Indian Air Force: Invites online application for Airmen in Group Y Medical Assistant Trade intake 01/2027. INVITES ONLINE APPLICATIONS FROM INDIAN/ GORKHA (A SUBJECT OF NEPAL) MALE CANDIDATES FOR SELECTION TEST TO JOIN THE IAF AS AIRMEN IN GROUP ‘Y’ (NON

📍 MANIPUR ₹ During training: Stipend ₹14,600/- Per Month; On completion of training: starting gross emoluments at the minimum of scale of pay including Military Service Pay (MSP) ₹26,900/- Per Month 🎓 Medical Assistant (10+2): Passed 10+2/Intermediate/Equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English with minimum 50% aggregate and 50% in English Medical Assistant (Diploma/B.Sc in Pharmacy): Passed 10+2/Intermediate/Equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English (min 50% aggregate and 50% in English) AND Diploma/B.Sc in Pharmacy with minimum 50% aggregate and valid registration from State Pharmacy Council or PCI at time of enrolment 📅 Last: 31 Jan 2027

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📋 Exam Syllabus

English (as per 10+2 CBSE syllabus) Reasoning General Awareness (RAGA)

📖 Exam Preparation Notes

Overview

Indian Air Force invites online applications from male Indian / Gorkha (a subject of Nepal) candidates for selection as Airmen in Group 'Y' Medical Assistant trade for AIRMEN INTAKE 01/2027. Online registration was 12 January 2026–01 February 2026 and the online test was scheduled for 30/31 March 2026.

Eligibility (as per the official notification)

10+2 candidates: unmarried, born between 01 January 2006 and 01 January 2010, and must have passed 10+2 (Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English) with ≥50% aggregate and ≥50% in English. Diploma/B.Sc (Pharmacy) candidates: require 10+2 with same 50% criteria plus Diploma/B.Sc (Pharmacy) with ≥50% aggregate and valid State Pharmacy Council / PCI registration; birth-date windows — unmarried 01 January 2003–01 January 2008, married 01 January 2003–01 January 2006; upper age at enrolment: 21 years (10+2) and 24 years (Diploma/B.Sc).

Exam Pattern

Phase-I (Online Test) — English (as per 10+2 CBSE syllabus)
Phase-I (Online Test) — Reasoning & General Awareness (RAGA)
Phase-I (Online Test) — Marking Pattern (Objective) — 1 mark for correct answer; 0 for un-attempted; -0.25 for each wrong answer.

Physical / Skill / Computer Test

PFT-I: 1.6 km run: Complete 1.6 km run within 7 minutes (candidates up to 21 years) or within 7 minutes 30 seconds (candidates above 21 years holding Diploma/B.Sc in Pharmacy).
PFT-II: Physical exercises (after 10 minutes recuperation): 10 push-ups in 1 minute; after 2 minutes break 10 sit-ups in 1 minute; after 2 minutes break 20 squats in 1 minute (sequence as stated in notification).

Preparation Strategy

Focus English study at 10+2 CBSE level (grammar, comprehension, vocabulary and writing).
Practice reasoning and general awareness MCQs; take timed objective mocks to get used to negative marking (−0.25 per wrong).
Time management: 45-minute online test — practice completing full papers within the time limit.
Physical training: build stamina for 1.6 km run and practice push-ups, sit-ups and squats to meet PFT standards; ensure you meet height/vision medical norms.