The IAF Group C exam is one of the fiercely competitive examinations that is organized by the Indian Air Force for selecting Group C civilian employees such as Lower Division Clerk, Store Keeper, Cook, Driver, etc and other technical and administrative posts. The IAF Group C exam conducted with a written test in four parts which are English, Reasoning & General Awareness, Numerical Ability, and Trade/Technical/Professional Knowledge section based on the post. The candidates who have performed well in the written test have to undergo physical and medical fitness test as the next level after the written test. This is where final selection of the candidate is done depending on the result of all the above mentioned stages.
This IAF Group C civilian posts exam is likely to be released in mid 2023 for those who are eligible for 2024. According to traditions, the written exam is expected to take place no earlier than the end of the year 2024. The results are usually declared within a month or two of the written test. The final list of candidates will be shortlisted for other phases such as certificate verification, medical examination, and training. The selection of a hotel can take about three to four months in total. Approximately 300- 400 outcomes shall be awarded on the IAF Group C examination to be held in 2024 to fill different posts. The final appointment of the selected candidates may possibly take anywhere from 6-8 months, starting from the result declaration month. The candidates are advised and encouraged to continue visiting the Indian Air Force official website for further exam updates and notifications.
Aspect | Details |
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Exam Type | Online (Computer Based Test) |
Eligibility | Indian citizens with relevant educational qualifications (varies depending on the post) |
Age Limit | 17-25 years (relaxations for reserved categories) |
Selection Process | Written exam, Physical Fitness Test (PFT), Medical Test |
Posts Offered | Various technical and non-technical posts like Airmen, Firemen, Musicians, etc. |
Salary | 7th Pay Commission pay scale (varies depending on the post and level) |
Job Location | Air Force bases across India |
Application Process | Online through the official IAF website (usually starts in December) |
Exam Pattern | Varies depending on the post, but typically includes sections on General Awareness, Mathematics, English, and relevant technical subjects. |
Event | Expected timeframe |
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Notification release | December 2023 |
Online application window | December 2023 - January 2024 |
Written exam | February - March 2024 (Tentative) |
Physical Fitness Test (PFT) | March - April 2024 (Tentative) |
Medical Test | April - May 2024 (Tentative) |
Final results and merit list | May - June 2024 (Tentative) |
City | State/UT |
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Agra | Uttar Pradesh |
Ahmedabad | Gujarat |
Allahabad | Uttar Pradesh |
Bangalore | Karnataka |
Bhubaneswar | Odisha |
Chandigarh | Union Territory |
Chennai | Tamil Nadu |
Coimbatore | Tamil Nadu |
Cuttack | Odisha |
Dehradun | Uttarakhand |
Delhi | Delhi |
Dhanbad | Jharkhand |
Gandhinagar | Gujarat |
Goa | Goa |
Guwahati | Assam |
Hyderabad | Telangana |
Indore | Madhya Pradesh |
Jaipur | Rajasthan |
Jammu | Jammu and Kashmir |
Jamshedpur | Jharkhand |
Jodhpur | Rajasthan |
Kolkata | West Bengal |
Lucknow | Uttar Pradesh |
Mumbai | Maharashtra |
Nagpur | Maharashtra |
Patna | Bihar |
Pune | Maharashtra |
Raipur | Chhattisgarh |
Ranchi | Jharkhand |
Secunderabad | Telangana |
Shillong | Meghalaya |
Shimla | Himachal Pradesh |
Siliguri | West Bengal |
Surat | Gujarat |
Category | Estimated Fee Range (INR) |
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General | 550 - 650 |
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 550 - 650 |
Scheduled Castes (SCs) | Nil |
Scheduled Tribes (STs) | Nil |
Tabulated below is the collection of the Top 10 Colleges in India with Fee Structure, including their key features.
Name of the institute | Fees |
---|---|
Indian Institute of Science | INR 266,500 |
IIM Bangalore | INR 2,450,000 |
Film and Television Institute of India | INR 77,813 |
IIM Calcutta | INR 3,100,000 |
IIT Madras | INR 1,350,000 |
IIM Ahmedabad | INR 3,150,000 |
IIT Bombay | INR 4,200,000 |
Indian School of Business | INR 4,700,000 |
Loyola Institute of Business Administration | INR 969,400 |
Department of Management Studies IIT Delhi | INR 1,170,000 |
Section | No. of Questions | Marks | Mode |
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General Awareness | 30-40 | 30-40 | Online |
Mathematics | 30-40 | 30-40 | Online |
English | 30-40 | 30-40 | Online |
Technical Subjects (Post-Specific) | 30-40 | 30-40 | Online |
Section | Sub-Sections | Topics |
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General Awareness | Current Affairs: | National & International events, Science & Technology advancements, Sports, Awards & Honors |
Indian History & Geography: | Major events, Geography of India, Culture & Heritage | |
Political System & Economy: | Indian Constitution, Government Structure, Economic Policies | |
Science & Technology: | Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Latest advancements | |
General Knowledge: | Static GK, Famous personalities, Inventions & Discoveries | |
Mathematics | Arithmetic: | Number System, Fractions, Decimal, Percentage, Average, Ratio & Proportion |
Algebra: | Linear Equations, Quadratic Equations, Simple Inequalities, Profit & Loss, Time & Work | |
Geometry: | Triangles, Circles, Quadrilaterals, Area & Volume, Mensuration | |
Trigonometry: | Sine, Cosine, Tangent, Inverse Trigonometric Functions, Simple Applications | |
Statistics: | Mean, Median, Mode, Histogram, Frequency Distribution | |
English | Comprehension: | Reading Comprehension, Cloze Test, Passage Analysis |
Vocabulary: | Synonyms, Antonyms, One-word substitution, Spellings, Idioms & Phrases | |
Grammar: | Tenses, Parts of Speech, Sentence Correction, Error Detection | |
Writing: | Essay Writing, Paragraph Writing, Letter Writing | |
Technical Subjects (Post-Specific) | Varies depending on the chosen post (e.g., Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Trade Knowledge) |
Category | Estimated Vacancy Range |
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General | 6,000 - 9,750 |
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 2,500 - 4,125 |
Scheduled Castes (SCs) | 700 - 1,200 |
Scheduled Tribes (STs) | 300 - 600 |
Section | Subject | Book Title(s) | Author(s) |
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General Awareness | Current Affairs | Manorama Yearbook | Manorama Yearbooks |
Pratiyogita Darpan | Pratiyogita Darpan | ||
Indian History & Geography | Lucent's General Knowledge | ||
Mathematics | Arithmetic | Fast Track Objective Arithmetic | Rajesh Verma |
Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations | R.S. Aggarwal | ||
English | Vocabulary | Word Power Made Easy | Norman Lewis |
Objective General English | S.P. Bakshi | ||
Grammar | English Grammar in Use | ||
Technical Subjects (Post-Specific) | Varies | Refer to relevant textbooks and study materials as per chosen post (e.g., Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science) |