The selection as an Airman in the IAF is
conducted through All India Selection Tests and Recruitment Rallies. All India
Selection Tests are conducted at the Airmen Selection Centres (ASCs) located
all over India as per schedule, whereas the Recruitment Rallies are conducted
from time to time in selected areas/regions of particular States/Union
Territories of the country.
(a) All India Selection Tests (STs) : Advertisements
are published in Employment News/Rozgar Samachar inviting the applications for
All India Selection Tests (STs). In response to the advertisement, eligible
male Indian Citizens (including the citizens of Nepal) are to forward
application to the President, Central Airmen Selection Board, Post Box No. 11807,
New Delhi - 110 010. The Board sends admit cards to eligible and short-listed
candidates to appear in the Selection Tests.
(b)
Recruitment Rallies :
Advertisements for Rallies are published with the details of eligibility
conditions, selection programme and rally venue in popular local/regional
newspapers circulated in the region/area of the rally. For rally recruitment,
eligible candidates are to report to the rally venue with the requisite
documents. These documents will be scrutinized and verified by the Testing
Team..
SEQUENCE OF EXAMINATION
Written Test
(a) Group 'X' (Technical) Trades Candidates
are tested in English, Physics and Mathematics. Duration of written test will
be 60 minutes.
(b) Group 'X' (Education Instructor) Trades There
will be two papers - an Objective type and a Descriptive type. The Objective
type of paper would cover General English, General Awareness and Current
Affairs. The Descriptive type of paper would aim to test the language comprehension
and power of expression. Both of the question papers will be administered in
one go with duration of 40 and 35 minutes for Objective and Descriptive papers
respectively.
(c) Group 'Y' (Non-Technical) Trades Candidates
are tested in English and Reasoning & General Awareness (RAGA). Duration of
written test will be 45 minutes.
(d) Group 'Y' (Musician) Trades Candidates
are tested in English dictation and proficiency to play the musical instrument
applied for.
Written Test will be objective type and question paper will be bilingual
(English & Hindi), except for English paper. Written test will be based on
CBSE up to class XII syllabus. Candidates are to qualify in each paper/test
separately. Result of written test is declared on the same day.
Physical Fitness Test
(PFT):
Candidates passing the written test are to undergo Physical Fitness Test (PFT).
Passing the PFT is mandatory. The PFT for all trades [except IAF (Security)]
consists of a 1.6 Km run to be completed within 8 minutes. The PFT for IAF
(Security) trade includes a 2.4 Km run & 5 Km run to be completed in 15
minutes & 30 minutes respectively. Candidates above 27 years of age will be
given relaxation in PFT timing as per existing norms (Applicable to serving NC
(E) s only). Candidates completing PFT faster are awarded additional marks on a
sliding scale.
Interview:
Candidates passsing PFT will be interviewed by a team of Officers &
Warrant ranks. Interview is normally conducted in English. Working
knowledge of English is thus essential.
Trade Allocation Test (TAT) : Candidates of Group 'X' (Technical) trades who qualify in
interview are to undergo Trade Allocation Test for bifurcation into Mechanical
and Electronics stream. Specific trade allotment within these streams
will be carried out at Basic Training Institute (BTI), Air Force (Belgaum).
Medical :
Candidates who have been recommended in the interview will be medically
examined by the Recruitment Medical Team as per Indian Air Force Medical
Standards.
All India Select List (AISL) : Candidates who pass the Written Test, complete PFT within
the given time, clear the interview and have undergone Medical Examination are
arranged in the All India Select List (AISL). The inclusion of names of the
candidates in the AISL depends upon the performance of the candidates in the
Selection Test and number of vacancies to be filled. The candidates are
enrolled in the Indian Air Force as per the existing vacancies.
Watch out for our Advertisement for Selection Tests in the Employment
News/Rozgar Samachar and curtain raisers as well as Advertisements for
Recruitment Rallies in National & Regional News Papers from time to time.
For more career details log on to Indian Air Force website:
www.indianairforce.nic.in or E-mail your queries to: casb@iaf.nic.in.
ELIGIBILITY
CRITERIA:AIRMEN
AGE LIMIT AND EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION
GROUP
|
AGE
(As on date of
Enrolment)
|
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION
|
GROUP 'X'
trades
(Except
Education
Instructor)
|
17 - 21 Years
|
Passed Intermediate / 10+2 / equivalent examination withMathematics,
Physics and English, with
minimum 50% marks in
aggregate and 50% marks in English
OR
Three years Diploma course in Engineering (Mechanical / Electrical /
Electronics / Automobile / Computer Science / Instrumentation Technology /
Information Technology) from
a Government recognised Polytechnic Institure with minimum 50% marks in overall aggregate, and 50% marks in English in Diploma or in Intermediate /
Matriculation if English is not a subject in Diploma
|
Group 'X' :
Education
Instructor
Trade
|
20-25 Years
|
Graduate in Arts, Commerce or Science with B. Ed degree ortwo years teaching
experience in a Government
recognised School/College, with minimum 50%
marks in aggregate in Graduation as well as B. Ed
OR
|
20-28 Years
|
Passed MA English / M Sc in Mathematics, Physics, Computer
Science / MCA with B Ed degree or 2 Years teaching experience in a Government recognised School
/ College
|
Group 'Y'
Trades
( Except Med
Asst and
Musician)
|
17-21 Years
|
Passed Intermediate / 10+2 / equivalent examination in any
stream / subject approved by Central / State Education Boards with minimum 50% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in English
OR
Passed two years vocational course affiliated / recognised
by CBSE / State Education Boards / Councils duly recognised at par with
10+2 by AIU with minimum 50
% marks in aggregate, and50%
marks in English in
Vocational Course or in Intermediate / Matriculation if English is not a
subject in Vocational Course
|
Group 'Y' :
Med Asst
Trade
|
17-21 Years
|
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
|
Group 'Y' :
Musician
Trade
|
17-25 Years
|
Passed Matriculation
/ 10th class or
equivalent with minimum
pass marks from any Government recognised School/Boards and proficient in
playing at least one of the following musical instruments:
Trumpet / Bass / Violin /
Saxophone / Clarinet / Euphonium / Jazz-Drum / Piccolo / Bass Trombone /
Key Board / Guitar / Sarod / Viola / Cello / Contra Bass (String Bass).
|
|
To get selected as an Airman, the candidate
must be physically and mentally FIT to perform duties in any part of the world,
climate and terrain. Medical Standards to become an Airman are as
follows:-
(a) Visual Standards and Height : As per table
given below.
(b)
Weight
: Weight
should be proportionate to height and age.
(c) Chest
: Minimum range of
expansion
: 5 cm
(d) Hearing :
Should have normal hearing i.e. able to hear forced whisper from a distance of
6 meters by each ear separately.
(e) Dental
: Should have healthy gums, good set of teeth and minimum 14
dental points.
(f) Health
: Should have no medical or surgical deformity and should be
free from all communicable diseases & skin ailments.
Visual Standards, Height and Leg Length : (Specific to Trades)
Trade
|
Visual Acuity
|
Maximum limits of Ref Error
|
Colour
Vision
|
Height
|
Leg length
|
GROUP 'X'
|
Workshop Fitter (Mechanical)
|
6/12 each eye correctable to
6/6 each eye.
|
Hypermetropia: + 2.0 D Myopia: 1D including+0.50
astigmatism
|
CP-II
|
152.5 cms
|
Not Applicable
|
Workshop Fitter (Smith)
Structure Fitter-AF Fit,
Propulsion Fitter-Eng Fit
|
6/12 each eye correctable to
6/6 each eye.
|
Hypermetropia: + 2.0 D Myopia: 1D including+0.50
astigmatism
|
CP-II
|
152.5 cms
|
Not Applicable
|
Electronic Fitter-Rdo,
Rad F(L)
Electrical Fitter-Elect, Inst, Photo/Fit.
Weapon Fitter
Automobile Fitter-MT Fit, MF (M)
Mecahnical System Fitter-PMF(M).
|
6/12 each eye correctable to
6/6 each eye.
|
Hypermetropia: + 2.0 D Myopia: 1D including+0.50
astigmatism
|
CP-II
|
152.5 cms
|
Minimum leg length required for Mechanical system Fitter and
Automobile Fitter is 99 cm
|
Education INSTRUCTOR
|
6/36 each eye correctable to
6/9 each eye.
|
Not exceeding +3.50D
including astigmatism
|
CP-III
|
152 cms
|
Not Applicable
|
GROUP 'Y'
|
Ops AssistantADSO,
AFSO, GTI
|
6/12 each eye correctable to 6/6
each eye
|
Hypermetropia +2.0D
Myopia -1D
Including +0.50
Astigmatism
|
CP-II
|
152.5 cm
|
Not Applicable
|
Adm Assistant- Clk
GD, Cat Asst
Account Assistant, Clk EA/PA, Clk Accts.
Med Asst
Logistics Assistant-Eqp Asst
|
6/36 each eye correctable to
6/9 each eye
|
Not exceeding +3.50D
including astigmatism
|
CP-III
|
152.5 cm
|
Not Applicable
|
Environmental Support Services Assistant (ESSA)- ACH/GD, SEW, Photo Tech,
Cryptographer Met Assistant,
Communication Techinician- Rdo Tech, RTO
|
6/36 each eye correctable to
6/9 each eye
|
Not exceeding +3.50D
including astigmatism
|
CP-II
|
152.5 cm
|
Not Applicable
|
Auto Technician- MT
Tech, MTD
|
6/12 each eye correctable to
6/6 each eye
|
Hypermetropia +2.0D
Myopia - 1D including+0.50 Astigmatism
|
CP-II
|
165 Cms (162.5 cms for North East & Hill states)
|
Minimum leg length required 99 cm
|
Ground Training Instructor (GTI)
|
6/12 each eye correctable
to 6/6 each eye.
|
Hypermetropia +2.0D
Myopia -1D
Including +0.50
Astigmatism
|
CP-II
|
167 cm
(162.5 cm for North East & Hill states)
|
Not Applicable
|
Indian Air Force (Police) {IAF (P)}
PJI
|
Unaided visual acuity of
6/6
|
Not Applicable
|
CP-II
|
175 cms
|
Not Applicable
|
Indian Air Force (Security) {IAF (S)}
|
Unaided visual acuity of
6/6
|
Not Applicable
|
CP-II
|
172 cm(162 cm for North East & Hill states)
|
Not Applicable
|
Musician
|
6/36 each eye correctable
to 6/9 each eye
|
Not exceeding +3.50D
including Astigmatism
|
CP-III
|
162 cms
|
Not Applicable
|
NC(E)
|
6/36 each eye correctable
to 6/9
|
Not exceeding +3.50D
including Astigmatism
|
CP-III
|
152.5 cm
|
Not Applicable
|
Note
:
(a) Candidates should bring latest
prescription and spectacle for corrected vision, if used. The prescription must
bear the signature, stamp and registration number of Eye Specialist. Corneal
Surgery (PRK/LASIK) is not acceptable.
(b) Candidates are advised to get tartar
& stains removed from their teeth before appearing for the written test.
Ears should be free of wax.
Training Institutes
|
Trades
|
Basic Training
Institute , Belgaum, - 591 124
|
Joint Basic Phase
Training for all trades (JBPT)
|
Mechanical Transport
Training Institute (MTTI), AF
Avadi, Chennai - 600 055
|
Auto Technician
Automobile Fitter
|
Workshop Training
Institute (WTI), AF
Tambaram
Chennai - 600 046
|
Meteorological
Assistant
Workshop Fitter (Mechanical)
Workshop Fitter (Smith)
Mechanical System Fitter
Environment Support
Services Assistant (ESSA)
|
Mechanical Training
Institute (MTI), AF
Tambaram
Chennai - 600 046
|
Propulsion Fitter
Structure Fitter
Weapon Fitter
|
Electronic Training
Institute (ETI), AF
Jalahalli East, Bangalore - 560 014
|
Electronics Fitter
Ops Assistant
|
Electrical &
Instrument Training Institute (E&ITI), AF
Jalahalli East, Bangalore - 560 014
|
Electrical Fitter
|
Communication Training
Institute (CTI), AF
Jalahalli West, Bangalore - 560 015
|
Communication
Technician
Musician
|
Logistic Training
Institute (LTI), AF
C/O CTI Jalahalli, Bangalore - 560015
|
Logistics Assistant
|
Non Technical Training
Institute (NTTI), AF
C/O 405 AF Stn Belgaum - 591 124
|
Adm Assistant
Accts Assistant
Ground Training Instructor
Education Instructor
|
Medical Training
Centre (MTC)
Air Force Agram Post
Bangalore - 560 007
|
Medical
Assistant
|
Garud Regimental
Training Centre
C/O 28 Wing, AF
C/O 56 APO
|
Indian Air Force
(Security)
|
AFP & STI
C/O Garud Regimental Training Centre
C/O 28 Wing, AF
C/O 56 APO
|
Indian Air Force
(Police)
|
|
PAY & ALLOWANCES. During
training a stipend of Rs.
8,550/-pm will be paid.
On completion of training, one is placed in the emoluments as
under. Promotion to next Pay Band is as per the policy in
vogue.
The Pay Scale of airmen of various ranks is given below:
RANKS
|
PAY
BAND
|
Grade
Pay
|
|
Pay
Band - 1
|
Air Craftsman (AC)
|
Rs.
5200 - 20200
|
Rs. 2000/-
|
Leading Air Craftsman (LAC)
|
Rs.
5200 - 20200
|
Rs. 2000/-
|
Corporal (Cpl)
|
Rs.
5200 - 20200
|
Rs. 2400/-
|
Sergeant (Sgt)
|
Rs.
5200 - 20200
|
Rs. 2800/-
|
|
Pay
Band - 2
|
|
Junior Warrant Officer (JWO)
|
Rs.
9300 - 34800
|
Rs. 4200/-
|
Warrant Officer (WO)
|
Rs.
9300 - 34800
|
Rs. 4600/-
|
Master Warrant Officer(MWO)
|
Rs.
9300 - 34800
|
Rs. 4800/-
|
PERKS
Allowances. In addition to the above, Military Service Pay
(MSP) of Rs.2,000/- per month is paid to all airmen. Various other allowances
like Dearness Allowance (calculated on Pay Band + Grade Pay + MSP), Transport
Allowance, Composite Personal Maintenance Allowance, Fly/Para Jumping
Instructor Allowance, Leave Ration Allowance, Family planning Allowance, High
Altitude Allowance, Field Area/Modified Field Area Allowance etc are also
admissible as applicable from time to time.
Perquisites. Perks such as Ration, Clothing, Medical facilities, Leave (60 days
Annual and 30 days Casual in a Calendar year as a privilege), Accommodation,
Educational concession to children, recreational facilities, free transport for
school going children and Leave Travel Concession are also provided as per the
existing rules. Post-retirement benefits include pension, gratuity and leave
encashment. Notwithstanding the above, Group Insurance Cover of Rs. 25,00,000/-
at a premium of Rs. 1,730/- per month, is covered for all airmen and facility
of Group Housing Scheme is also extended. Other facilities by Air Force Wives
Welfare Association are also extended for family of airmen.
Aircraftsman
|
AC
|
Leading Aircraftsman
|
LAC
|
Corporal
|
CPL
|
Sergeant
|
SGT
|
Junior Warrant
Officer
|
JWO
|
Warrant Officer
|
WO
|
Master Warrant
Officer
|
MWO
|
GROUP "X"
Technical
|
Non-Technical
|
Automobile Fitter
|
Education Instructor
* Enrolled in the rank of Sergeant
(Under/Training)
|
Electronics Fitter
|
|
Electrical Fitter
|
|
Mechnical System
Fitter
|
|
Structure Fitter
|
|
Propulsion Fitter
|
|
Workshop Fitter
(Smith)
|
|
Workshop Fitter
(Mechanical)
|
|
Weapon Fitter
|
|
GROUP "Y"
Technical
|
Non-Technical
|
Auto Technician
|
Adm Assistant
|
Communication
Technician
|
Accts Assistant
|
|
Medical Assistant
|
Logistics Assistant
|
Environmental Support
Services Assistant (ESSA)
|
Ops Assistant
|
Meteorological
Assistant
|
Ground Training
Instructor
|
Indian Air Force
(Police)
|
Indian Air Force
(Security)
|
Musician
|