The Indian Air Force (IAF) invites eligible Indian and Gorkha male candidates to participate in the upcoming recruitment rally for the Group 8Y9 (Non-Technical) Medical Assistant Trade. The rally offers a unique opportunity to join the prestigious ranks of the IAF and serve the nation with pride.
Check: Indian Army SSC Tech Recruitment 2025
Event Details
- Dates: 29 January 2025 to 06 February 2025
- Venue: Maharaja’s College Ground, PT Usha Road, Shenoys, Ernakulam, Kochi, Kerala
- Eligibility: Candidates from Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and UTs of Puducherry and Lakshadweep.
Eligibility Criteria
Age & Marital Status:
- For 10+2 Candidates: Unmarried, born between 03 July 2004 and 03 July 2008.
- For Diploma/B.Sc (Pharmacy) Candidates:
- Unmarried: Born between 03 July 2001 and 03 July 2006.
- Married: Born between 03 July 2001 and 03 July 2004.
Educational Qualifications:
10+2 Candidates: Must have passed with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English, scoring a minimum of 50% in aggregate and in English.
Diploma/B.Sc (Pharmacy): Requires 50% aggregate marks in the respective qualifications and valid registration with the Pharmacy Council.
Medical Standards:
- Minimum height: 152 cm
- Weight: Proportionate to height and age
- Vision: Correctable to 6/6
Selection Process
The selection will include:
- Physical Fitness Test (PFT):
- 1.6 km run within the stipulated time.
- 10 push-ups, 10 sit-ups, and 20 squats.
- Written Test: Objective-type questions covering English and Reasoning & General Awareness.
- Adaptability Test-II: To assess candidates’ suitability for military life.
- Medical Examination: Comprehensive health evaluation conducted by the IAF medical team.
Training and Benefits
Selected candidates will undergo Joint Basic Phase Training (JBPT), followed by specialized trade training. Trainees receive a monthly stipend of ₹14,600, with post-training gross emoluments starting at ₹26,900. Additional perks include accommodation, medical facilities, education allowances, and leave benefits.
Important Reminders
- Carry original and photocopies of all required documents.
- Follow the rally schedule strictly.
- Avoid any malpractice during the process, as the selection is merit-based and transparent.
For detailed information, visit the IAF website: www.airmenselection.cdac.in.
Check also: Indian Air Force Agniveer Vayu Recruitment 2026
exam preparation:
- What was the theme of the Indian Air Force Day celebrated on October 8, 2024?
- a) “Wings of Freedom”
- b) “Guardians of the Sky”
- c) “Bhartiya Vayu Sena: Saksham, Sashakt, Atmanirbhar” (Capable, Strong, Self-Reliant)
- d) “Sky Warriors”
- Which city hosted the 92nd Indian Air Force Day celebrations in 2024?
- a) Bengaluru
- b) Chennai
- c) New Delhi
- d) Mumbai
- In August 2024, the Indian Air Force conducted its largest multilateral air exercise. What was it called?
- a) Exercise Vayu Shakti
- b) Exercise Garuda
- c) Exercise Tarang Shakti
- d) Exercise Indra Dhanush
- How many countries participated with air assets in Exercise Tarang Shakti 2024?
- a) 5
- b) 8
- c) 11
- d) 15
- Which indigenous aircraft led the formations during Exercise Tarang Shakti 2024?
- a) HAL Dhruv
- b) LCA Tejas
- c) Mirage 2000
- d) Sukhoi Su-30MKI
- In November 2024, the IAF conducted a joint military training exercise with which country’s air force?
- a) United States
- b) France
- c) Singapore
- d) Australia
- What was the primary objective of the joint exercise between the IAF and the Republic of Singapore Air Force in November 2024?
- a) Humanitarian assistance
- b) Enhancing interoperability and mutual understanding
- c) Disaster relief operations
- d) Maritime security
- Which advanced missile system did India agree to acquire from Russia in February 2025 to enhance the Indian Navy’s capabilities?
- a) S-400 Triumf
- b) Klub-S Missile System
- c) BrahMos-II
- d) Kalibr Cruise Missile
- In January 2025, which Indian state declared a 60-day state of emergency in certain provinces due to rising crime and armed groups?
- a) Assam
- b) Ecuador
- c) Manipur
- d) Nagaland
- Which Indian state launched the ‘Nirbhaya Kadhi’ initiative in February 2025 to support adolescent girls’ welfare?
- a) West Bengal
- b) Odisha
- c) Rajasthan
- d) Madhya Pradesh
- In January 2025, which Indian city hosted the 15th edition of Aero India, Asia’s largest aero show?
- a) Hyderabad
- b) Bengaluru
- c) New Delhi
- d) Chennai
- Which Indian company acquired a 26% stake in NDDB Mirda Ltd, a bio-gas venture, in January 2025?
- a) Tata Motors
- b) Mahindra & Mahindra
- c) Suzuki Motor Corporation
- d) Hyundai Motors
- In February 2025, which country introduced laws against AI-generated sexualized images of children?
- a) United States
- b) United Kingdom
- c) Australia
- d) Canada
- Which Indian state declared a 32.78-hectare area in Guneri village as its first Biodiversity Heritage Site in February 2025?
- a) Maharashtra
- b) Gujarat
- c) Karnataka
- d) Tamil Nadu
- In February 2025, which Indian institute launched the Bharat Cancer Genome Atlas to enhance cancer research?
- a) IIT Bombay
- b) IIT Madras
- c) AIIMS Delhi
- d) NIT Trichy
- Which Indian state launched the ‘Makhana Board’ with a ₹100 crore allocation in the Union Budget 2025-26?
- a) West Bengal
- b) Bihar
- c) Uttar Pradesh
- d) Assam
- In February 2025, which Indian city inaugurated the Inland Waterways Transport Terminal at Jogighopa to boost trade with Bhutan and Bangladesh?
- a) Guwahati
- b) Jogighopa
- c) Silchar
- d) Dibrugarh
- Which Indian organization launched the ‘Haj Suvidha App’ in February 2025 to improve the pilgrimage experience for Haj pilgrims?
- a) Ministry of External Affairs
- b) Government of India
- c) Central Haj Committee
- d) Ministry of Minority Affairs
- In February 2025, which Indian state received recognition for PM Shri Government Senior Secondary School as a Green School?
- a) Assam
- b) Sikkim
- c) Manipur
- d) Meghalaya
- Which Indian state launched the ‘GARBH-INi-DRISHTI’ data repository in February 2025 to improve maternal and neonatal health outcomes?
- a) Maharashtra
- b) Haryana
- c) Karnataka
- d) Kerala
- In February 2025, which Indian state hosted the 13th edition of the joint India-Maldives military exercise ‘Ekuverin’?
- a) Kerala
- b) Maldives
- c) Tamil Nadu
- d) Karnataka
- Which Indian organization launched the ‘Certificate of Origin (eCoO) 2.0 System’ in January 2025 to simplify the certification process for exporters?
- a) Export Promotion Council
- b) Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT)
- c) Ministry of Commerce
- d) Federation of Indian Export Organizations
- In January 2025, which Indian state launched the ‘Mukhyamantri Krishi Ashirwad Yojana’ to provide financial assistance to farmers?
- a) Maharashtra
- b) Jharkhand
- c) Odisha
- d) West Bengal
- In 2025, which country did India surpass to become the world’s most populous nation?
- a) United States
- b) Indonesia
- c) China
- d) Brazil
