Air-India Limited

Invites applications from Engineering / Science Graduates for enlisting them  for the position of Cadet Pilot from Indian Nationals 

Position: Cadet Pilot
Number of Positions:150(SC- 22 , ST-11, OBC-40, GEN-77)
Eligibility:
a) Academic Qualifications:
Engineering Graduates: Engineering Graduates in disciplines of Aeronautical, Mechanical, Electronics, Electrical  Engineering, Computer Science/Computer Engineering, who have obtained First Class. Those who  have appeared before July 01, 2006 for their final year examination and are awaiting results  will be eligible to apply, provided they have obtained First Class in the aggregate of the  previous 3 years.

OR
Science Graduates: Science Graduates (3 years graduation course only), majoring in either Mathematics and Physics  or Aviation with minimum 75% marks in the third year final examination. Those who have appeared  before July 01, 2006 for their final year examination and are awaiting results will be eligible  to apply, provided they have obtained minimum 75% in the aggregate of the previous 2 years.

However, all the candidates who have appeared for their final examination will have to produce  the result/ mark-sheet of their passing the final examination before their enlistment for Cadet  Pilot.

b)Technical:
Practical knowledge of computers is essential.
c) Indian Passport:

The candidates should be in possession of an Indian Passport, at the time of Personal  Interview.  Those who have made an application for obtaining an Indian passport must provide  proof of application at the time of Personal Interview.  However, the candidature of  individuals, not possessing an Indian passport at the time of enlistment for Cadet Pilot, will  be cancelled.
Upper Age limit:

Selection Procedure:
WRITTEN TEST: All eligible candidates will be required to undergo an objective type of written test, consisting of a composite paper with questions related to:
(a) Mathematics
(b) Physics
(c) Geography
(d) Test of logical and numerical reasoning
(e) Working knowledge of English
(f) General Knowledge with reference to aviation.
The written test will be conducted at Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai and Kolkata.
Personal Interview:
Candidates found successful in the written test will have to appear for a Personal Interview at their respective centers.

How To Apply:
Candidates meeting the above requirements will have to apply on-line at the Air India web site www.airindia.in The candidates are required to deposit Rs.1000/- (for General and OBC candidates only) with any of the core banking branch of State Bank of India to the credit of Air India Account No.30060652259 and obtain a Host Trace Number which will be provided by the core branch of the bank. The candidate is required to mention in the appropriate column in the application form, the SBI branch, date, city and the Host Trace Number. The candidate should also submit a photocopy of the pay in slip indicating name of the SBI branch, date, city and Host Trace Number at the time of appearing for the written test alongwith the call letter.
 The fee amount of Rs.1000/- once deposited into Air India’s account will not be refunded in any case, even if the candidate is unable to apply on-line due to his own problems or due to being ineligible at the time of applying, and in case the on-line application is not accepted. Therefore, before depositing the fee amount the candidate should amply ensure that they meet with all the eligibility criteria. In no case, any refund of fees will be entertained.

When appearing for the written test, candidates will have to carry the following :

i) A recent photograph affixed on the Call Letter.
ii) Identification in the form of Driving Licence/ Passport/ Election Card or any photo ID card issued by Government Authorities. iii) A photocopy of the pay-in-slip/ document as approved of having paid the requisite fees in case of General/ OBC candidates. The last date for receipt of applications is 02/10/2006.