Job Description:
Technical Officers handle Engineering and Weapon systems of the Air Force. The Aeronautical Engineers (Mechanical) ensure the proper maintenance of all types of Aircrafts. Aeronautical Engineers (Electronics) handle Electronics and Communication Equipment in Aircraft. Opportunities are open for Women candidates to serve as a Technical Officer. Technical Officers have to undergo one year training period at Indian Military Academy, Dehradun.

How to Join:
Technical Officer (Direct Entry Scheme)

A) Aeronautical Engineers (Electronics)

(i) Type of Entry - Direct Entry Scheme

(ii) Mode of Selection - Through UPSC examination and it is mandatory to clear a Screening Test based on Engineering knowledge prior to attending the AFSB tests.

(iii) Advertisement Schedule - Advertised in all National Leading Newspapers/Employment News twice in year in the months of January and July.

(iv) Status Awarded - Technical Officer in Air Force.

B) Aeronautical Engineers (Mechanical)

(i) Type of Entry - Direct Entry Scheme

(ii) Mode of Selection - Through Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) and getting through AFSB after clearing the screening test based on Engineering knowledge.

(iii) Advertisement Schedule - Advertised in all National Leading Newspapers/Employment News twice in year in the months of January and July.

(iv) Status Awarded - Technical Officer in Air Force.

Technical Officer (University Entry Scheme)
Under this scheme the candidates are selected to join the Aeronautical Engineering Branches (Similar to those specified in the direct entry scheme). They must be aging between 18 to 24 years. Candidates granted Permanent or Short Service Commission while they are in the Pre-final/final year of their study in the Engineering Colleges. The selected candidates are paid a stipend equivalent to the basic pay of Flying Officer for Permanent Commission during their final Year’s study in the College. Candidates selected for Short Service commission are also entitled to a stipend equivalent to half of the basic pay of a Flying Officer.

Qualification:
Technical Officer (Direct Entry Scheme)

A) Aeronautical Engineers (Electronics)

(i) Academics - Engineering Degree in Electronics / Tele Communication / Electrical / Electrical Communication / Electronics and Communication / Computer Science and Engineering. OR

A combination of these subjects OR

B.Tech in Radio Physics and Electronics of Calcutta University OR

B.Sc. Physics with Electronics of Bombay University OR

M.Sc. Electronics of Delhi, Bangalore, Madras, Gujarat, Lucknow Or Calcutta University OR

B.Sc. with Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry and must have passed one of the AMIE or equivalent qualification in Electronics / Electrical / Tele Communication, Radio Engineering / Avionics / Associate Membership Examination of Aeronautical Society of India with Avionics Communication.

(ii) Age - between 18 to 28 years.

B) Aeronautical Engineers (Mechanical)

(i) Academics - Engineering Degree in Aeronautical / Mechanical / Production / Industrial Production OR

B.Sc. with Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry and must have Passed section ‘A’ and ‘B’ of AMIE (I) with Mechanical/Aeronautical subjects OR

Associate Membership Examination Part II and III of the Aeronautical Society of India with Group I (Design and Production) or Group II (Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul) by actual studies.

(ii) Age - between 18 to 28 years.

Note: Both categories of Aeronautical Engineers (Electronics and Mechanical) must possess a minimum of two years practical experience in Electronics and Mechanical discipline from a recognized servicing/manufacturing organization.

C) Technical Officer (University Entry Scheme)

(i) Academics - Pre-final/ Final year of Engineering OR

B.Sc. with Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry and must have passed AMIE or equivalent qualification in Electronics/ Electrical/Tele Communication, Radio Engineering/ Avionics.

(ii) Age - between 18 to 24 years

Note: Short Service Commission for Women is open since 1992. The Women are also inducted in Flying, Technical and Ground duties in the Air Force.
All other qualifications and eligibility conditions remain the same except: they must be unmarried. Length of Short Service Commission is up to 7 years extendable up to 10 years.