Indian Air Force Airmen Recruitment 2026 — Group Y Medical Assistant (Intake 02/2027)

Total Vacancies: 12,256 (approximate, as per official notification)

Nationality: Male Indian citizens or Gorkha (subject of Nepal) only.

Stream 1 — 10+2 Qualified Candidates: - Marital Status: Must be unmarried - Date of Birth: Between 01-07-2006 and 01-07-2010 (both inclusive) - Upper age at enrolment: 21 years - Education: Passed 10+2 / Intermediate or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English from a recognised Board, with minimum 50% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in English. A two-year vocational course with the same non-vocational subjects and percentage criteria is also accepted.

Stream 2 — Diploma / B.Pharma / B.Sc Pharmacy Candidates: - Unmarried candidates: Date of Birth between 01-07-2003 and 01-07-2008 (both inclusive) - Married candidates: Date of Birth between 01-07-2003 and 01-07-2006 (both inclusive) - Upper age at enrolment: 24 years - Education: Passed 10+2 / Intermediate or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English with minimum 50% marks in aggregate and 50% in English, PLUS a Diploma / B.Pharma / B.Sc in Pharmacy with minimum 50% aggregate marks and valid registration with the State Pharmacy Council or Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) at the time of enrolment.

Note: The exact percentage before the decimal point (as printed on the marksheet) is used — for example, 49.99% is treated as 49%, not rounded up to 50%.

Medical & Physical Standards: Candidates must meet IAF medical and physical fitness standards. LASIK/PRK surgery history, narcotic/alcohol use, and permanent body tattoos (except at specific permitted locations) are disqualifying factors.

• Total fee is non-refundable under any circumstance.
• Payment modes: Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI.

1. Visit the official Indian Air Force website at indianairforce.nic.in and open the airmen recruitment (CASB) section to reach the online application portal.
2. Complete Step-I registration by entering personal and contact details, then verify OTPs sent to your email and mobile number.
3. Receive your User ID and Password via email/SMS, then click "Go To Application".
4. Complete Step-II by filling in Personal Details, Communication Details, Qualification Details, and Declaration, and upload all required documents.
5. Upload scanned photograph (100–200 KB), signature (80–150 KB), left thumb impression (50–100 KB), and parent's signature (if below 18 years), all in .jpg/.jpeg format.
6. Complete live facial verification by capturing a photo through the portal.
7. Review the filled application carefully and correct any errors before final submission.
8. Pay the examination fee of ₹550/- plus 18% GST through the payment gateway.
9. Print and save the submitted application form in PDF for future use.

Important: Each candidate must apply only once. Multiple applications will lead to rejection. No change of exam centre or date will be allowed after submission.

Phase I — Online Test: - Duration: 45 minutes - Subjects: English (10+2 CBSE level) and Reasoning & General Awareness (RAGA) - Marking: +1 for correct answer, 0 for unattempted, -0.25 for wrong answer - Candidates must qualify each paper separately; marks may be normalised across sessions

Phase II (at designated Airmen Selection Centre): - Physical Fitness Test I: 1.6 km run within specified time - Physical Fitness Test II (after 10-minute rest): 10 push-ups, 10 sit-ups, 20 squats (each within 1 minute) - Adaptability Test I: Objective written test - Adaptability Test II: As per current IAF policy - Document Verification: Educational and other certificates

Phase III — Medical Examination: - Conducted by Air Force Medical Team - Includes blood haemogram, urine routine, biochemistry tests, chest X-ray, ECG - Candidates declared medically unfit may apply for an Appeal Medical Board (AMB) by depositing ₹40/- within three working days

Phase I Online Test subjects: - English: Based on 10+2 CBSE syllabus - Reasoning & General Awareness (RAGA)