Indian Air Force Group X & Y Exam : Selection Procedure, Various Amenities, Eligibility Criteria & Important Guidelines

Indian Air Force (IAF) Group X & Y are the personnel level positions below officer rank in the Indian Air Force, also known as Airmen.The Indian Air Force recruits the candidates in various groups and departments through group X & Y exams as airmen. Airmen are technical and non-technical personnel of the Indian air force and they are responsible for ground operations like mechanical, electrical, electronic, IT, accounting, medical, security, Air Force traffic control, logistics, requirement works, air force music band, training and education for the air force officers and associated duties.

In a technical department of group X, the posts are: air frame fitter, propulsion fitter, weapon fitter, electrical fitter, electronic fitter, mechanical fitter, automobile fitter, and workshop fitter.

& In the non-technical department of group Y, the posts are: account assistant, administrative assistant, logistics assistant, operation assistant, medical assistant, IAF Police & Security, ground training instructor, environmental support services assistant, musician, and cryptographer.

The Indian Air Force conducts the IAF Group X and Y Exams every year. This exam gives a golden opportunity to candidates who want to serve their nation by joining the Indian Air Force. By giving departmental exams, the candidates get promoted to officer rank.

IAF Group X & Y Exam Selection Procedure:

Every year, the Indian Air Force recruits airmen for Group X & Y. Group X is for candidates having a technical qualification, those who have completed their +2 in science and maths or diploma holders, while Group Y is for candidates having non-technical qualifications. The selection of the candidates for this position is based on the qualifying IAF Group X & Y exams. The following stages govern the selection of candidates for airmen in the air force:

1) Written Test: For Group X:- Physics, English, Maths

                          For Group Y:- Reasoning and General Awareness(RAGA), English

                         & For Group X & Y :- Physics, English, Maths & Reasoning and General Awareness(RAGA).

2) Physical Fitness Test: Candidates who pass the physical fitness test will be eligible to take Adaptability Tests 1 and Adaptability Tests 2.

3) Medical Exam

Various Benefits of IAF Group X & Y Exam:

The Indian Air Force offers an opportunity to airmen to become a commissioned officers through service entry commission and through Army cadet college courses. Besides a handsome salary package, airmen are eligible for various allowances and benefits, and these allowances vary on the basis of the rank of the airman. There are some allowances and benefits are:

• Dearness Allowances

• Travel & Medical Allowances

• City Compensatory Allowances

• High altitude allowances

• Field area allowances

• Educational Loan & Interest Free Loan

• Scholarships for children

• Pensions, etc.

Eligibility for the IAF Group X and Y Exams:

The eligibility criteria for the Air Force are decided by the Central Airmen Selection Board and the eligibility criteria are:

1) Nationality- The only Indian candidates can apply for this exam.

2) Educational Qualifications-

For Group X:a 10+2 pass with Physics, Mathematics, and English with a minimum of 50% in aggregate and 50% in English is required, or a 3 year diploma course in engineering in any stream is required.

For Group Y:10+2 or its equivalent

3) Age Limit- The candidates' maximum age is 21 years.

4) Gender & Marital Status-Unmarried male candidates only

5) Physical Fitness Test- The candidate's eligibility for the physical fitness test is determined by height, weight, and medical standards.

Important Preparation Guidelines for the IAF Group X & Y Exam with DCG Defence Academy :- 

It is necessary to join a reputed coaching institute for your easy learning process in the IAF Group X & Y exams. DCG Defence Academy is India's Best Air Force Coaching Institute in Pune with India's Best Defence Expert Team, providing the best learning material to the candidates for their overall development and exam preparation by conducting special doubt clearing sessions. Air Force Group X & Y Coaching Classes in Pune provides up-to-date study materials, a pleasant study environment, and India's best defence trainer. 

The following are some preparation tips to help candidates pass their Air Force Exam:

1) Compiling all exam information

2) Time Management

3) Concentrate on English, Mathematics,         and Physics

4) Collect Quality Study Materials

5) Learn the Shortcuts of mathematics

6) Solve previous year's paper

7) Take mock tests on a regular basis

8) Analysis and Practice

9) Health Maintenance

10) Revision on a daily and weekly basis.