Indian Air Force offers opportunities for UNMARRIED MALE INDIAN CITIZENS from the designated districts of State of Gujarat to become airmen

RECRUITMENT RALLY FOR GROUP ‘X’ (TECHNICAL) TRADES AT
MAHARAJA SAYAJIRAO UNIVERSITY PAVALION, VADODARA (GUJARAT)
FROM 26 FEBRUARY 2013 TO 01 MARCH 2013


Indian Air Force offers opportunities for UNMARRIED MALE INDIAN CITIZENS from
the designated districts of State of Gujarat to become airmen. The Recruitment Test
for Group ‘X’ (Technical) trades will be held at Maharaja Sayajirao University
Pavalion, Vadodara (Gujarat) from 26 February 2013 to 01 March 2013 as per the
Selection Programme given below.
2. SELECTION PROGRAMME. The Recruitment Test will be conducted from 7AM
onwards as per the details given below. Candidates reporting upto 10AM at the Rally
venue will only be permitted to appear in the Recruitment Rally.
Note : - The Recruitment Test is not for selection as Officers/Pilots/Navigators.

DATE STREAM/ACTIVITIES DISTRICTS ELIGIBLE

26 February 2013


 Written Test and Physical Fitness Test
(P F T) for Group 'X' (Technical)
Trades


HARUCH, DAHOD, DANG,
NARMADA, PANCHMAHAL,
TAPI AND VALSAD
DISTRICTS OF STATE OF
GUJARAT

27 February 2013


Interview of candidates passed Written
Test and PFT on 26 February 2013.
Trade Allocation Test (TAT) and Medical
Examination for candidates qualified in
Interview.


HARUCH, DAHOD, DANG,
NARMADA, PANCHMAHAL,
TAPI AND VALSAD
DISTRICTS OF STATE OF
GUJARAT


28 February 2013
& 01 March 2013

RESERVE DAYS



ELIGIBILITY CONDITIONS
3. DATE OF BIRTH BLOCK. Candidates should be born between 01 JANUARY 1992 to
31 MARCH 1996 (both days inclusive).
4. EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION
(a) Candidate should have passed Intermediate or 10+2 or equivalent examination
with Mathematics, Physics and English with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate.
OR
(b) Candidate should have passed a three year Diploma Course in Engineering
(Mechanical or Electrical or Electronics or Automobile or Computer Science or
Instrumentation Technology or Information Technology) with at least 50% marks
in overall aggregate from a Government recognised Polytechnic Institute.
Note : - Exact aggregate percentage of marks up to first place of decimal for all subjects as
mentioned in the Marks Sheet of Intermediate or 10+2/equivalent (For example, 49.9%
should NOT be rounded off to 50%).
5. DOMICILE REQUIREMENT To be eligible to appear in the rally at Maharaja Sayajirao
University Pavalion, Vadodara (Gujarat) the candidates are required to satisfy the
following conditions:- (a) Should have passed the qualying examination from any of the
RECOGNISED BOARDS/UNIVERSITY. (b) The School/College/Polytechnic Institute from
where candidates have passed the qualifying examination should be within the
geographical/administrative limits of designated districts of State of Gujarat. If the name
of District is not mentioned with the name of Institution in the certificate/marks sheets of
qualifying examination, the candidates are to produce 'Domicile Certificate' issued by
SDM/DM/Executive Magistrate or any official authorised by the State Government
of Gujarat. (c) Permanent Domicile of the designated Districts of the State of Gujarat
who have passed the qualifying examination from anywhere in India. However, such
candidates have to produce the Domicile Certificate prior to commencement of
examination from appropriate authority as given in sub-paragraph (b) above.(d) Sons
of Serving/Retired/Discharged/Deceased Air Force Personnel, irrespective of their domicile
status may be permitted to appear in the rally subject to submission of Son of Air Force
Personnel Certificate as a proof in the following categories:- (i) Father/Mother is presently
serving in any Air Force Unit located in the designated districts (as mentioned in Paragraph
2 above) of State of Gujarat. (ii) Ex-IAF personnel/families of deceased personnel who
are residing in the designated districts (as mentioned in Paragraph 2 above) of State of
Gujarat (on production of proof of minimum stay of one year and Original and
one photo copy of discharge book).
6. MEDICAL STANDARS
((a) General Medical Standars for Group 'X' (Technical) trades are as follows: -
(i) Height: Minimum height required is 152.5 cms. (ii) Chest: Minimum range of expansion
is 5 cm. (iii) Weight: Proportionate to height and age. (iv) Corneal Surgery (PRK/LASIK)
is not acceptable. (v) Hearing: Candidates should have normal hearing i.e. able to hear
forced whisper from a distance of 6 meters with each ear separately. (vi) Dental: Should
have healthy gums, good set of teeth and minimum 14 dental points.
(vii) 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 world, in any climate and terrain.
(b) Visual Standards and Leg Length for Group 'X' (Technical) trades are as
follows:-


Trades Visual Acuity Maximum limits
of Ref Error
Colour
Vision
Leg
Length



Structure Fitter, Propulsion
Fitter, Workshop Fitter
(Mechanical) & Workshop
Fitter (Smith)
6/36 each eye
correctable to 6/9
each eye. Full field
of vision.
H y p e r m e t r o p i a
+ 3.50D Myopia
- 3.5D including
Astigmatism.
CP-II/III

Not
Applicable


Trades Visual Acuity Maximum limits
of Ref Error
Colour
Vision
Leg
Length

Weapon Fitter, Electrical
Fitter, Electronic Fitter,
*Mechanical System Fitter &
*Automobile Fitter
6/12 each eye
correctable to 6/6
each eye. Full field
of vision.

H y p e r m e t r o p i a
+ 2.0D Myopia
- 1D including + 0.5D
Astigmatism.

CP-II
*Minimum
leg length
required 99
cms


(Candidates should bring latest prescription and spectacles for corrected vision, if
used. The prescription must bear the signature, stamp and registration number of
Eye Specialist).


7. WRITING MATERIALS AND DOCUMENTS REQUIRED. Candidates are to bring the following
documents and writting materials along with them while coming for the examination:-
(a) HB Pencil, Eraser, Sharpener, Gum tube, Stapler and Black/Blue Ball Point Pen
for writting. (b) Seven copies of recent (taken on or after 15 November 2012)
passport-size colour photograph (front portrait, without headgear except for Sikhs).
Photographs should be only on good quality “photo paper” with Light Background. (c)
Two unstamped self addressed 24x10 cm white envelopes of good quality. (d) Original
and three photostat copies of all educational certificates, marks sheets and Domicile
Certificate as well as NCC certificates (if applicable). UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES
THE CANDIDATES WILL NOT BE PERMITTED TO APPEAR IN THE SELECTION
TEST WITHOUT ORIGINAL MATRICULATION PASS CERTIFICATE, INTERMEDIATE
MARKS SHEETS, INTERMEDIATE PASS CERTIFICATE AND DOMICILE
CERTIFICATE. HOWEVER, CANDIATES WITH PHOTOCOPIES OF MATRICULATION
PASS CERTIFICATE, INTERMEDIDATE MARKS SHEETS AND INTERMEDIATE PASS
CERTIFICATE CAN BE PERMITTED TO APPEAR IN THE SELECTION TEST ONLY
ON PRODUCTION OF A CERTIFICATE FROM SCHOOL / COLLEGE PRINCIPAL
CERTIFYING THAT EDUCATIONAL CERTIFICATES / MARKS SHEETS ARE
DEPOSITED WITH SCHOOL / COLLEGE. (e) Consent Form: Candidates are to bring
the "Consent Form" (as per the format given in IAF Web site) and submit it before PFT.
In case candidates below 18 years of age the Consent Form is required to be filled and
signed by their parent/guardian.
9. PAY & ALLOWANCES. During training, a stipend of Rs. 8,550/-per month will be
paid. On completion of training, starting gross emoluments including Dearness
Allowance (DA), at the minimum of scale of pay for Group ‘X’ (Technical)
trades will be Rs. 21,414/-per month (approximately) which, in subsequent years,
may rise up to Rs. 37,788/-per month (approximately) as per sixth pay commission
depending upon the rank attained. Other allowances such as transport, Composite
personal maintenance allowance, Family planning allowance, GCB+Class pay, HRA
etc are also admissible to airmen.
DATE STREAM/ACTIVITIES DISTRICTS ELIGIBLE
Interview of candidates passed Written
Test and PFT on 26 February 2013.
Trade Allocation Test (TAT) and Medical
Examination for candidates qualified in
Interview.
Written Test and Physical Fitness Test
(P F T) for Group 'X' (Technical)
Trades.
VADODARA, ANAND,
BHARUCH, DAHOD, DANG,
NARMADA, PANCHMAHAL,
TAPI AND VALSAD
DISTRICTS OF STATE OF
GUJARAT
RESERVE DAYS
26 February 2013
27 February 2013
28 February 2013
& 01 March 2013
Weapon Fitter, Electrical
Fitter, Electronic Fitter,
*Mechanical System Fitter &
*Automobile Fitter
6/12 each eye
correctable to 6/6
each eye. Full field
of vision.
CP-II
*Minimum
leg length
required 99
cms
Not
Applicable
Structure Fitter, Propulsion
Fitter, Workshop Fitter
(Mechanical) & Workshop
Fitter (Smith)
6/36 each eye
correctable to 6/9
each eye. Full field
of vision.
H y p e r m e t r o p i a
+ 3.50D Myopia
- 3.5D including
Astigmatism.
CP-II/III
Trades Visual Acuity Maximum limits
of Ref Error
Colour
Vision
Leg
Length
H y p e r m e t r o p i a
+ 2.0D Myopia
- 1D including + 0.5D
Astigmatism.
8. TENURE & TRAINING. Enrolment is for an initial period of 20 years extendable upto the
age of 57 years. Initially candidates will be sent for a Joint Basic Phase Training (JBPT)
for 12 weeks at Basic Training Institute, Belgaum (Karnataka). On successful completion
of JBPT, candidates will be allocated trades and sent for Trade Training of specified
duration. Training is however liable to be terminated at any time trainee fails to achieve the
required standards in academics, profession, physical fitness and discipline or is found
to be medically unfit. After successful completion of training, the airmen will be
deployed on ground based jobs as per their trades


9. PAY & ALLOWANCES. During training, a stipend of Rs. 8,550/-per month will be
paid. On completion of training, starting gross emoluments including Dearness
Allowance (DA), at the minimum of scale of pay for Group ‘X’ (Technical)
trades will be Rs. 21,414/-per month (approximately) which, in subsequent years,
may rise up to Rs. 37,788/-per month (approximately) as per sixth pay commission
depending upon the rank attained. Other allowances such as transport, Composite
personal maintenance allowance, Family planning allowance, GCB+Class pay, HRA
etc are also admissible to airmen.


10. PERQUISITES. Perks such as Ration, Clothing, Medical Facilities,
accommodation, CSD Canteen Facilities, Leave (60 days Annual and 30
days Casual leave admissible as priviledge), Education Concession to
children, Recreational Facilities, Free Transport for school going children
and Leave Travel Concession (LTC). Not withstanding the above, Group
Insurance Cover of Rs.25,00,000/- at a premium of Rs.1,730/- per month, is covered
for all airmen and facility of Group Housing Scheme is also extended. Other facilities
by Air Force Wives Welface Association (AFWWA) are also extended for family
of airmen.
11. POST-RETIREMENT BENEFITS. Pension, Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health
Scheme, Gratuity, Leave Encashment and Canteen facilities comprise some
of the post-retirement benefits. Specialised pre-release courses are also
arranged to enable airmen to take up post retirement careers. In addition,
airmen also get relaxation in age and reservation in Government services as Exservicemen.


12. JOB SPECIFICATION. Group 'X' (Technical) trades involve jobs as given
below:
(a) Automobile Fitter. In this trade you are responsible for maintenance and repair
of all types of light and heavy duty mechanical vehicles, cranes and loading equipment
etc. (b) Electronics Fitter. As an Electronics Fitter you operate and maintain Radar,
Voice and Data transmission and reception equipment mounted on latest airborne
weapon delivery systems and ground based air defence systems. You will get
trained in Digital Electronics, measuring instruments, radar technology, latest electronic
devices and related trade fundamentals. (c) Electrical Fitter. You will maintain
power supply system of latest types of aircraft, airborne missiles and associated
ground systems. You will also maintain photo equipment mounted on air borne
weapon systems and operate ground based photo systems. You will get trained in
electrical trade, operation and maintenance of digital devices, electronics devices
etc. (d) Mechanical System Fitter. You will repair and maintain mechanical, hydraulic
and pneumatic systems of airborne missiles, engines, automobiles aircraft fuelling
equipment. Complete aircraft ground support equipment will also be repaied and
mainted by you. You will be trained in handling and preparation of bombs and
explosives and in electrical system, workshop and mechanical trades as well as
automobile mechanics. (e) Structures Fitter. As Structures Fitter you are
responsible for the maintenance and servicing of airframes and their accessories,
components and controls of aircraft. Regular checks for the entire hydraulic and
pneumatic system to ensure proper functioning against leaks are also part of your
duties. You will also be assigned the responsibility of marshalling, parking, picketing
and ground handling of aircraft. (f) Propulsion Fitter. In this trade you will repair,
maintain and prepare for use the propulsion system of aircraft and other airborne
weapon delivery system. (g) Workshop Fitter (Smith). You will undertake major
structural repairs of all aircraft at central repair facilities. You will also be trained in
workshop trade for material treatment, welding, heat treatment, smithy and basic
machine tools etc. (h) Workshop Fitter (Mechanical). You will undertake repair
and maintenance work of mechanical nature. You will be trained in workshop trade
and practices. (j) Weapon Fitter. In this trade, you will prepare, maintain and
service armaments, ammunition and safety equipment of aircraft, missiles and other
weapon delivery systems. You will also operate and maintain small arms and bomb
destruction equipment. You will be trained to handle bombs, explosives, arms and
their installation on weapon delivery platforms.
SELECTION PROCEDURE
13. VERIFICATION OF ELIGIBILITY. Certificates / Mark Sheets and other required
documents {NCC 'A', 'B' or 'C' Certificate, Son of Air Force Personnel
Certificate (SOAFP)} etc will be scrutinized and verified at the examination prior to
commencement of Written Test to ascertain the prima-facie eligibility. Detailed
verification will be carried out in respect of candidates who pass Written Test later.
SEQUENCE OF EXAMINATION
14. WRITTEN TEST. Written test will be objective type and question paper will be
bilingual (English & Hindi) except for English Paper. Duration of the written test will
be 60 minutes and will be conducted in English, Physics and Mathematics as
per CBSE syllabus of AISSCE. CANDIDATES ARE TO QUALIFY IN EACH PAPER
SEPARATELY. Results of the written test will be declared on the same day.
15. PHYSICAL FITNESS TEST (PFT) . All candidates who pass the written test are to
undergo Physical Fitness Test (PFT) on the same or the next day. 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 shoes and shorts.
16. INTERVIEW. Candidates who have passed the written test and PFT will be
interviewed. Interview is normally conducted in English. Working Knowledge of
English is thus essential.
17. TRADE ALLOCATION TEST (TAT). Candidates of Group 'X' (Technical) trades who
qualify in interview are to undergo Trade Allocation Test (TAT) for bifucation into
Mechanical and Electronic stream. Specific trade allotment within these streams will
be carried out at Basic Training Institute (BTI), Air Force Station Belgaum (Karnataka).
18. MEDICAL EXAMINATION . Candidates who qualify in the interview will be medically
examined. Medical Examination will be conducted by Air Force Medical Team as per
Indian Air Force medical standards. Candidates declared Medically Unfit can avail the
option for Appeal Medical Board (AMB) against their Unfitness by depositing Rs. 40/-
in a Government Treasury/RBI/SBI through Military Receivable Order (MRO). The
application for AMB along with original copy of MRO, Xerox copy of Unfitness Certificate
and Postal Stamp worth Rs. 25/- affixed on a self addressed envelope are to be
submitted to 6 Airmen Selection Centre, Air Force Station Cotton Green,
Mumbai (Maharashtra), for processing within seven working days from the date
of issue of Medical Certificate.
Note: Candidates are also advised to get tartar and stains removed from
their teeth before appearing for the written test. Ears should be free of
wax. Candidates should be prepared to stay for the test for four to five
days under their own arrangements. No TA/DA will be admissible.
19. PUBLISHING OF ALL INDIA SELECT LIST (AISL). The All India Select List (AISL),
will be displayed at 6 Airmen Selection Centre, Air Force Station Cotton
Green, Mumbai (Maharashtra) on 30 APRIL 2013. A copy of the Display List will
be sent to District Magistrate Vadodara (Gujarat) through Airmen Selection Centre
and also will be available at Indian Air Force website www.indianairforce.nic.in. The
inclusion of names of the candidates in the AISL depends upon the performance of
the candidates in the Rally.


FOR ADVERTISEMENTS, CAREER DETAILS, DETAILED SYLLABUS, MODEL
QUESTION PAPERS, ALL INDIA SELECT LIST AND ENROLMENT LIST, LOG ON
TO INDIAN AIR FORCE WEB SITE : www.indianairforce.nic.in


CAUTION
SELECTION IN THE INDIAN AIR FORCE IS “FREE AND FAIR” AND ON MERIT
ONLY. AT NO STAGE ANY MONEY IS REQUIRED TO BE PAID TO ANYONE FOR
SELECTION OR RECRUITMENT IN THE INDIAN AIR FORCE. CANDIDATES SHOULD
NOT FALL PREY TO UNSCRUPULOUS PERSONS POSING AS RECRUITING AGENTS.
ALL QUERIES WILL BE ENTERTAINED BY COMMANDING OFFICER, 6 AIRMEN
SELECTION CENTRE, AIR FORCE STATION COTTON GREEN, MUMBAI
(MAHARASHTRA) - 400 033, TELEPHONE - 022-23714982 (EXTENSION - 251) &
E-MAIL- co6asc@rediffmail.com. NO QUERY WILL BE ENTERTAINED BY
CENTRAL AIRMEN SELECTION BOARD (CASB), NEW DELHI.