Air Force Academy, Hyderabad – UPSC
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 32
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹56,100 - ₹177,500 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Degree of a recognised University (with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level) or Bachelor of Engineering.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Freshers eligible — candidates must pass the CPSS and medical standards for flying duties.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Between 20 to 24 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
Aspiring pilots can apply for 32 vacancies at the Air Force Academy, Hyderabad, through the UPSC CDS-II 2026 examination. This elite role offers a starting stipend of ₹56,100 per month during the 74-week flying training course, leading to a career as a Flying Officer. Candidates must possess a degree with Physics and Mathematics at the 10+2 level or a Bachelor of Engineering. This post is highly attractive for those seeking the thrill of military aviation combined with the prestige of being a commissioned officer in the IAF.
- Age limit: 20 to 24 years as of 1st July 2027; relaxable up to 26 years for valid Commercial Pilot License holders.
- Selection process: Written exam, SSB interview, and the mandatory Computer Pilot Selection System (CPSS) for the flying branch.
- Training duration: Approximately 74 weeks at the Air Force Academy for the Flying Branch (Pilots).
- Application mode: Online only via upsconline.nic.in; last date for submission is 9th June 2026.
- Reservation: 03 vacancies are reserved for NCC 'C' Certificate (Air Wing) holders through the NCC Special Entry.
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Additional Salary Information
Fixed stipend of ₹56,100 per month during training; Pay Level 10 (₹56,100–₹1,77,500) upon commissioning as Flying Officer.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Written Examination (Objective Type) Intelligence and Personality Test (SSB Interview) Document Verification Medical Examination
Application Fees
General/OBC: ₹200 Female: Exempted SC/ST: Exempted
Reservation
Total: 32 NCC 'C' Certificate (Air Wing): 03 General: 29
How to Apply
- Visit the official UPSC application website at https://upsconline.nic.in.
- Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) to generate your Universal Registration Number (URN).
- Log in using your URN and fill out the Common Application Form (CAF).
- Complete the fourth module which is the Examination Specific Form for CDS-II 2026.
- Upload a clear photograph and capture a live photo as per the specified instructions.
- Upload your signature scanned on a plain white paper in black ink.
- Pay the application fee of ₹200 (if applicable) via net banking or card payment.
- Submit the form and retain the Application Number for future correspondence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Flight Cadets receive a fixed stipend of ₹56,100 per month during their 74 weeks of training.
A Degree from a recognized University (with Physics and Maths at 10+2) or a Bachelor of Engineering is required.
The standard age limit is 20 to 24 years, with an extension up to 26 years for Commercial Pilot License holders.