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| Recruiting authority | Indian Air Force (IAF), Ministry of Defence, Government of India |
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- Updated May 12, 2026 06:36 PM
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- Indian Air Force (IAF) Group C Civilian Lower Division Clerk (LDC), Hindi Typist, and Civilian Mechanical Transport Driver (CMTD) Notification 2026 has been released on 02.05.2026 on the official website IAF Official Website. A total of 47 vacancies have been announced through the IAF Group C Civilian Recruitment 2026. Candidates aged between 18 to 25 years (with applicable age relaxation for OBC/SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen) who have required educational qualifications for the respective posts (12th pass for LDC/Hindi Typist; Matriculation + valid driving license for CMTD) are eligible to apply offline. The offline application process must be submitted within 30 days from the advertisement publication, and candidates can download the official notification PDF and application form through the direct links provided below
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Indian Air Force Group C Civilian Recruitment 2026 Overview
Indian Air Force Group C Civilian Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
Indian Air Force Group C Civilian Recruitment 2026 - Vacancy Details
- A total of 47 Group 'C' Civilian vacancies have been announced across various Air Force Stations/Units under different Commands and Independent Units of the Indian Air Force. The vacancies are distributed across HQ Maintenance Command, HQ Training Command, HQ Central Air Command, HQ Western Air Command, HQ Eastern Air Command, HQ South Western Air Command, HQ Southern Air Command, and Independent Units. Reservation is applicable as per Government of India norms for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD categories.
- Command-wise Total Vacancy Summary
- Post-Wise Vacancy Details
- Note: Eligible candidates can apply to any of the Air Force Stations of their choice subject to the vacancies and qualifications. Detailed station-wise vacancy distribution is available in the official Employment News notification PDF.
Indian Air Force Group C Civilian Recruitment 2026 - Eligibility Criteria
- Before applying for Indian Air Force Group C Civilian Recruitment 2026, candidates must ensure they meet all the prescribed eligibility conditions including educational qualification, experience, and other requirements for the respective post. Only Indian Citizens are eligible to apply. SC/ST/OBC candidates applying against unreserved posts are not entitled to any relaxation in age limit, experience, etc. OBC candidates must submit a certificate stating they do not belong to the creamy layer.
- Post-Wise Educational Qualification & Experience Requirements
- Important Notes on Eligibility:
- Nationality: Eligible Indian Citizens only
- Application forms must be typed in English/Hindi only
- PwBD Typing Exemption: As per DoPT OM No. 14020/1/2014-Estt. (D) dated 22 April 2015, PwBD candidates who are otherwise qualified to hold clerical posts and are certified as being unable to type may be exempted from the typing test subject to furnishing Medical Certificate in prescribed format as Annexure-II
Indian Air Force Group C Civilian Recruitment 2026 - Age Limit
- For Indian Air Force Group C Civilian Recruitment 2026, the age limit for all posts is 18 to 25 years. The crucial date for determining the age limit is the last date of receipt of application. Age relaxation is applicable to candidates of reserved categories as per the prevailing Government instructions. SC/ST/OBC candidates applying against unreserved posts are not entitled to any relaxation in age limit.
- Note: The crucial date for determining the age limit is the last date of receipt of application.
Indian Air Force Group C Civilian Recruitment 2026 - Salary & Pay Scale
- The selected candidates will be appointed in Group 'C' Civilian Posts with pay scale as per Level-2 of the Pay Matrix under 7th Central Pay Commission. The selected candidates will also be entitled to allowances such as Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance (TA), and other benefits as per Government of India rules applicable to civilian employees of the Indian Air Force.
- Additional Benefits:
- Dearness Allowance (DA) as per Government of India rules
- House Rent Allowance (HRA) based on city classification
- Transport Allowance (TA)
- Other allowances as applicable to civilian employees of IAF
- Contributory Provident Fund (CPF)
- Gratuity
- Leave entitlements as per rules
- Medical facilities
- All India Service Liability
Indian Air Force Group C Civilian Recruitment 2026 - Application Fee
- No application fee is mentioned in the official notification for Indian Air Force Group C Civilian Recruitment 2026. However, candidates must attach a self-addressed envelope with stamps of Rs. 10/- pasted along with the application.
Indian Air Force Group C Civilian Recruitment 2026 - Selection Process
- The selection process for Indian Air Force Group C Civilian Recruitment 2026 involves scrutiny of applications, written test, and skill/practical/physical test wherever applicable. All applications will be scrutinised in terms of age limit, minimum qualification, documents and certificates. Eligible candidates will be issued call letters for the written test. Merely fulfilling basic selection criteria does not automatically entitle a person to be called for test. Selected candidates will be subject to "All India Service Liability".
- Selection Process Stages:
- Written Test Syllabus (Post-Wise):
- Important Notes on Selection:
- Question cum answer paper will be in English and Hindi
- There will be simultaneous conduct of test for all categories
- The responsibility of deciding the category for which the candidate would like to appear will be the choice of the applicant himself
- No separate exam will be conducted for candidates applying for more than one category if the exams are held on the same date
- The centre for examination/skill/practical/physical test will be intimated to the candidate in due course and may be different from the place to which the application was sent
How to Apply for Indian Air Force Group C Civilian Recruitment 2026
- The application process for Indian Air Force Group C Civilian Recruitment 2026 is strictly offline. Eligible candidates can apply to any of the Air Force Stations of their choice subject to the vacancies and qualifications. The application as per Annexure-I (prescribed proforma given in the advertisement), duly supported with required documents, must reach the concerned Air Force Station as per choice within 30 days from the date of publication of this advertisement in Employment News/Rozgar Samachar (i.e., by approximately 01-06-2026).
- Steps to Apply Offline:
- Step 1: Download Notification & Application Form - Download the Employment News notification PDF and extract the Application Form (Annexure-I) from the official notification
- Step 2: Fill Application Form - Download and fill the Application Form as per the prescribed Proforma (Annexure-I). The application form must be filled/typed in English or Hindi only
- Step 3: Affix Photograph - Affix a recent passport-size self-attested photograph on the application form. Also attach two additional passport-size photographs (same as affixed on the form)
- Step 4: Prepare Required Documents - Attach self-attested copies of all documents: Educational qualification certificates (10th/12th/Diploma as applicable) Age proof certificate (10th certificate/birth certificate) Technical qualification certificates (if applicable) Valid Civil Driving Licence (for CMTD post - for light and heavy vehicles) Experience certificate (minimum 2 years for CMTD post) Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD) certificate issued by competent authority (if applicable) Caste Certificate issued by competent civil authorities for SC/ST/OBC/EWS candidates OBC certificate stating non-creamy layer status (for OBC candidates seeking reservation) Discharge book (self-attested photocopy for ex-servicemen) EWS certificate valid for Financial Year 2026-2027 (issued on the basis of income for FY 2025-2026)
- Step 5: Attach Self-Addressed Envelope - Attach a self-addressed envelope with stamps of Rs. 10/- pasted. Address should be typed in English/Hindi
- Step 6: Prepare Envelope for Posting - Put all documents in an envelope. Mention clearly on the envelope: "APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF AND CATEGORY "
- Step 7: Send by Post - Send the complete application by post to the concerned Air Force Station/Unit's postal address (as mentioned in the official notification for the chosen station) within 30 days from the date of publication
- Important Notes for Application:
- Candidates intending to apply for more than one post must submit a separate application for each post
- Applications received prior to the date of publication and after the closing date will not be entertained and will be rejected
- IAF will not be held responsible for any postal delay
- All documents must be self-attested
- Application form must be duly typed in English/Hindi with a recent passport-size photograph
- Documents Required with Application:
- Duly filled Application Form (Annexure-I) typed in English/Hindi
- Recent passport-size self-attested photograph affixed on application + 2 additional photographs
- Self-attested copies of educational qualification certificates
- Self-attested copy of age proof certificate
- Valid Civil Driving Licence (for CMTD post)
- Experience certificate (for CMTD post - minimum 2 years)
- PwBD certificate (if applicable)
- Caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS as applicable)
- OBC non-creamy layer certificate (for OBC candidates)
- Discharge book copy (for ex-servicemen)
- Self-addressed envelope with Rs. 10/- stamps pasted
- Send Application by Post to: The respective Postal Address of the concerned Air Force Station/Unit as mentioned in the official Employment News notification for the chosen station.
- Note: Detailed station-wise postal addresses are available in the official Employment News notification PDF (Advt. No. 01/2026).
Important Instructions for Indian Air Force Group C Civilian Recruitment 2026 Candidates
- Only Indian Citizens are eligible to apply
- Age limit: 18 to 25 years (age relaxation as per category)
- Crucial date for age and document validity: Last date of receipt of application
- SC/ST/OBC candidates applying against unreserved posts are not entitled to any relaxation in age limit, experience, etc.
- OBC candidates seeking reservation must submit certificate stating they do not belong to creamy layer and their caste should be listed under Central List of OBCs
- EWS candidates must ensure that the Income & Asset Certificate is valid for Financial Year 2026-2027 (issued on the basis of income for FY 2025-2026)
- PwBD candidates with temporary disability (falling under "likely to improve" category) as per Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment OM No. 18-25/2024-Policy dated 17 Dec 2025 are not eligible for reservation. Only "progressive, non-progressive or not likely to improve" PwBD candidates are eligible for reservation
- PwBD Typing Exemption: As per DoPT OM No. 14020/1/2014-Estt. (D) dated 22 April 2015, PwBD candidates certified as unable to type may be exempted from typing test subject to Medical Certificate (Annexure-II)
- The option for scribe to PwBD candidates will be applicable as per DoPT OM No. 29-6/2019-DD-III dated 10 Aug 2022
- Application must be submitted offline by post only within 30 days from publication date (by approx. 01-06-2026)
- Application form must be filled/typed in English or Hindi only
- Applications received before publication date or after closing date will be rejected
- IAF will not be held responsible for any postal delay
- Candidates can apply to any Air Force Station of their choice subject to vacancies and qualifications
- Candidates intending to apply for more than one post must submit separate applications for each post
- Mention clearly on envelope: "APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF AND CATEGORY "
- All documents must be self-attested
- Attach self-addressed envelope with Rs. 10/- stamps pasted
- No application fee mentioned
- Selection through: Scrutiny + Written Test (100% weightage) + Skill/Practical/Physical Test (qualifying)
- Written test question paper will be in English and Hindi
- Simultaneous conduct of test for all categories - no separate exam for multiple category applicants on same date
- The centre for examination may be different from the place to which application was sent
- No TA/DA will be paid to attend written test/skill/practical/physical test
- Candidates must bring original certificates at the time of skill/practical/physical test
- Merely fulfilling basic selection criteria does not automatically entitle a person to be called for test
- The Air Officer Commanding/Station Commander/Commanding Officer has the right to reject any application without assigning reason
- The Air Officer Commanding/Station Commander/Commanding Officer has the right to change number of vacancies/reservation status at any time before selection
- Selected candidates will be subject to "All India Service Liability"
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Q1. How many vacancies have been announced for Indian Air Force Group C Civilian Recruitment 2026?
- The Indian Air Force has announced vacancies for Group C Civilian posts through Advertisement No. 01/2026 across various Air Force Stations/Units. The total number of vacancies is distributed across multiple commands: HQ Maintenance Command (14 posts), HQ Training Command (5 posts), HQ Central Air Command (3 posts), HQ Western Air Command (6 posts), HQ Eastern Air Command (6 posts), HQ South Western Air Command (5 posts), HQ Southern Air Command (1 post), and Independent Units (7 posts). The posts include Lower Division Clerk (LDC), Hindi Typist, and Civilian Mechanical Transport Driver - Ordinary Grade (CMTD).
Q2. What is the educational qualification required for IAF Group C Civilian posts?
- For Lower Division Clerk (LDC) and Hindi Typist positions, candidates must have passed 12th Class from a recognised Board with typing speed of 35 wpm in English or 30 wpm in Hindi on computer (corresponding to 10500 KDPH/9000 KDPH on an average of 5 key depressions for each word). For Civilian Mechanical Transport Driver - Ordinary Grade (CMTD), candidates must have Matriculation pass or equivalent qualification from a recognised board or university, hold a valid Civil Driving Licence for light and heavy vehicles, possess professional skill in driving and knowledge of motor mechanism, and have minimum two years' experience in driving motor vehicles.
Q3. What is the age limit for Indian Air Force Group C Civilian Recruitment 2026?
- The age limit for all posts is 18 to 25 years, calculated as on the last date of receipt of application. Age relaxation is provided for reserved categories: OBC candidates get 3 years relaxation (up to 28 years), SC/ST candidates get 5 years relaxation (up to 30 years), Persons with Disabilities (PwBD) get 10 years relaxation with additional 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC categories. Ex-Servicemen get relaxation for full period of continuous service in Armed Forces (minimum 6 months), and Departmental Employees can apply up to 40 years (45 years for SC/ST).
Q4. Is there any application fee for IAF Group C Civilian Recruitment 2026?
- No, there is no application fee mentioned in the official notification for Indian Air Force Group C Civilian Recruitment 2026. However, candidates must attach a self-addressed envelope with stamps of Rs. 10/- pasted along with the application. The application process is completely offline and candidates need to send their applications by post to the concerned Air Force Station/Unit.
Q5. What is the pay scale for IAF Group C Civilian posts?
- All the Group C Civilian posts including Lower Division Clerk (LDC), Hindi Typist, and Civilian Mechanical Transport Driver - Ordinary Grade (CMTD) are placed at Level-2 as per Pay Matrix 7th CPC. This corresponds to a pay scale of Rs. 19,900 - Rs. 63,200 plus allowances as admissible. The exact salary depends on various allowances like Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and other applicable benefits.
Q6. How to apply for Indian Air Force Group C Civilian Recruitment 2026?
- The application process is strictly offline. Candidates must download and fill the Application Form as per the prescribed Proforma (Annexure-I) given in the advertisement, affix a recent passport-size self-attested photograph, attach self-attested copies of all required documents (educational qualification, age, caste certificate, PwBD certificate if applicable, experience certificate), attach a self-addressed envelope with Rs. 10/- stamps, and send the complete application by post to the concerned Air Force Station/Unit's postal address. The envelope must be superscribed clearly with "APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF AND CATEGORY ". Applications must reach within 30 days from the date of publication in Employment News (i.e., by approximately 01-06-2026).
Q8. What is the selection process for Indian Air Force Group C Civilian Recruitment 2026?
- The selection process involves multiple stages: Stage 1 - Scrutiny of Applications based on age limit, minimum qualification, documents and certificates; Stage 2 - Written Test with 100% weightage (question cum answer paper in English and Hindi) covering General Intelligence, English Language, Numerical Aptitude & General Awareness for LDC/Hindi Typist, and additionally Trade/Post related questions for CMTD; Stage 3 - Skill/Practical/Physical Test which is qualifying in nature for shortlisted candidates based on merit in written test. Eligible candidates will be issued call letters for the written test, and there will be simultaneous conduct of test for all categories.
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