INDIAN AIR FORCE INVITES ONLINE APPLICATIONS FROM INDIAN/ GORKHA (A SUBJECT OF NEPAL) MALE CANDIDATES FOR SELECTION TEST TO JOIN THE IAF AS AIRMEN IN GROUP ‘Y’ (NON-TECHNICAL) MEDICAL ASSISTANT TRADE FOR AIRMEN INTAKE 02/2027
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| Indian Air Force invites ONLINE applications from MALE INDIAN/ GORKHA (A SUBJECT OF NEPAL) citizens from all States and UTs for selection test on 22-23 September 2026 to join Indian Air Force as Airmen in the Group ‘Y’ Medical Assistant trade. | |||||||||
| Important Dates | Fees | ||||||||
| Online Apply Start Date : 06 July 2026 Online Apply Last Date : 26 July 2026 Last Date For Fee Payment : 26 July 2026 Exam Date : 22 – 23 September 2026 | For General/ OBC/ EWS : ₹ 550/- +18% GST For SC/ ST : ₹ 550/- +18% GST | ||||||||
| Marital Status and Date of Birth Block | |||||||||
| 1. Medical Assistant trade (For candidates with 10+2). Candidate should be unmarried and born between 01 July 2006 and 01 July 2010 (both dates inclusive). 2. Medical Assistant trade (For candidates with Diploma/ B. Pharma/ B.Sc in Pharmacy). Unmarried candidate should be born between 01 July 2003 and 01 July 2008 (both dates inclusive). Married candidate should be born between 01 July 2003 and 01 July 2006 (both dates inclusive). 3. In case, a candidate clear all the stages of the Selection Procedure, then the upper age limit as on date of enrolment should be 21 years for candidates with 10+2/ Intermediate/ Equivalent including vocational course and 24 Years for candidates holding Diploma/ B. Pharma/ B.Sc in Pharmacy. | |||||||||
| Educational Qualification | |||||||||
| 1. Candidate should have passed 10+2/ Intermediate/ Equivalent Examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English from Education Boards recognised by Central, State and UT with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate and with 50% marks in English. OR Should have passed two years’ Vocational Course with non-vocational subjects ie, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English from Education Boards/ Councils recognised by Central, State and UT with minimum 50% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in English. 2. Candidate with Diploma/ B. Pharma/ B.Sc in Pharmacy. Candidate should have passed Intermediate/ 10+2/ Equivalent Examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in English. In addition, Diploma/ B. Pharma/ B.Sc in Pharmacy with minimum 50% marks in aggregate with valid registration from State Pharmacy Council or Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) at the time of enrolment will be mandatory requirement. Note-1. Education Boards (for 10+2 or equivalent) recognised by Central, State and UT shall only be permitted. Note-2. Exact aggregate percentage of marks before decimal as written in the marksheet of 10+2/ Intermediate/ Equivalent/ Diploma/ B.Sc in Pharmacy OR calculated as per the rules of concerned Education Board shall only be considered (For example 49.99% should be taken as 49% and not to be rounded off to 50%). | |||||||||
| Pay & Allowances | |||||||||
| During training, a stipend of ₹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) is ₹26,900/- per month. In addition, Dearness Allowances (as applicable) which, in subsequent years, may rise as per the career progression of the individual. Other allowances such as Transport Allowance, Composite Person Maintenance Allowance (CPMA), Leave Ration Allowance (LRA), Children Education Allowance, HRA etc. shall also be admissible to Airmen, as per relevant government instructions. | |||||||||
| Perks | |||||||||
| Perks such as ration, clothing, medical facilities, accommodation, CSD facilities, Leave (60 days annual and 30 days casual in a calendar year as a privilege, subject to service exigencies), Recreational facilities, transport for school going children and Leave Travel Concession (LTC) shall also be provided as per the existing rules. Group Insurance Cover of ₹62.5 Lakhs at a premium of ₹3200/- per month for all Airmen and facility of Group Housing Scheme are also extended. | |||||||||
| Higher Education | |||||||||
| Airmen shall be permitted to pursue higher education qualification only after acquiring prescribed skill grade in their trade and prescribed years of service as stated in HRP (Human Resource Policy). | |||||||||
| Tenure & Training | |||||||||
| Enrolment shall be for an initial period of 20 years (subject to service conditions) which may be extended up to the age of 57 years (subject to service conditions). Initially, candidates shall be sent for a Joint Basic Phase Training (JBPT) at designated Basic Training Institute. On successful completion of JBPT, candidates will be sent for trade training of specific duration which shall include security training or any other training as per service requirements. Training is however liable to be terminated at any time if the trainee fails to achieve the required standards in academics, profession, physical fitness and discipline or is found to be medically unfit. AFTER SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF ALL STAGES OF TRAINING, THE AIRMEN SHALL BE DEPLOYED ON JOBS AS PER IAF REQUIREMENTS. TRADE ALLOTTED SHALL NOT BE CHANGED ON CANDIDATE’S REQUEST ON ANY GROUNDS | |||||||||
| Mandatory Medical Standards | |||||||||
| 1. Weight: Weight should be proportionate to height and age as applicable for IAF. 2. Chest: The chest wall should be well proportioned and well developed. Minimum chest circumference should be 77 cm and chest expansion should be at least 05 cm. 3. Hearing: Candidate should have normal hearing i.e. able to hear forced whisper from a distance of 6 meters by each ear separately. 4. Dental: Should have healthy gums, good set of teeth and minimum 14 dental points. Dental Implants and Implant Supported Prosthesis will not be awarded any dental points. Candidates wearing fixed or removable orthodontic appliances will be declared unfit. 5. General Health: Candidates should be fit for the Air Force, must conform to the medical standards. Candidates should be of normal anatomy without loss or deformity of any appendages. He should be free from any active or latent, acute or chronic, medical or surgical disability or communicable disease, infection and skin ailments. Candidate shall be physically and mentally FIT to perform duty in any part of the world, in any climate and terrain. 6. Gender: Any candidate if found to have predominant characteristics of the opposite gender as evident on external physical examination, will be rejected as Unfit. Any candidate having undergone gender reassignment surgery will be declared Unfit. 7. Height: 152 cms (Minimum) 8. Visual Standard: Maximum limits of Refractive Error Not exceeding + 3.50D including Astigmatism 9. Visual Acuity: 6/36 each eye, correctable to 6/6 each eye 10. Colour Vision: CP-II | |||||||||
| Mode of Selection | |||||||||
| * Proficiency Test * English Written Test * Physical Fitness Test I & II * Adaptability Test – II & * Medical Appointments | |||||||||
| Important Links | |||||||||
| Apply Online | Click Here | ||||||||
| Download Official Notification | Click Here | ||||||||
| Indian Air Force Official Website | Click Here | ||||||||
