Yuvraj Singh Ahlawat
for the IMA
Air Force, apart from flying jobs, offers another attractive career option called as Airman. An Airman is the part of the staff which stays on ground and looks after the ground activities being carried out in Indian Air force. Check complete Air Force Written Exam details.
Technical Trade (GROUP X): This job profile involves maintenance and testing of aircraft and various equipments being used by the Indian Air Force. The job also includes maintaining, storage, organising and overhaul of other equipment, arms and ammunition present in the inventories.
Non-Technical Trade (GROUP Y): As a non technical airman, the job profile includes assistance and support to the various functions on the ground. These tasks range from weather forecasting to maintenance of records and files of the various branches of IAF. Clerical work and paper work is also done by the non-technical airmen.
Candidates applying for both Science Subjects & Other Than Science Subjects (Group X-Y) need to attempt English, Physics, Mathematics and Reasoning & General Awareness (RAGA).
EXAM PATTERN FOR AGNIVEER VAYU
Name of the Group | Subjects | No. of Questions | Total Marks | Exam Duration |
Science | English | 20 | 70 | 60 minutes |
Mathematics | 25 | |||
Physics | 25 | |||
Other than Science | Reasoning & General Awareness | 30 | 50 | 45 minutes |
English | 20 | |||
Science & Other than Science | Mathematics | 25 | 100 | 85 minutes |
English | 20 | |||
Reasoning & General Awareness | 30 | |||
Physics | 25 |
The IAF has announced the Indian Air Force Agniveer syllabus for all the subjects relevant to the online test. Candidates are advised to go through the table below to know the subject wise syllabus crucial to score marks more than the Indian Air Force Agniveer cut off marks.
Subject | Syllabus |
General English |
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Physics |
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Mathematics |
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Reasoning |
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General Awareness |
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Candidates applying for Agniveer Vayu Intake of the Indian Air Force should possess any one of the following qualifications as per their streams.
While Phase 1 of Air Force X- Y group selection involves a written exam, Phase 2 involves Adaptability test 1 (AT 1), Adaptability test 2 (AT 2) and Physical Fitness Test (PFT).
AT 1 involves a series of Situation Reaction Tests (SRTs) which assess the candidate’s adaptability to survive in various geographical, social and climatic conditions. Herein candidates get 40 SRT questions with 4 options in each. Time scheduled is 30 minutes. The situations are from daily life.
AT 2 on the other hand is a test of English proficiency. It involves Lecturette round and Group Discussion. AT2, as the name suggests, also tests your adaptability power but this time it’s a test of your adaptability to work, colleagues and employment. Communication skill, English spoken skills, confidence, and general knowledge are the main judging parameters. Herein the candidates are given a topic for which they have to prepare a speech within 5 minutes followed by its narration. Each candidate has to give a self introduction before starting the speech
Minimum acceptable height 152.5 cm.
After successful completion of PFT, there comes a small Medical Examination. It is conducted by Air Force Medical Team as per IAF medical standards and policy. Medical examination would include Baseline Investigation of:
Sometimes candidates may be called for a random interview. The basic objective of this interview is to assess the power of expression and social adaptability factors in candidates. After completion of these tests, consolidated marks are declared. If a candidate is having an NCC ‘C’ certificate then he is awarded with additional marks. Then after, merit is declared.