Indian Air Force offers opportunities for MALE INDIAN / GORKHA (A SUBJECT OF NEPAL) CITIZENS from States of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and UTs of Puducherry & Lakshadweep to join the IAF as Airmen in the Group 8Y9, Medical Assistant trade. The Recruitment Test will be held at Maharaja9s College Ground, PT Usha Road, Shenoys, Ernakulam, Kochi, Kerala-682011 as per the selection programme given below.
Post : Group 'Y'/ Medical Assistant (For candidates holding Diploma/ B.Sc in Pharmacy)
Activities : Physical Fitness Test, Written Test, Adaptability Test-II & Medical Appointments
Districts to be Covered : All the districts of states of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh and UTs of Puducherry & Lakshadweep
Eligibility Criteria :
Marital Status and Date of Birth Block.
(a) Medical Assistant trade (For candidates with 10+2). Candidate should be unmarried and born between 03 July 2004 and 03 July 2008 (both dates inclusive).
(b) Medical Assistant trade (For candidates with Diploma / B.Sc in Pharmacy). Unmarried candidate should be born between 03 July 2001 and 03 July 2006 (both dates inclusive). Married candidate should be born between 03 July 2001 and 03 July 2004 (both dates inclusive).
Educational Qualification
(a) Candidate should have passed 10+2 / Intermediate / Equivalent Examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English from Education Boards recognised by Central, State and UT with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate and with 50% marks in English. OR Should have passed two years Vocational Course with non-vocational subjects i.e. Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English from Education Boards recognised by Central, State and UT with minimum 50% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in English. (b) Candidate with Diploma / B.Sc in Pharmacy. Candidate should have passed Intermediate/ 10+2/ Equivalent Examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in English. In addition, Diploma / B.Sc in Pharmacy with minimum 50% marks in aggregate with valid registration from State Pharmacy Council or Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) at the time of enrolment will be mandatory requirement.
Note-1. Education Boards (for 10+2 or equivalent) recognised by Central, State and UT shall only be permitted.
Note-2. Exact aggregate percentage of marks before decimal as written in the marks sheet of 10+2/ Intermediate/ Equivalent/ Diploma/ B.Sc in Pharmacy OR calculated as per the rules of concerned Education Board shall only be considered (For example 49.99% should be taken as 49% and not to be rounded off to 50%)
Domicile Requirement
To be eligible to appear in the recruitment rally at Maharaja9s College Ground, PT Usha Road, Shenoys, Ernakulam, Kochi, Kerala-682011 the candidates shall be required to satisfy the following conditions :-
(a) The school / college / institute from where candidates have passed the qualifying examination should be within the geographical / administrative limits of districts of States as mentioned in Para 1. If the name of State/District is not mentioned with the name of Institution in the certificate / marks sheet of qualifying examination, the candidate shall produce 8Domicile Certificate9 issued by any Gazetted Officer in Revenue Department or any other official authorized by the State Government of the particular State.
(b) Permanent Domicile of the districts of States as mentioned at Para 1 who has passed the qualifying examination from anywhere in India shall produce the Domicile Certificate prior to commencement of examination from appropriate authority as given in sub-paragraph 5 (a) above.
(c) Sons of serving Air Force personnel [Officer/Airmen/NCs(E) and Unit cadre Civilians paid from Defence Estimates] whose father/mother is presently serving in any Air Force Unit/ any other Organisation located in the districts of States as mentioned at Para 1 irrespective of their domicile status, shall be permitted to appear in the rally subject to production of latest SOAFP (Son of Air Force Personnel) Certificate (format available on airmenselection.cdac.in).
(d) Sons of Air Force personnel [Officers/Airmen/ NCs(E) and Unit Cadre Civilians paid from Defence Estimates] whose father/mother is Retired/ Discharged/ Deceased and they are residing in the districts of States as mentioned at Para 1 shall be permitted to appear in the rally subject to production of proof of minimum stay of one year along with original and photocopy of Service Book/Discharge Book/Casualty Service Certificate/Service Particular Certificate (issued from DPO-3/ DAV, as applicable) in case of Officers/Airmen/NCs(E) and a Certificate duly signed by OIC Civil Admin and countersigned by CO/C Adm O of the last served unit, in case of Civilians.
Mandatory Medical Standards
General Physical/ Medical Standards to become an Airmen are as follows :-
(a) Weight. Weight should be Proportionate to height and age as applicable for IAF.
(b) Chest. Minimum chest circumference should be 77 cm and chest expansion must be at least 05 cm.
(c) Hearing. Candidate should have normal hearing i.e. able to hear forced whisper from a distance of 6 meters by each ear separately.
(d) Dental. Should have healthy gums, good set of teeth and minimum 14 dental points.
(e) General Health. Candidate should be fit for the Air Force, must conform to the medical standards. Candidate should be of normal anatomy without loss or deformity of any appendages. He should be free from any active or latent, acute or chronic, medical or surgical disability or communicable disease, infection and skin ailments. Candidate shall be physically and mentally FIT to perform duty in any part of the world, in any climate and terrain.
(f) Height & Visual Standards. Visual standards and minimum acceptable height for Medical Assistant and Medical Assistant (Pharmacist) for recruitment are as follows :-
Height in cms (min) : 152
Maximum limits of Refractive Error : Not exceeding +- 3.50D including Astigma- tism
Visual Acuity : 6/36 each eye, correctable to 6/6 each eye
Colour Vision : CP-II
Note : (i) Candidates should bring latest prescription (not older than one month) and spectacles for corrected vision, if used. The prescription must bear the diopter measurement, name, signature, stamp and registration number of Ophthalmologist. Date of prescription should be within a month prior to appearing for medical examination.
(ii) Corneal Surgery (LASIK/PRK) is not acceptable.
Consumption of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substance (NDPS)
Consumption of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic substances banned under the NDPS Act 1985 shall be a reject criteria for selection into the IAF and airmen found either in possession or storing or distributing or consuming such drugs and substances after enrolment shall be liable for disciplinary action including dismissal from the IAF. ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY TO ALCOHOLISM AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE IS FOLLOWED IN IAF.
Body Tattoo
Permanent body tattoos are not permitted. However, tattoos only on inner face of the fore arms (inside of elbow to the wrist), back (dorsal) part of the hand/reverse side of palm and Tribals with tattoos which are as per custom and traditions of their tribes may be considered. Offensive, obscene, indecent, sexist or racist tattoos are prohibited regardless of location on the Body. However, right to consider a tattoo acceptable or unacceptable will rest with the Selection Centre. Candidates with permanent body tattoos are to submit two postcard size photographs (close up and distant view) with details of size and type of the Tattoo.
Only Sikh candidates, whose religion prohibits cutting of the hair or shaving of face, shall be permitted to grow hair and/or retain beard and moustache. Accordingly, those Sikh candidates willing to retain the same as per laid down specification are to get their photographs with beard and moustache.
Candidates discharged from Indian Army/Indian Navy/any other Government Organisation shall also be eligible subject to their discharge with NO ADVERSE ENTRIES. Such candidate has to declare at the rally venue that he is an Ex-employee of above said organisations and produce original Discharge Certificate. In case of serving individuals, they must be in possession of NOC from their employer at the time of rally. If any candidate does not disclose the fact of being employed or that of being an Ex-employee, his candidature shall be cancelled at any stage during the selection process and if selected, shall be liable for discharge/ dismissal from the service for hiding the fact of his employment. Candidates discharged from Indian Air Force for any reason are not eligible to appear in the rally. Candidates debarred permanently from any previous Air Force exam due to malpractices or any unfair activity are not eligible to appear in the rally. If found at a later stage, the candidature will be cancelled automatically.
Writing Material and Documents Required
Candidates are to bring the following :-
(a) HB Pencil, Eraser, Sharpener, Glue Stick, Stapler and Black & Blue Ball Point Pen for writing.
(b) Ten un-attested recent (not taken before six months) passport size colour photographs (front portrait in light background without head gear except for Sikhs). The photograph is to be taken with candidate holding a black slate in front of his chest with his name and date of photograph taken, clearly written on it with white chalk in capital letters.
(c) Original and four self-attested photo copies of matriculation passing certificate (required for Date of Birth verification).
(d) Original and four self-attested photocopies of 10+2/Intermediate/XII or equivalent /vocational examination passing certificate and marks sheet.
(e) Original and four self-attested photocopies of passing certificate and marks sheet of B.Sc/ Diploma in Pharmacy, if applicable.
(f) Original and four self-attested photocopies of Domicile Certificate (or) Original and four self-attested photocopies of duly filled Son of Air Force Personnel (SOAFP) Certificate (format available on airmenselection.cdac.in) for Sons of Serving Air Force Personnel (or) Original and four self-attested photocopies of Service Book/Discharge Book/Casualty Service Certificate/Service Particular certificate (issued from DPO-3/DAV, as applicable) in case of Officer/Airmen/NCs(E) and a certificate duly signed by OIC Civil Admin and countersigned by CO/C Adm O of the last served unit, in case of civilians for sons of retired/deceased/discharged Air Force personnel and proof of minimum stay of one year.
(g) NOC in original and four self-attested photocopies from the employer for candidates presently serving in any government organization (if applicable).
(h) Candidates discharged from Indian Army/Indian Navy/Any other Government Organisation. Original and four Self-attested photocopies of Discharge Certificate (as issued from Indian Army/Indian Navy/Government Organisation).
(j) Original and four self-attested photocopies of NCC 8A9, 8B9 or 8C9 Certificate (if applicable). Note. Under no circumstances the candidates shall be permitted to appear in the rally without original educational marks sheets/passing certificates & documents mentioned above in paragraph 11. However, candidates with photocopies of educational marks sheets/passing certificates may be permitted to appear in the rally only on production of a certificate from College/Institution Principal certifying that original educational certificates/marks sheets are deposited with College/Institution.
(k) Body tattoo photographs as per Para 8 above.
(l) Consent Form for Physical Fitness Test and Medical tests. Candidates shall bring the <Consent Form= (as per the format given below) to the rally venue and submit it before conducting of the Physical Fitness Test. Format for consent form is also available in airmenselection.cdac.in.
Terms and Conditions
12. Tenure & Training. Enrolment shall be for an initial period of 20 years (subject to service conditions) which may be extended up to the age of 57 years (subject to service conditions). Initially, candidates shall be sent for a Joint Basic Phase Training (JBPT) at designated Basic Training Institute. On successful completion of JBPT, candidates will be sent for trade training of specific duration which shall include security training or any other training as per service requirements. Training is however liable to be terminated at any time if the trainee fails to achieve the required standards in academics, profession, physical fitness and discipline or is found to be medically unfit. AFTER SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF ALL STAGES OF TRAINING, THE AIRMEN SHALL BE DEPLOYED ON JOBS AS PER IAF REQUIREMENT. TRADE ALLOTTED SHALL NOT BE CHANGED ON CANDIDATE9S REQUEST ON ANY GROUNDS. Note-1. Candidates will not be permitted to stay with their family during the training period.
Note-2. Unmarried candidates will not be permitted to get married till successful completion of their ab-initio training.
13. Pay & Allowances. During training, a stipend of Rs.14,600/- per month shall be paid. On completion of training the starting gross emoluments at the minimum of scale of pay including Military Service Pay (MSP) is Rs.26,900/- per month. In addition, dearness allowance (as applicable) which, in subsequent years, may rise as per the career progression of the individual.
14. Other allowances such as Transport Allowance, Composite Personal Maintenance Allowance (CPMA), Leave Ration Allowance (LRA), Children Education Allowance, HRA etc. shall also be admissible to Airmen, as per relevant government instructions.
15. Higher Education. Airmen shall be permitted to pursue higher education qualification only after acquiring prescribed skill grade in their trade and prescribed years of service as stated in HRP.
16. Perks. Perks such as ration, clothing, medical facilities, accommodation, CSD facilities, Leave (60 days annual and 30 days casual in a calendar year as a privilege, subject to service exigencies), Recreational facilities, transport for school going children and Leave Travel Concession (LTC) shall also be provided as per the existing rules. Group Insurance Cover of Rs. 62.5 Lakhs at a premium of Rs. 3200/- per month for all Airmen and facility of Group Housing Scheme are also extended.
17. Job Specification of Medical Assistant Trade. As a Medical Assistant, you are to be trained in nursing and first-aid. You will also be involved in management of medical stores, dispensaries and ward supervision and other Air Force duties. Note. Airmen shall also have to undertake any other tasks as assigned by superior authorities.
Selection Procedure
Verification of Eligibility
Original Educational Certificates (10th passing Certificate, 12th passing Certificate & mark sheet and Original Degree/Diploma Certificate & Mark Sheets of B.Sc/Diploma in Pharmacy) and other required applicable original documents like NCC 8A9, 8B9 or 8C9 certificate, Son of serving Air Force Personnel (SOAFP) certificate (or), Discharge Book, Service Book, Service Particular Certificate/Casualty Service Certificate (or) Discharge Certificate (if discharged from Army/Navy/Government organisation), Consent form, passport size colour photographs and domicile proof (as per Para 5 above) shall be required and scrutinized/verified at the examination venue prior to commencement of Physical Fitness Test to ascertain the prima-facie eligibility. Detailed verification will be carried out later in respect of candidates who pass Physical Fitness Test and subsequently the Written Test. Those candidates who do not meet the laid down educational criteria shall be rejected during Initial verification of original certificates & mark sheets prior to conduct of Physical Fitness Test and also during Detailed Verification on clearing the Physical Fitness Test as well as Written Test or if found ineligible at any subsequent stage.
Note : The original Passing Certificates / Marks Sheets will not be retained by the Selection Centre. The same will be returned to the candidates on completion of Detailed Verification.
Publishing of PSL
The Provisional Select List (PSL) will be displayed at 14 Airmen Selection Centre, Kochi (Kerala) on 14 May 2025 (Separate PSL will be published for Diploma / B.Sc in Pharmacy holders). Display list will also be available at Central Airmen Selection Board web portal airmenselection.cdac.in. The inclusion of names of the candidates in the PSL depends upon the performance of the candidates in the rally. INCLUSION OF NAME IN THE PSL DOES NOT GUARANTEE AUTOMATIC ENROLMENT. Enrolment is strictly in order of merit from the PSL subject to medical fitness, availability of vacancies, not exceeding the age of 21 years for candidates with 10+2 / Intermediate / Equivalent including vocational course and 24 Years for candidates holding Diploma / B.Sc in Pharmacy, on date of enrolment and meeting other laid down eligibility criteria as and when called for enrolment. The validity of PSL shall be six months from the date of publishing and shall be applicable only for Airmen Intake 02/2025.
ENROLMENT LIST
List of candidates finally called for enrolment for AIRMEN INTAKE 02/2025 will be published on 30 May 2025. Call letter shall be sent to candidates called for enrolment on their e-mail IDs/postal addresses provided at the time of testing. 30. If there is any variation between English & Hindi/ any other regional language versions of the advertisement, English version shall be taken as authentic.
Any CORRIGENDUM/ CHANGES/ UPDATES shall be available ONLY on our web portal airmenselection.cdac.in and NO INTIMATION SHALL BE GIVEN IN ANY NEWS PAPER/ ANY OTHER MEDIA. All candidates are required to see the website of this office from time to time.
Recruitment Rally Date : 04 February 2025 To 05 February 2025 Reporting Date: 04 February 2025
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