<![CDATA[studentsuvidha - AFCAT- Air Force Common Admission Test]]> https://studentsuvidha.com/forum/ Tue, 02 Jun 2026 20:17:39 +0000 MyBB <![CDATA[ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR AIRMEN]]> https://studentsuvidha.com/forum/Thread-ELIGIBILITY-CRITERIA-FOR-AIRMEN Tue, 09 Apr 2019 11:56:40 +0000 deepakadhikari99]]> https://studentsuvidha.com/forum/Thread-ELIGIBILITY-CRITERIA-FOR-AIRMEN The eligibility criteria for the candidates appearing for the Airmen Selection Test

Educational Qualification

Group X (Except Education Instructor)

Note: The upper age limit on date of enrolment is 21 years.

Age: 17- 21 Years 
Education Qualification: Passed Intermediate / 10+2 / equivalent examination with Mathematics, Physics and English with minimum 50% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in English.
OR
Passed 3 years Diploma Course in Engineering in any stream, as shown below, from a Government recognized Polytechnic Institute with 50% marks in aggregate, and 50% marks in English in Diploma or in Intermediate/Matriculation, if English is not a subject in Diploma Course.


Group X: Education Instructor Trade

Age: 20 - 25 Years 
Education Qualification : 
(i) BA with English as one the subjects or B.Sc with Physics/ Psychology/ Chemistry/ Mathematics/ IT / Computer Science/ Statistics as one of the subjects or BCA with minimum 50% marks.
(ii) B. Ed degree with a minimum of 50% marks from a Government recognized institute.
(iii) Graduation and B.Ed programmes should be recognized by UGC/ NCTE/ Competent accreditation authority.


Group Y (Except Med Asst and Musician)

Note: The upper age limit on date of enrolment is 21 years.

Age: 17- 21 Years 
Should have passed Class 10 + 2/Intermediate/Equivalent exam from an education board / Institute listed in Council of Boards for School Education (COBSE) website as members, in any stream/subjects with minimum 50% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in English as per the mark sheet of Class 10 + 2 / Intermediate /Equivalent exam.

Group Y: Med Asst Trade

Note: The upper age limit on date of enrolment is 21 years.

Age: 17- 21 Years 
Education Qualification : 
Passed 10+2 / Intermediate / equivalent exam with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate, and 50% marks in English.


Group Y: Musician Trade

Age: 17 - 25 Years 

Education Qualification : 
Passed Matriculation /10th class or equivalent with minimum pass marks from any Government recognised School/Boards and should be proficient in playing at least one of the following musical instruments: Trumpet / Bass / Violin / Saxophone / Clarinet / Euphonium / Jazz-Drum / Piccolo / Bass Trombone / Key Board / Guitar / Sarod / Viola / Cello / Contra Bass (String Bass).

Physical Standards

Physical fitness is one of the most important prerequisites for joining the Air Force. Irrespective of the trade you are applying for, you must fulfill the basic physical standards.

  • Height To join the Air Force as an airman, you should be at least 152.5 cm. tall. There are however, some trades that have different requirements.
  • Mechanical Transport Driver and Certain Technical Trades
    • Minimum height - 165 cm.
    • Minimum leg length - 99 cm.
  • IAF Police
    • Minimum height - 175 cm.
  • Ground Training Instructor and Musician
    • Minimum height - 167 cm
Clear Medical Record

You should have a clear medical record, with history clear of any of the following:
  • Mental Sickness/Fits
  • Diseases/Skin Ailments
  • Surgical Deformity
  • Chest
  • Minimum Expanded Chest (75cm)
  • Minimum Range Of Expansion (5cm)
  • Hearing
    You should have normal hearing i.e. you should be able to hear forced whisper from a distance of 6 meters in each ear individually.
Vision
    • You should have a minimum corrected vision of at least 6 / 12 in each eye. You could also have 6 / 6 in the healthier eye and 6 / 18 in weaker eye with spectacles with power not more than + / -5.50 Dioptres, inclusive of astigmatism in any meridian with full field of vision and Minimum CP-IV unsafe colour vision.
  • There are, however, other detailed visual and colour standards that are specific to different trades.
Dental
You should have healthy gums and a good set of teeth.
It is advisable that candidates reporting for medical exam must ensure a high level of personal hygiene and bring the latest prescription and spectacles for corrected vision to avoid delay.]]> The eligibility criteria for the candidates appearing for the Airmen Selection Test

Educational Qualification

Group X (Except Education Instructor)

Note: The upper age limit on date of enrolment is 21 years.

Age: 17- 21 Years 
Education Qualification: Passed Intermediate / 10+2 / equivalent examination with Mathematics, Physics and English with minimum 50% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in English.
OR
Passed 3 years Diploma Course in Engineering in any stream, as shown below, from a Government recognized Polytechnic Institute with 50% marks in aggregate, and 50% marks in English in Diploma or in Intermediate/Matriculation, if English is not a subject in Diploma Course.


Group X: Education Instructor Trade

Age: 20 - 25 Years 
Education Qualification : 
(i) BA with English as one the subjects or B.Sc with Physics/ Psychology/ Chemistry/ Mathematics/ IT / Computer Science/ Statistics as one of the subjects or BCA with minimum 50% marks.
(ii) B. Ed degree with a minimum of 50% marks from a Government recognized institute.
(iii) Graduation and B.Ed programmes should be recognized by UGC/ NCTE/ Competent accreditation authority.


Group Y (Except Med Asst and Musician)

Note: The upper age limit on date of enrolment is 21 years.

Age: 17- 21 Years 
Should have passed Class 10 + 2/Intermediate/Equivalent exam from an education board / Institute listed in Council of Boards for School Education (COBSE) website as members, in any stream/subjects with minimum 50% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in English as per the mark sheet of Class 10 + 2 / Intermediate /Equivalent exam.

Group Y: Med Asst Trade

Note: The upper age limit on date of enrolment is 21 years.

Age: 17- 21 Years 
Education Qualification : 
Passed 10+2 / Intermediate / equivalent exam with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate, and 50% marks in English.


Group Y: Musician Trade

Age: 17 - 25 Years 

Education Qualification : 
Passed Matriculation /10th class or equivalent with minimum pass marks from any Government recognised School/Boards and should be proficient in playing at least one of the following musical instruments: Trumpet / Bass / Violin / Saxophone / Clarinet / Euphonium / Jazz-Drum / Piccolo / Bass Trombone / Key Board / Guitar / Sarod / Viola / Cello / Contra Bass (String Bass).

Physical Standards

Physical fitness is one of the most important prerequisites for joining the Air Force. Irrespective of the trade you are applying for, you must fulfill the basic physical standards.

  • Height To join the Air Force as an airman, you should be at least 152.5 cm. tall. There are however, some trades that have different requirements.
  • Mechanical Transport Driver and Certain Technical Trades
    • Minimum height - 165 cm.
    • Minimum leg length - 99 cm.
  • IAF Police
    • Minimum height - 175 cm.
  • Ground Training Instructor and Musician
    • Minimum height - 167 cm
Clear Medical Record

You should have a clear medical record, with history clear of any of the following:
  • Mental Sickness/Fits
  • Diseases/Skin Ailments
  • Surgical Deformity
  • Chest
  • Minimum Expanded Chest (75cm)
  • Minimum Range Of Expansion (5cm)
  • Hearing
    You should have normal hearing i.e. you should be able to hear forced whisper from a distance of 6 meters in each ear individually.
Vision
    • You should have a minimum corrected vision of at least 6 / 12 in each eye. You could also have 6 / 6 in the healthier eye and 6 / 18 in weaker eye with spectacles with power not more than + / -5.50 Dioptres, inclusive of astigmatism in any meridian with full field of vision and Minimum CP-IV unsafe colour vision.
  • There are, however, other detailed visual and colour standards that are specific to different trades.
Dental
You should have healthy gums and a good set of teeth.
It is advisable that candidates reporting for medical exam must ensure a high level of personal hygiene and bring the latest prescription and spectacles for corrected vision to avoid delay.]]> <![CDATA[Selection Process of Airmen in Indian Air Force]]> https://studentsuvidha.com/forum/Thread-Selection-Process-of-Airmen-in-Indian-Air-Force Tue, 09 Apr 2019 11:09:15 +0000 deepakadhikari99]]> https://studentsuvidha.com/forum/Thread-Selection-Process-of-Airmen-in-Indian-Air-Force Selection Process of Airman in Indian Air Force

Phase-I (Online Exam)

Eligible candidates will be sent Provisional Admit Cards for Phase-I on their respective e-mail which they will download & take colour printout & will carry the same to the examination centre on the day of online test as indicated on their respective Admit Card. Details of the Online Exam are as follows:
(a.) Group X Trades (except Education Instructor): Duration of the online test shall be 60 minutes and shall comprise English, Physics and Mathematics.
(b.) Group Y Trades (Except Automobile Technician, GTI, IAF (P), IAF(S) and Musician): Duration of the online test shall be 45 minutes and shall comprise English, Reasoning & General Awareness.
(c.) Both Group X & Y Trades: Duration of the online test shall be 85 minutes and shall comprise English, Physics, Mathematics, and Reasoning & General Awareness.

Note: The exam has a provision of negative marking also. For every correct answer, one mark will be awarded while for every wrong answer 0.25 marks will be deducted as penalty. If the candidate leaves the question then no mark will be awarded.

Phase-II (Physical Fitness Test)

Soon after the declaration of the result of Phase-I, all candidates shortlisted for Phase-II will be sent a new admit card on their registered e-mail for the phase-II test at an Airmen Selection Centre. Candidates should be in possession of all the required documents when appearing for the Phase – II exam. Physical Fitness Test (PFT) would consist of the following: 

1. 1.6 Km run to be completed within 06 minutes 30 seconds.
2. 10 Pushups, 10 Sit-ups, and 20 Squats to qualify in the Physical Fitness Test.

Note: Candidates are advised to bring their sports shoes and shorts/Track pants. Candidates shall sign a consent form prior to appearing in Physical Fitness Test/Medical Test for selection in IAF. He shall appear in these tests on his own risk and shall not be paid any compensation by the IAF for injury/casualty, if any, sustained by him during such tests. The Consent Form shall be signed by Parents/Guardian of candidates below 18 years of age.

Phase-III (Medical Examination)

Candidates who qualify Physical Fitness Test shall be issued a medical appointment letter for their medical examination at designated Medical Boarding Centre (MBC) on a specified date. Medical Examination shall be conducted by Air Force Medical Team as per IAF medical standards and policy. Medical examination would include Baseline Investigation of:
(a.) Blood Haemogram - Hb, TLC, DLC
(b.) Urine RE/ME
(c.) Biochemistry: Blood Sugar Fasting & PP, Serum Cholesterol, Urea, Uric acid, Creatinine, LFT- Serum Bilurubin, SGOT, SGPT
(d.) X-Ray Chest (PA view)
(e.) ECG ®]]> Selection Process of Airman in Indian Air Force

Phase-I (Online Exam)

Eligible candidates will be sent Provisional Admit Cards for Phase-I on their respective e-mail which they will download & take colour printout & will carry the same to the examination centre on the day of online test as indicated on their respective Admit Card. Details of the Online Exam are as follows:
(a.) Group X Trades (except Education Instructor): Duration of the online test shall be 60 minutes and shall comprise English, Physics and Mathematics.
(b.) Group Y Trades (Except Automobile Technician, GTI, IAF (P), IAF(S) and Musician): Duration of the online test shall be 45 minutes and shall comprise English, Reasoning & General Awareness.
(c.) Both Group X & Y Trades: Duration of the online test shall be 85 minutes and shall comprise English, Physics, Mathematics, and Reasoning & General Awareness.

Note: The exam has a provision of negative marking also. For every correct answer, one mark will be awarded while for every wrong answer 0.25 marks will be deducted as penalty. If the candidate leaves the question then no mark will be awarded.

Phase-II (Physical Fitness Test)

Soon after the declaration of the result of Phase-I, all candidates shortlisted for Phase-II will be sent a new admit card on their registered e-mail for the phase-II test at an Airmen Selection Centre. Candidates should be in possession of all the required documents when appearing for the Phase – II exam. Physical Fitness Test (PFT) would consist of the following: 

1. 1.6 Km run to be completed within 06 minutes 30 seconds.
2. 10 Pushups, 10 Sit-ups, and 20 Squats to qualify in the Physical Fitness Test.

Note: Candidates are advised to bring their sports shoes and shorts/Track pants. Candidates shall sign a consent form prior to appearing in Physical Fitness Test/Medical Test for selection in IAF. He shall appear in these tests on his own risk and shall not be paid any compensation by the IAF for injury/casualty, if any, sustained by him during such tests. The Consent Form shall be signed by Parents/Guardian of candidates below 18 years of age.

Phase-III (Medical Examination)

Candidates who qualify Physical Fitness Test shall be issued a medical appointment letter for their medical examination at designated Medical Boarding Centre (MBC) on a specified date. Medical Examination shall be conducted by Air Force Medical Team as per IAF medical standards and policy. Medical examination would include Baseline Investigation of:
(a.) Blood Haemogram - Hb, TLC, DLC
(b.) Urine RE/ME
(c.) Biochemistry: Blood Sugar Fasting & PP, Serum Cholesterol, Urea, Uric acid, Creatinine, LFT- Serum Bilurubin, SGOT, SGPT
(d.) X-Ray Chest (PA view)
(e.) ECG ®]]> <![CDATA[IAF Airmen Syllabus for Group X and Group Y]]> https://studentsuvidha.com/forum/Thread-IAF-Airmen-Syllabus-for-Group-X-and-Group-Y Tue, 09 Apr 2019 08:55:07 +0000 deepakadhikari99]]> https://studentsuvidha.com/forum/Thread-IAF-Airmen-Syllabus-for-Group-X-and-Group-Y INDIAN AIR FORCE AIRMEN GROUP X & Y SYLLABUS

Indian Air Force Airmen Syllabus for Physics (Group X)
  • Principles of communication
  • Work, energy, and power
  • Heat and thermodynamics
  • Magnetic effect of current and magnetism
  • Dual nature of matter and radiation
  • Physical world and measurement
  • Motion of system of particles &rigid body
  • Mechanics of solids and fluids
  • Oscillation
  • Heat and thermodynamics
  • Waves
  • Electrostatic
  • Current electricity
  • Electromagnetic induction and alternating current
  • Optics
  • Atomic Nucleus
  • Gravitation
  • Kinematics
  • Laws of motion
  • Electromagnetic Waves
  • Solids and semiconductors devices
  • Solids and semiconductors devices

Indian Air Force Airmen Syllabus for Mathematics (Group X)
  • Trigonometric functions
  • Statistics
  • Definite integrals
  • Solutions of triangle
  • Mathematical induction
  • Family of lines
  • Exponential and logarithm series
  • Matrices and determinants
  • Straight line
  • Conic sections
  • Differentiation
  • Permutations and combinations
  • Function, limit, and continuity
  • Matrices and determinants
  • Differential equation
  • Logarithm
  • Mathematical logic
  • Binomial theorems
  • Function, limit, and continuity
  • Indefinite integrals
  • Boolean Algebra
  • Applications of derivatives
  • Sets relations and functions
  • Cartesian system of rectangular coordinates
  • Circles and family of circles
  • Quadratic equations and linear in equations
  • Inverse trigonometric functions
  • Probability
  • Sequences and series
  • Complex numbers
Indian Air Force Airmen Syllabus for English (Group X&Y)
  • Idioms and Phrases
  • Direct / Indirect sentences: Narration change
  • Active and Passive Voices
  • Comprehension
  • Composition
  • Grammar

Indian Air Force Airmen Syllabus for Reasoning (Group Y)
  • Arithmetical Reasoning
  • Analogy
  • Decision Making
  • Blood Relations
  • Clocks & Calendars
  • Mirror Images
  • Cubes and Dice
  • Embedded Figures etc
  • Number Series
  • Non-Verbal Series
  • Coding-Decoding
  • Directions
  • Number Ranking
  • Alphabet Series
Indian Air Force Airmen Group Y Non-Technical  Syllabus – Quantitative
  • HCF & LCM
  • Time and Distance
  • Simple & Compound Interest
  • Mixtures & Allegations
  • Data Interpretation etc
  • Number System
  • Decimal & Fractions
  • Percentages
  • Problems on Ages
  • Average
  • Simplification
  • Ratio and Proportions
  • Profit and Loss
  • Time and Work
Indian Airforce Airmen Group Y Syllabus – General Knowledge
  • General Politics
  • Important Days
  • Economic Scene
  • Books and Authors
  • Abbreviations
  • Science – Inventions & Discoveries
  • Indian Constitution
  • Awards and Honors
  • Books
  • Culture
  • History
  • Current events
  • Current Affairs – National & International
  • Sports and Games
  • Geography
  • Important Financial & Economic News
]]> INDIAN AIR FORCE AIRMEN GROUP X & Y SYLLABUS

Indian Air Force Airmen Syllabus for Physics (Group X)
  • Principles of communication
  • Work, energy, and power
  • Heat and thermodynamics
  • Magnetic effect of current and magnetism
  • Dual nature of matter and radiation
  • Physical world and measurement
  • Motion of system of particles &rigid body
  • Mechanics of solids and fluids
  • Oscillation
  • Heat and thermodynamics
  • Waves
  • Electrostatic
  • Current electricity
  • Electromagnetic induction and alternating current
  • Optics
  • Atomic Nucleus
  • Gravitation
  • Kinematics
  • Laws of motion
  • Electromagnetic Waves
  • Solids and semiconductors devices
  • Solids and semiconductors devices

Indian Air Force Airmen Syllabus for Mathematics (Group X)
  • Trigonometric functions
  • Statistics
  • Definite integrals
  • Solutions of triangle
  • Mathematical induction
  • Family of lines
  • Exponential and logarithm series
  • Matrices and determinants
  • Straight line
  • Conic sections
  • Differentiation
  • Permutations and combinations
  • Function, limit, and continuity
  • Matrices and determinants
  • Differential equation
  • Logarithm
  • Mathematical logic
  • Binomial theorems
  • Function, limit, and continuity
  • Indefinite integrals
  • Boolean Algebra
  • Applications of derivatives
  • Sets relations and functions
  • Cartesian system of rectangular coordinates
  • Circles and family of circles
  • Quadratic equations and linear in equations
  • Inverse trigonometric functions
  • Probability
  • Sequences and series
  • Complex numbers
Indian Air Force Airmen Syllabus for English (Group X&Y)
  • Idioms and Phrases
  • Direct / Indirect sentences: Narration change
  • Active and Passive Voices
  • Comprehension
  • Composition
  • Grammar

Indian Air Force Airmen Syllabus for Reasoning (Group Y)
  • Arithmetical Reasoning
  • Analogy
  • Decision Making
  • Blood Relations
  • Clocks & Calendars
  • Mirror Images
  • Cubes and Dice
  • Embedded Figures etc
  • Number Series
  • Non-Verbal Series
  • Coding-Decoding
  • Directions
  • Number Ranking
  • Alphabet Series
Indian Air Force Airmen Group Y Non-Technical  Syllabus – Quantitative
  • HCF & LCM
  • Time and Distance
  • Simple & Compound Interest
  • Mixtures & Allegations
  • Data Interpretation etc
  • Number System
  • Decimal & Fractions
  • Percentages
  • Problems on Ages
  • Average
  • Simplification
  • Ratio and Proportions
  • Profit and Loss
  • Time and Work
Indian Airforce Airmen Group Y Syllabus – General Knowledge
  • General Politics
  • Important Days
  • Economic Scene
  • Books and Authors
  • Abbreviations
  • Science – Inventions & Discoveries
  • Indian Constitution
  • Awards and Honors
  • Books
  • Culture
  • History
  • Current events
  • Current Affairs – National & International
  • Sports and Games
  • Geography
  • Important Financial & Economic News
]]>