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CENTRAL AIRMEN SELECTION BOARD
केन्द्रीय वायु सैनिक चयन बोर्ड

INDIAN AIR FORCE
भारतीय वायु सेना

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA


EDUCATION QUALIFICATION

For General Candidates:

Age : 17- 21 Years

Education Qualification :
Passed 10+2/ Intermediate/ equivalent exam with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English from any Education Boards recognized by Central/ State/ UT with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate, and 50% marks in English
OR
Passed two years Vocational Course with non-vocational subjects i.e. Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English from any Education Boards recognized by Central/ State/ UT with 50% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in English.

Note: The upper age limit on date of enrolment is 21 years.

For Pharmacist Candidates:

Age : 19-24 Years

Education Qualification :
Passed intermediate/ 10+2/ Equivalent examination 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% in aggregate with valid registration from State Pharmacy Council or Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) at the time of enrolment will be a mandatory requirement.

Note: The upper age limit on the date of enrolment is 24 years.

PHYSICAL/MEDICAL STANDARDS

To get selected as an Airman, the candidate must be physically and mentally FIT to perform duties in any part of the world, climate and terrain. Physical/Medical Standards to become an Airman are as follows:-

MANDATORY MEDICAL STANDARDS
Weight Weight should be proportionate to height and age as applicable for IAF.
Chest The chest wall should be well proportioned and well developed with the minimum range of expansion of 5 cms.
Hearing 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.
General Health Candidates should be of normal anatomy without loss of any appendages. He should be free from any active or latent, acute or chronic, medical or surgical disability or communicable disease, infection and skin ailments. Candidate shall be physically and mentally FIT to perform duty in any part of the world, in any climate and terrain.
Body Tattoo Permanent body tattoos are not permitted, however tattoos only on inner face of the fore arms (inside of elbow to the wrist), back (dorsal) part of the hand/reverse side of the palm and Tribals with tattoos which are as per custom Traditions of their tribes may be considered. However, right to decide on acceptability/unacceptability of the individual rests with the Selection Centre. Candidates with permanent body tattoos are to submit two photographs (close up and distant view) with details of size and type of the Tattoo.
Note:
a)

Visual standards and minimum acceptable height for Medical Assistant and Medical Assistant (Pharmacist) for recruitment are as follows:

Trade Height in cms (Min) Maximum limits of Refractive error Visual Acuity Colour Vision
Medical Assistant and Medical Assistant (Pharmacist) 152.5 cms Not exceeding +/- 3.50D including Astigmatism 6/36 each eye, correctable to 6/9 each eye CP-III
b)

Candidates should bring latest prescription (not older than 01 month) and spectacles for corrected vision, if used. The prescription must bear the dioptre measurement, name, signature, stamp and registration number of ophthalmologist. Date of prescription should be within a month prior to appearing for medical examination.


c)

Corneal Surgery (LASIK/ RK/ PRK) is not acceptable.


d)

Candidates are advised to get tartar & stains removed from their teeth before appearing for the Medical Examination. Ears should be free of wax.


e)

Request for change of Medical Examination Centre and date of Medical Examination shall not be entertained.

Central Airmen Selection Board

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