An official vacancy advertisement has been announced by the Indian Air Force (IAF) for the direct recruitment of Group ‘C’ Civilian Staff positions. This recruitment drive invites applications from eligible citizens to fill essential administrative, typing, and logistics support roles at various Air Force Stations and Units across different commands. Qualified candidates can submit their applications through the offline mode.
Recruitment Overview
- Hiring Organization: Indian Air Force (IAF)
- Post Names: Lower Division Clerk (LDC), Hindi Typist, and Civilian Mechanical Transport Driver (Ordinary Grade)
- Classification: Group ‘C’ Civilian Post
- Application Mode: Offline Only (By Post to the respective Air Force Station/Unit)
- Selection Process: Scrutiny of Forms, Written Examination, & Skill / Practical Test
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must fulfill the specified educational standards, technical operational skills, and baseline age requirements to qualify:
- Educational Qualifications & Skill Demands
- Lower Division Clerk (LDC): Must have passed Higher Secondary (Class 12th) or an equivalent education standard from a recognized board. Requires a verified computer typing speed of 35 words per minute (wpm) in English or 30 words per minute (wpm) in Hindi.
- Hindi Typist: Requires a pass in Class 12th standard or equivalent from a recognized board. Candidates must possess a computer typing speed of 35 wpm in English or 30 wpm in Hindi.
- Civilian Mechanical Transport Driver: Minimum pass in Matriculation (Class 10th standard) or equivalent qualification. Must hold a valid Civil Driving License for both light and heavy vehicles, possess practical knowledge of motor mechanisms, and have a minimum of 2 years of active driving experience.
- Age Limits & Structural Relaxations
- Minimum Age Limit: 18 Years
- Maximum Age Limit: 25 Years
- Upper Age Relaxations: Standard statutory age extensions apply smoothly to eligible profiles:
- OBC Candidates: 3 Years relaxation (Up to 28 Years)
- SC / ST Candidates: 5 Years relaxation (Up to 30 Years)
- Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): 10 Years relaxation (with additional category extensions)
- Ex-Servicemen (ESM) & Departmental Employees: Granted relaxation according to established central government civil service protocols.
- Salary Scales
Selected candidates will be appointed under regular central pay structures:
- Pay Scale Matrix: Level-2 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (7th CPC) Pay Matrix.
- Approximate Monthly Salary: Rs. 19,900/- to Rs. 63,200/- per month along with standard central allowances.
- Application Fee
- All Categories: Nil (There is no application processing fee required for this recruitment drive).
Selection Process & Exam Pattern
The competitive hiring layout uses a multi-tier structure to filter technical and clerical merit:
- Stage 1: Application Screening: Submitted physical forms are thoroughly scrutinized based on qualification metrics and age rules. Shortlisted candidates are subsequently issued call letters for the written phase.
- Stage 2: Written Examination: Consists of 100 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) for 100 marks with an exam duration of 2 hours. A standard negative marking penalty of 0.25 marks is deducted for every incorrect attempt. The syllabus covers:
- General Intelligence & Reasoning
- Numerical Aptitude
- General English
- General Awareness / Trade-Related Questions
- Stage 3: Skill / Practical Test: Clearers from the written competitive merit pool are summoned for a mandatory qualifying trade test (Typing evaluation for LDC/Typist and a driving/mechanism test for Driver posts).
How to Apply Offline
- Download the Official Format: Access the official notification proforma layout from the designated central authority website.
- Fill Out the Data: Print the proforma on standard paper sheets and manually enter your personal parameters, communication metrics, and academic scores accurately.
- Attach Self-Attested Photocopies: Collate clean photocopy sets of your Class 10th/12th marksheets, passing certificates, experience letters, heavy/light driving license sheets, and valid category papers. Sign across each sheet to self-attest them.
- Prepare the Mailing Packet: Place the completed form along with your self-attested documents into an envelope. Clearly write the post name and category applied for on the top cover of the envelope.
- Dispatch to the Unit Address: Send the complete physical application pack via Registered Post or Speed Post directly to the postal address of the concerned Air Force Station or Command Unit of your choice as specified in the official notice.
Important Links
- Download Notification & Application Proforma: Official Indian Air Force Recruitment Portal
- Official Website: Indian Air Force Corporate Authority