IAF
Indian Air Force Airmen Group Y Medical Assistant Intake 02/2027
Organization
Indian Air Force (IAF)
Total Vacancy
n/a
Last Date to Apply
26 July 2026 (11:00 PM)
Job Location
All India
Important Dates
Notification Release Date
29 June 2026
Application Start Date
06 July 2026 (11:00 AM)
Last Date to Apply
26 July 2026 (11:00 PM)
Main Written Exam Date
22-23 September 2026
Application Fees
All Candidates
Rs. 550/- + 18% GST
The application fee must be paid online via the integrated payment gateway. In case of multiple payments for a single application, the extra amount will be refunded after reconciliation.
Age Limits & Relaxations
Minimum Age
16 YearsMaximum Age
24 YearsFor 10+2 candidates: Born between 01/07/2006 and 01/07/2010. For Pharmacy holders: Unmarried born between 01/07/2003 and 01/07/2008; Married born between 01/07/2003 and 01/07/2006.
Recruitment Overview
The Indian Air Force (IAF) invites online applications from male Indian and Gorkha (Nepal) citizens to join as Airmen in Group ‘Y’ (Non-Technical) Medical Assistant trade. This recruitment drive is exclusively valid for the Airmen Intake 02/2027.
Mode of Selection / Exam Stages
- Phase-I Online Written Test — Objective type bilingual test assessing English (CBSE 10+2 syllabus) and Reasoning & General Awareness (RAGA).
- Phase-II Physical & Adaptability Tests — Verification of documents followed by a Physical Fitness Test, Adaptability Test-I, and Adaptability Test-II.
- Phase-III Medical Examination — Comprehensive medical assessment conducted by the Air Force Medical Team including baseline biochemical and radiological investigations.
Vacancy Details & Eligibility Criteria
| Post Name | Department | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Assistant (10+2 Entry) | Group ‘Y’ (Non-Technical) | Education: Passed 10+2 / Intermediate / Equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English with minimum 50% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in English. | Status: Unmarried male citizens. |
| Medical Assistant (Pharmacy Entry) | Group ‘Y’ (Non-Technical) | Education: Passed 10+2 / Intermediate with PCB and English (50% marks aggregate & English). Plus a Diploma / B. Pharma / B.Sc in Pharmacy with minimum 50% marks and valid registration with State Pharmacy Council or PCI. | Status: Married or Unmarried male citizens. |
How To Apply For IAF Airmen Group Y Form
Eligible male candidates must complete a two-step online registration process on the central web portal of the testing authority.
- Log on to the official registration portal at https://iafrecruitment.edcil.co.in starting from 06 July 2026.
- Complete Step-I by entering personal and contact details to generate individual login credentials sent via email/SMS.
- Re-login to complete Step-II fields including structural qualification details and service choices.
- Upload a passport-size photo holding a black slate with your name and date written in chalk, along with your signature and left thumb impression.
- Provide a live facial snapshot via your web camera to complete real-time matching with the uploaded profile photograph.
- Pay the online examination fee via credit card, debit card, UPI, or net banking and save the auto-submitted application form as a PDF.
Important Useful Links
| Official IAF CASB Application Portal | Click Here |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Yes, the objective test carries a negative marking scheme where 0.25 marks are deducted for every wrong answer, while unattempted questions receive zero marks.
Permanent body tattoos are permitted only on the inner face of the forearms, back part of the hand, or reverse side of the palm. Offensive or obscene tattoos are strictly prohibited.
During the initial training period, selected candidates are paid a fixed monthly stipend of Rs. 14,600/-. Upon successful completion, the starting gross pay scale rises to Rs. 26,900/- per month.
The selection board considers the exact aggregate percentage before the decimal point as written on the marksheet. A score of 49.99% will be treated as 49% and will not be rounded off to 50%.
No, candidates with a medical history of undergoing LASIK or PRK refractive surgeries are completely unacceptable and will be declared medically unfit by the board.