Indian Air Force Airmen Group Y Medical Assistant Intake 02/2027 – Answer Key

For Medical Assistant Trade (10+2): Passed 10+2/Intermediate/Equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English from a recognised Education Board with minimum 50% aggregate marks and 50% marks in English; OR passed a two-year Vocational Course with non-vocational subjects Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English with minimum 50% aggregate and 50% English.

For Medical Assistant Trade (Diploma/B.Pharma/B.Sc in Pharmacy): Passed 10+2/Intermediate/Equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English with minimum 50% aggregate and 50% English, along with Diploma/B.Pharma/B.Sc in Pharmacy with minimum 50% aggregate and valid registration from the State Pharmacy Council or Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) at the time of enrolment. 

For 10+2 candidates: Unmarried candidates born between 01.07.2006 and 01.07.2010, both dates inclusive.

For Diploma/B.Pharma/B.Sc in Pharmacy candidates: Unmarried candidates born between 01.07.2003 and 01.07.2008; married candidates born between 01.07.2003 and 01.07.2006.

If all stages of selection are cleared, the maximum age at enrolment should be 21 years for 10+2/Intermediate/Equivalent candidates and 24 years for Diploma/B.Pharma/B.Sc in Pharmacy candidates. 

Candidates must provide five choices of examination city for STAR Online Exam and fourteen choices of Airmen Selection Centres (ASCs) for Phase-II. CASB reserves the right to allot a centre other than the candidate's preference. Candidates can apply only once; duplicate applications with different registration numbers will be rejected. Candidates must carry the required original documents for Phase-II verification, including educational certificates, domicile/SOAFP documents where applicable, admit card and other prescribed documents. Mobile phones, smart watches and electronic devices are prohibited in testing areas and possession may lead to permanent debarment.

Provisional Select List / Enrolment: The merit-wise Provisional Select List for Airmen Intake 02/2027 will be displayed in the last week of May 2027. A separate PSL will be published for Diploma/B.Pharma/B.Sc in Pharmacy holders. Inclusion in the PSL does not guarantee automatic enrolment; enrolment is subject to merit, medical fitness, availability of vacancies, applicable age limit and fulfilment of all eligibility conditions. The final Enrolment List will be published on 01.06.2027, with e-Call Letters sent to candidates called for enrolment.

Total Posts / Vacancy: The notification does not specify a fixed total number of vacancies. The final selection/enrolment is subject to merit, cut-off, qualified candidates in Phase-II and anticipated vacancies. Separate Provisional Select Lists will be prepared for Diploma/B.Pharma/B.Sc in Pharmacy holders.

Medical Assistant Trade / Job Specification: Selected Airmen in the Medical Assistant Trade will be trained in nursing and first-aid and will be involved in management of medical stores, dispensaries and ward supervision, along with other duties assigned by the Indian Air Force according to service requirements.

Medical / Physical Standards: Weight should be proportionate to height and age. Minimum chest circumference is 77 cm with at least 5 cm expansion. Candidates must have normal hearing, healthy gums and teeth with minimum 14 dental points and must satisfy prescribed general medical standards. Minimum height for Medical Assistant/Medical Assistant (Pharmacist) is 152 cm. Visual standard is 6/36 in each eye, correctable to 6/6, with maximum refractive error not exceeding +3.50D including astigmatism; colour vision requirement is CP-II. Candidates with a history of LASIK/PRK are not accepted.

Tenure / Service: Enrolment is for an initial period of 20 years, subject to service conditions, and may be extended up to the age of 57 years subject to service conditions. Candidates undergo Joint Basic Phase Training followed by trade-specific training. After successful completion of training, Airmen are deployed according to IAF requirements. The trade allotted cannot be changed at the candidate's request.

Salary / Pay Scale: During training, candidates will receive a stipend of ₹14,600/- per month. On completion of training, starting gross emoluments at the minimum of the pay scale including Military Service Pay (MSP) are ₹26,900/- per month, plus applicable Dearness Allowance. Other allowances such as Transport Allowance, Composite Person Maintenance Allowance, Leave Ration Allowance, Children Education Allowance and HRA are also admissible as per Government instructions.

Perks / Benefits: Airmen are eligible for ration, clothing, medical facilities, accommodation, CSD facilities, annual leave of 60 days and casual leave of 30 days subject to service exigencies, recreational facilities, transport for school-going children and LTC. Group Insurance Cover of ₹62.5 lakh at a premium of ₹3,200/- per month and Group Housing Scheme facilities are also extended.

Selection Process: Selection will be conducted in Phase-I Online Test → Phase-II Shortlisting/Test → Physical Fitness Test (PFT) → Adaptability Test-I → Adaptability Test-II → Medical Examination → Provisional Select List (PSL) → Enrolment List. Phase-I marks may be normalised if required, and candidates have to qualify each paper separately.

Exam Pattern: Phase-I Online Test duration is 45 minutes and consists of English as per 10+2 CBSE syllabus and Reasoning & General Awareness (RAGA). The test is objective type and questions are bilingual (English & Hindi), except the English paper. Marking: +1 mark for each correct answer, 0 marks for unattempted questions and -0.25 mark for each wrong answer. Candidates have to qualify each paper separately.

Physical Fitness Test: Candidates shortlisted after the Online Test are called for PFT and Adaptability Tests at designated Airmen Selection Centres. PFT-I consists of a 1.6 Km run; for candidates up to 21 years the prescribed maximum time is 7 minutes, while candidates above 21 years holding Diploma/B.Pharma/B.Sc in Pharmacy have a maximum time of 7 minutes 30 seconds. PFT-II includes the prescribed exercises such as Push-ups, Sit-ups and Squats.

Adaptability Tests: Candidates who qualify the Physical Fitness Test have to undergo Adaptability Test-I, an objective written test assessing suitability for employment in the IAF under varied geographical, weather and operational conditions. Candidates qualifying Adaptability Test-I then undergo Adaptability Test-II, which assesses their ability to adapt to the IAF environment and military way of life.

Medical Examination: Candidates qualifying Adaptability Test-II undergo medical examination by the Air Force Medical Team. The examination includes blood haemogram, urine examination, biochemistry, chest X-ray, ECG and other investigations considered necessary by the Recruiting Medical Officer. Candidates declared medically unfit can appeal before the Appeal Medical Board by depositing ₹40/- through the prescribed MRO/e-MRO process within three working days. 

Important Note:-  Candidates are advised to read the complete official advertisement carefully and verify all eligibility conditions, dates, fee, educational qualification, medical standards, selection process and other details from the official CASB/Indian Air Force recruitment portal before applying. Exams247.in is not responsible for any error, omission, change, delay, loss or any issue arising during the application or recruitment process