education Instructor Trade): A candidate must have passed 10+2 with Mathematics, Physics and English with minimum 50% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in English from an Education Board listed as COBSE member or must have Passed 3 year  Diploma Course in Engineering in any stream with 50% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in English  from a Government recognized Polytechnic institute.
2. For Group ‘Y’ [Except IAF(S) and Musician Trades]: A candidate must have passed 10+2 with Mathematics, Physics and English with minimum 50% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in English from an Education Board listed as COBSE member or must have passed two years vocational course  with minimum 50% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in English from Education Boards listed as COBSE member or in Intermediate/Matriculation if English is not a subject in Vocational Course.
3. For Group ‘Y’ Medical Assistant Trade : A Candidate must have Passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English with minimum 50% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in English from an Education Board listed as COBSE member

• The upper age limit is 21 year as on the date of enrollment.

The notification for NDA and IAF Airmen Group X and Group Y will be released twice in a year. You can prepare for these exams and apply.