The Indian Air Force (IAF) has Technical and Non-Technical branches for Ground Duty officers, distinguished by their roles and required qualifications: Technical roles (like Aerospace, Electronics) focus on aircraft/system maintenance via AFCAT + Engineering Knowledge Test (EKT), requiring engineering degrees, while Non-Technical roles (like Admin, Logistics, Accounts) handle support functions, requiring general graduation/professional qualifications and only the AFCAT exam, with different training durations and specializations. Technical Branch Role: Maintain, repair, and ensure the efficient running of aircraft, electronics, and mechanical systems. Entry: Through AFCAT and EKT exams. Qualifications: BE/B.Tech in relevant engineering disciplines (e.g., Electronics, Mechanical, Aeronautical) with minimum marks. Focus: Aviation technology, electronics, communication, and mechanical systems. Non-Technical Branch Role: Handles administration, logistics, accounts, education, meteorology, and other support functions. Entry: Only through the AFCAT exam. Qualifications: B.Com, BBA, MBA, CA, CS, or other relevant degrees depending on the specific role (e.g., Accounts, Education). Focus: Management, support services, human resources, finance, and operations.