IAF Group C Recruitment 2026: Civilian Posts Notification Out, Apply Offline

IAF Group C Recruitment 2026: The Indian Air Force (IAF) has released an official employment notification (Advertisement No. 01/2026) for the direct recruitment of various Group ‘C’ Civilian Posts. The vacancies are distributed across multiple Air Force Stations and Units under the HQ Maintenance Command.

This recruitment drive invites applications from eligible Indian citizens for posts such as Lower Division Clerk (LDC) and other civilian roles at locations including Kanpur, Chennai, Pune, and Vadsar. Interested candidates must submit their applications via Offline Mode (Ordinary Post) within 30 days from the date of publication in Employment News. Read the complete article below for eligibility criteria, vacancy distribution, and the offline application process.

IAF Group C Notification 2026 Overview

Candidates must carefully fill out the offline application form and attach all required self-attested documents, along with a self-addressed envelope bearing appropriate postal stamps.

Important Dates for IAF Group C Recruitment 2026

Candidates must ensure that their physical application packets reach the concerned Air Force Station strictly within the timeline provided below.

IAF Group C Vacancy 2026 Details & Locations

The recruitment notification outlines vacancies for the post of Lower Division Clerk (LDC) at various Air Force Stations across the country under HQ Maintenance Command. The partial breakdown is as follows:

Eligibility Criteria & Age Limit

1. Age Limit

• Standard Age Limit: Generally 18 to 25 years for Group ‘C’ civilian posts.
• Age Relaxation: Standard upper age limit relaxation applies as per Government of India norms (3 years for OBC, 5 years for SC/ST, and up to 10 years for PwBD candidates).
• Age will be calculated as on the closing date of the application window.

2. Educational Qualification

• For Lower Division Clerk (LDC): Candidates must have passed the 12th Standard (10+2) or equivalent examination from a recognized Board or University.
• Skill Requirement: A typing speed of 35 words per minute (wpm) in English or 30 wpm in Hindi on a computer. (Note: PwBD candidates may seek exemption from the Typewriting Test by submitting the prescribed Medical Certificate).

Application Fees

There is typically No Application Fee required for applying to IAF Group C Civilian posts. However, candidates must bear the cost of ordinary postage and affix a postal stamp of Rs. 10/- (or as specified) on the self-addressed envelope returned for the admit card/acknowledgment.

Selection Process & Exam Pattern

The selection process for IAF Group C Recruitment 2026 consists of multiple stages:

1. Document Scrutiny: Initial screening of the received offline applications based on age, qualification, and attached documents.
2. Written Examination: Eligible candidates will be issued an Acknowledgement Card/Admit Card to appear for a written test. The test typically covers General Intelligence & Reasoning, Numerical Aptitude, General English, and General Awareness.
3. Skill / Practical / Physical Test: Candidates qualifying the written exam will undergo a typing test (for LDC) or a trade/practical test, which is generally qualifying in nature.
4. Medical Examination & Document Verification: Final selection is subject to medical fitness and original document checks.

How to Apply Offline for IAF Group C Recruitment 2026?

The application process for this recruitment is strictly OFFLINE. Candidates must follow these steps carefully:

1. Download the official application format from the notification PDF. Alternatively, you can download the direct Application Form PDF from the resources section below.
2. Print the application form on good quality A4 size paper.
3. Fill out the application form neatly in English or Hindi (Block Letters).
4. Paste a recent self-attested passport-size photograph on the application form and the Acknowledgement Card.
5. Attach self-attested copies of the following documents:
   • 10th/12th Mark sheets & Passing Certificates.
   • Date of Birth Proof.
   • Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) if applicable.
   • PwBD Medical Certificate (if seeking typing exemption).
   • Experience Certificates (if any).
6. Enclose a Self-Addressed Envelope affixed with a Rs. 10/- postal stamp.
7. Place all documents inside a main envelope. Super-scribe the envelope clearly with: “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF [POST NAME] AND CATEGORY [CATEGORY]”.
8. Send the application via Ordinary Post to the respective Air Force Station / Unit address as mentioned in the notification table before 31st May 2026.

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