Indian Air Force (IAF) has released an official notification for recruitment of Medical Assistant in Group Y for airmen intake 02/2027. All eligible male Indian candidates can apply online through official CASB Home website iafrecruitment.edcil.co.in/airmen from 06th July 2026 till the last date of application submission 26th July 2026 for Group Y Medical Assistant recruitment intake 02 2027.
Get an instant breakdown of eligibility, category-wise vacancy distribution, syllabus highlights, and preparation strategy tailored for this notice.
The Medical Assistant role in the IAF is unique because it offers distinct age relaxations for candidates holding a Diploma or B.Sc in Pharmacy compared to 10+2 stream applicants. A common pitfall for candidates in this trade is ignoring the specific 'proportionate weight' requirement; ensure your BMI is within the medical standards before applying, as the Physical Standards Test is strictly evaluated. Candidates must also ensure their English proficiency scores meet the 50% threshold, as this is a frequent cause for application rejection during initial screening.
Total Vacancies
Passed Intermediate (10+2) or Equivalent Exam with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate and with 50% marks in English. OR Should have passed 2 years' Vocational Course with non-vocational subjects i.e. Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English with minimum 50% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in English.
Should have passed 2 years' Vocational Course with non-vocational subjects i.e. Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English with minimum 50% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in English.
Candidate with Diploma/ B.Sc in Pharmacy : Passed Intermediate (10+2) or Equivalent Exam with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in English. In addition, Diploma/ B.Sc in Pharmacy with minimum 50% marks in aggregate with valid registration from State Pharmacy Council or Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) at the time of enrolment will be mandatory requirement.
Height: Minimum acceptable height is 152 cms.
Weight: Weight should be Proportionate to height and age as applicable for IAF.
Chest: Minimum chest circumference should be 77 cms and the chest expansion should be at least 05 cms.
Hearing: Candidate should have normal hearing i.e. able to hear forced whisper from a distance of 6 meters by each ear separately.
Dental: Should have healthy gums, good set of teeth and minimum 14 dental points.
| Test | For candidates up to the age of 21 years | For candidates above 21 years of age and holding Diploma/ B.Sc in Pharmacy |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6 Km Run | Within 07 minutes | Within 07 minutes 30 seconds |
| Test | Max Time Period | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| 10 Push Ups | 01 Minute | Test will be conducted after 10 minutes break on completion of running |
| 10 Sit Ups | 01 Minute | Test will be conducted after 02 minutes break on completion of 10 Push Ups |
| 20 Squats | 01 Minute | Test will be conducted after 02 minutes break on completion of 10 Sit Ups |
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