Air Force X & Y Group Exam- Important Dates

Air Force X & Y Group Eligibility Criteria

The candidate must fall under the eligibility criteria in order to fill the online application form.

Nationality

Candidates must be a citizen of India. A Nepalese unmarried male citizen can also apply.

Age Limit

• Candidates born between 16 January 2004 and 29 December 2007 (both days inclusive) are eligible to apply.
• In case, a candidate clears all the stages of the Selection Procedure, then the upper age limit as on the date of enrolment is 21 years.

Educational Qualification

Note-

1. Candidates eligible for appearing in Group X examination (on the basis of intermediate/10+2) are also eligible for Group Y exam and have the option to appear in both the exams in one sitting. They can fill it up in application form.
2. The percentage of marks obtained shall be considered as the first two marks appearing on the marksheet/ matriculation certificate. E.g. 49.99% will not be rounded off and shall be construed as 50% after rounding off.

Medical Standards

These are the basic medical standards to appear in the Indian Air Force X & Y Group examination.

Note-

1. Candidates are prohibited to consume any narcotics and drugs banned by NDPS Act, 1985.
2. Permanent body tattoos are not allowed except on the inner part of the forearm (from elbow to wrist), back and front of the palm and for tribal and cultural reasons.

Candidates are advised to read the official notification for in-depth details.

Air Force X & Y Group Exam Pattern

The Air Force X & Y Group examination takes place in three phases. Online test for candidates opting for both group ‘X’ & ‘Y’ shall be conducted in one sitting, on the same system

Phase –I

Group ‘X’ Trades (Except Education Instructor)- The test comprises objective type questions from English, Mathematics, and Physics as per CBSE 10+2 syllabus. The exam timing is 60 minutes.

Group ‘Y’ Trades [Except IAF(S) and Musician]- The test comprises objective type questions from English as per CBSE 10+2 syllabus and Reasoning and General Awareness. The exam timing is 45 minutes.

Both Group ‘X’ & ‘Y’ Trades- The test comprises objective type questions from English, Mathematics, and Physics as per CBSE 10+2 syllabus and Reasoning and General Awareness. The exam timing is 85 minutes.

Marking Pattern

(i)                  One mark for every correct answer.

(ii)                Nil (0) marks for questions not attempted.

(iii)               Deduction of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer

Phase- II

Candidates shortlisted in Phase-I are required to download new admit cards and reach designated Airmen Selection Centre with required documents. The eligibility of candidates is verified at the centre. Candidates must refer to the official notification by IAF for details of required documents. The eligible candidates are sent for the Physical Fitness test. It comprises 1.6 Km run to be completed within 06 minutes 30 seconds, 10 Push-ups, 10 Sit-ups and 20 Squats within the stipulated time to qualify in the Physical Fitness Test.

These are the Airmen Selection Centers for the candidates.

Adaptability Test I- Those who pass the Physical Fitness Test are then sent for the Adaptability test to check whether the candidate can cope with varied geographical terrain, weather, and operational conditions.

Adaptability Test II- This test is conducted to check whether the candidate can cope with the environment of Indian Air Force and military way of life. Only those who pass the adaptability test I are sent for Adaptability test II.

Phase III

Phase III is a medical examination. Only candidates who have passed Adaptability Test II are sent the appointment letters to appear for the Medical examination test at specified Airmen Selection Centre. The medical test details can be referred to from the official notification.

Air Force X & Y Group Training and Pay & Allowances

Training- Initially, candidates shall be sent for a Joint Basic Phase Training (JBPT)] at any of the Training Institute i.e., Basic Training Institute [Belagavi (Karnataka)]s, No. 2 ATS (Naliya) and ‘B’ Flight of MTTI (Avadi) or a station as decided by the Air HQs. If the trainee fails to achieve the required standards in academics, profession, physical fitness and discipline or is found to be medically unfit, training can be terminated at any time.

Pay & Allowances

During Training- The trainees will be receiving a stipend of Rs. 14,600/- per month.

After Training-

Group ‘X’ Trades (Except Education Instructor Trade)- Rs. 33,000 per month plus Dearness Allowance (as applicable). The pay may rise as per career growth in subsequent years.

Group ‘Y’ [Except IAF(S) and Musician Trades]- Rs. 26,900/- per month plus Dearness allowance (as applicable). The pay may rise as per career growth in subsequent years.

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