Indian Air Force invites Prescribed applications from Unmarried Outstanding Sportsmen (Only Male Indian Citizens) for selection as Airmen in Group 'Y' trades in various sports discipline.

Post Name- Airmen in Group 'Y' trades for Sports Quota
Age Limit-         Born between 01 August 1993 to 31 May 1997 (both days inclusive). Not exceeding 25 Years.
Pay & Allowances - During training, a stipend of Rs. 8,550/- per month. On completion of training, starting gross emoluments at the minimum of scale of pay including Dearness Allowance (DA) will be 16,213/- per month (approximately) and, which, in subsequent year, may rise upto Rs. 31,233/- per month as per sixth pay commission depending upon the rank attained.

Sports Discipline: Athletics, Cross Country, Football, Handball, Shooting, Volleyball, Weight Lifting, Basketball, Cricket, Gymnastics, Kabaddi, Squash Racket, Water Polo, Boxing, Cycling, Hockey, Lawn Tennis, Swimming, Wrestling.

Tenure: Enrolment is for an initial period of 20 years extendable up to the age of 57 years.

Training: Training period for Group ‘Y' Non-tech trades is 24 weeks basic training followed 2 weeks mid course leave and 48 weeks trade training. There will be 3 weeks leave during trade training after completion of 32 weeks of training. Training is howeverliable 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.

Educational Qualifications: Passed Intermediate/10+2/ Equivalent examination in stream/subjects approved by Central/State Boards of Education.

Sports Achievements:

(i) Individual should have represented the country in Junior International meets in any of the above mentioned sports discipline. The current achievements would be given preference during selection trials.

(ii) Individual should have attained the standard of fifth place in the Junior National Championship or Inter University Championship in above mentioned sports discipline. The current achievements would be given preference during selection trials.

(iii) In team events, the individual should have represented state in Junior National Championship and National School Tournaments conducted by School Games Federation of India (SGFI) in above mentioned sports discipline. The current achievements would be given preference during selection trials.

Medical Standards:

(a) Height: Minimum acceptable height: 152.5 cm.
(b) Chest: Minimum range of expansion: 5 cm.
(c) Weight: Proportionate to ieight and age.
(d) Vision: Minimum visual standard: Unaided 6/36, corrected to at least 6/9 for each eye with spectacles, Dioptectric power not exceeding ± 3.5 Dioptres in any axis. Full field of vision and Defective safe colour vision CP-II/III. (Candidates should bring latest prescription and spectacles for corrected vision, if used).
(e) Corneal Surgery (PRK/LASIK) is not acceptable
(f) Hearing Candidates should have normal hearing i.e., able to hear forced whisper from a distance of 6 meters with each ear separately
(g) Dental: Should have healthy gums, good set of teeth and minimum 14 dental points
(h) Health: Candidates should be free from Medical or Surgical deformity. He should be free from all communicable diseases and skin ailments. Candidates must be physically and mentally FIT to perform duty in any part of the world, in any climate and terrain. The candidates are advised to get wax removed from their ears and tartar and stains removed from their teeth before appearing for selection trials.

Selection Process:

(a) Physical Fitness Test (PFT): PFT consists of a 1.6 Km run to be completed within 8 minutes. Candidates completing the PFT in less than 7 minutes 30 seconds will be awarded additional marks on a sliding scale.
Candidates are advised to bring their sports kit / playing kit / sports shoes and shorts.
(b) Only PFT pass candidates would be called for sports skill trials.
(c) Candidates who qualify in PFT and selection trials for the game applied will be called for interview.
(d) Those who are recommended in interview will appear in Medical Examination conducted by Air Force Medical Team as per IAF medical standards.

How To Apply: Application Should be on A4 Size Paper Only in the Prescribed Format. Three copies of unattested recent (not older than three months) passport size COLOUR PHOTOGRAPH (front portrait without headgear except for Sikhs), ONE of which is to be pasted on the application form and the other two are to be stapled to the top left corner of the application form.

Attested copies of Matriculation Certificate in support of Date of Birth. Attested copies of Marks Sheet & certificates of Educational Qualification alongwith attested copies of Sports achievements certificates.

One unstamped self addressed 24 cm x 10 cm WHITE ENVELOPE of good quality, stapled/pinned with the application form.

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