AIR FORCE

Indian Air Force Bharatiya Vayu Sena Founded 8 October 1932 Country India Size 127,000 personnel 1,370 aircraft Part of Ministry of Defence Indian Armed Forces Headquarters New Delhi, India Motto नभःस्पृशं दीप्तम् (Translation:"Touch the Sky with Glory")  [1] Colors Navy blue, sky blue & white                Anniversaries Air Force Day: 8 October [2] Engagements Notable Operations [show] Website indianairforce.nic.in Commanders Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal   Norman Anil Kumar Browne Insignia Air Force Ensign Roundel Fin flash Aircraft flown Attack Jaguar ,  MiG-27 ,  Harpy Fighter MiG-21 ,  Mirage 2000 ,  MiG-29 ,  Su-30MKI ,  HAL Tejas Helicopter Dhruv ,  Chetak ,  Cheetah ,  Mi-8 ,  Mi-17 , Mi-26 ,  Mi-25/35 ,  AgustaWestland AW101 Reconnaissance Searcher II ,  Heron Trainer HPT-32 Deepak ,  HJT-16 Kiran , Hawk Mk 132 ,  Pilatus C-7 Mk II Transport C-17 Globemaster III ,  Il-76 ,  An-32 , HS 748 ,  Do 228 ,  Boeing 737 ,  ERJ 135

NATO Code OF-10 OF-9 OF-8 OF-7 OF-6 OF-5 OF-4 OF-3 OF-2 OF-1 OF(D) Student Officer 1  Honorary/War time rank. 2  Rank number 1 Junior Commissioned Officer and Non Commissioned ranks Ranks of the Indian Air Force - Enlisted Ranks Junior Commissioned Officer Enlisted Shoulder Arm Sleeve Rank Master Warrant Officer Warrant Officer Junior Warrant Officer Sergeant Corporal Leading Aircraftsman Aircraftsman Indian Armed Forces Triservices Crest. Military Manpower Active troops 1,325,000 ( 3 rd ) Reserve forces 1,155,000 ( 7 th ) Paramilitary forces 1,293,300 ( 4 th ) Components Indian Army Indian Air Force Indian Navy Indian Coast Guard Paramilitary forces of India Strategic Nuclear Command History Military history of India Ranks Air Force ranks and insignia Army ranks and insignia Naval ranks and insignia

The IAF's rank structure is based on that of the  Royal Air Force . The highest rank attainable in the IAF is  Marshal of the Indian Air Force , conferred by the President of India after exceptional service during wartime. MIAF  Arjan Singh  is the only officer to have achieved this rank. The head of the Indian Air Force is the  Chief of the Air Staff , who holds the rank of  Air Chief Marshal . The current Chief of the Air Staff is Air Chief Marshal N.A.K Browne, appointed on July 31, 2011, following the retirement of Air Chief Marshal P.V.Naik NATO Code OF-10 OF-9 OF-8 OF-7 OF-6 OF-5 OF-4 OF-3 OF-2 OF-1 OF(D) Student Officer Shoulder Sleeve Rank Marshal of the Air Force ¹ Air Chief Marshal Air Marshal Air Vice Marshal Air Commodore Group Captain Wing Commander Squadron Leader Flight Lieutenant Flying Officer Pilot Officer 2

Indian Air Force Notification 2013:  Indian Air Force (IAF) has announced the notification of recruitment   in Group ‘X’ (Technical Trades)  recruitment rally for unmarried Male Indian citizens. Job seekers who are interested in this  Indian air force notification 2013  they must submit  Indian Air force application form  till 23 rd  May 2013.  More information regarding age limit, required qualification, selection process and steps to apply about   Indian air force group x vacancies   is given byprivatejobshub.blogspot.in below: Indian Air Force Recruitment 2013 Name of Organization Indian Air Force Post Name Group ‘X’ (Technical Trade) Essential Qualification Intermediate or diploma in relevant discipline Last Date to apply 23 rd  May 2013 Name of Posts in Indian Air Force Recruitment 2013: Age Limitation:  Job seeker’s age must be between 01-09-1993 to 30-12-1996. Relaxation in upper age will be applied according to the government rules. 

FTS 01/2013: CANDIDATE ENTRY REGISTRATION AND ADMIT CARD (To be filled in duplicate by the candidates) FTS Center: Registration No: (For Official Use) Date: FLYING BRANCH Sl. No. Details Sought Information 1. Name (As per Matriculation Certificate) 2. Date of Birth (DD/MM/YYYY) / Gender 3. Father’s Name 4. Identification Card Details (Specify) 5. Education Qualification with stream and aggregate percentage of marks 6. Whether Maths And Physics Studied At 10 +2 Level (Yes/ No) Certified that I fulfill the eligibility condition and have not appeared or scheduled to appear for SSB for 13 SSC (Men)/ 42 SSC (Women) course. I have not failed PABT before. Signature of the candidate Signature of Representative of FTS Team Date: Affix Self Attested recent Passport size colour photograp

Indian Air Force Recruitment 2013 – Commissioned Officers in Flying Branch : Indian Air Force has inviting applications from the Men & Women Graduates for the recruitment of the Commissioned Officers in Flying Branch (Course No.13 SSC (Men) & 42 SSC (Women)) through Fast Track Selection at Chandigarh and Bhopal. Eligible candidates can attend for fast track selection at Chandigarh and Bhopal on 11-08-2013. Other details like age limit, educational qualification, selection process and how to apply are given below…. Indian Air Force Vacancy Details: Name of the Post:  Commissioned Officers in Flying Branch Name of the Flying Branch:  Course No. 13 SSC (Men) & 42 SSC (Women) Age Limit:  Candidates age limit should be between 19 to 23 years i.e. born between 02-01 1991 to 01-01-1995 (Both dates inclusive). Age relaxation will be applicable as per the rules. Educational Qualification:  Candidates should possess Graduation in any discipline from a recognised University wh

Indian Air Force Recruitment 2013 – Commissioned Officers in Flying Branch : Indian Air Force has inviting applications from the Men & Women Graduates for the recruitment of the Commissioned Officers in Flying Branch (Course No.13 SSC (Men) & 42 SSC (Women)) through Fast Track Selection at Chandigarh and Bhopal. Eligible candidates can attend for fast track selection at Chandigarh and Bhopal on 11-08-2013. Other details like age limit, educational qualification, selection process and how to apply are given below…. Indian Air Force Vacancy Details: Name of the Post:  Commissioned Officers in Flying Branch Name of the Flying Branch:  Course No. 13 SSC (Men) & 42 SSC (Women) Age Limit:  Candidates age limit should be between 19 to 23 years i.e. born between 02-01 1991 to 01-01-1995 (Both dates inclusive). Age relaxation will be applicable as per the rules. Educational Qualification:  Candidates should possess Graduation in any discipline from a recognised University wh

Commissioned Officers Marshal of the Air Force is a honorary rank given to an Air Chief Marshal for his invaluable service and will continue to serve the rest of his term with the honorary rank. In recognition of his services, the Government of India conferred the rank of Marshal of the Air Force onto Arjan Singh in January 2002 making him the first and the only 'Five Star' rank officer with the Indian Air Force.p> Marshal of the Air Force Air Chief Marshal Air Marshal Air Vice Marshal Air Commodore Group Captain Wing Commander Squadron Leader   Flight Lieutenant Flying Officer Pilot Officer * . *The rank of Pilot Officer is not used anymore. All officers in the Indian Air Force are commissioned with the rank of Flying Officer. Junior Commissioned Officers Master Warrant Officer Warrant Officer Junior Warrant Officer Non-Commissioned Officers NO INSIGNIA Sergeant Corporal Leading Aircraftsman Airman Last Updated on Monday, 28 September