Notification been announced by the Indian Air Force for the recruitment of from UNMARRIED MALE INDIAN CITIZENS (citizens of Nepal are also eligible) for selection test from 18 April 2021 to 22 April 2021 as Airmen in Group ‘X’ Trades (except Education Instructor Trade) and Group ‘Y’ (Except Indian Air Force Security and Musician) Trades.
QUALIFICATION
Group ‘X’ (Except Education Instructor Trade).
Passed Intermediate/10+2/ Equivalent examination with Mathematics, Physics and English from an Education Board listed as COBSE member with minimum 50% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in English. OR Passed
Group ‘Y’ [Except IAF(S) and Musician Trades].
Passed Intermediate / 10+2 / Equivalent Examination in any stream/subjects approved by Central / State Education Boards listed as COBSE member with minimum 50% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in English
Group ‘Y’ Medical Assistant Trade Only.
Passed 10+2/Intermediate/ equivalent exam with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English
IMPORTANT DATES
| Starting Date to Apply | 22-01-2021 |
| Closing Date to Apply | 07-02-2021 |
| Dates for Online Exam | 18 to 22-04-2021 |
| Date of Publication of PSL | 31-10-2021 |
| Date of Publishing of Enrollment List | 10-12-2021 |
AGE LIMIT
Candidate born between 16 January 2001 and 29 December 2004 (both days inclusive) are eligible to apply (Upper age Limit : 21 years)
MEDICAL STANDARDS
Height: Minimum acceptable height is 152.5 cms except IAF (P) and Auto Tech trades, For IAF(P) trade – 165 Cms (For NE and Hill States) 175 Cms (For other States) For Auto Tech trade -162.5 Cms (For NE and Hill States) 165 Cms (For other States)
Chest: Minimum range of expansion: 5 cm
Weight: Proportionate to height and age.
IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS
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Pay & Allowances.
During training, a stipend of Rs. 14,600/- per month shall be paid. On completion of training the starting gross emoluments at the minimum of scale of pay including Military Service Pay (MSP), Group ‘X’ Pay (applicable for Group ‘X’ Trades only) and Dearness Allowance
Group ‘X’ Trades (Except Education Instructor Trade). Rs.33,100/- per month plus Dearness allowance (as applicable) which, in subsequent years, may rise as per the career progression of the individual.
Group ‘Y’ [Except IAF(S) and Musician Trades]. Rs. 26,900/- per month plus Dearness allowance (as applicable) which, in subsequent years, may rise as per the career progression of the individual
NOTE : In addition to the above, various allowances such as Transport Allowance, Composite Personal Maintenance Allowance (CPMA), Leave Ration Allowance (LRA), High Altitude Allowance, Field Area/ Modified Field Area Allowance, House Rent Allowance (HRA), Children Education Allowance/ Hostel Subsidy etc., shall also be admissible from time to time as applicable
SELECTION PROCESS
Online Test [For both Group ‘ X’ Trades (except Education Instructor Trade)] & Group ‘Y’ [except IAF(S) and Musician Trades, Online test will be objective type and questions will be bilingual (English & Hindi) except for English paper. Online test for candidates opting for both group ‘X’ & ‘Y’ shall be conducted in one sitting, on the same system
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).
Marking pattern for online test
- One mark for every correct answer.
- Nil (0) marks for unattempted question.
- 0.25 marks shall be deducted for each wrong answer
NOTE : 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 released online in official website
Physical Fitness Test (PFT)
The Shortlisted candidates on a stipulated date shall be called at designated airmen selection centre for Physical Fitness Test (PFT) which would consist of 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
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
PROVISIONAL SELECT LIST (PSL). The PSL (merit-wise) will be prepared after the completion of selection test and the same will be displayed at all the airmen selection centres (ASCs) and also on web portal on 31st October 2021
