Ground Duty Officer (GDOC) in Indian Air Force – Eligibility, Age, Qualification & Physical Standards

Indian Air Force offers a bright career with its Ground Duty branch. For each aircraft to fly, a lot of crucial work happens on the ground. The Ground Duty branch can be called the backbone of the IAF. Here you will find details about the age limit, educational qualifications, and physical standards required for male and female candidates to join the Ground Duty Branch of the Indian Air Force.

What is GDOC?

GDOC stands for Ground Duty Officers’ Course of the Indian Air Force. Through this course, you can join the Ground Duty Branch of the IAF.

Male and female candidates can join the GDOC (Ground Duty Branch of the Indian Air Force) through the AFCAT exam. More details about the exam can be found in our written exam section.

Eligibility Criteria

Age	20 to 26 Years
Nationality	Indian
Gender	Male and Female
Height & Weight	The minimum acceptable height for male candidates is 157.5 cm. For female candidates, it is 152 cm. (For Gorkhas and individuals belonging to hills of the North-Eastern region of India, Garhwali, and Kumaon, the minimum acceptable height will be 5 cm less. In case of candidates from Lakshadweep, the minimum acceptable height will be 2 cm less. Applicable to both men and women).

Educational Qualification & Visual Standards

Branch	Educational Qualification	Visual Standards	Visual Acuity Errors
Admin	Graduate Degree (minimum three-year degree course) in any discipline from a recognised university with 60% marks or equivalent, OR cleared section A & B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India from a recognised university with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent.	Hypermetropia: +2.0 D Sph Myopia: -0.5 D Sph Astigmatism: +0.5 D Cyl	Minimum 6/9 in each eye, correctable to 6/6 in each eye. Wearing of glasses will be compulsory when visual acuity is below 6/6.
Logistics	Graduate Degree (minimum three-year degree course) in any discipline from a recognised university with 60% marks or equivalent, OR cleared section A & B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India from a recognised university with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent.	Hypermetropia: +3.5 D Sph Myopia: -3.50 D Sph Astigmatism: ±2.50 D Cyl	Corrected visual acuity should be 6/6 in the better eye and 6/18 in the worse eye. Wearing of glasses will be compulsory.
Accounts	B. Com. degree (minimum three-year degree course) from a recognised university with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent.	Hypermetropia: +3.5 D Sph Myopia: -3.50 D Sph Astigmatism: ±2.50 D Cyl	Corrected visual acuity should be 6/6 in the better eye and 6/18 in the worse eye. Wearing of glasses will be compulsory.
Education	MBA / MCA or MA / M.Sc. degree in English / Physics / Mathematics / Chemistry / Statistics / International Relations / International Studies / Defence Studies / Psychology / Computer Science / IT Management / Mass Communication / Journalism / Public Relation with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate in post-graduation (minimum two-year programme) and 60% marks in graduation (both recognised by UGC / Competent Accreditation Authority).	Hypermetropia: +3.5 D Sph Myopia: -3.50 D Sph Astigmatism: ±2.50 D Cyl	Corrected visual acuity should be 6/6 in the better eye and 6/18 in the worse eye. Wearing of glasses will be compulsory.

The colour vision requirement for the Administration branch is CP-I while for Logistics, Accounts, and Education branches it is CP-III.

FAQs about GDOC in Indian Air Force

What is GDOC in the Indian Air Force?

GDOC stands for Ground Duty Officers’ Course, which trains officers for various ground-based roles in the IAF such as Administration, Logistics, Accounts, and Education.

Can females apply for GDOC in IAF?

Yes, both male and female candidates can apply for GDOC through the AFCAT exam.

What is the age limit for GDOC?

The age limit is 20 to 26 years for both male and female candidates.