AIRFORCE

What is Group X & Y Exam in Indian Air Force?

• Indian Air Force Group X & Y are the personnel below officer rank in the Indian Air Force also known as Airmen.
• The Indian Air Force conducts the Group X & Y exam for the selection of airmen into the Indian Air Force.
• Indian Air Force Group X & Y is a national level examination which is conducted twice a year, first in the month of March and next in the month of September.
• This exam is conducted for young undergraduates who are looking for an opportunity to join the Indian Air Force.

The exam is only applicable for Male candidates who are selected in the following branches/trades:

1. Group X (Technical Trade):

• Students who have passed/appeared in 10+2 with Physics and Maths are eligible for Group X trade.
• Their work profile includes maintenance of all fields related to Aircraft, ground system, etc.

2. Group Y (Non-Technical Trade):

• Students who have passed/appeared in 10+ 2 in any stream are eligible for Group Y trade.
• Their work profile includes all work other than technical like logistics, administration, accounts, etc.

1. Educational Qualification:

Note:

Candidates eligible for Group ‘X’ examination (based on the percentage of intermediate/10+2) are also eligible for Group Y and would have the choice of appearing for both Group X and Group Y exams. This choice can be mentioned while completing the online registration form.

The aggregate percentage of marks mentioned before the decimal will be considered. The rounding off of marks/percentage is not allowed. That means, 49.99% will not be considered as 50%.

2. Medical Standards:

Even before the written exam, one needs to appear for medical examination, below is a list of medical standards for Indian Air Force Group X & Y 2020-21:

Note: Permanent tattoos on the body are not permitted in the military, however, tattoos on the inner face of the forearms, back/reverse side of the palm, cultural & tribal tattoos may be considered.

Indian Air Force Group X & Y Exam Pattern

Below is the pattern of the examination conducted by Airmen Group X & Y exam :

For each question, a candidate will be given 1 mark for the correct answer while for each wrong answer 0.25 mark will be deducted

Indian Air Force Group X & Y Syllabus

1. English Syllabus for Indian Air Force Group X & Y exam:

Here is the detailed syllabus of the English paper of Airmen Group X & Y exam, which consists of the following topics:

1. Comprehension
   It will include a passage which is followed by some questions
2. Grammar
   It will include the following sub-topics:

• Word Formation (nouns from verbs, adjectives, etc.)
• Proposition
• Determiners
• Noun & Pronoun
• Conjunction
• Adverb
• Modals
• Clauses (noun, adverb & relative clauses)
• Subject-verb concord
• Verb formation and error in their use
• Sentence transformation (simple, negative, compound, complex, etc.)

1. Vocabulary

This section will include the following topics:

• One-word substitution
• Synonyms
• Antonyms
• Spelling errors
• Idioms and phrases

2. Mathematics Syllabus for Indian Air Force Group X exam:

Questions that are asked in the Mathematics paper is from the following topics:

• 3-Dimensional geometry
• Application of derivatives
• Application of integrals
• Binomial Theorem
• Cartesian system of rectangular coordinates
• Circles and family of circles
• Complex numbers
• Conic sections
• Definite and Indefinite integrals
• Differential equations
• Differentiation
• Limit and continuity
• Linear Equations
• Linear programming
• Mathematical induction
• Mathematical reasoning
• Matrices and Determinants
• Permutation and Combination
• Probability
• Quadratic equations
• Sequence and series
• Sets, relations, and functions
• Statistics
• Straight lines and family of lines
• Trigonometric & Inverse Trigonometric functions
• Vector

3. Physics Syllabus for Indian Air Force Group X exam:

Questions that are asked in the Physics paper is from the following topics:

• Laws of motion
• Communication Systems
• Trigonometric & Inverse Trigonometric functions
• Sets, relations, and functions
• Electronic devices
• Optics
• Sequence and series
• Kinematics
• Waves and Oscillations
• Physical-world and measurement
• The behaviour of perfect gases and the kinetic theory of gases
• Atoms and Nuclei
• Bulk matter properties
• Magnetism and Magnetic effects of current
• Radiation and Dual nature of matter
• Electromagnetic Waves
• Straight lines and family of lines
• Vector
• Work, Power, and Energy
• Electromagnetic induction and Alternating current
• Electrostatics & Current Electricity
• The motion of a system of particles and rigid body
• Thermodynamics
• Gravitation
• Statistics

4. Reasoning Syllabus for Airmen Group Y exam:

Following topics of the Reasoning section will be asked in the exam:

• Distance and Direction
• Number Simplification
• Area of triangle, square and rectangle
• Coding and Decoding
• Analogy
• Blood relations
• Number Puzzle and coding
• Non-verbal reasoning
• Odd one out
• Percentage
• Inserting correct mathematical sign
• Fractions
• Probability
• Mutual relation problem
• Assigning artificial values to mathematical digit
• Average
• Ratio & Proportion
• Simple Trigonometry
• Time, Speed and Distance
• Dictionary words
• Profit and loss
• Number Series
• Mathematical Operations
• Youngest, tallest relation-based questions
• Time sequence, Number and Ranking
• Volume & Surface area of cone, cylinder, cuboid, and sphere

5. General Awareness Syllabus for Airmen Group Y exam:

General Awareness section comprises of following topics:

• Current Affairs
• General Science
• Geography
• History
• Basic Computer Operations
• Civics

Indian Air Force Group X & Y Selection Process

The Indian Air Force Group X & Y selection process is shared below:

1. Written Examination
2. Physical Fitness Test
3. Medical Examination
4. Merit List

Phase I: Online Test:

The online test of Indian Air Force Group X comprises a total of 70 Questions of one mark each with duration of 60 minutes. The Group Y Paper comprises of a total of 50 Questions of one mark each with a duration of 45 minutes.

The candidates who appear for both Group X & Y need to appear for a paper which consists of a total of 100 questions, the total time duration is 85 minutes.

The subject-wise segregation is shown below:

Note:

Correct Answer: 1 Marks

Incorrect Answer: 0.25 Marks

Unattempted Question: 0 Marks

In order to get to the subsequent stage, candidates need to clear cut off in each paper separately.

Phase II:

After clearing Phase I, which is an online test, a cut off marks will be decided by the CASB and based on that, candidates will be shortlisted for Phase II of the selection of Indian Air Force Group X & Y.

Phase II of the Indian Air Force Selection Process will be conducted at the Airmen Selection Centre. Here is a list of 14 Airmen Selection Centres:

The Admit Card for the Indian Air Force Group X & Y phase II examination can be downloaded under candidates login and the following documents are required:

• NOC and 4 self-attested photocopies from the employer for those who are presently serving in government organizations.
• HB Pencil, Eraser, Glue stick, Stapler and Blue/Black Ball Point Pen.
• Original Phase – I admit card used during Phase – I testing which has a seal of Indian Air Force & invigilator’s sign.
• 8 copies of unattested recent (which was used for the online application registration) colour passport size photograph.
• 4 self-attested photocopies of NCC ‘A’, ‘B’ or ‘C’ certificate along with Original Copy.
• 4 self-attested photocopies of 10+2/Intermediate/Equivalent Examination Marksheet & passing certificate.
• Printout for phase II of the Admit Card.
• Duly filled application form & colour print out.

The procedure of Phase II of Indian Air Force Group X & Y:

Candidates should be in possession of the above-mentioned papers in order to determine the prima-facie eligibility when appearing for the selection test to be scrutinized/verified prior to the beginning of Phase II.

Candidates who pass the Online Test and are selected on a specified date on the CASB Web Portal www.airmenselection.cdac.in will be called on designated Airmen Selection Center for Physical Fitness Test (PFT) consisting of 1.6 kilometres to be finished within 06 minutes and 30 seconds.

Candidates will also have to complete a minimum of 10 push-ups, 10 sit-ups and 20 squats for qualifying in the Physical Fitness Test within the specified moment.

Note: It is recommended that candidates take their sports shoes and shorts/track pants.

Adaptability Test 1: (Applicable for both Group X & Y):

All applicants who clear the Physical Fitness Test (PFT) will be required to undergo Adaptability Test-1 (objective type – written test) to evaluate the suitability of the candidate for Indian Air Force job role which involves deployment in different geographical terrain, climate, and operational circumstances.

Adaptability Test 2: (Applicable for both Group X & Y):

All applicants passing the Adaptability Test -1 must undertake the Adaptability Test-2 in accordance with the current policy. Adaptability Test-2 is designed to select applicants who can adapt to the Indian Air Force setting and adapt to the military lifestyle.

Medical Exam:

Candidates qualifying for the Adaptability Test-II will be awarded at the corresponding ASCs with a letter of the medical appointment. It can also be downloaded for medical examination at the designated Medical Boarding Center (MBC) on a specified date under CASB internet portal www.airmenselection.cdac.in. Indian Air Force Medical Team shall conduct the medical examination in accordance with IAF medical norms.

Following are the tests that are conducted during the medical exam:

1. Haemoglobin –
2. Urine
3. Biochemistry
4. Blood Sugar
5. Urea, Uric acid
6. X-Ray
7. ECG
8. Serum Cholesterol

Some general guidelines that are needed to be taken care of:

1. Candidates must mention 5 choices of examination in the order of preference while filling the application form. However, CASB has the right to allot and centre than those mentioned in the application.
2. Requests for change of exam date shall not be entertained.
3. Duplicate / Incomplete / Applications filled incorrectly shall be dismissed.
4. Candidates should be ready to remain under their own agreement for the entire length of the exams. No TA/DA is eligible.
5. If a candidate completes all phases of the selection procedure, the upper age limit will be 21 years as on the date of enrolment.
6. The candidacy of applicants applying more than once in response to this advertisement shall be rejected.

Provisional Select List (PSL):

The incorporation of candidate names in the PSL relies on the applicant’s performance in the selection exam and the same is determined by applying the cut-off marks against the number of skilled candidates in stage-II testing and expected vacancy.