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 male Indian / Gorkha (a subject of Nepal) candidates for Airmen 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

• Medical Assistant (10+2 candidates): Unmarried; DOB between 01/07/2006 to 01/07/2010 (both inclusive).
• Medical Assistant (Diploma / B. Pharma / B.Sc Pharmacy candidates):
  • Unmarried: DOB between 01/07/2003 to 01/07/2008 (both inclusive)
  • Married: DOB between 01/07/2003 to 01/07/2006 (both inclusive)
• Upper age limit on date of enrolment (if selected):
  • 21 years for 10+2 / Intermediate / Equivalent (including vocational)
  • 24 years for Diploma / B. Pharma / B.Sc in Pharmacy

Eligibility / Qualification

Educational Qualification (10+2 / Intermediate)

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

OR

Educational Qualification (Vocational)

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

Educational Qualification (Diploma / B. Pharma / B.Sc Pharmacy)

• Passed 10+2 / Intermediate / Equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English with:
  • Minimum 50% marks aggregate, and
  • Minimum 50% marks in English
• Plus 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: Aggregate percentage will be considered as written before decimal in marksheet (e.g., 49.99% will be treated as 49%, not rounded to 50%).

Vacancy Details

No post-wise vacancy number is mentioned in the provided notification text for AIRMEN Intake 02/2027.

Selection Process

1. Phase-I: Online Test
2. Phase-II: Physical Fitness Test (PFT-I & PFT-II) + Adaptability Test-I + Adaptability Test-II + Document Verification
3. Phase-III: Medical Examination (including baseline investigations)
4. Merit List / Provisional Select List (PSL) and Enrolment List as per merit, medical fitness, and vacancies

Exam Pattern

Phase-I Online Test

• Mode: Online (Objective)
• Duration: 45 minutes
• Questions: Bilingual (English & Hindi) except English paper
• Subjects:
  • English (as per 10+2 CBSE syllabus)
  • Reasoning & General Awareness (RAGA)

Marking Scheme

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

Note: Marks may be normalised if required (as per formula on the official portal). Candidates must qualify in each paper separately.

Salary / Pay Scale

• During Training: Stipend ₹14,600 per month
• After Training: Starting gross emoluments (including MSP) ₹26,900 per month (plus DA as applicable)
• Other admissible allowances include Transport Allowance, CPMA, LRA, Children Education Allowance, HRA etc. as per rules.
• Group Insurance Cover: ₹62.5 Lakhs (premium ₹3,200 per month) as per existing provisions mentioned in the notification.

Mandatory Medical / Physical Standards (Key Points)

• Minimum Height: 152 cm (Medical Assistant / Medical Assistant (Pharmacist))
• Chest: Minimum 77 cm with minimum 5 cm expansion
• Hearing: Normal hearing (forced whisper from 6 meters each ear)
• Dental: Minimum 14 dental points; orthodontic appliances may lead to unfitness as per standards
• Vision (Medical Assistant / Pharmacist):
  • Refractive error: Not exceeding +3.50D including astigmatism
  • Visual acuity: 6/36 each eye, correctable to 6/6 each eye
  • Colour vision: CP-II
• LASIK/PRK: Not accepted
• NDPS / substance abuse: Reject criteria; zero tolerance policy
• Tattoos: Generally not permitted except permitted areas/customs as per rules; selection centre decision final

Physical Fitness Test (PFT) Details

PFT-I: 1.6 Km Run

• Up to 21 years: Within 7 minutes
• Above 21 years (Diploma/B. Pharma/B.Sc Pharmacy holders): Within 7 minutes 30 seconds

PFT-II (after 10 minutes break)

Other Key Instructions / Notes

• Admit card for Phase-I will be sent on registered email 48–72 hours before exam and can also be downloaded from candidate login.
• Candidates must carry original Aadhaar card for Phase-I & 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 may lead to permanent debarment.
• This selection test is not for selection as Commissioned Officers / Pilots / Navigators / Agniveervayu.
• Provisional Select List (PSL): Tentatively in last week of May 2027; validity 6 months.
• Enrolment List: To be published on 01/06/2027; call letter will be sent via email only.