According to recent data released in the Lok Sabha there is around 17.4% shortfall of Army officers. The corresponding figure for the Navy is 13.3% & a mere 0.2% for the Indian Air force. The studies reveal that more no. Of candidates are opting for Air force than Army & Navy because of lucrative post retirement jobs in private airlines.

View: The reason stated by the data does not seem to be accurate. More candidates are joining the Air force due to daily challenges which is desired by a young officer in addition to increase in flying allowance with the new 7^th pay commission along with this they get better packages post retirement in the aviation sector.