IAF Group Y Medical Assistant Online Form 2026 (Intake 02/2027)
The Indian Air Force has opened online applications for the Group Y Medical Assistant Trade under Intake 02/2027. If you are a 10+2 (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, English) student or hold a Diploma/B.Sc in Pharmacy and want a permanent airman career in the medical branch of the IAF, this is your window. The application portal is open from 06 July 2026 and the last date to apply is 26 July 2026, with the written examination scheduled for 22-23 September 2026. Both male and female candidates in the eligible age and education bands can apply online through the official IAF recruitment portal. Full details on vacancies, exact eligibility, important dates, application fee, pay and selection process are given below.
Vacancy Details
| Total Posts | Refer official notification |
Eligibility
| Educational Qualification | Two eligible streams. 10+2 stream: passed 10+2 / Intermediate / equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English, with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate and 50% in English (a two-year vocational course meeting the same subject and marks criteria also qualifies). Diploma/Pharmacy stream: 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English (50% aggregate and 50% in English) plus a Diploma or B.Sc in Pharmacy with a minimum of 50% aggregate, and a valid pharmacy council registration. |
| Age Limit | The age limit depends on your stream. 10+2 candidates must be born between 01 January 2006 and 01 January 2010 (upper age 21 years). Diploma/B.Sc Pharmacy candidates must be born between 01 January 2003 and 01 January 2008 if unmarried, or between 01 January 2003 and 01 January 2006 if married (upper age 24 years). Check your exact date-of-birth window against your stream before applying. For any category-wise age relaxation, refer to the official notification. |
| Age Relaxation | 10+2 stream upper age 21; Diploma/B.Sc Pharmacy stream upper age 24. Eligibility fixed by date of birth range, not relaxation. |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 06 July 2026 |
| Application Start | 06 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 26 July 2026 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 26 July 2026 |
| Exam Date | 22-23 September 2026 |
| Admit Card | Before exam |
Application Fee
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹550 |
| SC / ST / PH | ₹550 |
| All Categories | ₹550 |
Salary / Pay
The Indian Air Force has not published a separate pay figure for this intake in the notification. As a permanent airman in the Medical Assistant trade, you are paid as per the Defence pay rules under the 7th Central Pay Commission, along with allowances (Dearness Allowance, and applicable field/kit/ration benefits) and standard service perks. Treat any specific figure as indicative until confirmed from the official notification.
Selection Process
The notification does not spell out the stage-wise process on this page, so confirm the details from the official PDF. As an indicative flow, IAF airmen selection generally runs as: an online written examination (English, Physics/Maths or trade subjects as applicable), followed by Phase-II tests including a Physical Fitness Test (PFT) and adaptability tests, and finally a medical examination before enrolment. The written exam for this intake is scheduled for 22-23 September 2026.
How to Apply
Apply online only, through the official IAF recruitment portal at iafrecruitment.edcil.co.in (application link hosted on cdn.digialm.com). The application window is 06 July 2026 to 26 July 2026, and fee payment must also be completed by 26 July 2026. Steps: register on the portal, fill in your personal, educational and stream details, upload your photograph, signature and required documents, pay the ₹550 fee online, and submit the form. Take a printout of the confirmation page for your records.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many vacancies are there for IAF Group Y Medical Assistant Intake 02/2027?
The notification page lists the total post count as NA. Refer to the official IAF notification PDF for the exact vacancy figure.
What is the last date to apply?
The last date to submit the online application and pay the fee is 26 July 2026.
What is the educational qualification?
10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English (50% aggregate and 50% in English), or the same 10+2 plus a Diploma/B.Sc in Pharmacy with 50% aggregate and valid pharmacy registration.
What is the application fee?
The application fee is ₹550 for all categories.
When is the written exam?
The written examination is scheduled for 22-23 September 2026.