JOIN INDIAN AIR FORCE GROUP X AND Y AS AIRMEN AFTER 10+2

INDIAN AIR FORCE  invites unmarried male to join the force through Group X and Y .

The exception post for this recruitment for Group X is Education Instructor Trade .

The exception for Group Y is Automobile Technician , IAF (Police) , IAF (Security) and Musician Trades .

These are the follwing process for Group X and Y Recruitment :-

1. ELIGIBILITY FOR GROUP X AND Y
2. PATTERN OF EXAM
3. SYLLABUS FOR GROUP X AND Y EXAM
4. HOW TO APPLY FOR GROUP X AND Y
5. PROVISIONAL ADMIT CARD (Phase-I)
6. DECLARATION OF RESULT (Phase-I)
7. PROVISIONAL ADMIT CARD (Phase-II)
8. VERIFICATION OF ELIGIBILITY
9. PHYSICAL FITNESS TEST (PFT)
10. ADAPTABILITY TEST-1
11. ADAPTABILITY TEST-2
12. MEDICAL TEST
13. ENROLLMENT LIST
14. TRAINING
15. INITIAL ENGAGEMENT
16. PAY & ALLOWANCES
17. CONCLUSION
18. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

ELIGIBILITY FOR GROUP X AND Y

Age for Group X and Y

The age of candiadtes must be between 17 to 20 years .

Height

The Min. height required is 152.5 cms .

Educational Qualification ( Group X and Y )

GROUP X (Except Education Instructor Trade )

Must have passed 12th or Equivalent  in Science .

They must have Math , Physics & English .

Must have min. 50 % of marks in aggregate .

Also have 50 % of marks in English .

OR

Must have passed three years of Diploma in Engineering in any stream .

They must have min. 50 % of marks in aggregate .

Also have 50 % of marks in English in Diploma .

( 50 % Marks of English in 12th or 10th is considered if English is not a subject in Diploma )  .

GROUP Y (Except Automobile Tech. , IAF (Police) , IAF (Security) , Medical Assistant &  Musician Trades )

Must have passed 12th or Equivalent in any stream .

They must have min. 50 % of marks in aggregate .

Also have 50 % of marks in English .

OR

Must have passed two years Vocational course  .

They must have min 50 % of marks in aggregate .

They also have 50 % of marks in English in Vocational course  .

( 50 % Marks of English in 12th or 10th is considered if English is not a subject in Vocational course ) .

GROUP Y ( Medical Assistant Trade )

Must have passed 12th or Equivalent  in Science .

They must have Physics , Chemistry , Biology and English with min. 50 % of marks in aggregate .

They also have 50% of marks in English .

Note :-

Candidate eligible for both Group X and Y will be given an option of appearing in both the exam .

For appearing in both the exam , there will be only one sitting .

They will get the option while filling up the online form .

PATTERN OF EXAM

The question paper for Group X and Y will be multiple choice type .

The language of question paper will be in Hindi & English except for English paper.

Each question carries  01 mark .

The candidates must qualify in each paper separately . 

There is a Penalty for Wrong Answer.

For each wrong answer , one fourth (0.25) of the marks will be deducted as penalty.

SYLLABUS FOR GROUP X AND Y EXAM

REASONING AND GENERAL AWARENESS (RAGA) [ FOR GROUP ‘Y’]

Reasoning (Verbal and Non- Verbal )

• Numerical series
• Distance and Direction sense Test
• Mathematical Operations
• Number, Ranking & Time Sequence Test
• Assign Artificial Values to Mathematical Digit
• Inserting Correct Mathematical sign
• Human relation
• Coding & Decoding
• Odd man out .
• Mutual relation problems
• Tallest & youngest relations
• Dictionary woods
• Analogy
• Non- Verbal reasoning
• Number coding
• Number Puzzle

Mathematics

• Ratio and Proportion
• Average
• LCM & HCF
• Profit and Loss
• Time , Distance and Speed
• Percentage
• Simplifications of Numbers
• Fractions
• Area of triangle
• Square and Rectangle
• Surface Area and volume ( Cuboids, Cylinder, Cone and Sphere )
• Probability
• Simple Trigonometry

General Knowledge and Current Affairs

• General Science
• Civics
• Geography
• Current Events
• History
• Basic Computer Operations

PHYSICS [ FOR GROUP ‘X’ (TECHNICAL TRADES) ]

• Physical World and Measurement
• Kinematics
• Laws of Motion
• Work & Energy and Power
• Motion of System of Particles and Rigid Body
• Gravitation
• Properties of Bulk Matter
• Thermodynamics
• Behavior of Perfect Gases
• Kinetic Theory of Gases
• Oscillations and Waves
• Electrostatics
• Current Electricity
• Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism
• Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Current
• Electro Magnetic Waves
• Optics
• Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation
• Atoms and Nuclei
• Electronic Devices
• Communication Systems

MATHEMATICS [ FOR GROUP ‘X’ (TECHNICAL TRADES) ]

• Sets, Relations and functions
• Trigonometric Functions
• Inverse Trigonometric Functions
• Complex Number
• Quadratic Equations
• Linear Inequalities
• Mathematical Induction
• Permutations and Combinations
• Binomial Theorem
• Sequences and Series
• Cartesian system of rectangular co-ordinates
• Straight lines and family of lines
• Circles and family of circles
• Conic sections
• Three-dimensional Geometry
• Matrices and Determinants
• Limit and Continuity
• Differentiation
• Applications of Derivatives
• Indefinite integrals
• Definite Integrals
• Applications of the Integrals
• Differential Equations
• Mathematical Reasoning
• Linear Programming
• Vector
• Probability
• Statistics

ENGLISH [ FOR BOTH GROUP X and Y ]

Short Passage

A short passage is given to test the comprehension .

Grammar – 1

Subject –

• Verb agreements & Forms of verbs and errors in the use of verbs, etc.
• Sequence of tenses and errors in the use of tense

Transformation of sentences –

• Compound
• Complex
• Simple
• Negative
• Affirmative
• Comparative degree
• Positive degree
• Superlative degree etc.

Grammar – 2

• Formation of words – Nouns from verbs and adjectives, Adjectives from nouns and verbs, Adverbs from adjectives etc.
• Determiners
• The Preposition
• Nouns
• Pronouns
• The Adjective
• The Adverb
• The Conjunction
• The Modals
• Noun clauses
• Adverb clauses of condition and time
• Relative Clauses

Vocabulary

• Synonyms
• Synonyms in context
• Antonyms
• Antonyms in context
• One word substitution
• Spelling pitfalls
• Simple Idioms/phrases
• Words often confused/Selecting the correct word fitting in a sentence

Narration (Direct and Indirect)

• Commands and requests
• Statements (Various tenses)
• Questions (Various forms of questions, tenses, etc.)

Voice (Active and Passive)

• Changes required under each tense
• Other conditions for transforming Active into Passive 
• The Preposition
• Modal auxiliaries
• Infinitive
• Participles
• JUMBLED SENTENCES

HOW TO APPLY FOR GROUP X AND Y

Interested candidates for Group X and Y can apply online through official website .

Before submit , Candidate should make sure that all the details given by him are true & correct .

They must check that all documents are scanned in original & uploaded properly .

They are required to pay a fee of Rs. 250/- in online mode through net banking or by using Credit/ Debit Card or UPI .

They can also pay in offline mode by challan payment at any axis bank branch .

Candidates must select five choices of exam centre and three choices of Airmen Selection Centers ( ASC ) in order of preference while filling up the online form.

They are advised to note their e-mail ID and password used while online registration as the same would be used in the future .

PROVISIONAL ADMIT CARD (Phase-I)

Provisional Admit Card will be issued for the selected candidates  .

It will be sent on their respected e-mail address or can be downloaded from the CASB portal by the candidate .

The candidate must take a colour print out of the Admit card which he must carry with him on the day of Phase-I online test and also carry a Valid ID proof .

The date , time & center details of online exam will be mentioned in the Admit card .

DECLARATION OF  RESULT  (Phase-I)

The Results of the online exam will be announced on the official website within a period of 30 days from the date of online test for both Group X and Y .

If marks scored by the candidate comes under the cut off mark fixed by CASB , he will be shortlisted for Phase-II test .

PROVISIONAL ADMIT CARD (Phase-II)

A new Admit card will be issued for the shortlisted of Phase-I which will be sent on their respected e-mail id .

It can also be downloaded from the CASB portal .

VERIFICATION OF ELIGIBILITY

Candidate will go with a document verification before of Phase-II .

The process is to ascertain the eligibility .

Candidates must carry the following documents given below with them while reporting for Phase-II exam .

The documents are :–

• Colour print out of Admit for Phase-II .
• Colour print out of application form which is downloaded on completion of online form .
• 8 copies of unattested recent passport size photograph .
• Original and four self-attested photocopies of 10th Certificate .
• Original and four self-attested photocopies of 10th Marks Sheet . (only applicable for three years Diploma Course holders when English is not a subject in Diploma Course) .
• Original and four self-attested photocopies of 10+2 Exam Certificate and Marks Sheet .
• Original and four self-attested photocopies of three years Diploma Course Passing Certificate and Marks Sheets of all semesters . (for diploma holders only)
• Certificate for SOAFP (Son of Air Force Personnel) . ( If applicable )

PHYSICAL FITNESS TEST (PFT)

After the completion of document verification , Candidates will go for Physical fitness test (PFT)  .

The Physical fitness test (PFT) consists of ( for both Group X and Y ) :-

• 1.6 Km run . (To be completed in 6 minutes 30 seconds)
• 10 Sit-ups .
• 20 Squats ( Uthak Baithak ) .
• 10 Push-ups .

Candidates are advised to bring their Sports shoes & shorts / track pants .

Note :-

Candidates will do Physical Fitness Test ( PFT ) at their own risk .

ADAPTABILITY TEST-1 

Selected candidates in Physical Fitness Test (PFT) will be followed by Adaptability Test-1 .

It is a multiple type written test for both Group X and Y trades .

The aim of the test is to assess suitability of a candidate for employment in the IAF .

The test involves deployment in varied geographic terrain , weather and operational conditions .

ADAPTABILITY TEST-2

Test-2 is conducted for those who qualifies in Test-1 .

The test is also for both Group X and Y trades .

Through this test , the aim is to select those who can adapt to the environment of Indian Air Force .

Also to check candidares are able to adjust to the military way of life .

MEDICAL TEST

Passed Candidates in Test-2  will be issued Medical Appointment Letter at respective ASCs .

The letter can also be downloaded from CASB website .

One must reach at Medical Boarding Centre (MBC) on the specific date .

The date is mentioned in the medical appointment letter .

The Medical exam will be conducted by a team of Air Force doctors .

Medical will be conducted as per the IAF medical standards .

Note :-

Candidates are advised to get their ears cleaned .

Also tartar removed from teeth prior to medical exam .

ENROLLMENT LIST

The Selection in enrollment list is based on the result in All the Tests and Exams .  

Those in the enrollment list will get a separate call letters to join training .

TRAINING

Candidates will go through a Joint Basic Phase Training ( JBDT ) .

After JBDT, All trainees are given their Branch / Trade as per the requirement of Service .

Given trade shall not be changed on trainee’s request on any grounds .

After basic training , trainees will go through trade training with respect to their trades .

The trade training shall include security training or any other training as per service requirements .

INITIAL ENGAGEMENT

After all training, The AIRMEN will be appointed on jobs as per their allotted trades.

Initial Enrolment of an AIRMEN is for a  period of 20 years which can be extended .

PAY & ALLOWANCES

During training period, a stipend of Rs 14,600/- per month will be given.

But after completion of training,  Rs 33,100/- per month with Dearness Allowances (DA) as applicable) & other allowances for Group “X” .

Similarly Rs 26,900/- per month plus DA (as applicable) & other allowances for Group “Y” .

The amount may rise as per the career progression .

Note:- 

The amount of stipend , pay matrix & all other allowances will be increased every time with respect to the updated pay band .

CONCLUSION

In the above blog , YOU get the complete details about various stages of aimen selection for the post of Group X and Y by INDIAN AIR FORCE .

Joining through Group X and Y is one of best way to be a part of world’s fourth largest air arm INDIAN AIR FORCE .

‘ Touch the sky with glory ‘

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