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Armed forces entry exams, SSB interview preparation and careers in aviation, including how to become a pilot.
An Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) licence is issued by DGCA. The main categories are B1 for mechanical work and B2 for avionics.
This is a common question. Vision and colour perception are part of the medical examination for a pilot licence.
The Services Selection Board interview is a five day process at a Selection Centre. It tests personality and officer like qualities, not only knowledge.
A Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) is issued by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). This is the usual path, but always confirm the current rules on the DGCA website.
The National Defence Academy exam is conducted by UPSC for entry into the Army, Navy and Air Force wings, usually twice a year. Always check the latest notification for exact dates and conditions.
Pilot training is one of the most expensive career paths, and costs vary by academy and country. Plan carefully before you commit.
Cabin crew jobs are offered directly by airlines, and requirements differ by airline. Many ask for Class 12 or graduation, good communication skills and fluency in English.
Yes, there is a route after Class 12. The NDA exam is the entry for the flying branch of the Air Force after Class 12, and you need Physics and Mathematics in Class 12.
The Agnipath scheme recruits soldiers, sailors and airmen for a four year period as Agniveers. A limited share of Agniveers is selected for regular service after this period under the rules of the scheme.
The Combined Defence Services exam is conducted by UPSC for graduates who want to join officer training academies. The academies include the Indian Military Academy, the Indian Naval Academy, the Air Force Academy and the Officers Training Academy.
Air Traffic Controllers in India are mostly recruited by the Airports Authority of India (AAI) as Junior Executives (Air Traffic Control). Always read the latest AAI notification for qualification and selection.
Officer entry in the Indian Navy is available through exams such as NDA and CDS, and through special entries published by the Navy for engineering graduates and others.
The Air Force Common Admission Test is used by the Indian Air Force to recruit officers for the flying branch and for the ground duty branches, which include technical and non technical streams.
There are several entry routes to become a commissioned officer in the Indian Army. The best one depends on your qualification and age.
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