The Indian Air Force has announced a direct recruitment drive for 47 Group 'C' civilian positions across various Air Force stations and units as detailed in the official notification. Eligible Indian citizens are invited to apply for roles including Lower Division Clerk, Hindi Typist, and Civilian Mechanical Transport Driver. Interested candidates must submit their applications to the specific Air Force station where the vacancy is located within 30 days of the advertisement's publication. The selection process involves a scrutiny of applications followed by a written test, with potential skill, physical, or practical tests for shortlisted candidates.

Recruitment Overview

Feature	Details
Recruiting Body	Indian Air Force (IAF)
Advertisement No.	01/2026
Job Type	Group 'C' Civilian Posts
Total Vacancies	47 posts
Age Limit	18 - 25 years
Application Mode	Offline (Postal)
Last Date to Apply	Within 30 days of publication
Pay Scale	Level-2, 7th Pay Matrix

Command-Wise Complete Vacancy Details

HQ Maintenance Command, IAF

Sl. No.	Station / Unit	Post	Vacancies	Category
1	AOC, Air Force Station, Chakeri, Kanpur-208008	LDC	02	UR-01, SC-01, ESM-01
2	CO, 8 Base Repair Depot, Air Force Station, Avadi, Chennai-600055	LDC	01	OBC-01
3	AOC, 9 Base Repair Depot, AF Station, Nagar Road, PO-Dunkirk Line SO, Pune-411014	LDC	02	UR-01, ST-01, ESM-01
4	Stn Cdr, 15 Base Repair Depot, AF Station, Village & Post Vadsar, Tal. Kalol, Distt-Gandhinagar, Gujarat-382721	LDC	01	UR-01
5	AOC, 23 Equipment Depot, Air Force Station, Avadi, IAF (Post), Chennai-600055	LDC	03	UR-01, SC-01, EWS-01, PwBD-01
5	AOC, 23 Equipment Depot, Air Force Station, Avadi, IAF (Post), Chennai-600055	CMTD (OG)	01	EWS-01
6	AOC, 25 Equipment Depot, Air Force Station, Deviali (South), Distt-Nasik, Maharashtra-422501	LDC	01	OBC-01
7	AOC, 28 Equipment Depot, Air Force Station, Amla Depot (PO), Distt Betul, Madhya Pradesh-460553	LDC	01	SC-01
8	CO, 29 Equipment Depot, Air Force Station, Chakeri, Kanpur-208008	LDC	02	SC-01, EWS-01

HQ Training Command, IAF

Sl. No.	Station / Unit	Post	Vacancies	Category
1	Commanding Officer, ETI, Air Force Station Jalahalli East, Bengaluru-560013	LDC	01	UR-01
2	Commanding Officer, MTI, C/o Air Force Station Tambaram, Chennai-600046	LDC	01	OBC-01
3	Commanding Officer, NTS, C/o Air Force Station Begumpet, Hyderabad-500011	Hindi Typist	01	UR-01
4	Commanding Officer, REB(S), C/o Air Force Station Tambaram, Chennai-600046	LDC	01	UR-01
5	Commanding Officer, Training Command (Unit), Air Force, Bengaluru-560006	LDC	01	UR-01

HQ Central Air Command, IAF

Sl. No.	Station / Unit	Post	Vacancies	Category
1	AOC, Air Force Station, Agra, Uttar Pradesh-282008	LDC	01	UR-01
2	AOC, Air Force Station, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh-243002	Hindi Typist	01	UR-01
3	AOC, Air Force Station, Maharajpur, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh-474020	Hindi Typist	01	SC-01

HQ Western Air Command, IAF

Sl. No.	Station / Unit	Post	Vacancies	Category
1	AOC, Air Force Station, Ambala, Haryana-133001	Hindi Typist	01	EWS-01
2	AOC, Air Force Station, Adampur, Distt-Jalandhar, Punjab-144102	LDC	02	OBC-01, SC-01
3	AOC, Air Force Station, Halwara, Distt-Ludhiana, Punjab-141106	Hindi Typist	01	UR-01
4	AOC, Air Force Station, Pathankot, Punjab-145001	CMTD (OG)	01	OBC-01
5	AOC, Air Force Station, Bikaner, Rajasthan-334001	Hindi Typist	01	UR-01

HQ Eastern Air Command, IAF

Sl. No.	Station / Unit	Post	Vacancies	Category
1	AOC, Air Force Station, Jorhat, Assam-785005	LDC	01	UR-01
2	AOC, Air Force Station, Tezpur, Assam-784001	Hindi Typist	01	OBC-01
3	AOC, Air Force Station, Guwahati, Assam-781015	LDC	01	UR-01
4	AOC, Air Force Station, Mohanbari, Dibrugarh, Assam-786012	LDC	01	SC-01
5	OIC, ALG, Along, Distt-West Siang, Arunachal Pradesh-791001	LDC	01	UR-01
6	AOC, Air Force Station, Panagarh, Distt-Paschim Bardhaman, West Bengal-731148	CMTD (OG)	01	UR-01

HQ South Western Air Command, IAF

Sl. No.	Station / Unit	Post	Vacancies	Category
1	AOC, Air Force Station, Thane, Maharashtra-400602	Hindi Typist	01	UR-01
2	AOC, Air Force Station, Vadodara, Gujarat-390022	LDC	01	UR-01
3	AOC, Air Force Station, Utarlai, Barmer, Rajasthan-344001	Hindi Typist	01	OBC-01
4	AOC, Air Force Station, Kalina, Santacruz (East), Mumbai, Maharashtra-400029	Hindi Typist	01	OBC-01
5	AOC, Air Force Station, Jamnagar, Gujarat-361003	LDC	01	OBC-01

HQ Southern Air Command, IAF

Sl. No.	Station / Unit	Post	Vacancies	Category
1	AOC, HQ Southern Air Command, Akkulam, Trivandrum, Kerala-695011	Hindi Typist	01	UR-01

Independent Units, IAF

Sl. No.	Station / Unit	Post	Vacancies	Category
1	AOC, Air Force Station, New Delhi-110003	LDC	03	UR-01, OBC-01, EWS-01
2	AOC, Air Force Station, Gurgaon, Haryana-122005	LDC	01	UR-01
3	President, Central Airmen Selection Board, Brar Square, Delhi Cantt, New Delhi-110010	LDC	01	UR-01
4	JAG (Air), Air Force Central Accounts Office, Subroto Park, New Delhi-110010	LDC	02	OBC-01, EWS-01

Educational Qualification

Lower Division Clerk (LDC)

Candidates must have passed 12th Class from a recognized Board or University. Additionally, applicants must possess a typing speed of 35 words per minute in English or 30 words per minute in Hindi on a computer.

Hindi Typist

Candidates must have passed 12th Class from a recognized Board or University. Applicants are required to have a typing speed of 30 words per minute in Hindi on a computer.

Civilian Mechanical Transport Driver (CMTD)

Candidates must have passed 10th Class from a recognized Board. Applicants must hold a valid Civil Driving License for both light and heavy vehicles and possess at least two years of experience in driving motor vehicles.

Age Limit

Category	Age Limit
General / Unreserved	18 to 25 Years

(The crucial date for determining age limit is the last date of receipt of application)

Age Relaxation

Age relaxation is provided as per government rules: up to 3 years for OBC candidates, 5 years for SC/ST candidates, and up to 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). Ex-servicemen receive relaxation based on their length of military service plus an additional 3 years.

For departmental candidates who are serving in the Indian Air Force, the upper age limit is relaxed up to 35 years for UR, 38 years for OBC candidates, and 40 years for SC/ST candidates.

Salary Details

These posts are under Pay Level-2 of the 7th Central Pay Commission with a starting basic pay of Rs. 19,900/- per month. In addition to your basic pay, you will receive Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, and Transport Allowance as per current government rules.

Offline Application Process 

This recruitment requires an offline application process. Please follow these steps carefully:

Step 1: Obtain the Form

Download or source the Annexure-I application format provided in the official notification.

Step 2: Complete the Form 

Fill in all details clearly in English or Hindi, using block letters where required.

Step 3: Attach Photos.

Paste a recent passport-size photograph to the application form and self-attest it.

Step 4: Prepare Supporting Documents

Gather self-attested copies of all required certificates, including educational qualifications, age proof, and any relevant category or experience certificates. Required documents list is give below 

Step 5: Prepare the Envelope

Place your application and all required documents inside an envelope. You must also include an extra self-addressed envelope with a Rs. 10/- postage stamp affixed for future communication.

Step 6: Label the Envelope

Clearly write "APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF _______ AND CATEGORY _______" on the front of the envelope.

Step 7: Submit Separately

If you are applying for more than one post, you must submit a completely separate application for each one.

Step 8: Post the Application

Send your completed application to the specific address of the Air Force Station or Unit you have chosen. The full address is given in the vacancy table or you can go through the notification of recruitment. Ensure it reaches them within 30 days of the advertisement's publication in Employment News.

A note on important documents and its validity

Candidates applying under the EWS category must ensure their Income and Asset Certificate is valid for the Financial Year 2026-2027 and is based on the income of the Financial Year 2025-2026. OBC candidates must verify that their caste is included in the Central List of OBCs and must attach a valid Non-Creamy Layer certificate to claim reservation benefits. For proof of age, a copy of the Birth Certificate or 10th standard certificate is required. If applying for the Driver (CMTD) post, you must include a copy of a valid Civil Driving License along with an experience certificate confirming at least two years of driving experience.

Steps to Get Selected

The selection process for these posts consists of the following steps:

1. Application Scrutiny

Once you send your application by post, officials will check it to ensure you meet all the eligibility requirements, such as age and educational qualifications. Only those who meet these criteria will be called for the next stage.

2. Written Test

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to appear for a written examination. This test will cover topics such as General Intelligence and Reasoning, Numerical Aptitude, General English, and General Awareness. The questions will be based on the required educational standard for the specific post.

3. Skill, Physical, or Practical Test

If you pass the written test, you may be called for a further assessment. Depending on the job, this could be a typing test for clerical roles, or a driving test for the Driver position, to ensure you can perform the actual duties of the job.

4. Final Selection

The final merit list will be prepared based on your performance in the written test and the subsequent skill or practical tests. If your name is on the final list, you will be offered the position subject to medical fitness and document verification.This stage is qualifying in nature and does not add to marks.

Exam Syllabus

The written exam for Indian Air Force Group 'C' posts has 100 questions. You have 2 hours to complete the test. Please note that 0.25 marks will be deducted for every wrong answer.

General Intelligence and Reasoning: This part checks your logical thinking. It includes topics like number series, blood relations, coding-decoding, and shape puzzles.

Numerical Aptitude: This part covers basic math. Topics include number systems, percentages, profit and loss, ratio, time and work, and interest.

General English: This part tests your knowledge of the English language. It includes grammar, vocabulary, synonyms, antonyms, and reading comprehension.

General Awareness: This part covers general knowledge and current events. It includes history, geography, basic science, sports, and information about the Indian Constitution.

Note: If you are applying for a specific trade post, there may also be questions related to that trade.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. Can I apply to multiple Air Force Stations for the same post? Yes, you can apply to multiple stations. However, you must send separate applications to each station individually. A single application addressed to multiple stations will not be valid.

Q2. Is there any application fee for this recruitment? The notification does not mention any application fee. Based on the information provided, no fee payment is indicated.

Q3. What is the last date to apply? The last date is 30 days from the date of publication of this advertisement in Employment News/Rozgar Samachar, which was published during 2–8 May 2026.

Q4. Can an OBC candidate apply for a UR vacancy? Yes, OBC candidates can apply against UR posts, but they will not receive age relaxation, experience relaxation, or any other concession when applying against UR posts.

Q5. I am a PwBD candidate. Do I still need to appear for the typing test? PwBD candidates who are certified by the Medical Board or Civil Surgeon as unable to type may seek exemption. You must submit a Medical Certificate in Annexure-II format with your application to claim this exemption.

Q6. Will I get to choose my test centre? No. The examination centre will be assigned to you and communicated through your call letter. The centre may differ from the station you applied to.

Q7. I am an ex-serviceman. How will age relaxation work for me? Ex-servicemen who have rendered not less than 6 months of continuous service in the Armed Forces are allowed to deduct the full period of such service from their actual age. If the resulting age does not exceed the prescribed maximum age by more than three years, they shall be considered within age limits.

Q8. What happens if exams for two different posts are scheduled on the same day? No separate exam will be held. The responsibility of deciding which post's exam to appear for lies with the candidate. IAF will not conduct separate tests for candidates who applied to multiple posts.

Q9. Does selection guarantee posting at the applied station? Selected candidates are subject to All India Service Liability, meaning posting decisions ultimately rest with IAF authorities. However, vacancies are station-specific, so typically initial placement is at or near the applied station.

Q10. Can a Departmental Employee apply for this recruitment? Yes, departmental employees can apply. They enjoy age relaxation up to 40 years (UR) and 45 years (SC/ST). However, they must meet all other eligibility criteria.

Q11. What if I belong to a caste that is in the State list of OBCs but not in the Central List? You will not be eligible for OBC reservation. Only castes appearing in the Central List of OBCs qualify for reservation in Central Government services, which includes IAF civilian posts.

Q12. Is the typing test held on a physical typewriter or computer? The notification specifies typing on a computer (10500 KDPH for English and 9000 KDPH for Hindi).

Important Reminders Before You Apply

As you look through the details above, I hope you now have a clear understanding of what the vacancies are, where the highest number of vacancies are available and all other related requirements .While there are only 47 seats in total, careful and focused preparation will give you the best chance to succeed. Please make sure to give more importance to the posts that truly match your skills and double-check that you have met all the necessary requirements.

When you are ready to dispatch your application, please look at the tables provided earlier to find the correct postal address for your specific command. It is very important that you clearly write the name of the post and your category on the envelope. Additionally, do not forget to include a second, smaller envelope with your own address and a Rs. 10 stamp on it. Please check all your documents one last time before you send them, as any small mistake could lead to your application being rejected.

Note: This information is provided for your guidance. Please be sure to read the original official advertisement (Employment News, 2-8 May 2026, Advertisement No. 01/2026) very carefully before you send in your application.