Yeah, you are eligible to join IAF after graduation if you have Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level. To join IAF you have to clear CDS exam. Combined Defence Services Examination (CDS) is conducted twice a year by the Union Public Service Commission for recruitment into the Indian Military Academy, Officers Training Academy, Indian Naval Academy and Indian Air Force Academy.

CDS exam eligibility-
For Indian Military Academy/Officers' Training Academy: Degree from a recognized university or equivalent

For Naval Academy: Bachelor of Engineering

For Air Force Academy: Degree of a recognized University with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level or Bachelor of Engineering
Bachelor of Technology

Age Limit

Indian Military Academy 18-24 years
Air Force Academy 19-23 years
Naval Academy 19-23 years
Officers’ Training Academy 19-25 years

Exam pattern

Written Exam consists of Objective Type questions

The duration of the exam is 2hrs

The maximum mark is 100 for each subject.

(A) For Admission to Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy and Air Force Academy:

Subject Duration Maximum Marks
English 2 Hours 100
General Knowledge 2 Hours 100
Elementary Mathematics 2 Hours 100

(B) For Admission to Officers’ Training Academy:

Subject Duration Maximum Marks
English 2 Hours 100
General Knowledge 2 Hours 100

Contact details

Union Public Service Commision
New Delhi, Delhi (state) ‎
011 2338 5271

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