Educational Qualifications and physical standards for pilot selection in Indian Air Force

(a) Age: 19 to 23 years as on 01 January 2015 i.e. Born between 02 January 1992 to 01 January 1996
(Both dates inclusive). (Upper age limit for Candidates holding valid and current Commercial Pilot Licence issued by DGCA (India) is relaxable upto 25 years i.e. born between 02 January 1990 to 01 January 1996 (Both dates inclusive).

Educational Qualifications: Graduates (Minimum three year degree course) in any discipline from a
recognised University who have attained minimum 60% marks in aggregate in all papers put together and
have passed Maths and Physics at 10+2 level OR BE / B Tech degree (Four year course) from a recognized University with minimum 60% marks in aggregate in all papers put together.
Physical Standards

(i) Height and Weight: Minimum height : 162.5 cms with correlated weight, Leg Length : Min - 99
cms. Max - 120 cms. Thigh Length : Max - 64 cms. Sitting Height : Min - 81.5 cms. Max - 96 cms.
(ii) Vision: (a) Minimum Visual Acuity 6/6 in one eye and 6/9 in other, correctable to 6/6 only for
hypermetropia. (b) Manifest Myopia - Nil. (c) LASIK Surgery for correction of vision is admissible in
Transport and Helicopter streams of Short Service Commission (Flying Branch) if the following conditions
are fulfilled at the time of Air Force medical examination:- (i) LASIK Surgery should not have been carried
out before the age of 20 years. (ii) The axial length of the eye should not be more than 25.5 mm as
measured by IOL master. (iii) At least twelve months should have lapsed post uncomplicate stable LASIK.
No history or evidence of any complication. (iv) The post LASIK corneal thickness as measured by a
corneal pachymeter should not be less than 450 microns. (v) Individuals with high refractive errors (>6D)
prior to LASIK are to be excluded. Candidates must not suffer from colour or night blindness.
(iii) All other medical criteria would be evaluated by the Air Force Medical Authorities whose decision on
the fitness would be final.
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