Indian Air Force Recruitment for Airmen
(Group Y- Non-Technical And Group X-Technical)
A career with Indian Air Force is considered to be of highest gallantry and repute as the guardians of the air boundaries of nation. The opportunities to prove your talents are limited which you wish to be a part of such a brave and rewarding career.
Indian Air Forc
e invites unmarried male citizens of India and Nepal to join as an Airmen in Group X (Technical) Trades and Group Y (Non-Technical) for selection test in September 2019 to join as Airmen in Group ‘X’ Trades (Except Education Instructor Trade) and Group ‘Y’ {Except IAF(S) and Musician} Trades for intakes 01/2022.
Enrollment is for an initial period of 20 years extendable up to the age of 57 years (subject to service conditions). Initially candidates will be sent for a Joint Basic Phase Training (JBPT) at Basic Training Institute, Belagavi (Karnataka). On successful completion of JBPT, candidates will be allocated trades and sent for trade training of specified duration.
AFTER SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF TRAINING, THE AIRMEN WILL BE DEPLOYED ON JOBS AS PER THEIR ALLOTTED TRADES.
Most Important Dates:
Starting Date for Online Registration: 22-January-2021
Last Date for Online Registration: 07-February-2021
Issue of Admit Card:
Date of Selection Online Test: July, 2021
Display of PROVISIONAL SELECT LIST:
Age Limit: Candidate born between 16 January 2001 and 29 December 2004 (both days inclusive) are eligible to apply. In case, a candidate clears all the stages of the Selection Procedure, then the upper age limit as on date of enrollment is 21 years.
Educational Qualification:
Group ‘X’ (Technical)- Passed Intermediate/10+2/ Equivalent examination with Mathematics, Physics and English with minimum 50% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in English. OR Passed Three years Diploma Course in Engineering (Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / Automobile / Computer Science / Instrumentation Technology / Information Technology) from a Government recognized Polytechnic Institute with 50% marks in overall aggregate, and 50% marks in English in Diploma or in Intermediate/ Matriculation, if English is not a subject in Diploma Course.
Group ‘Y’ (Non-Technical) {Except Medical Assistant and Musician} Trades- Passed Intermediate / 10+2 / Equivalent Examination in any stream/subjects approved by Central / State Education Boards with minimum 50% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in English. OR Passed two years vocational course from Educational Boards listed as COBSE member with minimum 50% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in English in vocational course or in Intermediate/Matriculation if English is not a subject in Vocational Course.
Group ‘Y’ (Non-Technical) Medical Assistant Trade Only- Passed 10+2/ Intermediate / equivalent exam with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in English.
Both Groups ‘X&Y’ (Eligible for both Technical and Non – Technical)- Passed Intermediate/10+2/ Equivalent examination with Mathematics, Physics and English with minimum 50% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in English. Candidates will take the examination for Group ‘X’ and Group ‘Y’ subjects in one sitting and can qualify for Group ‘X’ or Group ‘Y’ or both i.e. if candidate passes in English, Physics and Mathematics, he is considered pass in Group ‘X’ and if he passes in English and Reasoning and General Awareness (RAGA) then he will be considered pass in Group ‘Y’. If a candidate clears in all the four subjects, he will be considered pass in Group ‘X’ and Group ‘Y’. Diploma holders are eligible to appear only for Group ‘X’.
Selection Procedure: The selection for Airmen will be done in multiple phases as per the following specifications:
Written Test [Phase 1]: All candidates have to attend the Written Test.
Group ‘X’ Trades (Except Education Instructor) Total duration of the online test shall be 60 minutes and shall comprise of English, Physics and Mathematics as per 10+2 CBSE syllabus.
Group ‘Y’ Trades [Except IAF(S) and Musician]. Total duration of the online test shall be 45 minutes and shall comprise of English as per 10+2 CBSE syllabus and Reasoning & General Awareness (RAGA).
Both Group ‘X’ & ‘Y’ Trades. Total duration of the online test shall be 85 minutes and shall comprise of English, Physics, and Mathematics as per 10+2 CBSE syllabus and Reasoning & General Awareness (RAGA).
The result of Phase-I and the list of shortlisted candidates for Phase-II, based on their performance in Phase-I Online test, will be uploaded on www.airmenselection.cdac.in within one month from the date of online exam.
SHORTLISTED candidates will be sent a New admit card on their Registered e-mail IDs for phase – II test at a designated Airmen Selection Centre. This admit card for phase – II exam can also be downloaded online under candidate’s login on CASB web portal www.airmenselection.cdac.in. Candidates have to report on the stipulated date and time for Phase – II at the designated Airmen Selection Centre along with required documents as per suggested in official advertisement.
Physical Fitness Test (PFT) [Phase 2]: The Physical Fitness Test will be conducted on the ground and candidates have to qualify the minimum physical fitness standard.
1.6 Km run to be completed within 06 minutes 30 seconds. Candidates shall also have to complete 10 Push-ups, 10 Sit-ups and 20 Squats within the stipulated time to qualify in the Physical Fitness Test.
The results will be announced on the same day at the venue.
Adaptability Test- I (For both Group ‘ X’ & Group ‘Y’ Trades) All candidates who pass the Physical Fitness Test (PFT) shall have to undertake Adaptability Test-I (objective type written test) which is to assess suitability of a candidate for employment in the IAF which involves deployment in varied geographic terrain, weather and operational conditions.
Adaptability Test- II (For both Group ‘ X’ & Group ‘Y’ Trades). All candidates who pass Adaptability Test – I shall have to undertake Adaptability Test- II as per policy in vogue. Adaptability Test- II is to select candidates who can adapt to the environment of Indian Air Force and are able to adjust to the military way of life.
Medical Examination: Candidates who qualify Adaptability Test-II shall be issued with medical appointment letter at respective ASCs. It can also be downloaded under candidates login on CASB web portal www.airmenselection.cdac.in for their medical examination at designated Medical Boarding Centre (MBC) on specified date.
Stipend During Training: During training, a stipend of Rs. 14,600/- per month shall be paid.
Pay Scale:
Group ‘X’ (Technical) Trades- Rs. 33,100/- per month (approximately) plus various allowances, which, in subsequent years, may rise as per the career progression of the individual.
Group ‘Y’ (Non-Technical)- {Except Automobile Technician, GTI, IAF (P), IAF(S) and Musician} Trades. Rs. 26,900/- per month (approximately) plus various allowances, which, in subsequent years, may rise as per the career progression of the individual.
Examination Fee: Rs.250/- is to be paid by the candidate while registering for the online examination. The payment can be made by using Debit Cards/ Credit Cards/Internet Banking through payment gateway.
How to Apply: Interested candidates are suggested to apply online through official website of Indian Air Force, at www.indianairforce.nic.in, www.airmenselection.gov.in, www.airmenselection.cdac.in
For complete detail on this recruitment, One must go through official recruitment advertisement here, Indian Air Force IAF Airmen Recruitment 2021 Group X, Group Y Trades INTAKE 01-2022