Post Name: Airmen – Group ‘Y’ (Medical Assistant)
Special Recruitment for Diploma / B.Sc in Pharmacy Holders
Advertisement Date: 01 July 2025
Online Registration: 11 July 2025 to 31 July 2025
Online Exam Start Date: 25 September 2025 onwards
Organization:
Indian Air Force (IAF)
Recruitment Zone:
Male Indian and Gorkha (Subject of Nepal) citizens from all States & UTs.
Recruitment Test Centre: Maharaja’s College Ground, PT Usha Road, Shenoys, Ernakulam, Kochi, Kerala-682011.
Post Details:
| Post | Qualification Required |
|---|---|
| Group ‘Y’ – Medical Assistant (Pharma) | Diploma / B.Pharm in Pharmacy with 50% aggregate marks + valid registration with State Pharmacy Council or PCI |
Eligibility Criteria:
Age Limit (as on date of enrollment):
- For Diploma/B.Pharm in Pharmacy:
- Unmarried: Born between 02 July 2002 to 02 July 2007
- Married: Born between 02 July 2002 to 02 July 2005
- Upper age limit: 24 years
Marital Status:
- Candidates below 21 years must be unmarried.
Educational Qualifications:
- For 10+2 Candidates (General Medical Assistant):
- 10+2/Intermediate with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English with 50% aggregate marks and 50% in English
- OR Vocational Course (with PCB and English) with the same marks criteria.
- For Pharmacy Candidates:
- 10+2 with PCB and English (minimum 50% aggregate and 50% in English).
- Diploma / B.Sc in Pharmacy with minimum 50% aggregate
- Must hold valid Pharmacy registration (State/PCI) at time of enrollment.
Medical & Physical Standards:
| Parameter | Standard |
|---|---|
| Height | Minimum 152 cm |
| Chest | Minimum 77 cm with 5 cm expansion |
| Weight | Proportionate to height and age |
| Visual Standards | 6/36 each eye, correctable to 6/6; Refractive error not exceeding ±3.5 D; Colour vision: CP-II |
| Hearing | Able to hear forced whisper from 6 meters |
| Dental | Healthy gums, 14 dental points minimum |
| Tattoos | Permitted only on inner forearms or dorsal hands (as per tribal customs) |
| Gender Reassignment | Candidates with history of gender reassignment will be declared unfit |
Note: Candidates with history of LASIK/PRK surgery are not eligible.
Disqualification Conditions:
- Use or possession of narcotics or psychotropic substances (zero tolerance policy).
- Permanent body tattoos (except permitted regions).
- History of misconduct or dismissal from previous Government service.
- Previously debarred from any IAF exam.
Terms & Conditions:
- Tenure: Initially 20 years (extendable till 57 years subject to performance).
- Training: Joint Basic Phase Training followed by specialized trade training.
- Deployment: Anywhere in India/world as per IAF requirement.
Pay, Allowances & Perks:
| During Training | Rs. 14,600/- stipend per month |
|---|---|
| Post Training | Starting gross: Rs. 26,900/- + allowances |
| Perks | Free food, accommodation, clothing, medical care, CSD, 60 days annual + 30 days casual leave, LTC, Rs. 62.5 lakh insurance, etc. |
Job Profile – Medical Assistant:
- Nursing & First Aid
- Medical store & dispensary management
- Ward supervision
- Administrative & medical duties in hospitals/field units
How to Apply:
- Apply Online at: https://airmenselection.cdac.in
- Upload:
- 10th certificate
- 10+2 mark sheet with PCB & English
- Diploma/B.Sc (Pharmacy) mark sheet
- Valid Pharmacy Registration Certificate
- Photograph (with black slate and details), thumb impression, signature
- Parent/Guardian signature (if under 18 years)
- Application Fee: Rs. 550/- + GST (non-refundable)
Important Dates:
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Registration | 11 July 2025 – 31 July 2025 |
| Online Exam | From 25 September 2025 |
| PSL Declaration | 15 May 2026 |
| Final Enrollment | 01 June 2026 |
Selection Process:
- Online Written Exam (STAR)
- Physical Fitness Test (PFT)
- Adaptability Test I & II
- Medical Examination
- Merit-based Provisional Select List (PSL)
General Instructions:
- Provide valid email ID and mobile number.
- Only one application per candidate.
- Ensure accuracy in uploaded documents.
- No TA/DA for appearing in tests.
- Centre/Date change requests not entertained.
- Regularly check https://airmenselection.cdac.in for updates.
Note:
This is an excellent opportunity for Pharmacy candidates to serve the nation in a professional medical support role under the Indian Air Force.
For More Info & to Apply Online:
Visit: https://airmenselection.cdac.in
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