Should I Quit the Air Force after 20 years or Continue for JCO Rank?

I am retiring as a Group Captain of Indian Air Force in Jun 2025 after completing 57 years of service. What are the options for second career after retirement?

Dear Sir/ Ma'am , I am Mantun Kumar Singh from Indian Air Force working as a Technician since Sep 2006. Presently, I am pursuing Bachelor of Library and Information Science from IGNOU, Delhi as part of acquiring higher qualification. After 2 years, I will be completed initial engagement of service and then I can leave service as an Ex-Service man. I have following doubts and need your advice:- (i) Should I continue the service with next promotion ? (For promotion, I will be bound to serve another 3 years after initial engagement and further I will be working as an Middle Man Manager). (ii) If I opt to go out from service then which sector will be suitable for me ? (As I have worked in Technical Trade- Electronic and Telicommunication in Aviation Segment and 14 Years of experience in Office Management, Planning and Management of Manpower and Technical resources to have a better maintenance of aircraft as well as associated equipments). (iii) I have also an 4 years of experience in Safety and Security of Strategic Installation. (iii) If I want to pursue MBA, will it be fruitful for next innings and if it is suitable for me, then suggest which MBA course with Specialization should I proceed. Please suggest some good college which offers distance and online courses for working person. Kindly spare few minutes for sharing your kind responses towards my career enhancement. Thanks and Regards Mantun Kr Singh

Respected Sir, I am a alumnus of JNV Begusarai, Bihar (1998-2005) and presently serving in Air Force. My initial term of engagement will expire in Sep 2026(after serving 20 years of service). I have worked in Aviation as a Technician(Electronic and Communication Engg) in Fighter aircraft of Indian Air Force. Beside this, I have done MA(English and Public Administration) as well as M.Ed B.Ed (3 Years Integrated course). I am CTET qualified also. Also completed DCA, PGDCA & PGDT (Post Graduate Diploma in Translation from IGNOU). I request to you to guide me that Which career option will be best for me if I quit the service after 20 years or I should be continued for another 3 years upto 2029 which will grant the rank of JCOs ? Should I pursue some MBA or PGDBM course meanwhile or do prepare for general competition after leaving service? I am in dilemma sir, pls guide accordingly. Thanks and Regards, MANTUN KUMAR SINGH