Indian Air Force (IAF) Invites Application for Lower Division Clerk (LDC) Recruitment 2026

Eligibility, Age & Salary Details

• Educational Qualification & Experience:12th Class pass from a recognized Board with a typing speed of 35 wpm in English or 30 wpm in Hindi on a computer.
• Skills:Typing, computer proficiency, clerical work.
• Age Limit:18 to 25 years as on the last date of receipt of application. Age relaxation for Ex-Servicemen and other eligible categories as per Government of India rules.
• Salary: Pay Level-2 as per the 7th CPC Pay Matrix.
• Selection Procedure:
• Stage 1: Scrutiny of Applications.
• Stage 2: Written Test (100% weightage).
• Stage 3: Skill Test (Typing Test - Qualifying only).
• Stage 4: Document Verification.
• Application Fee: No application fee is mentioned in the official notification.

📝 How to Apply Step-by-Step

• Candidates who wish to apply for the IAF LDC Recruitment 2026 must follow the offline application process below.
• Read Notification: Download and carefully read the official notification PDF from the link provided below.
• Download Application Form: Download the prescribed application format (Annexure-I) from the official notification.
• Fill the Form: Fill in all details correctly in the application form (preferably typed, in English or Hindi).
• Attach Photograph: Paste a recent self-attested passport-size photograph on the form, and attach two additional identical photographs.
• Attach Documents: Attach self-attested photocopies of all required documents: Educational qualification certificates and mark sheets Proof of age (Date of Birth certificate) Caste certificate (if applicable) Experience certificates (if any) Discharge book (for Ex-Servicemen candidates) PwBD certificate (if applicable) Domicile certificate (if required)
• Envelope Super-scription: Write clearly on the top of the envelope: "APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF LOWER DIVISION CLERK (LDC)".
• Send Application: Send the completed application form along with all documents by Post to the address mentioned below.
• Deadline: Ensure the application reaches the designated office within 30 days from the date of publication of the advertisement in Employment News.
• Address for Submission: Air Officer Commanding, Air Force Station, Tezpur, Assam - 784104
• Important: The IAF will not be responsible for any postal delay. Incomplete applications or those not in the prescribed format will be rejected.

📅 Important Dates

• Date of Advertisement: As published in Employment News Last Date for Receipt of Application: Within 30 days from the date of publication Age Reckoning Date: Last date of receipt of application
• Official Notification (PDF): Download Official Notification from IAF Website (Link not directly accessible; please visit the official website)
• Official Website: https://indianairforce.nic.in

• Download Official Notification from IAF Website ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.

Key Instructions for Candidates

• Eligibility Verification: Ensure you meet the educational qualification (12th pass) and typing speed requirements.
• Application Format: Use the prescribed application format (Annexure-I) available in the official notification.
• Document Attestation: All copies of certificates must be self-attested.
• Postal Submission: Applications are accepted only via Post. Send to the correct address.
• Deadline: Calculate the last date as 30 days from the publication in Employment News.
• No Fee: There is no application fee.
• No TA/DA: No Travelling Allowance or Dearness Allowance will be paid for appearing in the written test or skill test.
• All India Service Liability: Selected candidates will be subject to "All India Service Liability".