JOIN INDIAN AIR FORCE – BECOME AN AIRMAN
RECRUITMENT RALLY FOR GROUP ‘X’ (TECHNICAL) TRADES AT
AIR FORCE STATION BARRACKPORE, NEAR PALTA GATE
(WEST BENGAL) FROM 10 MARCH 2013 TO 12 MARCH 2013
Indian Air Force offers opportunities for UNMARRIED MALE INDIAN CITIZENS from the designated districts of State of West Bengal and Sikkim to become airmen. The Recruitment Test for Group ‘X’ (Technical) trades will be held at Air Force Station
Barrackpore, Near Palta Gate (West Bengal) from 10 March 2013 to 12 March 2013
as per the Selection Programme given below SELECTION PROGRAMME. The Recruitment Test will be conducted from 7AM onwards as per the details given below. Candidates reporting upto 10AM at the Rally
ELIGIBILITY CONDITIONS
DATE OF BIRTH BLOCK. Candidates should be born between 01 JANUARY 1992 to 31 MARCH 1996 (both days inclusive).
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION
1.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
2.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.
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%).
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
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.
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.
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.
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).
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 4 Airmen Selection Centre, Air Force Station Barrackpore (West Bengal), for processing within seven working days from the date of issue of Medical Certificate.
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.
PUBLISHING OF ALL INDIA SELECT LIST (AISL). The All India Select List (AISL),
will be displayed at 4 Airmen Selection Centre, Air Force Station Barrackpore, Near Palta Gate (West Bengal) on 30 APRIL 2013. A copy of the Display List will be sent to District Magistrate 24 Parganas (North), West Bengal 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
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RECRUITMENT RALLY FOR GROUP ‘X’ (TECHNICAL) TRADES AT
AIR FORCE STATION BARRACKPORE, NEAR PALTA GATE
(WEST BENGAL) FROM 10 MARCH 2013 TO 12 MARCH 2013
Indian Air Force offers opportunities for UNMARRIED MALE INDIAN CITIZENS from the designated districts of State of West Bengal and Sikkim to become airmen. The Recruitment Test for Group ‘X’ (Technical) trades will be held at Air Force Station
Barrackpore, Near Palta Gate (West Bengal) from 10 March 2013 to 12 March 2013
as per the Selection Programme given below SELECTION PROGRAMME. The Recruitment Test will be conducted from 7AM onwards as per the details given below. Candidates reporting upto 10AM at the Rally
ELIGIBILITY CONDITIONS
DATE OF BIRTH BLOCK. Candidates should be born between 01 JANUARY 1992 to 31 MARCH 1996 (both days inclusive).
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION
1.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
2.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.
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%).
DOMICILE REQUIREMENT To be eligible to appear in the rally at Air Force Station Barrackpore, Near Palta Gate (West Bengal) 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 chool/College/Polytechnic Institute from where candidates have passed the qualifying examination should be within the geographical/ administrative limits of designated districts(as mentioned in Paragraph 2 above) of State of West Bengal or Sikkim. 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 the following: (i) For State of West Bengal: DM or any official authorised by the State Government of West Bengal. (ii) For State of Sikkim: DM/SDM/Tehsildar or any official authorised by State Government of Sikkim. (c) Permanent Domicile of the designated districts(as mentioned in Paragraph 2 above) of the State of West Bengal or Sikkim, 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 5(b) (i) & (ii) 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 West Bengal or Sikkim. (ii) Ex-IAF personnel/families of deceased personnel who are residing in the designated districts (as mentioned in Paragraph 2 above) of State of West Bengal or Sikkim(on production of proof of minimum stay of one year and Original and one photo copy of discharge book).
MEDICAL STANDARDS
(a) General Medical Standards 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:- (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).
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 10 December 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
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.
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
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 repaired and maintained 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
VERIFICATION OF ELIGIBILITY. Certificates / Mark Sheets and other requireddocuments {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
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.
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.
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.
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).
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 4 Airmen Selection Centre, Air Force Station Barrackpore (West Bengal), for processing within seven working days from the date of issue of Medical Certificate.
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.
PUBLISHING OF ALL INDIA SELECT LIST (AISL). The All India Select List (AISL),
will be displayed at 4 Airmen Selection Centre, Air Force Station Barrackpore, Near Palta Gate (West Bengal) on 30 APRIL 2013. A copy of the Display List will be sent to District Magistrate 24 Parganas (North), West Bengal 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
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, 4 Airmen
Selection Centre, Air Force Station Barrackpore, Near Palta Gate (West Bengal) - 743 122,
Telephone - 033-25450895 (Direct), 033-25921251 (Extension - 6391) And E-Mail- co4asc@yahoo.co.in. No Query Will Be Entertained By Central Airmen
Selection Board (CASB), New Delhi.