How to Join Air Force Administrative College

The Indian Air Force is one of the most prestigious and reputed civil jobs for every Indian. And that is the reason why thousands of Indians dream of joining the Air Force and serve their nation and fulfill their purpose. And people who want to join the Indian Air Force can now join the Air Force Administrative College to get advanced training in multiple branches of IAF. 

Air Force Administrative College was established in the year 1943 and is considered as one of the most leading colleges in Defense Services. Moreover, being a Government institute, the place has more than 8 courses and is well-versed with many popular courses like BASCO, ISCO, BPKC, APKC and many more. 

There are many ways through which you can get admission in Air Force Administrative College:

1. Through NDA 

Students who have passed 12th standard can join AFA by cracking the NDA exam. After they pass NDA, they go for training at NDA Khadakwasla for three years and after that to AFA Stage-I training.

In short, by passing the NDA, you get into the flying branch of AFA if you opt for iAF. 

2. Through NCC SE

If you are an Air Wing Senior Division “C” Certificate Holder of the National Cadet Corps, you can apply for the Indian Air Force’s Flying Branch directly. Not only men but women can also apply for the same to get training in the flying branch through NCC to get a permanent commission. 

3. By CDSE 

Only male graduates can apply through CDSE exams for admission in the Flying Branch of Air Force Administrative College. 

4. AFCAT 

AFCAT gives a chance to boys and girls to get admission in the Technical and Ground Duties Courses. 

Types of Training at AFA 

1. Flying Training 

Flying training involves three stages: Stage I, Stage II and Stage III. Each level of aviation takes you to harder levels gradually. The training will involve theoretical understanding of aviation and then practical demonstration of the aircraft. 

2. Air Traffic Control Officers Training

This training involves all the training courses for Air Traffic Control involving the BATCO ( Basic Air Traffic Controllers Course and training on VITOSIM (Visual Tower Simulator) 

3. Ground Duty Officers Training 

Ground Duty training involves training for officers who are appointed for Ground Duty branches of  the Indian Air Force, for example, Accounts, Logistics, Meteorology and Administrative.