Airforce Both Group Syllabus

Selection Process 

1.      Written Test

2.     Document Verification

3.     Physical Fitness Test (PFT)

4.     Adaptation Test-1

5.     Adaptation Test-2

6.     Medical Examination

Exam Pattern :- Scheme of IAF Airmen Exam is as follows :

§  The Exam would be Online.

§  Written test will be multiple choice objective type.

§  Question paper will be bilingual (English & Hindi) except for English paper.

§  One mark for every correct answer.

§  0.25 marks shall be deducted for each wrong answer.

§  The Time Duration For the Exam will be as Follows.

Group	Time Duration	Subjects
Group ‘X’ Trades	60 Minutes	English, Physics and Mathematics (as per   10+2 CBSE syllabus)
Group ‘Y’ Trades	45 Minutes	English (as per 10+2 CBSE syllabus), Reasoning & General Awareness (RAGA)
Both Group ‘X&Y’ Trades	85 Minutes	English, Physics and Mathematics (as per   10+2 CBSE syllabus) and Reasoning & General Awareness (RAGA)

Exam Syllabus :- IAF Airman Syllabus is discussed below :

Group X Syllabus

ENGLISH

1.      Comprehension-A small passage followed by questions.

1.      To judge comprehension

2.     Drawing of inferences

3.     Use of vocabulary

2.     Composition

1.      Agreement of subject with verb

2.     Pattern of verb and their use.

3.     Sequence of tenses.

4.     Transformation of sequences-Compound, Complex, Simple, Negative, Affirmative.

3.     Grammar

1.      Spellings

2.     Word formation

3.     Antonyms and Synonyms

4.     One word substitution

5.     Correct usage of – articles, Prepositions, adjectives-degrees of comparison, conjunctions, Nouns and Pronouns and numbers (Singular-Plural)

6.     Words, which are commonly getting confused

7.     Word order

8.     Correct usage of Adverbs

4.     Idioms and Phrases

1.      Use of simple idioms

2.     Use of Common proverbs

5.     Direct/Indirect sentences : Narration change

1.      Change of various types of sentences from direct to indirect form

2.     Change of various types of sentences from indirect to direct form

6.     Active and Passive Voices

1.      Change of all types of sentences from active to passive form

2.     Change of all types of sentences from passive to active form

PHYSICS

1.      Physical World & Measurement

2.     Kinematics

3.     Laws of Motion

4.     Work, Energy & Power

5.     Motion of System of particles & Rigid Body

6.     Gravitation

7.     Properties of Bulk Matter

8.     Thermodynamics

9.     Behaviour of Perfect Gas & Kinetic Theory of gases

10.  Oscillations & Waves

11.   Electrostatics

12.  Current Electricity

13.  Magnetic effect of current & Magnetism

14.  Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating current

15.  Electromagnetic Waves

16.  Optics

17.  Dual Nature of Matter

18.  Atoms and Nuclei

19.  Electronic Devices

20. Communication Systems

MATHEMATICS

1.      Sets, Relations, functions

2.     Trigonometric functions

3.     Inverse Trigonometric functions

4.     Complex Numbers

5.     Quadratic Equations

6.     Sequence & Series (AP & GP)

7.     Permutation

8.     Combination

9.     Binomial Theorem

10.  Coordinate geometry – Straight line, Circles, Parabola, Ellipse, Hyperbola

11.   Exponential Series

12.  Logarithmic Series

13.  Matrices

14.  Determinants

15.  Limit & Continuity

16.  Differentiation

17.  Application of Differentiation

18.  Indefinite Integrals

19.  Definite Integrals

20. Application of Integration

21.  Deferential Equations

22. Probability Statistics

                                                    Y Group

Same as Group X.

RAGA

(A) Reasoning (Verbal and Non-Verbal)

1.      Numerical Series

2.     Distance and Direction Sense Test

3.     Mathematical Operations (Assigning Value to Arithmetic Sign)

4.     Number Ranking & Time Sequence Test

5.     Assign Artificial Values to Mathematical Digit

6.     Inserting Correct Mathematical Digit

7.     Human Relation

8.     Coding and Decoding

9.     Odd Man Out

10.  Mutual Relation Problem

11.   Tallest Youngest Relation

12.  Dictionary Words

13.  Analogy

14.  Non-Verbal Reasoning

15.  Number Coding

16.  Number Puzzle

(B) Mathematics

1.      Ratio and proportion

2.     Average

3.     LCM, HCF

4.     Profit and Loss

5.     Time, Distance and Speed

6.     Percentage

7.     Simplification of Numbers

8.     Fraction

9.     Area of Triangle, Square and Rectangle

10.  Surface area and Volume of Cuboid, Cylinder, Cone and Sphere

11.   Probability

12.  Simple Trigonometry

(C)  GK and CA

1.      General Science

2.     Civics

3.     Geography

4.     Current Events

5.     History

6.     Basic Computer Operation

Phase –II

Candidates have to report at the stipulated date and time for Phase –II at the designated Airmen Selection Centre along with following documents: -

1.      Color print out of Admit Card for phase –II.

2.     Color Print out of duly filled application form downloaded on completion of online registration.

3.     HB Pencil, Eraser, Sharpener, Glue stick, Stapler and Black/Blue Ball Point Pen for writing.

4.     Eight copies of un-attested recent (which was used for the online application registration) passport size color photograph.

5.     Original and four self-attested photocopies of Matriculation Passing Certificate (required for verification of Candidate’s Name, Father’s Name and his Date of Birth).

6.     Original and four self-attested photocopies of Matriculation Marksheet (only applicable for three years Diploma Course holders when English is not a subject in Diploma Course).

7.     Original and four self-attested photocopies of Intermediate/10+2/Equivalent Examination Passing Certificate and Marks Sheet. OR Original and four self-attested photocopies of Three years Diploma Course Passing Certificate and Marks Sheets of all semesters.

8.     Certificate for SOAFP (Son of Air Force Personnel), certificate for sons of serving/retired/deceased Air Force civilian employees paid out of defense estimates are to be downloaded as the case may be, from the download section of CASB web portal and brought along while reporting for phase –II of the examination.

9.     For Candidates discharged from Indian Army/Indian Navy/Any other Government Organisation.Original and four Self-attested photocopies of Discharge Certificate (as issued from Indian Army/Indian Navy/Government Organization).

10.  Original Phase –I admit card used during Phase –I test bearing Air Force seal and invigilator’s signature.

11.   NOC in original and 4 self-attested photocopies from the employer for candidates presently serving in any government organization (if applicable).

12.  Original and four self-attested photocopies of NCC ‘A’, ‘B’ or ‘C’ certificate (if applicable)

Physical Fitness Test (PFT)

It consists of 1.6 Km run to be completed within 06 minutes and 30 seconds. Candidates will also have to complete 10 push – ups, 10 sit – ups and 20 squats within the stipulated time to qualify in the Physical Fitness Test.

Note: Candidates are advised to bring their sports shoes and shorts/Track pants.

Adaptability Test – 1

Adaptability Test – 1 (objective type written test) which is to assess suitability of a candidate for employment in the IAF which involves deployment in varied geographic terrain, weather and operational conditions.

Adaptability Test – 2

Adaptability Test – 2 is to select candidates who can adapt to the environment of Indian Air Force and are able to adjust to the military way of life.

Medical Examination

Medical Examination will be conducted by Air Force Medical Team as per IAF medical standards and policy in vogue on subject issue. Medical examination would also include Baseline Investigation of: –

(a) Blood Hemogram – Hb, TLC, DLC
(b) Urine RE/ME
(c) Biochemistry (i) Blood Sugar Fasting & PP (ii) Serum Cholesterol (iii) Urea, Uric acid, Creatinine (iv) LFT — Serum Bilirubin, SGOT, SGPT
(d) X – Ray chest (PA view)
(e) ECG (R)