The Indian Air Force (IAF) Day is celebrated on 8 October every year, On this Thursday we are celebrating the 88th anniversary of IAF. Every Indian is feeling proud of the Indian Air Forces, so everyone should know about why we celebrate Indian Air Force Day on 8th October.
Reason Behind Celebrating Air Force Day on 8th October
October 8 is celebrated as the Air Force Day because, on this day, the Air Force in India was officially raised in 1932 as the supporting force of the Royal Air Force of the United Kingdom. The first operational squadron came into being in April 1933.
After participation in World War II, the Air Force in India came to be called the Royal Indian Air Force in the mid-1940s. In 1950, after the republic came into being it became the Indian Air Force. From six officers and 19 Hawai Sepoys back in 1933, the Air Force now is the fourth largest in the world.
For several decades until 2005-06, the Air Force Day used to be marked by the main event, parade, and flypast at Palam. But due to the increasing air traffic issues, it was shifted to Hindon Air Force Base in Ghaziabad which is home to two squadrons of transport aircraft and a helicopter unit among other establishments.
The flypasts and displays on the occasion have traditionally showcased the in-service aircraft and systems of the Air Force.
How to be a part of the Indian Air Force?
If you would like to join the Indian Air force then here we share the 6 way to Be a Part of this world Best Air Force. The IAF provides opportunities to the candidates who have passed 10th, 12th, graduation, and post-graduation. There are other special entry schemes like NCC entry or University Entry Scheme (UES). To start with, let us have a look at the branches of the Indian Air Force.
The IAF has the following branches. These are:
- Flying Branch
- Ground Duty Branch
- Ground Duty (Technical Branch)
- Ground Duty (Non-Technical Branch)
Ways to Join Indian Air Force
# Join Indian Air Force After 10th
IAF recruits for various civilian posts like Multi Tasking Staff (MTS), Stenographer, Content Assistant (Material Assistant), Lower Division Clerk (LDC), Watchman, Cook, Carpenter, Messenger, Gardener, Fitter, Vendor, Barber, Tin and Copper Smith, Mechanic, Tailor, Painter etc.
To get recruited for these posts, the candidates must have passed 10th class or having diploma in the concerned field to get recruited. In some posts, qualification is limited to 10th class only while in some others, ITI is required. It is also to be noted that preference is given to the candidates who have passed class 12th
# Join Indian Air Force After 12th (10+2)
The candidates can enter the IAF after passing class 12th also. All men, who have passed the exam of class 12th, may join National Defence Academy (NDA) by passing the written exam and SSB interview. Once the training is completed, the candidates join the IAF. The exam for NDA is conducted by the UPSC twice a year.
# Join Indian Air Force After Graduation
Graduates can also join any branch of the IAF by passing the Combined Defence Services (CDS) exam which is conducted by the UPSC twice a year. The candidates can also appear in the Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) to get selected in the IAF. After the selection, the candidates get training at one of the IAF training institutes and then they are commissioned and posted as Officers.
# Join Indian Air Force After Post-Graduation
After completing the post-graduation, the candidates can join the technical or ground duty branches. It is easy to join the IAF if the candidates have a degree in Aeronautical Engineering or Electronics.
The entry in the Meteorological Branch is possible only after post-graduation in any Science stream / Mathematics / Statistics / Geography / Computer Applications / Environmental Science / Applied Physics / Oceanography / Meteorology / Agricultural Meteorology / Ecology & Environment / Geo-physics / Environmental Biology with minimum 50% marks in total in all the papers put together (Provided that Maths and Physics are the subjects at Graduation Level, with minimum 55% marks in both).
# Join Indian Air Force NCC Entry
National Cadet Corps (NCC), also known as the Fourth Line of Defence, provides an opportunity to join the IAF. If the candidates have completed NCC training and obtained a ‘C’ Certificate from the Air Wing NCC then they are eligible to join the IAF.
# Join Indian Air Force University Entry Scheme (UES) Entry
University Entry Scheme (UES) is for those candidates who are currently pursuing their Pre-final year of BE/B.Tech degree. It is to be ensured that there should not be any backlog in any paper in the previous semesters at the time of SSB Interview. On the completion of the degree, the candidates must obtain minimum 60% marks in total in all the papers.
Now, it is quite clear that the candidates can enter the IAF anytime from class 10th to the post-graduation degree. The age plays a role in joining IAF therefore the candidates need to be careful about the age limit before applying to IAF.
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