How to become an Airman in Indian Air Force
Airmen Selection Procedure,
Airmen Recruitment Qualification,
Airmen Pay Scale,
Airmen Promotion,
Airmen Ranks,
Airmen Rally Recruitment,
Airmen Required Age,
Airmen Selection in Indian Air Force
वायु सैनिक/Airman कैसे बनें?
There are two types of selection:
(1) – Direct recruitment through Centralized process (सीधी केन्द्रीय भर्ती).
(2) – Rally Recruitment (रैली भर्ती).
Airman Selection Procedure- भारतीय वायु सेना भर्ती प्रक्रिया -
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.
(1) 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.
(2) 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.
INQUIRY: Address and Contact details:
Central Airmen Selection Board, Air Force Station Naraina, Brar Square, Delhi Cantt-New Delhi -110010/Tele - 011- 25694209/E - mail - casb@iaf.nic.in
भारतीय बीर साहसी, भाग्यशाली युवा प्रतिभाशाली, देशभक्त अपने देश की रक्षा करने के इच्छुक थल सेना में भर्ती होने की प्रक्रिया के बारे में यहाँ से सूचनाएं प्राप्त करें, जय हिन्द. Army Eligibility Criteria for Recruitment Process for JCO/ORs - Join Indian Army, Army selection Procedure - भारतीय सेना में विभिन्न प्रकार के सैनिक बनने की प्रक्रिया.
Selection Centers of Airmen: 14 Airmen Selection centers are located all over the country. On enrollment at the ASCs, the candidates are routed to Basic Training Institute (BTI), Belgaum (Karnataka) to undergo Joint Basic Phase Training (JBPT) for a period of 12 weeks. On successful completion of JBPT, candidates will be allocated trades and sent for trade training of specified duration. After successful completion of trade training, the airmen will be deployed on ground based jobs as per their allotted trades.
1 - Airmen Selection Centre, 48, Mansfield Road, Ambala Cantt- 133001/Tele: 0171- 2630048/
Email: coascamb@dataone.in
2 - Airmen Selection Centre, Race Course Camp, New Delhi - 110003/Tele: 011-23010231 - Extn. 7652/Email: 2asc@bol.net.in
3 - Airmen Selection centre, Air Force Station, Chakeri, Kanpur – 208008/Tele: 0512-2451730 - Extn.4603/Email: co3asc@yahoo.com
4 - Airmen Selection Centre, (Near Palta Gate), Air Force Station Barrackpore, West Bengal – 743122/Tele: 033-25450895 (Direct), 033-25921251- Extn.6391/Email: co4asc@yahoo.co.in
5 - Airmen Selection Centre, Old Pali Road Jodhpur- 342011/Tele: 0291-2511516- Extn. 2110/Email: co5asc@yahoo.co.in
6 - Airmen Selection Centre, Air Force Station, Cotton Green, Mumbai-400033/Tele: 022-23714982- Extn. 251/Email: co6asc@rediffmail.com
7 -Airmen Selection Centre, No.1 Cubbon Road, Bangalore-560001/Tele: 080-25592199/
Email: co7asc@dataone.in
8 - Airmen Selection Centre, Air Force Station, Tambaram, Chennai-600046/Tele: 044-22396565 (Extn No -7833)/ 044-22390561 (Direct), 09445299128(Mobile)/Email: ascafstam@dataone.in
9 - Airmen Selection Centre, Near Rajadhani College, Baramunda, Bhubaneswar-751003/
Tele: 0674-2561336/Email: no9asc@yahoo.co.in
10 - Airmen Selection Centre, Air Force Station Bihta, Patna, Bihar – 801103/Tele: 06115-250002,03,04,05,06 & 07- Extn. 4340/Email : co10asc@gmail.in
11 - Airmen Selection Centre, Borjhar, Guwahati- 781015/Tele: 0361-2842720- Extn.333 0361-2843385/Email: elevenasc@rediffmail.com
12 - Airmen Selection Centre, Air Force Station, Bowenpally, Secunderabad-500011/Tele: 040-27753500- Extn: 467/Email: co12asc@yahoo.com
13 - Airmen Selection Centre, VII/302-B, Vayu Sena Road, Kakkanad, Kochi-682030/Tele: 0484-2427010/Email : co14asc@rediffmail.com
14 - Airmen Selection Centre, IInd Floor, Phase-II, Rajiv Gandhi Parisar, 35 Shyamala Hills,
Bhopal – 462002/Tele: 0755 – 2661955/Email : 15ascbhopal@gmail.com
Sequence of Examination: As per details given below-
a - Written Test-
(i) - Group 'X' (Technical/ तकनीकी शाखा) Trades: Candidates are tested in English, Physics and Mathematics. Duration of written test is 60 minutes.
(ii) - Group 'X' (Education Instructor/ एजुकेशन इंस्ट्रक्शन) Trades: There will be 2 papers - one Objective type and 2nd 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.
(iii) - Group 'Y' (Non-Technical/ गैर तकनीकी शाखा) Trades: Candidates are tested in English and Reasoning & General Awareness (RAGA). Duration of written test will be 45 minutes.
(iv) - Group 'Y' (Musician) Trades: Candidates are tested in English dictation & 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.
b - 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.
c – Interview - Candidates passing PFT will be interviewed by a team of Officers & Warrant ranks. Interview is normally conducted in English. Working knowledge of English is thus essential.
d -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).
e - Medical Test - 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-Merit- (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.
NOTE: Interested candidates must watch out for our Advertisement for Selection Tests in the Employment News/Rozgar Samachar and www.governmentdailyjobs.com
Eligibility Criteria:
1 - GROUP 'X' trades/ तकनीकी शाखा (Except Education Instructor) -
Required Age: (As on date of Enrolment) - 17 - 21 years.
Required Qualification: A Passed of Intermediate / 10+2 / equivalent examination with Mathematics, Physics and English, with minimum 50% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in English
OR
A Passed of 3 years Diploma course in Engineering (Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / Automobile / Computer Science / Instrumentation Technology / Information Technology) from a Government recognized Polytechnic Institute 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.
2 - Group 'X' Education Instructor Trade/ एजुकेशन इंस्ट्रक्शन -
Required Age: (As on date of Enrolment) - 20-25 years.
Required Qualification: A Passed of Graduate in Arts, Commerce or Science with B. Ed degree or 2 years teaching experience in a Government recognized University/ School/College with minimum 50% marks in aggregate in Graduation as well as B. Ed.
OR
Required Age: (As on date of Enrolment) - 20-28 years.
Required Qualification: A Passed of MA English / M Sc in Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science / MCA with B. Ed degree or 2 years teaching experience in a Government recognized School / College./
3 - Group 'Y' Trades/ तकनीकी शाखा (Except Med Asst and Musician) –
Required Age: (As on date of Enrolment) - 17-21 years.
Required Qualification: A Passed of Intermediate / 10+2 / or equivalent examination in any stream / subject approved by Central / State Education Boards with minimum 50% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in English.
OR
Required Qualification: A Passed of 2 years vocational course affiliated / recognized by CBSE / State Education Boards / Councils duly recognized at par with 10+2 by AIU 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.
4 - Group 'Y' Med Asst Trade -
Required Age: (As on date of Enrolment) - 17-21 years.
Required Qualification: A Passed of 10+2 / Intermediate / or equivalent exam with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in English.
5 - Group 'Y' Musician Trade -
Required Age: (As on date of Enrolment) - 17-25 years.
Required Qualification: A Passed of Matriculation / 10th class or equivalent with minimum pass marks from any Government recognized 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).
Required Medical Standards -
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 -
(i) Visual Standards and Height: As per table given below -
(ii) Weight: Weight should be proportionate to height and age.
(iii) Chest: Minimum range of expansion: 5 Cms.
(iv) Hearing: Should have normal hearing i.e. able to hear forced whisper from a distance of 6 meters by each ear separately.
(vi) Dental: Should have healthy gums, good set of teeth and minimum 14 dental points.
(vii) Health: Should have no medical or surgical deformity and should be free from all communicable diseases & skin ailments.
Visual Standards Height and Leg Length: Trade Wise -
12 - AFP & STI C/O Garud Regimental Training Centre C/O 28 Wing, AF C/O 56 APO: Indian Air Force (Police).
(1) – Technical: तकनीकी शाखा -
Airmen Selection Procedure,
Airmen Recruitment Qualification,
Airmen Pay Scale,
Airmen Promotion,
Airmen Ranks,
Airmen Rally Recruitment,
Airmen Required Age,
Airmen Selection in Indian Air Force
वायु सैनिक/Airman कैसे बनें?
(1) – Direct recruitment through Centralized process (सीधी केन्द्रीय भर्ती).
(2) – Rally Recruitment (रैली भर्ती).
Airman Selection Procedure- भारतीय वायु सेना भर्ती प्रक्रिया -
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.
(1) 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.
(2) 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.
INQUIRY: Address and Contact details:
Central Airmen Selection Board, Air Force Station Naraina, Brar Square, Delhi Cantt-New Delhi -110010/Tele - 011- 25694209/E - mail - casb@iaf.nic.in
भारतीय बीर साहसी, भाग्यशाली युवा प्रतिभाशाली, देशभक्त अपने देश की रक्षा करने के इच्छुक थल सेना में भर्ती होने की प्रक्रिया के बारे में यहाँ से सूचनाएं प्राप्त करें, जय हिन्द. Army Eligibility Criteria for Recruitment Process for JCO/ORs - Join Indian Army, Army selection Procedure - भारतीय सेना में विभिन्न प्रकार के सैनिक बनने की प्रक्रिया.
Selection Centers of Airmen: 14 Airmen Selection centers are located all over the country. On enrollment at the ASCs, the candidates are routed to Basic Training Institute (BTI), Belgaum (Karnataka) to undergo Joint Basic Phase Training (JBPT) for a period of 12 weeks. On successful completion of JBPT, candidates will be allocated trades and sent for trade training of specified duration. After successful completion of trade training, the airmen will be deployed on ground based jobs as per their allotted trades.
1 - Airmen Selection Centre, 48, Mansfield Road, Ambala Cantt- 133001/Tele: 0171- 2630048/
Email: coascamb@dataone.in
2 - Airmen Selection Centre, Race Course Camp, New Delhi - 110003/Tele: 011-23010231 - Extn. 7652/Email: 2asc@bol.net.in
3 - Airmen Selection centre, Air Force Station, Chakeri, Kanpur – 208008/Tele: 0512-2451730 - Extn.4603/Email: co3asc@yahoo.com
4 - Airmen Selection Centre, (Near Palta Gate), Air Force Station Barrackpore, West Bengal – 743122/Tele: 033-25450895 (Direct), 033-25921251- Extn.6391/Email: co4asc@yahoo.co.in
5 - Airmen Selection Centre, Old Pali Road Jodhpur- 342011/Tele: 0291-2511516- Extn. 2110/Email: co5asc@yahoo.co.in
6 - Airmen Selection Centre, Air Force Station, Cotton Green, Mumbai-400033/Tele: 022-23714982- Extn. 251/Email: co6asc@rediffmail.com
7 -Airmen Selection Centre, No.1 Cubbon Road, Bangalore-560001/Tele: 080-25592199/
Email: co7asc@dataone.in
8 - Airmen Selection Centre, Air Force Station, Tambaram, Chennai-600046/Tele: 044-22396565 (Extn No -7833)/ 044-22390561 (Direct), 09445299128(Mobile)/Email: ascafstam@dataone.in
9 - Airmen Selection Centre, Near Rajadhani College, Baramunda, Bhubaneswar-751003/
Tele: 0674-2561336/Email: no9asc@yahoo.co.in
10 - Airmen Selection Centre, Air Force Station Bihta, Patna, Bihar – 801103/Tele: 06115-250002,03,04,05,06 & 07- Extn. 4340/Email : co10asc@gmail.in
11 - Airmen Selection Centre, Borjhar, Guwahati- 781015/Tele: 0361-2842720- Extn.333 0361-2843385/Email: elevenasc@rediffmail.com
12 - Airmen Selection Centre, Air Force Station, Bowenpally, Secunderabad-500011/Tele: 040-27753500- Extn: 467/Email: co12asc@yahoo.com
13 - Airmen Selection Centre, VII/302-B, Vayu Sena Road, Kakkanad, Kochi-682030/Tele: 0484-2427010/Email : co14asc@rediffmail.com
14 - Airmen Selection Centre, IInd Floor, Phase-II, Rajiv Gandhi Parisar, 35 Shyamala Hills,
Bhopal – 462002/Tele: 0755 – 2661955/Email : 15ascbhopal@gmail.com
Sequence of Examination: As per details given below-
a - Written Test-
(i) - Group 'X' (Technical/ तकनीकी शाखा) Trades: Candidates are tested in English, Physics and Mathematics. Duration of written test is 60 minutes.
(ii) - Group 'X' (Education Instructor/ एजुकेशन इंस्ट्रक्शन) Trades: There will be 2 papers - one Objective type and 2nd 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.
(iii) - Group 'Y' (Non-Technical/ गैर तकनीकी शाखा) Trades: Candidates are tested in English and Reasoning & General Awareness (RAGA). Duration of written test will be 45 minutes.
(iv) - Group 'Y' (Musician) Trades: Candidates are tested in English dictation & 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.
b - 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.
c – Interview - Candidates passing PFT will be interviewed by a team of Officers & Warrant ranks. Interview is normally conducted in English. Working knowledge of English is thus essential.
d -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).
e - Medical Test - 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-Merit- (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.
NOTE: Interested candidates must watch out for our Advertisement for Selection Tests in the Employment News/Rozgar Samachar and www.governmentdailyjobs.com
Eligibility Criteria:
1 - GROUP 'X' trades/ तकनीकी शाखा (Except Education Instructor) -
Required Age: (As on date of Enrolment) - 17 - 21 years.
Required Qualification: A Passed of Intermediate / 10+2 / equivalent examination with Mathematics, Physics and English, with minimum 50% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in English
OR
A Passed of 3 years Diploma course in Engineering (Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / Automobile / Computer Science / Instrumentation Technology / Information Technology) from a Government recognized Polytechnic Institute 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.
2 - Group 'X' Education Instructor Trade/ एजुकेशन इंस्ट्रक्शन -
Required Age: (As on date of Enrolment) - 20-25 years.
Required Qualification: A Passed of Graduate in Arts, Commerce or Science with B. Ed degree or 2 years teaching experience in a Government recognized University/ School/College with minimum 50% marks in aggregate in Graduation as well as B. Ed.
OR
Required Age: (As on date of Enrolment) - 20-28 years.
Required Qualification: A Passed of MA English / M Sc in Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science / MCA with B. Ed degree or 2 years teaching experience in a Government recognized School / College./
3 - Group 'Y' Trades/ तकनीकी शाखा (Except Med Asst and Musician) –
Required Age: (As on date of Enrolment) - 17-21 years.
Required Qualification: A Passed of Intermediate / 10+2 / or equivalent examination in any stream / subject approved by Central / State Education Boards with minimum 50% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in English.
OR
Required Qualification: A Passed of 2 years vocational course affiliated / recognized by CBSE / State Education Boards / Councils duly recognized at par with 10+2 by AIU 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.
4 - Group 'Y' Med Asst Trade -
Required Age: (As on date of Enrolment) - 17-21 years.
Required Qualification: A Passed of 10+2 / Intermediate / or equivalent exam with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in English.
5 - Group 'Y' Musician Trade -
Required Age: (As on date of Enrolment) - 17-25 years.
Required Qualification: A Passed of Matriculation / 10th class or equivalent with minimum pass marks from any Government recognized 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).
Required Medical Standards -
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 -
(i) Visual Standards and Height: As per table given below -
(ii) Weight: Weight should be proportionate to height and age.
(iii) Chest: Minimum range of expansion: 5 Cms.
(iv) Hearing: Should have normal hearing i.e. able to hear forced whisper from a distance of 6 meters by each ear separately.
(vi) Dental: Should have healthy gums, good set of teeth and minimum 14 dental points.
(vii) Health: Should have no medical or surgical deformity and should be free from all communicable diseases & skin ailments.
Visual Standards Height and Leg Length: Trade Wise -
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
+ 3.50 D including astigmatism |
CP-III
|
152
cms
|
Not Applicable
|
GROUP 'Y'
|
|||||
Ops
Assistant ADSO, 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
+3.50 D
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
+3.50 D
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
+3.50 D
including Astigmatism
|
CP-III
|
162
cms
|
Not Applicable
|
NC(E)
|
6/36
each eye correctable to 6/9
|
Not
exceeding
+3.50 D
including Astigmatism
|
CP-III
|
152.5
cm
|
Not Applicable
|
Note:
(i) - 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.
(ii) - Candidates are advised to get tartar & stains removed from their teeth before appearing for the written test. Ears should be free of wax.
Location of Training Institutes/Centers –
1 - Basic Training Institute, Belgaum, - 591124: Joint Basic Phase Training for all trades (JBPT).
2 - Mechanical Transport Training Institute (MTTI), AF Avadi, Chennai – 600055: Auto Technician and Automobile Fitter.
3 - Workshop Training Institute (WTI), AF Tambaram Chennai – 600046: Meteorological Assistant, Workshop Fitter (Mechanical), Workshop Fitter (Smith), Mechanical System Fitter, Environment Support and Services Assistant (ESSA).
4 - Mechanical Training Institute (MTI), AF Tambaram Chennai – 600046: Propulsion Fitter,
Structure Fitter and Weapon Fitter.
5 - Electronic Training Institute (ETI), AF Jalahalli East, Bangalore – 560014: Electronics Fitter and Ops Assistant.
6 - Electrical & Instrument Training Institute (E&ITI), AF Jalahalli East, Bangalore – 560014: Electrical Fitter.
7 - Communication Training Institute (CTI), AF Jalahalli West, Bangalore – 560015: Communication Technician and Musician.
8 - Logistic Training Institute (LTI), AF C/O CTI Jalahalli, Bangalore – 560015: Logistics Assistant.
9 - Non Technical Training Institute (NTTI), AF C/O 405 AF Stn Belgaum – 591124: Adm Assistant, Accts Assistant, Ground Training Instructor and Education Instructor.
10 - Medical Training Centre (MTC), Air Force Agram Post Bangalore – 560007: Medical Assistant.
11 - Garud Regimental Training Centre, C/O 28 Wing, AF C/O 56 APO: Indian Air Force (Security).
12 - AFP & STI C/O Garud Regimental Training Centre C/O 28 Wing, AF C/O 56 APO: Indian Air Force (Police).
Basic Pay and Allowances: During training a stipend of Rs. 8,550/-per month will be paid. On completion of training, Airman is placed in the emoluments as under. Promotion to next Pay Band is as per the policy in vogue.
1. Air Craftsman (AC): Rs. 5200 – 20200/- +Grade Pay Rs. 2000/-.
2. Leading Air Craftsman (LAC): Rs. 5200 – 20200/- +Grade Pay Rs. 2000/-.
3. Corporal (Cpl): Rs. 5200 – 20200/- +Grade Pay Rs. 2400/-.
4. Sergeant (Sgt): Rs. 5200 – 20200/- +Grade Pay Rs. 2800/-.
5. Junior Warrant Officer (JWO): Rs. 9300 – 34800/- +Grade Pay Rs. 4200/-.
6. Warrant Officer (WO): Rs. 9300 – 34800/- +Grade Pay Rs. 4600/-.
7. Master Warrant Officer (MWO): Rs. 9300 – 34800/- +Grade Pay Rs. 4800/-.
Applicable Allowances: In addition to the above, Military Service Pay (MSP) of Rs.2000/- 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. 2500000/- at a premium of Rs. 1730/- 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.
Career/Promotion: The initial period of engagement in the IAF is 20 years, which can be extended up to the age of 57 years. Promotion prospects up to the rank of Master Warrant Officer exist to the deserving airmen. Opportunities to become a Commissioned Officer also exist for those airmen who qualify the prescribed examination, later in their service career.
A - Service Entry Commission: Airmen of the rank of Sergeant & above with 10 years of minimum service and within the age limit of 34 to 42 years get the opportunity to become a Commissioned Officer in the IAF.
B - Honorary Commission: Selected MWOs/WOs are granted Honorary Commission in the last year of their service before superannuating on Republic Day and Independence Day each year. On grant of Honorary Commission, they are eligible for higher scales of pay and allowances with higher Pension.
Personality Development: Well stocked libraries, a variety of sports facilities as well as adventure and cultural activities available at all the Air Force Establishments provide an opportunity for all round personality development.
Retirement Benefits: Post-Retirement benefits include pension, Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS), gratuity and canteen facilities. Specialized pre-release courses (PRC) are also arranged to enable airmen to take up post retirement careers. In addition, airmen get relaxation in age and reservation in Government services (Central as well as State) as an Ex-Servicemen.
The ranks of airmen in the Indian Air Force -
1. Aircraftsman: AC
2. Leading Aircraftsman: LAC
3. Corporal: CPL
4. Sergeant: SGT
5. Junior Warrant Officer: JWO
6. Warrant Officer: WO
7. Master Warrant Officer: MWO
All Trades in IAF -
GROUP "X" –
(1) – Technical: तकनीकी शाखा -
• Automobile Fitter.
• Electronics Fitter.
• Electrical Fitter.
• Mechanical System Fitter.
• Structure Fitter.
• Propulsion Fitter.
• Workshop Fitter (Smith).
• Workshop Fitter (Mechanical).
• Weapon Fitter.
(2) - Non-Technical/ गैर तकनीकी शाखा: Education Instructor Enrolled in the rank of Sergeant (Under/Training)/ एजुकेशन इंस्ट्रक्शन.
GROUP "Y" –
(1) – Technical: तकनीकी शाखा -
• Auto Technician.
• Communication Technician.
(2) - Non-Technical: गैर तकनीकी शाखा -
• Adm Assistant.
• 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.
Trade Wise Job Contents: On the basis of the performance in the Joint Basic Phase Training (JBPT) at Basic Training Institute, Belgaum specific trades are allotted to the successful candidates. Basic combatant training is imparted to all the recruits, which includes basic discipline and manners, educational training, weapon training etc. After successful completion of basic training, you will be trained in specific trades. PT, Parade and games are integral part of the training and service life. Succeeding paragraphs give an idea of the nature of job an airman is expected to perform in different trades. However, depending on service requirement, an airman may be assigned other jobs as required by his superior authorities and exigencies of service.
Group 'X' (Technical) Trades: In this trade you are responsible for maintenance and repair of all types of light and heavy duty mechanical vehicles, cranes and loading equipment etc.
1. Electronics Fitter: As an Electronics Fitter you operate and maintain Radar, Voice and Data transmission and reception equipment mounted on latest airborne weapon delivery systems and ground based air defence systems. You will get trained in Digital Electronics, measuring instruments, radar technology, latest electronic devices and related trade fundaments.
2. Electrical Fitter: Airman will maintain power supply system of latest types of aircraft, airborne missiles and associated ground systems. You will also maintain photo equipment mounted on air borne weapon systems and operate ground based photo systems. You will get trained in electrical trade, operation and maintenance of digital devices, electronics devices etc.
3. Mechanical System Fitter: Airman will repair and maintain mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems of airborne missiles, engines, automobiles and aircraft fuelling equipment. Complete aircraft ground support equipment will also be repaired and maintained by you. You will be trained in handling and preparation of bombs and explosives and in electrical system, workshop and mechanical trades as well as automobile mechanics.
4. Structures Fitter: As Structure Fitter, you are responsible for the maintenance and servicing of airframes and their accessories, components and controls of aircraft. Regular checks for the entire hydraulic and pneumatic system to ensure proper functioning against leaks are also part of your duties. You will also be assigned the responsibility of marshalling, parking, picketing and ground handling of aircraft.
5. Propulsion Fitter: In this trade you will repair, maintain and prepare for use the propulsion system of aircraft and other airborne weapon delivery system.
6. Workshop Fitter (Smith): Airman will undertake major structural repairs of all aircraft at central repair facilities. You will also be trained in workshop trade for material treatment, welding, heat treatment, smithy and basic machine tools etc.
7. Workshop Fitter (Mechanical): Airman will undertake repair and maintenance work of mechanical nature. You will be trained in workshop trade and practices.
8. Weapon Fitter: In this trade, Airman will prepare, maintain and service armaments, ammunition and safety equipment of aircraft, missiles and other weapon delivery systems. You will also operate and maintain small arms and bomb destruction equipment. You will be trained to handle bombs, explosives, arms and their installation on weapon delivery platforms.
Group 'X' (Non-Technical) Trades: Education Instructor- As an Education Instructor an Airman will run training programme at instructional schools and improve education level of Air Force Personnel.
Group 'Y' (Technical) Trades: As per details given below -
1. Communication Technician: As a Communication Technician you will operate, service and maintain all types of state of the art communication devices, telephone exchange and radio equipment.
2. Automobile Technician: As an Automobile Technician you will drive all types of light, medium and heavy automobiles, load carriers and specialist vehicles like cranes, towing tractors, fork lifters etc. subject to service exigencies. As a technician you will also carry out minor repairs, day to day maintenance and basic level servicing of the common user vehicles and specialist vehicles in the Indian Air Force inventory.
Group 'Y' (Non-Technical) Trades: As per details given below -
1. Adm Assistant: As an Admin Assistant you will maintain and analyses records, files and information of personnel. You will also manage ration supplies, cook houses and messes.
2. Accts Assistant: As an Accounts Assistant you will record and manage accounting of pay and allowances, equipment, logistics transactions, public fund and cash flow etc.
3. Medical Assistant: You are made familiar with nursing and first-aid. You are also involved in management of medical stores, dispensaries and ward supervision.
4. Logistics Assistant: As a Logistics Assistant, you are involved in the procurement, storage and handling inventory control as well as accounting of military stores.
5. Environment Support Services Assistant (ESSA): This job involves maintenance of the firefighting section. It also requires that you ensure the upkeep of hygiene of Air Force Campus.
6. Ops Assistant: As an Ops Assistant you will operate various systems of Air Traffic Control Centre, Air Field and Air Defence System. You will be trained in operation of Radars, Display Units, reporting and tracking procedures of airborne weapon systems etc.
7. Meteorological Assistant: If you are a Meteorological Assistant, you are trained to undertake weather observation and to maintain meteorological instruments. You are also responsible for plotting of charts, taking balloon observations and compilation of weather summaries.
8. Ground Training Instructor: As a Ground Training Instructor, you will train personnel on drill, parade, handling of arms and physical exercise. You are also responsible for organizing and conducting all games and sports activities.
9. Indian Air Force (Police): In the position of Indian Air Force (Police) your responsibilities involve assuming police duties and investigation of offences. You are also in-charge of maintenance of security.
10. Indian Air Force (Security): As an Indian Air Force (Security) tradesman, you are to undertake special operations and carry out high level security operations.
11. Musician: As a Musician you will become a part of the Air Force Band. You will be trained to play different musical instruments.
