Job Opening in INDIAN AIR FORCE - AIRMEN IN GROUP 'X' (TECHNICAL)

Indian Air Force invites applications from UNMARRIED MALE INDIAN CITIZENS(citizens of
Nepal are also eligible) for Selection Test in June 2014 to join as Airmen in Group ‘X’
(Technical)Trades. THE SELECTION TEST IS NOT FOR SELECTION AS COMMISSIONED
OFFICERS /PILOTS / NAVIGATORS

Educational Qualification
(a) Passed Intermediate/ 10+2 / Equivalent Examination with Mathematics, Physics and English, with minimum 50% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in English.
OR
(b) Three year Diploma Course in Engineering (Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics /Automobile / Computer Science / Instrumentation Technology / Information Technology) from a Government recognised Polytechnic Institute with 50% marks in overall aggregate and 50% marks in English in Diploma Course or in Intermediate /Matriculation, if English is not a subject in Diploma Course.

NOTE-1: Exact aggregate percentage of marks upto first place of decimal for all subjects as mentioned in the Marks Sheet of Intermediate / 10+2 / equivalent or in Diploma Course. (For example, 49.9% should NOT be rounded off to 50%

Date of Birth Block. (a) Candidate should be born between 01 FEBRUARY 1994 to 30 NOVEMBER 1997 (both days inclusive). (b) Upper age limit on date of enrolment is 21 years.

MEDICAL STANDARDS (a) General Medical Standards for Group 'X'(Technical)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. (iv) Corneal Surgery (PRK/LASIK) is not acceptable. (v) Hearing: Candidate should have normal hearing i.e. able to hear forced whisper from a distance of 6 meters with each ear separately. (vi) Dental: Should have healthy gums, good set of teeth and minimum 14 dental points. (vii) Health: Candidate should be free from medical or surgical deformity. He should be free from all communicable diseases and skin ailments. Candidate must be physically and mentally FIT to perform duty in any part of the world, in any climate and terrain.

Tenure & Training. Enrolment is for an initial period of 20 years extendable up to the age of 57 years. Initially candidates will be sent for a Joint Basic Phase Training (JBPT) at Basic Training Institute, Belgaum (Karnataka). On successful completion of JBPT, candidates will be allocated trades and sent for trade training of specified durations. 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 TRAINING, THE AIRMEN WILL BE DEPLOYED ON GROUND BASED JOBS AS PER THEIR ALLOTTED TRADES. ALLOTTED TRADE WILL NOT BE CHANGED ON CANDIDATE'S REQUEST / ANY GROUNDS

Monthly Pay. During training, a stipend of Rs. 8,550/-per month will be paid. On completion of training the starting gross emoluments at the minimum of scale of pay including Dearness Allowance (DA), will be Rs.23,655/-per month (approximately) which, insubsequent years, may rise up to Rs.41,743/- per month (approximately) depending upon the rank attained.

Allowances. In addition to the above, various allowances such as Transport Allowance, Composite Personal Maintenance Allowance (CPMA), Leave Ration Allowance (LRA), High Altitude Allowance, Field Area/Modified Field Area Allowance, Family Planning Allowance, House Rent allowance (HRA) etc. are also admissible to airmen.

Perquisites. Perks such as Ration, Clothing, Medical facilities, Accommodation, CSD (Canteen) facilities, Leave (60 days Annual and 30 days Casual in a Calendar Year as a privilege), Education concession to children, Recreational facilities, Free transport for school going children and Leave Travel Concession(LTC) are also provided as per the existing rules. Not withstanding the above,Group Insurance Cover of Rs.25,00,000/- at a premium of Rs.1,730/- per month, is covered for all airmen and facility of Group Housing Scheme is also extended. Other facilities by Air Force Wives Welfare Association(AFWWA) are also extended to families of airmen.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

Written Test. Admit Cards to eligible candidates will be despatched in the month of May 2014 for the examination centres listed at paragraph 19. Candidates will be tested in English, Physics and Mathematics as per CBSE syllabus of AISSCE. Question papers will be objective type and bilingual (English & Hindi),except English Paper. Duration of Written Test will be 60 minutes. CANDIDATES ARE TO QUALIFY IN EACH PAPER SEPARATELY. Results of the written test will be declared on the same day.

Physical Fitness Test (PFT). All candidates who pass the written test are to undergo Physical Fitness Test (PFT) on the same or the next day. PFT consists of a 1.6 Km run to be completed within 8 minutes. Candidates completing the PFT in less than 7 minutes 30 seconds will be awarded additional marks on a sliding scale. Candidates are advised to bring their sports shoes and shorts

Interview. Candidates who have passed the written test and PFT will be interviewed. Interview is normally conducted in English. Working knowledge of English is essential.

Medical Examination. Candidates who qualify in the interview will be medically examined. Medical Examination will be conducted by Air Force Medical Team as per Indian Air Force Medical Standards as applicable on the day of the Medical Examination

Examination Centres. Ambala, New Delhi, Kanpur, Barrackpore, Jodhpur, Tambaram(Chennai), Bihta (Patna), Guwahati, Secunderabad, Kochi and Bhopal.

                                          HOW TO APPLY

Application Form. APPLICATION SHOULD BE IN A4 SIZE PAPER ONLY. Non-standard application formats will be rejected. The following are to be sent along with the application:- (a) Attested photo copy of Matriculation Passing Certificate in support of Date of Birth. (b) Attested photo copy of Matriculation Marks Sheet (only applicable for Three year Diploma Course Holders when English is not a subject in Diploma Course). (c) Attested photo copies of Intermediate/10+2/Equivalent Marks Sheet and Passing Certificate or Marks Sheets and Passing Certificate of all the semesters of Three year Diploma Course. NOTE-4: Sl No. (a) to (c) are required to be attested by a Gazetted Officer. (d) Three copies of unattested recent (taken on or after 01 FEBRUARY 2014) passport size COLOUR PHOTOGRAPH (front portrait without headgear except for Sikhs), ONE of which is to be pasted on the application form and the other two are to be stapled at the top left corner of the application form. THE PHOTOGRAPH IS TO BE TAKEN WITH CANDIDATE HOLDING A BLACK SLATE IN FRONT OF HIS CHEST WITH HIS NAME,DATE OF BIRTH AND DATE OF PHOTOGRAPH CLEARLY WRITTEN ON IT WITH WHITE CHALK IN CAPITAL LETTERS. Photographs should be only on good quality “Photo Paper”. (Six photographs required during test). (e) One unstamped self addressed 24 cm x 10 cm WHITE ENVELOPE of good quality, stapled/pinned with the application form. (f) Son of Air Force Personnel (SOAFP)/attested photo copy of Discharge Certificate is to be attached with the application (if applicable).

“IMPERSONATORS B

Last date for receipt of applications at the Central Airmen Selection Board is 17 FEBRUARY 2014 including candidates from North Eastern Region (Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura), Sikkim, Andaman & Nicobar and Lakshadweep Islands. Applications should be sent to the Post Box Address as mentioned below by ORDINARY POST ONLY. APPLICATIONS SENT BY REGISTERED/SPEED POST/ COURIER WILL NOT (REPEAT) NOT BE ACCEPTED.

PRESIDENT

CENTRAL AIRMEN SELECTION BOARD

POST BOX No. 11807, NEW DELHI – 110 010

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