Indian Air Force : Airman Group X (Tech)

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RECRUITMENT RALLY FOR GROUP ‘X’ (TECHNICAL) TRADES

AT JALAN OUTDOOR STADIUM (NEAR DON BOSCO SCHOOL) BOIRAGIMOTH, DIBRUGARH (ASSAM)

FROM 02 FEBRUARY2013 TO 05 FEBRUARY 2013

1.       Indian Air Force offers opportunities for UNMARRIED MALE INDIAN CITIZENS from all the Districts of State of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland and Tripura to become airmen. The Recruitment test for Group ‘X’ (Technical) trades will be held at Jalan Outdoor Stadium (Near Don Bosco School) Boiragimoth, Dibrugarh (Assam) as per the Selection Programme given below.

2.      SELECTION PROGRAMME.  The Recruitment Test will be conducted from  7 AM onwards as per the details given below. Candidates reporting up to 10 AM at the Rally Venue will only be permitted to appear in the Recruitment Test.

Note: - The Recruitment Test is not for selection as Officers/Pilots/Navigators.

DATE	STREAM / ACTIVITIES	STATES TO BE COVERED
02 February 2013	Written Test and  Physical Fitness Test (PFT) for Group ‘X’ (Technical) trades.	STATE OF ARUNACHAL PRADESH, ASSAM, MEGHALAYA, NAGALAND AND TRIPURA
03 February 2013	Interview of candidates passed Written Test and PFT on 02 February 2012.  Trade Allocation Test (TAT) and Medical Examination for candidates qualified in Interview.
04 & 05 February 2013	RESERVE DAYS

ELIGIBILITY CONDITIONS

3.      DATE OF BIRTH BLOCK. Candidates should be born between 01 January 1992 to     31 March 1996 (both days inclusive).

4.      EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

(a)  Candidate should have passed Intermediate or 10+2 or equivalent examination with Mathematics, Physics and English with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate.

OR

(b)  Three year Diploma Course in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical or Electronics or Automobile  or Computer Science or Instrumentation Technology or Information Technology) with at least  50% marks in overall aggregate from a Government recognized Polytechnic Institute.

Note: -   Exact aggregate percentage of marks up to first place of decimal for all subjects as mentioned in the Marks Sheet of Intermediate or 10+2 or equivalent will only be considered (For example, 49.9% should NOT be rounded off to 50%).

5.      DOMICILE REQUIREMENT.  To be eligible to appear in the rally at Jalan Outdoor Stadium (Near Don Bosco School) Boiragimoth, Dibrugarh (Assam) the candidates are required to satisfy the following conditions:

(a) Should have passed the qualifying examination from any of the RECOGNISED BOARDS/UNIVERSITY.

(b) The School / College /Polytechnic Institute from where candidates have  passed the qualifying examination should be within the geographical/administrative limits of the  STATE OF  ARUNACHAL PRADESH, ASSAM, MEGHALAYA, NAGALAND  AND TRIPURA If thename of District is not mentioned with the name of Institution in the certificate / marks sheets of  qualifying examination, the candidates  are to produce ‘DOMICILE  CERTIFICATE’ issued by SDM/DM/Executive  Magistrate or any other official authorised by the State Governments of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland and Tripura.

(c) Permanent Domicile of the  State of  Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland  and Tripura    who have passed the qualifying examination from any other State in India are also eligible, provided they produce the Domicile Certificate  prior to commencement of examination  from appropriate authority as  given in sub-paragraph (b) above.

(d) Sons of Serving/Retired/Discharged/ Deceased Air Force Personnel, irrespective of their domicile status may  be permitted to appear in the rally subject to submission of Son of Air Force Personnel Certificate as a proof in the following categories: -

(i) Father/Mother is presently serving in any Air Force Unit located in the State of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland and Tripura.

(ii)  Ex-IAF personnel/families of deceased personnel who are residing in the State of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland and Tripura. (on production of proof of minimum stay of one year and Original and one photocopy of discharge book).

6.      MEDICAL STANDARDS   :- 

(a) General Medical Standards for Group ‘X’ (Technical) trades are as follows:

(i) Height: Minimum height required is 152.5 cms.

(ii) Chest: Minimum range of expansion: 5 cm

(iii)  Weight: Proportionate to height and age.

(iv) Corneal Surgery (PRK/LASIK) not acceptable.

(v) Hearing: Candidate should have normal hearing i.e. able to hear forced whisper from a distance of 6 meters with each ear separately.

(vi)  Dental:   Should have  healthy gums, good set of teeth and minimum 14 dental points. 

(vii)   Health:   Candidate should be free from medical or surgical deformity. He should be free from all communicable diseases and skin ailments.  Candidate must be physically and mentally FIT to perform duty in any part of the world, in any climate and terrain.

(b) Visual Standards for Group ‘X’ (Technical) CLICK HERE TO VIEW 

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

9. TENURE & TRAINING.  Enrolment is for an initial period of 20 years extendable up  to the age of 57 years.  Initially candidates will be sent for a Joint Basic Phase Training  (JBPT) for 12 weeks at Basic Training Institute, Belgaum (Karnataka). On successful completion of JBPT candidates will be sent for trade training of specified durations.  Training is however liable to be terminated at any time if the trainee fails to achieve the required standards in academics, profession, physical fitness and discipline or is found to be medically unfit.   After successful completion of training, the airmen will be deployed on ground based jobs as per their allotted trades.

10. PAY & ALLOWANCES.   During training, a stipend of Rs. 8,550/-pm will be paid.  On completion of training, starting gross emoluments at the minimum of scale of pay including Dearness Allowance (DA), for  Group ‘X’ (Technical)  trades will be Rs. 21,414/-per month (approximately) [Pay in Pay Band – (Rs. 7,050/-) + Grade Pay – (Rs. 2,000/-) + Military Service Pay (MSP) – (Rs. 2,000/-) + X Group Pay – (Rs. 1,400/-) + DA @ 72% - (Rs. 8,964/)] which, in subsequent years, may rise up to Rs. 37,788/-per month (approximately) [(Pay in Pay Band – (Rs. 13,770/-) + Grade Pay – (Rs. 4,800/-) + Military Service Pay (MSP) – (Rs. 2,000/-) + X Group Pay – (Rs. 1,400/-) + DA @ 72% - (Rs.  15,818/-)] as per sixth pay commission depending upon the rank attained. Other allowances such as Transport

allowance, Composite personal maintenance allowance (CPMA), Leave Ration allowance (LRA), Family planning allowance, HRA  etc. are also admissible to airmen. 

11. PERQUISITES. Perks such as  Ration, Clothing, Medical facilities, Accommodation, CSD Canteen facilities, Leave (60 days Annual and 30 days Casual in a Calendar year as a privilege), Education concession to children, Recreational facilities, Free transport for school going children and Leave Travel Concession (LTC) are also provided as per the existing rules.  Notwithstanding the above,  Group Insurance Cover of Rs. 25, 00,000/- at a premium of Rs. 1,730/- per month is covered for all airmen and facility of Group Housing Scheme is also extended. Other facilities by Air Force Wives Welfare Association (AFWWA) are also extended to the family of airmen.

12. POST-RETIREMENT BENEFITS.   Pension, Medical Insurance Cover, Gratuity and Canteen facilities comprise some of the post-retirement benefits. Specialized Pre-release Courses are also arranged to enable airmen to take up post-retirement careers. In addition, airmen also get relaxation in age and reservation in Government services as Ex-servicemen.

13. PROMOTION.  Promotion prospects exist up to the rank of Master Warrant Officer  (MWO). Opportunities to become a Commissioned Officer also exist for those airmen who qualify the prescribed examinations, later during their service career.

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