The Indian Air Force is the air arm of the Indian armed forces. Its complement of personnel and aircraft assets ranks fourth amongst the air forces of the world. Its primary mission is to secure Indian airspace and to conduct aerial warfare during armed conflict. It was officially established on 8 October 1932 as an auxiliary air force of the British Empire which honored India’s aviation service during World War II with the prefix Royal. After India gained independence from the United Kingdom in 1947, the name Royal Indian Air Force was kept and served in the name of the Dominion of India. With the government’s transition to a Republic in 1950, the prefix Royal was removed after only three years.

Indian Air Force Invites online applications from unmarried male (Indian / Nepalese) candidates for selection test for intake 01/2019 on 10 & 11 march 2018 to join as airmen in group X trades (except education instructor trade) and group „Y trades {except automobile technician, ground training instructor, Indian air force (Police), Indian air force (security) and musician trades}

Useful Information of X-Y Written Exam

X-Y Written Exam Details

X-Y Written Exam Group	Forms- December & JanuaryExam- 10 &11 MarchAge Limit – 17 to 21 years educational
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION	Passed Intermediate / 10+2 / equivalent examination with subjects of  Mathematics, Physics and English, with minimum 50% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in English
MODE OF SELECTION	Written TestAdaptability TestPhysical Fitness TestInterview & Medical Examination

AGE LIMITS, SEX, AND MARITAL STATUS

• Candidates born between 13 January 1998 and 02 January 2002 (both days inclusive) are eligible to apply.
• In case, a candidate clears all the stages of the Selection Procedure, then the upper age limit on the date of enrolment is 21 years
  • 17 to 21 years

Selection Procedure

Physical Fitness Test (PFT):-

Candidates passing the written test are required 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 passing PFT will be interviewed by a team of Officers &Warrant ranks. The interview is normally conducted in English as such working knowledge is necessary.

Medical:-

Candidates who have been recommended for an interview will be medically examined by the Recruitment Medical Team as per

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 the number of vacancies to be filled. Candidates are enrolled in the Indian Air Force as per the existing vacancies.

Examination Schedule

Paper	Availability of Forms	Date of Examination
X & Y GROUP	Dec /Jan	10 & 11 March

SELECTION CENTER FOR AIRMAN

14 Airmen Selection centers are located all over the country.

1. Airmen Selection Centre, 48, Mansfield Road, Ambala Cantt
2. Airmen Selection Centre, Race Course Camp, New Delhi
3. Airmen Selection center, Air Force Station, Chakeri,
4. Airmen Selection Centre, (Near Palta Gate), Air Force Station Barrackpore, West Bengal
5. Airmen Selection Centre, Old Pali Road Jodhpur
6. Airmen Selection Centre, Air Force Station, Cotton Green, Mumbai
7. Airmen Selection Centre, No.1 Cubbon Road, Bangalore
8. Airmen Selection Centre, Air Force Station, Tambaram, Chennai
9. Airmen Selection Centre, Near Rajadhani College, Baramunda, Bhubaneswar
10. Airmen Selection Centre, Air Force Station Bihta, Patna, Bihar
11. Airmen Selection Centre, Borjhar, Guwahati
12. Airmen Selection Centre, Air Force Station, Bowenpally, Secunderabad
13. Airmen Selection Centre, VII/302-B, Vayu Sena Road, Kakkanad, Kochi
14. Airmen Selection Centre, IInd Floor, Phase-II, Rajiv Gandhi Parisar, 35 Shyamala Hills

PAPER PATTERN

PAPER	NO. OF QUESTIONS	REMARKS
Mathematics	25	100 Questions in  85 Minutes
Physics	25
Reasoning and General Awareness (RAGA)	30
English	20