Indian Air Force (IAF) Recruitment 2026

Organization Details

• Organization Name (English): Indian Air Force (IAF)
• Organization Name (Hindi): भारतीय वायु सेना
• Recruitment Title: Airmen Group ‘Y’ (Non-Technical) Medical Assistant Trade – Intake 01/2027
• Official Website: https://iafrecruitment.edcil.co.in
• Recruiting Agency: EdCIL (India) Limited
• Location: CASB, Brar Square, Delhi Cantt., New Delhi – 110010, India

Post & Designation Details

• Designation (English): Airmen in Group ‘Y’ (Non-Technical) Medical Assistant Trade
• Designation (Hindi): वायु सैनिक समूह ‘Y’ (गैर-तकनीकी) चिकित्सक सहायक ट्रेड
• Employment Type: Regular (Permanent)
• Base Salary: ₹26,900/- per month plus allowances
• Training Stipend: ₹14,600/- per month
• Tenure: 20 years (extendable up to 57 years, subject to service conditions)
• Job Description: Training in nursing, first-aid, management of medical stores, dispensaries, and ward supervision duties within Indian Air Force establishments.

Important Dates

Application Process

Eligibility Criteria

• For 10+2 Candidates: Must be unmarried and born between 01 January 2006 and 01 January 2010. Should have 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English, with 50% aggregate and 50% in English.
• For Diploma/B.Sc (Pharmacy) Candidates: Unmarried (born between 01 January 2003 and 01 January 2008) or married (born between 01 January 2003 and 01 January 2006). Must have 10+2 with PCB & English (50%) plus Diploma/B.Sc in Pharmacy (50%) with valid registration from State Pharmacy Council or PCI.

Age Limit

Application Fees

• Fee: ₹550/- + 18% GST (Non-refundable)
• Payment Mode: Online via Net Banking, Debit/Credit Cards, or UPI

Selection Process

• Phase I – Online Test:
  • Duration: 45 minutes
  • Subjects: English (10+2 CBSE level), Reasoning & General Awareness (RAGA)
  • Marking: +1 correct, 0 unattempted, -0.25 wrong
• Phase II – Physical Fitness & Adaptability Tests:
  • PFT-I: 1.6 km run within 7 min (up to 21 yrs) / 7m 30s (above 21 yrs)
  • PFT-II: 10 push-ups, 10 sit-ups, 20 squats
  • Adaptability Test-I & II: Assess suitability and adaptability for IAF environment
• Phase III – Medical Examination: Conducted as per IAF medical standards (includes full body check-up, ECG, Chest X-ray, and lab tests).
• Final Merit: Based on normalized marks, performance, and medical fitness.

Salary & Benefits

• Training stipend of ₹14,600/- per month.
• Starting salary after training: ₹26,900/- per month plus allowances.
• Allowances: Transport, CPMA, LRA, HRA, Education, Medical, Ration, and LTC.
• Insurance: Group Insurance cover of ₹62.5 Lakhs at ₹3200/- premium.

Physical & Medical Standards

Contact & Helpline

• Address: CASB, Brar Square, Delhi Cantt., New Delhi – 110010
• Phone: 011-25694209 / 011-25699606
• Email: iafrecruitment@edcil.co.in / royal-hunter@gov.in
• Helpline (EdCIL): +91-9513253233 (Mon–Sat, 09:00 AM – 06:00 PM)
• Query Portal: Online Query Portal

Additional Information & Disclaimers