What is the training period of IAF?
The duration of training will be 74 weeks for flying and technical branch and 52 weeks in case of Non-Tech branches. However, this period is subject to variations.
Can short service commission be extended?
Ans. SSC officers are presently inducted under the 10+4 scheme, wherein the officer serves for 10 years and can exercise the option of extending his service by 4 years. PC is granted to SSC officers subject to service requirement and availability of vacancies.
Do we get pension after short service commission?
Pension to EC/SSC Officers Serving JCOs/Ors including corresponding ranks of the NAVY & AIR FORCE granted EC/SSC will be eligible for retiring pension after 12 years of qualifying service actually rendered.
What are the benefits of joining the IAF?
From housing facilities, from medical facilities to schools for your children, IAF takes care of all your needs. You continue to avail some of these benefits even after your retirement. All Air Force personnel, including Flight Cadets are provided life insurance cover under the Air Force Group Insurance Scheme ( AFGIS).
What is the retirement age of an Indian Air Force officer?
For permanent commission, an officer has to serve till superannuation which vary from 54 years to 60 years depending on rank at which he is retiring. service is pensionable after 20 years of tenure in IAF. He can be given premature retirement on medical or compassionate reasons.
What is the period of service in Short Service Commission?
In short service commission, the period of service is 14 years (not extendable except exceptional cases) as per present rules. Most of the officers under this category fly transport aircraft or helicopters. Their service is not pensionable but provident fund, gratuity and leave encashment are given.
How to become a flying officer in Indian Air Force?
Officers of the flying branch in IAF are selected through Permanent commission and Short service commission. In short service commission, the period of service is 14 years (not extendable except exceptional cases) as per present rules. Most of the officers under this category fly transport aircraft or helicopters.