How to proceed with studies while serving in IAF?

659 votes

Hi AirWarrior,
It is good to know that you are MA (Maths) and wish to proceed with Ph D. The new policy is against all airmen who want to go for higher studies while performing their duties. The atmosphere of airmen billets was excellent for past few years for improving the education and intellectual standard of airmen, AF is also benefitted with this trend from the higher intellectual level of all airmen. The other benefit was that the disciplinary problems had decreased drastically because most of the airmen were devoting their free time to studies rather than going to Bar and indulging in unnecessary activities.

It is presumed that AF is not able to tackle the higher education level of the Airmen. However, it is unfortunate that AF has floated the new policy of discouraging the higher study of their own air warrior. The new policy of imposing condition of Skill A level is not fair and it is arbitrary, however, you still need to apply for permission to undertake higher studies. In my opinion, you should apply for permission for higher studies in case you are given permission it will be good but in case you are not given permission, you may take legal recourse. All the best

Advocate Wg Cdr Ajit Kakkar (Retd) LawRato

500 votes

I appreciate that being in IAF you have been able to clear all these exams with such brilliant grades.
As per the recent service rules of IAF, the education leave is only available to officers and not to other ranks non commissioned officers/NCO's.
In recent judgment , the Delhi high court has held that the provision of providing education leave only to officers and not to other rank is a blatant violation of Article 14 of Indian Constitution and told IAF to reconsider their policy on education leave to NCO'S.
After this judgment, the skill level 'A' criteria was introduced by IAF, which has not been challenged by anyone till now. The policy of allowing education leave to only to NCO's who have secured A grade is again wrong and is in violation of constitutional provisions.
I will advise you to file case at Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT) for relief.

LawRato LawRato

513 votes

Dear Concerned,
Democratic country need people like u and u need such people who hold the baton of light of democracy and provide the track for better opportunity of the country not for u only, and your work intend the better prospects to the nation so come forward and show the courage and get the judgement in the favour of nation opportunity.
Regards

Advocate JK Patel LawRato

584 votes

Hi, in my opinion the said policy by Air Force is one of the step to stop airmen from pursuing their career/dream. Many like you are affected and in the present circumstances, you are suggested to challenge the said policy in the High Court and file a writ.

Advocate Ganesh Singh LawRato