INDIAN AIR FORCE
For 12th science students, who want to join IAF right after completing 12th standard, Air Force X & Y Group is the non-officer level entry scheme of Indian Air Force for the selection of candidates on the post of Airmen in IAF. It is conducted by CDAC, IAF twice a year.
Air Force X Group stands for technical trade and Air Force Y Group stands for non-technical trade.
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Eligibility Criteria for Airforce 2022
GROUP ‘X’ Trades (Except Education Instructor)
Age : 17- 21 Years
Education Qualification : Passed Intermediate / 10+2 / equivalent examination with Mathematics, Physics and English with minimum 50% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in English.
Passed 3 years Diploma Course in Engineering in any stream, as shown below, from a Government recognized Polytechnic Institute with 50% marks in aggregate, and 50% marks in English in Diploma or in Intermediate/ Matriculation, if English is not a subject in Diploma Course.
Mechanical Stream
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering (Design & Drafting)
- Mechanical Engineering (Foundry Technology)
- Mechanical Engineering (Machine Tool Maintenance and repairs)
- Mechanical Engineering (Refrigeration & Air Conditioning)
- Mechanical Engineering (Tool & Die)
- Mechanical Engineering (Production)
- Mechanical Engineering (Fabrication Tech)
- Mechanical Engineering (CAD/CAM Design & Robotics)
- Mechanical (Advance Manufacturing Technology)
- Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
- Production Engineering
- Automobile Engineering
- Advanced Diploma in Refrigeration & Air-conditioning
- Mechatronics
Electrical/Electronics/IT Stream
- Electronics
- Applied Electronics
- Electronics & Communication Engineering
- Electronics (Microprocessor)
- Electronics and Avionics
- Electronics (Fibre Optics)
- Electronics (Robotics)
- Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering
- Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering
- Industrial Electronics
- Electrical Engineering
- Electrical & Electronics Engineering
- Instrumentation Engineering / Technology
- Instrumentation and Control Engineering
- Telecommunication Engineering/Technology
- Information Technology
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science & Engineering
- Computer Science & Technology
GROUP ‘Y’ Trades (Except Med Asst and Musician)
Age : 17- 21 Years
Education Qualification :Should have passed Class 10 + 2/Intermediate/Equivalent exam from an education board / Institute listed in Council of
Boards for School Education (COBSE) website as members, in any stream/subjects with minimum 50% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in English as per
the mark sheet of Class 10 + 2 / Intermediate /Equivalent exam.
GROUP ‘Y: MED ASST TRADE
Age : 17- 21 Years
Education Qualification : Passed 10+2 / Intermediate / equivalent exam with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate,
and 50% marks in English.
GROUP ‘Y’: MUSICIAN TRADE
Age : 17- 21 Years
Education Qualification :Passed Matriculation /10th class or equivalent with minimum pass marks from any Government recognised School/Boards and should
be 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).
GROUP ‘Y’: MUSICIAN TRADE
Age : 17- 21 Years
Education Qualification :Passed Matriculation /10th class or equivalent with minimum pass marks from any Government recognised School/Boards and should
be 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).
AIRFORCE EXAMINATION DETAILS
| Exam | AIRFORCE (X/Y Group) (I & II) |
| Forms | December and June |
| Exam | February and August |
| Age limit | 17 to 21 years |
PHYSICAL/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. Physical/Medical Standards to become an Airman are as follows:-
| Visual | As per the table given below. |
|---|---|
| Weight | Weight should be proportionate to height and age. |
| Chest | Minimum range of expansion : 5 cm |
| Hearing | Should have normal hearing i.e. able to hear forced whisper from a distance of 6 meters by each ear separately. |
| Dental | Should have healthy gums, good set of teeth and minimum 14 dental points. |
| Health | Candidates should be of normal anatomy without loss of any appendages. He should be free from all communicable diseases & skin ailments. Candidate must be physically and mentally FIT to perform duty in any part of the world, in any climate and terrain. |
| Body Tattoo | Permanent body tattoos are not permitted, however tattoos only on inner face of the fore arms(inside of elbow to the wrist), back(dorsal) part of the hand/reverse side of the palm and Tribals with tattoos which are as per custom Traditions of their tribes may be considered. However, right to decide on acceptability /unacceptability of the individual rests with the Selection Centre. Candidates with permanent body tattoos are to submit two photographs(close up and distinct view) with details of size and type of the Tattoo. |
Note : Minimum height acceptable for recruitment will be 152.5 cms. For the following trades the minimum required height (determined at training centres) would be as indicated:-
| Sl No. | Trade | Candidates from | |
| NE & Hill States | Other States | ||
| (a) | Auto Tech | 162.5cm | 165cm |
| (b) | GTI and PJI | 162.5cm | 167cm |
| (c) | IAF(P) | 175cm | 175cm |
| (d) | Musician | 162cm | 162cm |
Candidates from NE and Hill states includes Gorkhas, Kumaonis, Garhwalis, Assamese and those belonging to the States of Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Tripura, Sikkim and hilly areas of Uttaranchal.
