Indian Air Force Airman Exam 2022 - Indian Air Force Airman Exam acronym IAF Airman Exam is conducted by the Central Airmen Selection Board of IAF for unmarried male Indian Citizens to enable them to join IAF as Airmen in:
- Group ‘X’ (Technical) Trades or
- Group‘Y’ (Non-Technical) {Except Automobile Technician, GTI, IAF (P) and Musician} Trades or
- in both Groups ‘X & Y’.
Note: IAF Airman Exam is conducted twice a year generally in the month of April/ May and August/ September on the National level to admit young candidates in IAF as trade Airmen. Due to its National level approach this test is taken by most of the tenth class pass defense services aspirants on a priority basis.
IAF Airman Exam 2022 Important Dates
Date of Notification & Start of Online Registration
Last Date of Submission of Application Form
Date of Entrance Exam
Date of Declaration of Result
IAF Airman Exam 2021 was held on-
IAF Airman Exam 2022 Eligibility
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Educational Qualification
Fo(a) Group ‘X’ (Technical). (i) Passed Intermediate/10+2/ Equivalent examination with Mathematics,
Physics and English with minimum 50% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in English. OR (ii) Passed
Three years Diploma Course in Engineering (Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / Automobile /
Computer Science / Instrumentation Technology / Information Technology) from a Government recognized
Polytechnic Institute with 50% marks in overall aggregate, and 50% marks in English in Diploma or in
Intermediate/Matriculation, if English is not a subject in Diploma Course.
(b) Group ‘Y’ (Non-Technical). (i) Passed Intermediate / 10+2 / Equivalent Examination in any stream/
subjects approved by Central / State Education Boards with minimum 50% marks in aggregate and 50%
marks in English. OR (ii) Passed Two years Vocational Course affiliated/recognized by CBSE /
State Education Boards / Councils duly recognized at par with 10+2 by Association of Indian Universities
(AIU) with minimum 50% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in English in Vocational Course or in
Intermediate/Matriculation, if English is not a subject in Vocational Course.
(c) Both Groups ‘X&Y’ (Eligible for both Technical and Non-Technical). Candidates possessing
educational qualification as stipulated at Para 2(a) (i). (Candidates will take the examination for Group ‘X’
and Group ‘Y’ subjects in one sitting and can qualify for Group ‘X’ and Group ‘Y’ or both i.e. if candidate passes
in English and Reasoning & General Awareness (RAGA), then he will be considered pass in Group ‘Y’ and if he
passes in English, Physics and Maths, he is considered pass in Group ‘X’. If a candidate clears in all the four
subjects, he will be considered pass in Group ‘X’ and Group ‘Y’.)
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For Group ‘X’ (Technical)
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For Group ‘Y’ (Non-Technical) |
- Passed Intermediate / 10+2 / Equivalent examination with Mathematics, Physics, and English with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in English. OR
- Passed three years Diploma Course in Engineering (Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / Automobile /Computer Science / Instrumentation Technology / Information Technology) from a Government recognized Polytechnic Institute with 50% marks in overall aggregate, and 50% marks in English in Diploma or in Intermediate / Matriculation, if English is not a subject in Diploma Course.
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- Passed Intermediate / 10+2 / Equivalent Examination in any stream/subjects approved by Central / State Education Boards with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate and 50%marks in English. OR
- Passed Two years Vocational Course affiliated/recognized by CBSE / State Education Boards / Councils duly recognized at par with 10+2 by Association of Indian Universities(AIU) with minimum 50% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in English in Vocational Course or intermediate/Matriculation if English is not a subject in Vocational Course.
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Notes
- Candidates eligible for the Group X examination (on the basis of intermediate/10+2) are also eligible for Group Y and would be given an option of appearing in both group X and Group Y exams in one sitting while filling up the online registration form.
- Diploma holders are eligible to appear for Group X trades only.
- Education Boards listed on the Council of Boards for School Education (COBSE) website as members, as on the date of registration will only be considered.
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Age Limits
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Nationality |
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Aspiring candidates should be between 16 years to 21 years.
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A candidate must either be:
- a citizen of India, OR
- a subject of Bhutan, OR
- a subject of Nepal, OR
- a Tibetan refugee who came over to India before the 1st January 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India, OR
- a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, and East African Countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India.
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Provided that a candidate belonging to categories (ii), (iii), (iv), and (v) above shall be a person in whose favor a certificate of eligibility has been issued by the Government of India.
Certificates of eligibility will not, however, be necessary in the case of candidates who are Gorkha subjects of Nepal.
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Marital Status
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Physical Standard |
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Unmarried Indian citizens are eligible.
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- Minimum Height: 152.5 cm
- Chest Expanded chest measurement should not be less than 75 cm with a minimum range of expansion of 5 cm.
- Weight: Corresponding to height and age.
- Vision: At least 6/12 in each eye without glasses or 6/6 in the better eye and 6/36 in the worse eye without glasses, correctable to 6/6 in each eye with glasses.
- Normal hearing.
- General Health: Free from all communicable diseases and cardiovascular, medical, or surgical deformities or infection.
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IAF Airman Exam 2022 Syllabus
This IAF Airman Exam consists of questions from the following subjects/topics.
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1. Syllabus of English
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I. Comprehension A small passage followed by questions.
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II. Composition |
III. Grammar |
- To judge comprehension
- Drawing of inferences
- Use of vocabulary
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- Agreement of subject with a verb
- The pattern of the verb and their use.
- The sequence of tenses.
- Transformation of sequences-Compound, Complex, Simple, Negative, Affirmative.
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- Spellings
- Word formation
- Antonyms and Synonyms
- One word substitution
- Correct usage of articles
- Correct usage of Prepositions
- Correct usage of adjectives-degrees of comparison
- Correct usage of conjunctions
- Correct usage of Nouns and Pronouns
- Correct usage of numbers (Singular-Plural)
- Words, which are commonly getting confused
- Word order
- Correct usage of Adverbs
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IV. Idioms and Phrases
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V. Direct / Indirect sentences: Narration change |
VI. Active and Passive Voices |
- Use of simple idioms
- Use of Common proverbs
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- Change of various types of sentences from direct to indirect form
- Change of various types of sentences from indirect to direct form.
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- Change of all types of sentences from active to passive form
- Change of all types of sentences from passive to an active form
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2. Syllabus of Reasoning and General Awareness
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Reasoning (Verbal and Non-Verbal)
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Mathematics |
GK and CA |
- Numerical Series
- Distance and Direction Sense Test
- Mathematical Operations (Assigning Value to Arithmetic Sign)
- Number Ranking & Time Sequence Test
- Assign Artificial Values to Mathematical Digit
- Inserting Correct Mathematical Digit
- Human Relation
- Coding and Decoding
- Odd Man Out
- Mutual Relation Problem
- Tallest Youngest Relation
- Dictionary Words
- Analogy
- Non-Verbal Reasoning
- Number Coding
- Number Puzzle
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- Ratio and proportion
- Average
- LCM, HCF
- Profit and Loss
- Time, Distance, and Speed
- Percentage
- Simplification of Numbers
- Fraction
- Area of Triangle, Square, and Rectangle
- Surface area and Volume of Cuboid, Cylinder, Cone, and Sphere
- Probability
- Simple Trigonometry
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- General Science
- Civics
- Geography
- Current Events
- History
- Basic Computer Operation
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3. Syllabus of Physics
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- Atoms and Nuclei
- Alternating Current
- Body
- Current Electricity
- Communication Systems
- Dual Nature of Matter
- Electrostatics
- Electronic Devices
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- Electromagnetic Waves
- Electromagnetic Induction
- Gravitation
- Kinematics
- Laws of Motion
- Magnetism
- Magnetic effect of Current
- Optics
- Oscillations & Waves
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- Properties of Bulk Matter
- Physical World & Measurement
- Theory of gases
- Thermodynamics
- The behavior of Perfect Gas & Kinetic
- The motion of the System of particles & Rigid
- Work, Energy & Power
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4. Syllabus of Mathematics
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- Application of Integration
- Application of Differentiation
- Binomial Theorem
- Combination
- Complex Numbers
- Coordinate geometry – Ellipse
- Coordinate geometry – Circles
- Coordinate geometry – Parabola
- Coordinate geometry – Hyperbola
- Coordinate geometry – Straight line
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- Determinants
- Differentiation
- Definite Integrals
- Differential Equations
- Exponential Series
- Indefinite Integrals
- Inverse Trigonometric functions
- Limit & Continuity
- Logarithmic Series
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- Matrices
- Probability
- Permutation
- Quadratic Equations
- Statistics
- Sets, Relations, Functions
- Sequence & Series (AP & GP)
- Trigonometric functions
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Important: For Technical Trade Topic 1,3 and 4 are the exam syllabus whereas for Non-Tech it is 1 and 2 only.
IAF Airman Exam 2022 Pattern
- The question paper will be bilingual, consisting of the objective questions in the above given two parts.
- The candidates will be required to qualify for each part separately.
Note: Results will be declared on the same day and the successful candidates have to immediately appear in a Trade Allocation Test.
Physical Fitness
All the aspiring candidates have to undergo a mandatory physical test and have to qualify for it to be eligible.
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20 squats (Up-Downs)
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One-mile (1.6 km) runs to be completed within 7 minutes. |
10 push-up |
How to apply for IAF Airman Exam 2022?
- Aspiring candidates can apply on A-4 Size paper only as per the approved format.
- The old pattern of Application will not be accepted.
The following are to be sent along with the application:-
For Group ‘X’ (Technical) Trades
- Attested photocopy of Matriculation Passing Certificate in support of Date of Birth.
- Attested photocopy of Matriculation Marks Sheet (only applicable for Diploma Holders when English is not a subject in Diploma Course).
- Attested photocopies of Intermediate / 10+2 / Equivalent Marks Sheet and Passing Certificate or Marks Sheets and Passing Certificate of all the semesters of Three years Diploma courses.
For Group ‘Y’ (Non-Technical) Trades
- Attested photocopy of Matriculation Passing Certificate in support of Date of Birth.
- Attested photocopy of Matriculation Marks Sheet (only applicable for Vocational Course Holders when English is not a subject in Vocational Course).
- Attested photocopies of Intermediate / 10+2 / Equivalent Marks Sheet and Passing Certificate or Marks Sheets and Passing Certificate of Two years Vocational Course.
Note: Internet copies of Mark sheets, Transfer Certificate, NCC Certificates, Sports Certificates, OBC / SC / ST Certificates, and Domicile/ Nativity Certificates are NOT (Repeat) NOT to be attached along with the application.
Send completely filled application to:
President
Central Airmen Selection Board
Post Box No. 11807
New Delhi – 110010
IAF Airman Exam 2022 Test Centres
Most of the major cities of the Countries are made the test centers of this Air Force Entrance. The main centers are-
- Ambala
- Bhopal, Bengaluru, Bihta (Patna), Bhubaneswar, Barrackpore (Kolkata)
- Chennai
- Guwahati
- Jodhpur
- Kanpur, Kochi
- Mumbai
- New Delhi
- Secunderabad
