Indian Air Force Recruitment 2026 - Airmen Group Y Medical Assistant (AIRMEN INTAKE 02/2027)

Opening Overview

Indian Air Force (IAF) has invited online applications from Indian / Gorkha (a subject of Nepal) male candidates for Selection Test to join as Airmen in Group ‘Y’ (Non-Technical) Medical Assistant Trade for AIRMEN INTAKE 02/2027. Online registration will be open from 06/07/2026 to 26/07/2026 and the online exam will be held on 22-23/09/2026.

Post Details Table

Important Dates

Application Fee

Payment Mode: Online via Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI through payment gateway.

Age Limit

• Date of Birth (10+2 candidates): Born between 01/07/2006 to 01/07/2010 (both dates inclusive) and unmarried.
• Date of Birth (Diploma / B. Pharma / B.Sc Pharmacy candidates):
  • Unmarried: Born between 01/07/2003 to 01/07/2008 (both dates inclusive)
  • Married: Born between 01/07/2003 to 01/07/2006 (both dates inclusive)
• Upper Age Limit on Date of Enrolment (after clearing all stages):
  • 21 years for 10+2 / Intermediate / Equivalent (including vocational)
  • 24 years for Diploma / B. Pharma / B.Sc in Pharmacy

Vacancy Details

The total number of posts / vacancies for AIRMEN INTAKE 02/2027 is not mentioned in the notification.

Eligibility / Qualification

Medical Assistant Trade (10+2 / Intermediate)

• Passed 10+2 / Intermediate / Equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English from a recognized Central/State/UT board.
• Minimum 50% marks aggregate and 50% marks in English.

OR

• Passed two years’ vocational course with non-vocational subjects Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English.
• Minimum 50% marks aggregate and 50% marks in English.

Medical Assistant Trade (Diploma / B. Pharma / B.Sc in Pharmacy)

• Passed 10+2 / Intermediate / Equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English.
• Minimum 50% marks aggregate and 50% marks in English.
• Additionally, Diploma / B. Pharma / B.Sc in Pharmacy with minimum 50% marks aggregate.
• Valid registration from State Pharmacy Council / Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) is mandatory at the time of enrolment.

Important Note on Percentage: Exact aggregate percentage before decimal as printed on marksheet / as per board rules will be considered (no rounding off).

Selection Process

1. Phase-I: Online Test (STAR)
2. Phase-II:
   1. Document Verification (initial and detailed)
   2. Physical Fitness Test (PFT-I & PFT-II)
   3. Adaptability Test-I (objective written test)
   4. Adaptability Test-II
3. Phase-III: Medical Examination
4. Provisional Select List (PSL) (merit-wise)
5. Enrolment List and final enrolment as per merit, medical fitness and vacancy availability

Exam Pattern

Phase-I Online Test

Marking Scheme:

• +1 for each correct answer
• 0 for unattempted
• -0.25 for each wrong answer

Other Key Points:

• Questions will be bilingual (English & Hindi) except the English paper.
• Candidates must qualify in each paper separately.
• If required, marks may be normalised as per formula published on the portal.
• Question paper, answer key and individual response will be available for three days during the Objection Management period after the exam.

Salary / Pay Scale

• Stipend during training: ₹14,600 per month
• Starting gross emoluments after training (including MSP): ₹26,900 per month
• Additional benefits include Dearness Allowance and other allowances as per rules (Transport Allowance, CPMA, LRA, Children Education Allowance, HRA, etc.).
• Group Insurance Cover: ₹62.5 lakh (premium ₹3,200 per month) as per existing rules.

Medical Standards (Key Highlights)

• Minimum Height (Medical Assistant / Pharmacist): 152 cm
• Chest: Minimum 77 cm with minimum expansion of 5 cm
• Hearing: Forced whisper audible from 6 meters (each ear separately)
• Dental: Minimum 14 dental points; orthodontic appliances lead to unfit; implants not awarded points
• Vision (Medical Assistant / Pharmacist):
  • Visual acuity: 6/36 each eye, correctable to 6/6 each eye
  • Refractive error: Not exceeding +3.50D including astigmatism
  • Colour vision: CP-II
• LASIK/PRK history: Not accepted

Physical Fitness Test (PFT)

PFT-I: 1.6 Km Run

PFT-II (after 10 minutes recuperation)

Important Instructions / Restrictions

• Admit card for Phase-I will be sent on registered email 48-72 hours before exam and can also be downloaded from candidate login.
• Carry original Aadhaar card for Phase-I and Phase-II (candidates from J&K, Ladakh, Assam, Meghalaya may carry other valid ID if Aadhaar not available).
• Mobile phones / smart watches / electronic devices are prohibited in testing areas; possession can lead to permanent debarment.
• Permanent tattoos are generally not permitted except allowed locations/customary tribal tattoos (as per rules in notification).
• Consumption of narcotic drugs / psychotropic substances is a rejection criterion; IAF follows zero tolerance for alcoholism and substance abuse.
• This selection test is not for Commissioned Officers / Pilots / Navigators / Agniveervayu.