Indian Air Force Group Y Medical Assistant Admit Card 2026 - Download Now

Indian Air Force Group Y Medical Assistant Admit Card 2026

The Indian Air Force has issued the selection test notification for Airmen Intake 02/2027 under Group ‘Y’ Non-Technical Medical Assistant Trade. Eligible male Indian and Gorkha candidates will receive the Phase-I provisional admit card on their registered email ID 48–72 hours before the examination. The admit card can also be downloaded through the candidate login on the CASB recruitment portal.

The online examination is scheduled for 22/09/2026 and 23/09/2026.

Post Details

Important Dates

Admit Card Details

Eligible candidates will receive the provisional Phase-I admit card on their registered email ID between 48 and 72 hours before the examination. The admit card will contain the examination city, date, reporting time and examination centre details. Candidates may also download it by logging in to the CASB web portal at https://iafrecruitment.edcil.co.in.

Candidates must take a colour printout of the provisional admit card and carry it to the examination centre. The admit card used for Phase-I must bear the Air Force seal and invigilator’s signature and should be preserved for the Phase-II selection test.

Documents to Carry for Phase-I Examination

Candidates must carry the following items to the Phase-I examination centre:

• Colour printout of the provisional admit card.
• Original Aadhaar Card as displayed on the admit card. Candidates from Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Assam and Meghalaya who do not possess an Aadhaar Card may carry another valid identity proof.
• One blue or black ball-point pen.

Candidates will not be permitted to appear for the online test if discrepancies, irregularities or incorrect information are found during verification.

Phase-I Online Test Pattern

Candidates must qualify in each paper separately. If required, Phase-I marks may be normalised to account for differences in difficulty between examination sessions. Shortlisting for Phase-II and preparation of the final merit list will be based on normalised marks wherever normalisation is applied.

Phase-II Admit Card and Documents

Shortlisted candidates will receive a separate Phase-II admit card on their registered email ID after declaration of the Phase-I result. The Phase-II admit card can also be downloaded through the candidate login on the CASB portal.

Candidates must report to the designated Airmen Selection Centre on the date and time mentioned in the admit card with the following documents and articles:

• Colour printout of the Phase-II admit card.
• Colour printout of the completed online application form.
• HB pencil, eraser, sharpener, glue stick, stapler and blue or black ball-point pen.
• Eight unattested passport-size colour photographs used during online registration.
• Original or DigiLocker-verified matriculation certificate and four self-attested photocopies.
• Original or DigiLocker-verified 10+2, Intermediate, Class XII or equivalent/vocational certificate and marksheet with four self-attested photocopies.
• Diploma, B. Pharma or B.Sc in Pharmacy certificate and marksheet with four self-attested photocopies, where applicable.
• Original Phase-I admit card bearing the Air Force seal and invigilator’s signature.
• NCC ‘A’, ‘B’ or ‘C’ certificate with four self-attested photocopies, where applicable.
• NOC from the current government employer with four self-attested photocopies, where applicable.
• Discharge Certificate with four self-attested photocopies for candidates discharged from the Indian Army, Indian Navy or another government organisation.
• Body tattoo photographs, wherever applicable.
• SOAFP certificate, wherever applicable.

Candidates will not be allowed to appear for Phase-II without the required original educational certificates and marksheets. DigiLocker-verified certificates may be accepted along with the required printout and access to the certificate in DigiLocker. Internet copies, mobile snapshots and photographs of marksheets are not accepted.

Selection Process

The selection process comprises the following stages:

1. Phase-I Online Test.
2. Phase-II shortlisting based on cut-off and normalised marks, where applicable.
3. Physical Fitness Test, including a 1.6 km run, push-ups, sit-ups and squats.
4. Adaptability Test-I.
5. Adaptability Test-II.
6. Medical Examination.
7. Provisional Select List and enrolment, subject to merit, medical fitness, vacancies and fulfilment of all eligibility conditions.

Physical Fitness Test

PFT-I

PFT-II

Candidates should bring sports shoes and shorts or track pants for the Physical Fitness Test.

Eligibility Summary

For Candidates with 10+2

Candidates must have passed 10+2, Intermediate or an equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English, securing at least 50% aggregate marks and 50% marks in English. Candidates who have passed a two-year vocational course containing Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English as non-vocational subjects may also be eligible, subject to the prescribed marks requirement.

For Diploma/B. Pharma/B.Sc in Pharmacy Candidates

Candidates must have passed 10+2 or an equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English with at least 50% aggregate marks and 50% marks in English. They must also possess a Diploma, B. Pharma or B.Sc in Pharmacy with at least 50% aggregate marks and valid registration with the State Pharmacy Council or Pharmacy Council of India at the time of enrolment.

Medical and Physical Standards

Candidates with a history of LASIK or PRK will not be accepted. Candidates using spectacles should carry a prescription issued within one month before the medical examination. Permanent tattoos are generally not permitted, subject to the exceptions and conditions mentioned in the recruitment notification.

Examination Instructions

• Mobile phones, smart watches and other electronic devices are prohibited in testing areas during Phase-I and Phase-II.
• Candidates found carrying prohibited electronic devices may be permanently debarred.
• Candidates must not write or perform rough work on the Phase-I or Phase-II admit card.
• Requests for a change of examination centre or examination date will not be accepted.
• Candidates must report at the centre on the date and time mentioned in the admit card.
• Candidates should preserve their login credentials and registered email ID throughout the selection process.
• Any discrepancy in the details entered during registration may lead to cancellation of candidature.
• Candidates should be prepared to remain at the testing or medical centre for the required duration at their own expense.

Salary and Training Benefits

During training, selected candidates will receive a stipend of ₹14,600 per month. After successful completion of training, the starting gross emoluments, including Military Service Pay, will be approximately ₹26,900 per month, along with applicable Dearness Allowance and other admissible allowances.

Other benefits include medical facilities, accommodation, ration, clothing, CSD facilities, leave, Leave Travel Concession, transport-related allowances and group insurance cover of ₹62.5 lakh as per applicable rules.

Important Notice

The admit card and all subsequent updates will be made available through the CASB recruitment portal. Candidates should regularly check their registered email ID and the official portal for admit card, examination, result, Phase-II and medical examination updates. Selection in the Indian Air Force is based on merit and no payment other than the prescribed examination fee is required at any stage.