Indian Air Force: Airmen Group X & Group Y

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The candidates who are recruited as employees in Group X and Y are called PBOR (Person below Officer Rank) or Airmen. The candidates who are recruited as Airmen in Group X work in the technical fields subject to their trade while the candidates who are recruited Airmen in Group Y will work in other streams other than technical.

The posts in the technical trades of Group X are:

Airframe Fitter
Propulsion Fitter
Weapon Fitter
Electrical Fitter
Electronic Fitter
Mechanical Fitter
Automobile Fitter
Workshop Fitter

The posts in the non-technical trades of Group Y are:

Accounts Assistant
Administrative Assistant
Logistics Assistant
Operation Assistant
Medical Assistant
IAF Police & Security
Ground Training Instructor
Environmental Support Services Assistant
Meteorological Assistant
Musician
Cryptographer

The Central Airmen Selection Board (CASB) does the selections in the IAF Group X and Y Trades in which CASB enrols Airmen through All India Selection Tests (AIST) and Recruitment Rallies.

IAF Airmen Group X & Y Admit Card 2020

The admit card for the Indian Air Force has been released for the online exam date which is scheduled to be held on 4th to 8th November 2020. The admit card is available on the official website and the candidates who have applied for the exam can download their admit card from there.

Organisation Name	Indian Air Force (IAF)
Post Name/Exam Name	Group X & Y Airmen 01/2021
Admit Card Released Date	21st October 2020
Online Exam Date	4th to 8th November 2020
Selection Procedure	Online Test
Job Location	India
Official Website	indianairforce.nic.in

IAF Airmen Group X and Y Exam Dates

The online exam for Airmen Group X and Group Y has been scheduled from 4th November 2020 as per the official notification that was released earlier. The exam will be conducted from 4th to 8th November for recruiting eligible candidates for the 01/2021 Batch.

Salary of the IAF Airmen in Group X and Y

When the candidates are selected by IAF for the Airmen in Group X and Y then they are subjected to training. During the training period, the Airmen in both the groups X and Y are given a stipend of Rs.

Source: Safalta

14,600. Once, the training is completed, the Airmen in the Group X are given Rs.33,100 per month. The Dearness Allowance (DA) is given as applicable. The candidates who get selected as the Airmen in the Group Y are given Rs.26,900 per month. The Dearness Allowance (DA) is given as applicable. The salary eventually rises in the subsequent years. The Dearness Allowance for both Group X and Y is calculated on the sum total of Pay Band + Grade Pay + MSP. Military Service Pay (MSP) is given to all the Airmen on a per month basis.

Other Benefits to Airmen

Airmen also receive various benefits in addition to their salary. These benefits are listed below:

City Compensatory Allowance
Transport Allowance
Accommodation
Rations
Medical facilities for self and dependents
Leave Travel Concession for self and family
Loans for education
Interest-free loan for house repair or marriage of sister/daughter
Scholarships for children
Grants for natural calamities, wheelchairs etc.
Pensions including service, invalidity, disability, war injury etc.
Group Insurance covering disability and death
Composite Personal Maintenance Allowance
High Altitude Allowance
Field Area/Modified Field Area Allowance etc.

Not only this, after retirement, the Airmen are also entitled to the pension, medical insurance and gratuity, apart from the canteen facilities. Besides this, Indian Air Force allows relaxation in age and reservation in government services as an ex-serviceman.

Promotion Prospects of IAF Airmen Group X and Group Y

With the passage of time and experience, Airmen are also promoted to the higher ranks during their stay in the Air Force. Also, the eligible Airmen can apply for the selection as an Officer in the Flying Branch within the age group of 19 to 20 years. Serving Airmen can also apply for the selection to the Officer’s rank in the Ground Duty Branches (other than Medical).

The promotion policy in IAF is based on the following:

(a) Annual Appraisal Report (AAR /AR/ACR): The basis for promotion is the 'Annual Appraisal report (AAR)' that is given every year by the Superior or the Senior Officer under whom the Airmen work. It is applicable for all the ranks in IAF.

(b) Promotion Exams: Apart from Annual Appraisal report, the Airmen are required to clear promotion exams that are conducted for their next promotion. These exams are conducted to assess that the Airmen have the essential knowledge required, on Air Force law, service writing, administration and military history apart from professional knowledge.

(c) Minimum service: The next is the 'minimum service' in a given rank that is considered while promoting any Airmen.This is a necessary requirement for promotion. The minimum service presently in vogue is as follows:

Rank	Min Length of Service
Leading Aircraftman to Corporal	5 Years
Corporal to Sergeant	13 Years 6 months
Sergeant to Junior Warrant Officer	17 Years
Junior Warrant Officer to Warrant Officer	23 Years
Warrant Officer to Master Warrant Officer	28 Years

The salary of the Airmen also goes higher with promotion to higher ranks, Here is the complete detail:

Rank of Airmen (Promotional Vertical)	Pay Matrix Level	Starting Basic Pay	Military Service Pay (MSP)
Aircraftsman	3	Rs. 21,700	Rs. 5,200
Leading Aircraftman	3	Rs. 21,700	Rs. 5,200
Corporal	4	Rs. 25,500	Rs. 5,200
Sergeant	5	Rs. 29,200	Rs. 5,200
Junior Warrant Officer	6	Rs. 35,400	Rs. 5,200
Warrant Officer	7	Rs. 44,900	Rs. 5,200
Master Warrant Officer	8	Rs. 47,600	Rs. 5,200

IAF Airmen Group X and Y: Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility varies as per the Group of trade that the candidate selects. Group 'X' Airmen for Technical Trades require a 10+2 with PCM or a Diploma in Engineering from a recognised institute or university. For Group 'X' Education Instructor Trade, candidates need a Graduation and a B. Ed. / Two years teaching experience in the field. For Group 'Y' Trades (police, defence etc.), candidates require a 10+2 or equivalent in any of the streams, Science, Arts or Commerce. Here is the detail of the eligibility qualifications that is required:

Nationality: Indian and Nepalese

Gender: Male

Marital Status: Unmarried

Upper Age Limit: 21 Years

Educational Qualification:

(a) Group X (except Education Instructor Trade)

(i) Passed Intermediate/10+2/Equivalent examination with Mathematics, Physics and English with minimum 50% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in English.

(ii) Passed Three years Diploma Course in Engineering in any stream. The candidate should have completed the course from a Government recognised Polytechnic institute or University 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.

(b) Group Y (except Automobile Technician, GTI, IAF (P), IAF(S) and Musician Trades)

Passed Intermediate/10+2/ Equivalent Examination in any stream/subjects approved by Central/State Education Boards with minimum 50% marks in aggregate and at least 50% marks in English.

Passed 10+2/Intermediate/equivalent exam with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English subjects with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate and at least 50% marks in English.

Medical Standards

General Medical Standards for both Group X (except Education Instructor Trade) and Group Y (except Automobile Technician, GTI, IAF (P), IAF(S) and Musician Trades) are as follows:

(i)Height: Minimum acceptable height is 152.5 cms.

(ii) Chest: Minimum range of expansion: 5 cm.

(iii) Weight: Proportionate to height and age. However, the minimum weight of 55 Kg required for an Operations Assistant (ATS) Trade only.

(iv) Corneal Surgery (PRK/LASIK) shall not be acceptable.

(v) Hearing: Candidate should have normal hearing, i.e. able to hear a forced whisper from a distance of 6 meters with each ear separately.

(vi) Dental: Candidates should have healthy gums, a good set of teeth and minimum 14 dental points.

(vii) Health: Candidate should be of normal anatomy without loss of any appendages. He should be free from any active or latent, acute or chronic, medical or surgical disability or infection and skin ailments. The candidate shall be physically and mentally fit to perform duty in any part of the world, in any climate and terrain.

IAF Airmen Group X and Y: Exam Pattern

Phase-I (Online Exam)

Phase 1 is the online exam that is conducted. The eligible candidates are sent Provisional Admit Cards for Phase-I Details of the Online Exam are given below:

(a) Group X Trades (except Education Instructor): Duration of the online test is 60 minutes and comprises English, Physics and Mathematics.

(b) Group Y Trades (except Automobile Technician, GTI, IAF (P), IAF(S) and Musician): Duration of the online test is 45 minutes and comprises English, Reasoning & General Awareness.

(c) Both Group X & Y Trades: Duration of the online test is 85 minutes and comprises English, Physics, Mathematics, and Reasoning & General Awareness.

Note: The exam has a provision of negative marking also. For each correct answer, one mark will be awarded while for every wrong answer 0.25 marks is deducted as penalty. If the candidate leaves the question without marking any answer then no mark will be awarded for the same.

Phase-II (Physical Fitness Test)

As soon as the Phase- I results are declared, all candidates who are shortlisted for Phase-II will be sent a new admit card on their registered email for phase-II test at an Airmen Selection Centre. Candidates should have all the required documents when they are appearing for the Phase – II exam.

Physical Fitness Test (PFT) criteria are as follows:

1.6 Km run to be completed within 06 minutes 30 seconds.
Candidates shall also have to complete 10 Pushups, 10 Sit-ups and 20 Squats within the stipulated time to qualify in the Physical Fitness Test.

Note: Candidates are advised to bring their sports shoes and shorts/Track pants along with them. 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 his Parents/Guardian of candidates below 18 years of age.

Phase-III (Medical Examination)

Candidates who qualify the Physical Fitness Test are 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 the 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 Bilirubin, SGOT, SGPT

(d) X- Ray Chest (PA view)

(e) ECG (R)

IAF Airmen Group X and Y: Syllabus

The syllabus for the Airmen Group X and Group Y exam is the same as that of the syllabus of the 10+2 of CBSE. So, it is advisable that the candidates study as per the CBSE 10+2 syllabus. For Reasoning & General Awareness, the candidates should refer to a standard book or online courses and content present which are reliable. Below is the detailed syllabus of the Group X and Y of IAF:

Airmen Group X and Y Syllabus - English

English Comprehension
Subject Verb Agreement
Sequence of Tenses
Transformation of Sentences: Compound, Complex, Simple, Negative, Affirmative Sentences
Spelling & Word Formation
Antonyms and Synonyms
One Word Substitution
Correct usage of Articles
Parts of Speech
Commonly Confused Words and their Usages
Idioms and Phrases
Direct/Indirect Narration
Active and Passive Voice

Airmen Group X Syllabus- Physics

Principles of Communication
Work, Energy and Power
Heat and Thermodynamics
Magnetic Effect of Current and Magnetism
Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation
Physical Quantities and Measurement
Motion of System of Particles & Rigid Body
Mechanics of Solids and Fluids
Oscillation
Waves
Electrostatic
Current Electricity
Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Current
Optics
Atomic Nucleus
Gravitation
Kinematics
Laws of Motion
Electromagnetic Waves
Solids and Semiconductors Devices

Airmen Group X Syllabus- Mathematics

Sets and Functions
Trigonometric Functions
Mathematical Induction
Cartesian System of Coordinates
Straight Line
Circles
Conic Sections
Complex Numbers
Quadratic Equations and Linear Equations
Sequences and Series
Permutations and Combinations
Binomial Theorems
Exponential and Logarithm Series
Solutions of Triangle
Inverse Trigonometric Functions
Matrices and Determinants
Function, Limit and Continuity
Differentiation
Applications of Derivatives
Indefinite Integrals
Definite Integrals
Differential Equation
Probability
Logarithm
Statistics
Mathematical Logic
Boolean Algebra

Airmen Group Y Syllabus- Reasoning

Number Series
Non-Verbal Series
Coding-Decoding
Direction Test
Number Ranking
Alphabet Series
Arithmetical Reasoning
Analogy
Decision Making
Blood Relations
Clocks & Calendars
Mirror Images
Cubes and Dice
Embedded Figures

Airmen Group Y Syllabus- General Awareness

General Science (biology of human body, organic chemistry, etc.)
Civics (polity, constitution of India, etc.)
Geography (lakes, river, waterfalls, irrigation and agriculture, etc.)
Current Events (days, events etc.)
History (Indian freedom struggle, viceroys, governors, dance, music and fairs, etc.)
Basic Computer Operations (computer and mobile technology)

Airmen Group Y Syllabus- Mathematics

Ratio and Proportion
Average
LCM, HCF
Profit and Loss
Time, Distance and Speed
Percentage
Simplification of Numbers
Fraction
Area of Triangle, Square and Rectangle
Surface Area and Volume of Cuboids, Cylinder, Cone and Sphere
Probability
Simple Trigonometry

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