Indian Air Force Medical Assistant (Group 'Y') Recruitment 2026

1. Requirement Overview

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is inviting applications from eligible unmarried Indian male candidates to join as Airmen in the Medical Assistant trade (Group 'Y'). This is a Regular/Permanent Commission entry into the Indian Air Force, providing job security and long-term career benefits.

2. Recruitment Important Dates

• Application Start Date: January 2026

• Last Date to Apply: 01 February 2026

• Recruitment Rally/Exam Dates: Expected February/March 2026

• Tentative Enrolment: June 2026

3. Application Fee

• For All Candidates: ₹100/- (plus GST if applicable)

• Payment Mode: Online through the official portal.

4. Age Limit

• Minimum Age Required: 17.5 Years

• Maximum Age Limit:

  • For 12th Pass Candidates: 21 Years (Born between 02 Jan 2005 and 02 July 2008).

  • For Diploma/B.Sc Pharmacy: 24 Years (Born between 02 Jan 2002 and 02 July 2008).

• Age Limit as on: 01 February 2026

• Additional Age Relaxation: As per Government Orders.

5. Eligibility Criteria

• Educational Qualification:

  • Option A: Passed 10+2/Intermediate with Physics, Chemistry, Biology (PCB), and English with min. 50% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in English.

  • Option B: Two-year Diploma in Pharmacy or a B.Sc in Pharmacy with min. 50% aggregate and 50% in English.

• Marital Status: Unmarried Male candidates only.

6. Detailed List of Vacancy

• Post Name: Medical Assistant (Group 'Y')

• Nature of Job: Permanent Commission (Non-Agniveer)

• Salary: Initially ₹26,900 per month + Dearness Allowance (DA) and other Military Service Pay (MSP). Total gross salary starts at approx. ₹40,000+.

7. Selection Process

7.1. Phase I – Online Written Examination

This is the first stage of selection.

• Mode of exam is online

• Duration of exam is 45 minutes

• Question paper is bilingual English and Hindi except English section

• Subjects included

  • English

  • Reasoning

  • General Awareness

Marking Scheme

• 1 mark for each correct answer

• No marks for unanswered questions

• 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer

Candidates must qualify each paper separately. Normalisation of marks may be applied if required.

7.2. Phase II – Physical and Adaptability Tests

Candidates shortlisted from Phase I are called for Phase II at designated Airmen Selection Centres.

Physical Fitness Test (PFT)

PFT-I

• 1.6 km run

  • Up to 21 years: within 7 minutes

  • Above 21 years with Diploma or B.Sc Pharmacy: within 7 minutes 30 seconds

PFT-II

• 10 Push-ups in 1 minute

• 10 Sit-ups in 1 minute

• 20 Squats in 1 minute

Candidates must qualify both parts of PFT.

Adaptability Tests

• Adaptability Test-I
  Written objective type test to assess suitability for Air Force environment

• Adaptability Test-II
  Assesses ability to adapt to military life and service conditions

Only candidates clearing both adaptability tests are considered further.

7.3. Phase III – Medical Examination

Candidates who qualify Phase II undergo detailed medical examination by Air Force Medical Board.

Medical tests include

• Blood and urine tests

• Biochemistry tests

• Chest X-ray

• ECG

• Any other test as prescribed by IAF medical authorities

Final medical fitness is decided by the Medical Board and is binding.

7.4. Final Merit List and Enrolment

• Provisional Select List is prepared based on performance and medical fitness

• Final enrolment is done strictly on merit basis

• Enrolment is subject to availability of vacancies and meeting all eligibility conditions

8. Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme

• Marking: +1 for every correct answer.

• Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted for every wrong answer.

9. Detailed Syllabus

A. English (20 Marks)

Comprehension: A small passage followed by 4-5 questions.

Grammar:

• Subject-verb agreement.

• Tenses and Sequence of tenses.

• Transformation of sentences (Compound, Complex, Simple, etc.).

• Formation of words (Nouns from Verbs/Adjectives, etc.).

• Determiners, Prepositions, Nouns, Pronouns, and Adjectives.

• Modals and Clauses (Noun, Adverb, Relative clauses).

Vocabulary: Synonyms, Antonyms, One-word substitution, Spelling pitfalls, Idioms, and Phrases.

Narration & Voice: Direct/Indirect speech and Active/Passive voice.

B. Reasoning & General Awareness - RAGA (30 Marks)

Reasoning (Verbal & Non-Verbal):

• Number Series and Alphabet Series.

• Distance and Direction Sense Test.

• Mathematical Operations & Number Ranking.

• Coding and Decoding.

• Odd Man Out and Analogy.

• Human Relations/Blood Relations.

• Dictionary-based word arrangements.

• Non-verbal reasoning (Pattern completion, Mirror images).

Mathematics (Basic):

• Ratio and Proportion, Average, LCM & HCF.

• Profit and Loss, Time, Distance, and Speed.

• Percentages and Simplification.

• Fractions and Simple Trigonometry.

• Area and Volume (Triangle, Square, Rectangle, Cylinder, Cone, Sphere).

General Awareness:

• General Science (Basic Physics/Chemistry/Biology).

• Civics and Constitution of India.

• Geography and History.

• Current Affairs: National & International events, Awards, and Sports.

10. Required Documents to Job

• 10th Class Passing Certificate (for DOB).

• 12th Class Marksheet & Certificate (PCB).

• Pharmacy Diploma/Degree Certificate (if applicable).

• Valid Domicile Certificate.

• NCC Certificate (if any).

• Passport size photographs (light blue background).

11. General Conditions and Instructions

• Candidates must meet the Visual Standards (6/36 each eye, correctable to 6/9).

• No permanent tattoos on the inner face of the forearms or other visible body parts.

• Only candidates from specific states mentioned in the rally notification can attend the rally (if applicable).

12. How to Apply

1. Visit the official IAF recruitment website: airmenselection.cdac.in.

2. Navigate to the "Medical Assistant Recruitment" link.

3. Register yourself and upload the scanned copies of required documents.

4. Submit the application and pay the fee online.

5. Download the Provisional Admit Card for the recruitment rally/exam.

13. Detailed List of Vacancy (Rally Locations)

13. Official Notice & Link

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