IAF Group C Civilian Recruitment 2026 - 47 Posts
Indian Air Force - Ministry of Defence
Vacancies
47
Salary
₹19,900 - ₹63,200
Job Type
permanent
full time
Apply By
01 Jun 2026
About This Job
Apply for 47 IAF Group C posts. 10th/12th eligible. Salary: Rs 19,900-63,200. Last date: 1 Jun 2026. Apply offline.
About This Job
Indian Air Force is hiring 47 Group C civilian posts across Air Force Stations and Units in India. The posts include Lower Division Clerk, Hindi Typist, and Civilian Mechanical Transport Driver. If you have passed 12th with typing skills for clerical posts or 10th with driving licence and 2 years experience for driver posts, you can apply by post. The last date for receipt of applications is 1 June 2026. Salary is Rs. 19,900 to Rs. 63,200 under Pay Level 2.
Indian Air Force (IAF) Group C Civilian Recruitment 2026 - 47 Posts
Indian Air Force (IAF) has issued Advertisement No. 01/2026 for direct recruitment of Group C civilian posts. These vacancies are spread across Maintenance, Training, Central, Western, Eastern, South Western, Southern Air Commands and Independent Units. This is an offline application recruitment, so you must send the filled form with documents to the concerned Air Force Station or Unit.
Vacancy Breakdown
- Lower Division Clerk (LDC): 33 posts
- Hindi Typist: 11 posts
- Civilian Mechanical Transport Driver (Ordinary Grade): 3 posts
Command-wise total:
- 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
- Independent Units: 7 posts
Who Can Apply?
Lower Division Clerk and Hindi Typist
- Qualification: You must have passed 12th Class from a recognised board.
- Typing Skill: You need 35 wpm in English or 30 wpm in Hindi on computer. The typing test time is 10 minutes.
Civilian Mechanical Transport Driver
- Qualification: You must have passed Matriculation / 10th or equivalent.
- Driving Licence: You must hold a valid civil driving licence for light and heavy vehicles.
- Experience: You need at least 2 years of driving motor vehicles.
- Skill: You need professional driving skill and knowledge of motor mechanism.
Age Limit
- You should be between 18 and 25 years as on the last date for receipt of application.
- OBC: 3 years relaxation.
- SC / ST: 5 years relaxation.
- PwBD: 10 years relaxation, with additional relaxation for SC/ST/OBC PwBD candidates as per rules.
- Ex-servicemen: Service period relaxation as per Government rules.
- Departmental employees: Up to 40 years for UR and 45 years for SC/ST.
Salary
- All three posts carry Pay Level 2 as per the 7th CPC Pay Matrix.
- Monthly pay range: Rs. 19,900 to Rs. 63,200.
- You will also get DA, HRA, TA and other allowances as per Central Government rules.
Application Fee
- No application fee is mentioned for these posts.
- You must attach a self-addressed envelope with Rs. 10 stamp as stated in the notice.
Selection Process
The selection process has written test weightage first, followed by qualifying skill or practical tests.
- Application Scrutiny: Units will check age, qualification, documents, and certificates before calling candidates.
- Written Test: Written test carries 100% weightage and is based on minimum educational qualification.
- Skill / Practical / Physical Test: Typing test for LDC and Hindi Typist. Driving test for CMTD. These tests are qualifying only.
- Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates must bring original certificates and copies.
How to Apply
- Use the application format given in the Employment News notice for Advertisement No. 01/2026.
- Fill the form in English or Hindi and paste a recent passport-size photograph.
- Attach self-attested copies of education, age, technical qualification, experience, caste, PwBD, and ex-serviceman documents as applicable.
- Attach a self-addressed envelope with Rs. 10 stamp.
- Send a separate application for each post to the concerned Air Force Station or Unit shown in the vacancy table.
- Write Application for the post of ___ and category ___ clearly on the envelope.
- Make sure your application reaches within 30 days from publication in Employment News / Rozgar Samachar.
Important Dates
- Notification Publication: 2 May 2026 to 8 May 2026 Employment News issue
- Application Start: 2 May 2026
- Last Date for Receipt of Application: 1 June 2026
- Written Test Date: To be announced by the concerned unit
- Skill / Practical Test Date: To be announced
Responsibilities
- Handle clerical records, correspondence, and office files for LDC posts
- Prepare typed documents, letters, and Hindi/English office material for typist posts
- Maintain registers, dispatch records, and routine administrative documents
- Drive light and heavy vehicles safely for official movement when posted as CMTD
- Check vehicle condition, report faults, and follow transport safety rules
- Assist the unit with duty rosters, file movement, and basic office support work
Eligibility Criteria
Minimum Qualification
LDC/Hindi Typist: 12th Class pass with typing speed of 35 wpm in English or 30 wpm in Hindi on computer. CMTD: 10th pass with valid civil driving licence for light and heavy vehicles, driving skill, motor mechanism knowledge, and 2 years driving experi...
Preferred Qualification
Driving post candidates with strong vehicle maintenance knowledge and valid light/heavy vehicle licence are suited for CMTD posts.
Required Skills
Typing, office records, file handling, Hindi/English typing, safe driving, motor mechanism knowledge, document handling.
Age Limit
18 - 25 years (as on 01 Jun 2026)
Age Relaxation:
- OBC: {"category":"OBC","details":"3 years"}
- SC/ST: {"category":"SC\/ST","details":"5 years"}
- PwBD: {"category":"PwBD","details":"10 years, with additional relaxation for SC\/ST\/OBC PwBD as per rules"}
- Ex-servicemen: {"category":"Ex-servicemen","details":"Service period relaxation as per Government rules"}
- Departmental employees: {"category":"Departmental employees","details":"Up to 40 years for UR and 45 years for SC\/ST"}
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General | Exempted |
* Fee payment may be subject to additional bank charges
Salary & Compensation
Pay Scale
Pay Level 2 as per 7th CPC Pay Matrix
Allowances
DA, HRA, TA and other allowances as per Central Government rules
Selection Process
- 1 Written Exam
- 2 Typing Test
- 3 Skill Test
- 4 Document Verification
Exam Pattern
The written test carries 100% weightage. For LDC/Hindi Typist, subjects include General Intelligence, English Language, Numerical Aptitude, and General Awareness. For CMTD, subjects include General Intelligence & Reasoning, Numerical Aptitude, General English, General Awareness, and trade/post-related questions. The question-cum-answer paper will be in English and Hindi. Skill, practical, or physical tests are qualifying only.
Additional Requirements
Typing Test Required (35 WPM)
Computer Knowledge Required
How to Apply
Application Mode: offline
Click the "Apply Now" button to visit the official application portal.
Required Documents:
- Application form in prescribed format
- Educational qualification certificates
- Date of birth proof
- Technical qualification certificate if applicable
- Experience certificate for driver post
- Valid driving licence for driver post
- Caste certificate if applicable
- PwBD certificate if applicable
- Ex-serviceman discharge book if applicable
- Two passport-size photographs
- Self-addressed envelope with Rs. 10 stamp
Frequently Asked Questions
The last date for receipt of application for Indian Air Force Group C Civilian Recruitment 2026 is 1 June 2026, based on 30 days from the Employment News publication date.
Selected candidates will get Pay Level 2, with salary from Rs. 19,900 to Rs. 63,200 per month plus Central Government allowances.
For LDC and Hindi Typist, you need 12th pass with typing speed. For CMTD, you need 10th pass, valid light/heavy vehicle licence, motor mechanism knowledge, and 2 years driving experience.
You must apply offline by post. Fill the form from the Employment News notice, attach self-attested documents, and send it to the concerned Air Force Station or Unit before 1 June 2026.
Selection includes application scrutiny, written test, qualifying typing/driving test where applicable, and document verification.
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Important Dates
Notification
02 May 2026
Application Start
02 May 2026
Last Date to Apply
01 Jun 2026
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