Indian Air Force (IAF) Group C Civilian Lower Division Clerk (LDC), Hindi Typist, and Civilian Mechanical Transport Driver (CMTD) Notification 2026 has been released on 02.05.2026 on the official website IAF Official Website. A total of 47 vacancies have been announced through the IAF Group C Civilian Recruitment 2026. Candidates aged between 18 to 25 years (with applicable age relaxation for OBC/SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen) who have required educational qualifications for the respective posts (12th pass for LDC/Hindi Typist; Matriculation + valid driving license for CMTD) are eligible to apply offline. The offline application process must be submitted within 30 days from the advertisement publication, and candidates can download the official notification PDF and application form through the direct links provided below
Indian Air Force Group C Civilian Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF
Indian Air Force has officially released Advertisement No. 01/2026 for direct recruitment of Group 'C' Civilian Posts at various Air Force Stations/Units under HQ Maintenance Command, HQ Training Command, HQ Central Air Command, HQ Western Air Command, HQ Eastern Air Command, HQ South Western Air Command, HQ Southern Air Command, and Independent Units across India. The notification was published in Employment News (2–8 May 2026) and includes complete details on vacancies, station-wise distribution, eligibility criteria, educational qualifications, age limit, selection process, and offline application procedure. Candidates are strongly advised to download and carefully check the official notification published in Employment News before applying offline. The application must reach the concerned Air Force Station/Unit within 30 days from the date of publication.
Indian Air Force Group C Civilian Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Organisation Name | Indian Air Force (IAF), Ministry of Defence, Government of India |
| Advertisement No. | 01/2026 |
| Post Name | Lower Division Clerk (LDC), Hindi Typist, Civilian Mechanical Transport Driver – Ordinary Grade (CMTD) |
| Post Group | Group 'C' Civilian Posts |
| Total Vacancies | 47 Posts (across all Commands and Independent Units) |
| Pay Scale | Level-2 as per Pay Matrix 7th CPC |
| Application Mode | Offline (by post to the concerned Air Force Station/Unit) |
| Selection Mode | Written Test + Skill/Practical/Physical Test (wherever applicable) |
| Nationality | Eligible Indian Citizens only |
| Official Website | https://indianairforce.nic.in/ |
Indian Air Force Group C Civilian Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Publication Date (Employment News) | 02-05-2026 (Employment News 2–8 May 2026) |
| Last Date for Receipt of Application | 30 days from the date of publication (on or before 01-06-2026 approximately) |
| Crucial Date for Age & Document Validity | Last date of receipt of application |
| Written Test Date | To be notified to shortlisted candidates |
| Skill/Practical/Physical Test Date | To be notified to eligible candidates after written test |
Indian Air Force Group C Civilian Recruitment 2026 - Vacancy Details
A total of 47 Group 'C' Civilian vacancies have been announced across various Air Force Stations/Units under different Commands and Independent Units of the Indian Air Force. The vacancies are distributed across HQ Maintenance Command, HQ Training Command, HQ Central Air Command, HQ Western Air Command, HQ Eastern Air Command, HQ South Western Air Command, HQ Southern Air Command, and Independent Units. Reservation is applicable as per Government of India norms for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD categories.
Command-wise Total Vacancy Summary
| S. No. | Command / Unit | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | HQ Maintenance Command, IAF | 14 |
| 2 | HQ Training Command, IAF | 05 |
| 3 | HQ Central Air Command, IAF | 03 |
| 4 | HQ Western Air Command, IAF | 06 |
| 5 | HQ Eastern Air Command, IAF | 06 |
| 6 | HQ South Western Air Command, IAF | 05 |
| 7 | HQ Southern Air Command, IAF | 01 |
| 8 | Independent Units, IAF | 07 |
| Grand Total | 47 | |
Post-Wise Vacancy Details
| Sl. No. | Post Name | Pay Scale (7th CPC) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lower Division Clerk (LDC) | Level-2 as per Pay Matrix |
| 2 | Hindi Typist | Level-2 as per Pay Matrix |
| 3 | Civilian Mechanical Transport Driver – Ordinary Grade (CMTD) | Level-2 as per Pay Matrix |
Note: Eligible candidates can apply to any of the Air Force Stations of their choice subject to the vacancies and qualifications. Detailed station-wise vacancy distribution is available in the official Employment News notification PDF.
Indian Air Force Group C Civilian Recruitment 2026 - Eligibility Criteria
Before applying for Indian Air Force Group C Civilian Recruitment 2026, candidates must ensure they meet all the prescribed eligibility conditions including educational qualification, experience, and other requirements for the respective post. Only Indian Citizens are eligible to apply. SC/ST/OBC candidates applying against unreserved posts are not entitled to any relaxation in age limit, experience, etc. OBC candidates must submit a certificate stating they do not belong to the creamy layer.
Post-Wise Educational Qualification & Experience Requirements
| Sl. No. | Post Name | Educational Qualification / Experience |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lower Division Clerk (LDC) | Essential: 12th Class pass from a recognised Board Skill: A typing speed of 35 wpm in English OR 30 wpm in Hindi on computer (35 wpm and 30 wpm correspond to 10500 KDPH/9000 KDPH on an average of 5 key depressions for each word). Time allowed: 10 minutes. |
| 2 | Hindi Typist | Essential: 12th Class pass from a recognised Board Skill: A typing speed of 30 wpm in Hindi on computer (30 wpm corresponds to 9000 KDPH on an average of 5 key depressions for each word). Time allowed: 10 minutes. |
| 3 | Civilian Mechanical Transport Driver – Ordinary Grade (CMTD) | Essential: Matriculation pass or equivalent qualification from a recognised board or university Licence: Must hold a valid Civil Driving Licence for light and heavy vehicles Skill: Must possess professional skill in driving and knowledge of motor mechanism Experience: Minimum two (2) years' experience in driving motor vehicles |
Important Notes on Eligibility:
- Nationality: Eligible Indian Citizens only
- Application forms must be typed in English/Hindi only
- PwBD Typing Exemption: As per DoPT OM No. 14020/1/2014-Estt. (D) dated 22 April 2015, PwBD candidates who are otherwise qualified to hold clerical posts and are certified as being unable to type may be exempted from the typing test subject to furnishing Medical Certificate in prescribed format as Annexure-II
Indian Air Force Group C Civilian Recruitment 2026 - Age Limit
For Indian Air Force Group C Civilian Recruitment 2026, the age limit for all posts is 18 to 25 years. The crucial date for determining the age limit is the last date of receipt of application. Age relaxation is applicable to candidates of reserved categories as per the prevailing Government instructions. SC/ST/OBC candidates applying against unreserved posts are not entitled to any relaxation in age limit.
| Category | Age Limit / Relaxation |
|---|---|
| General (UR) | 18 to 25 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years relaxation (up to 28 years) |
| SC / ST | 5 years relaxation (up to 30 years) |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) - General | 10 years relaxation (up to 35 years) |
| PwBD belonging to OBC | 10 + 3 = 13 years relaxation (up to 38 years) |
| PwBD belonging to SC/ST | 10 + 5 = 15 years relaxation (up to 40 years) |
| Ex-Servicemen (ESM) | Full period of continuous service in Armed Forces (minimum 6 months) deducted from actual age; resultant age not to exceed prescribed maximum age by more than 3 years |
| Departmental Employees (UR) | Up to 40 years |
| Departmental Employees (SC/ST) | Up to 45 years |
Note: The crucial date for determining the age limit is the last date of receipt of application.
Indian Air Force Group C Civilian Recruitment 2026 - Salary & Pay Scale
The selected candidates will be appointed in Group 'C' Civilian Posts with pay scale as per Level-2 of the Pay Matrix under 7th Central Pay Commission. The selected candidates will also be entitled to allowances such as Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance (TA), and other benefits as per Government of India rules applicable to civilian employees of the Indian Air Force.
| Post Name | Pay Scale (7th CPC) |
|---|---|
| Lower Division Clerk (LDC) | Level-2 as per Pay Matrix (7th CPC) |
| Hindi Typist | Level-2 as per Pay Matrix (7th CPC) |
| Civilian Mechanical Transport Driver – Ordinary Grade (CMTD) | Level-2 as per Pay Matrix (7th CPC) |
Additional Benefits:
- Dearness Allowance (DA) as per Government of India rules
- House Rent Allowance (HRA) based on city classification
- Transport Allowance (TA)
- Other allowances as applicable to civilian employees of IAF
- Contributory Provident Fund (CPF)
- Gratuity
- Leave entitlements as per rules
- Medical facilities
- All India Service Liability
Indian Air Force Group C Civilian Recruitment 2026 - Application Fee
No application fee is mentioned in the official notification for Indian Air Force Group C Civilian Recruitment 2026. However, candidates must attach a self-addressed envelope with stamps of Rs. 10/- pasted along with the application.
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| All Categories (General/OBC/SC/ST/EWS/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen) | NIL (No application fee) |
| Self-addressed envelope with stamps | Rs. 10/- (stamps to be pasted on self-addressed envelope) |
Indian Air Force Group C Civilian Recruitment 2026 - Selection Process
The selection process for Indian Air Force Group C Civilian Recruitment 2026 involves scrutiny of applications, written test, and skill/practical/physical test wherever applicable. All applications will be scrutinised in terms of age limit, minimum qualification, documents and certificates. Eligible candidates will be issued call letters for the written test. Merely fulfilling basic selection criteria does not automatically entitle a person to be called for test. Selected candidates will be subject to "All India Service Liability".
Selection Process Stages:
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| 1. Scrutiny of Applications | Pre-scrutiny in terms of age limit, minimum qualification, documents and certificates by the respective unit before calling candidates for the written test |
| 2. Written Test | 100% weightage; Question cum answer paper will be in English and Hindi; Simultaneous conduct of test for all categories |
| 3. Skill / Practical / Physical Test | Qualifying in nature; Required candidates shortlisted based on merit/category in written test will be called for this test |
Written Test Syllabus (Post-Wise):
| Post Name | Syllabus / Subjects |
|---|---|
| Lower Division Clerk (LDC) / Hindi Typist |
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| Civilian Mechanical Transport Driver – Ordinary Grade (CMTD) |
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Important Notes on Selection:
- Question cum answer paper will be in English and Hindi
- There will be simultaneous conduct of test for all categories
- The responsibility of deciding the category for which the candidate would like to appear will be the choice of the applicant himself
- No separate exam will be conducted for candidates applying for more than one category if the exams are held on the same date
- The centre for examination/skill/practical/physical test will be intimated to the candidate in due course and may be different from the place to which the application was sent
How to Apply for Indian Air Force Group C Civilian Recruitment 2026
The application process for Indian Air Force Group C Civilian Recruitment 2026 is strictly offline. Eligible candidates can apply to any of the Air Force Stations of their choice subject to the vacancies and qualifications. The application as per Annexure-I (prescribed proforma given in the advertisement), duly supported with required documents, must reach the concerned Air Force Station as per choice within 30 days from the date of publication of this advertisement in Employment News/Rozgar Samachar (i.e., by approximately 01-06-2026).
Steps to Apply Offline:
- Step 1: Download Notification & Application Form - Download the Employment News notification PDF and extract the Application Form (Annexure-I) from the official notification
- Step 2: Fill Application Form - Download and fill the Application Form as per the prescribed Proforma (Annexure-I). The application form must be filled/typed in English or Hindi only
- Step 3: Affix Photograph - Affix a recent passport-size self-attested photograph on the application form. Also attach two additional passport-size photographs (same as affixed on the form)
- Step 4: Prepare Required Documents - Attach self-attested copies of all documents:
- Educational qualification certificates (10th/12th/Diploma as applicable)
- Age proof certificate (10th certificate/birth certificate)
- Technical qualification certificates (if applicable)
- Valid Civil Driving Licence (for CMTD post - for light and heavy vehicles)
- Experience certificate (minimum 2 years for CMTD post)
- Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD) certificate issued by competent authority (if applicable)
- Caste Certificate issued by competent civil authorities for SC/ST/OBC/EWS candidates
- OBC certificate stating non-creamy layer status (for OBC candidates seeking reservation)
- Discharge book (self-attested photocopy for ex-servicemen)
- EWS certificate valid for Financial Year 2026-2027 (issued on the basis of income for FY 2025-2026)
- Step 5: Attach Self-Addressed Envelope - Attach a self-addressed envelope with stamps of Rs. 10/- pasted. Address should be typed in English/Hindi
- Step 6: Prepare Envelope for Posting - Put all documents in an envelope. Mention clearly on the envelope: "APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF AND CATEGORY "
- Step 7: Send by Post - Send the complete application by post to the concerned Air Force Station/Unit's postal address (as mentioned in the official notification for the chosen station) within 30 days from the date of publication
Important Notes for Application:
- Candidates intending to apply for more than one post must submit a separate application for each post
- Applications received prior to the date of publication and after the closing date will not be entertained and will be rejected
- IAF will not be held responsible for any postal delay
- All documents must be self-attested
- Application form must be duly typed in English/Hindi with a recent passport-size photograph
Documents Required with Application:
- Duly filled Application Form (Annexure-I) typed in English/Hindi
- Recent passport-size self-attested photograph affixed on application + 2 additional photographs
- Self-attested copies of educational qualification certificates
- Self-attested copy of age proof certificate
- Valid Civil Driving Licence (for CMTD post)
- Experience certificate (for CMTD post - minimum 2 years)
- PwBD certificate (if applicable)
- Caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS as applicable)
- OBC non-creamy layer certificate (for OBC candidates)
- Discharge book copy (for ex-servicemen)
- Self-addressed envelope with Rs. 10/- stamps pasted
Send Application by Post to: The respective Postal Address of the concerned Air Force Station/Unit as mentioned in the official Employment News notification for the chosen station.
Note: Detailed station-wise postal addresses are available in the official Employment News notification PDF (Advt. No. 01/2026).
Important Instructions for Indian Air Force Group C Civilian Recruitment 2026 Candidates
- Only Indian Citizens are eligible to apply
- Age limit: 18 to 25 years (age relaxation as per category)
- Crucial date for age and document validity: Last date of receipt of application
- SC/ST/OBC candidates applying against unreserved posts are not entitled to any relaxation in age limit, experience, etc.
- OBC candidates seeking reservation must submit certificate stating they do not belong to creamy layer and their caste should be listed under Central List of OBCs
- EWS candidates must ensure that the Income & Asset Certificate is valid for Financial Year 2026-2027 (issued on the basis of income for FY 2025-2026)
- PwBD candidates with temporary disability (falling under "likely to improve" category) as per Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment OM No. 18-25/2024-Policy dated 17 Dec 2025 are not eligible for reservation. Only "progressive, non-progressive or not likely to improve" PwBD candidates are eligible for reservation
- PwBD Typing Exemption: As per DoPT OM No. 14020/1/2014-Estt. (D) dated 22 April 2015, PwBD candidates certified as unable to type may be exempted from typing test subject to Medical Certificate (Annexure-II)
- The option for scribe to PwBD candidates will be applicable as per DoPT OM No. 29-6/2019-DD-III dated 10 Aug 2022
- Application must be submitted offline by post only within 30 days from publication date (by approx. 01-06-2026)
- Application form must be filled/typed in English or Hindi only
- Applications received before publication date or after closing date will be rejected
- IAF will not be held responsible for any postal delay
- Candidates can apply to any Air Force Station of their choice subject to vacancies and qualifications
- Candidates intending to apply for more than one post must submit separate applications for each post
- Mention clearly on envelope: "APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF AND CATEGORY "
- All documents must be self-attested
- Attach self-addressed envelope with Rs. 10/- stamps pasted
- No application fee mentioned
- Selection through: Scrutiny + Written Test (100% weightage) + Skill/Practical/Physical Test (qualifying)
- Written test question paper will be in English and Hindi
- Simultaneous conduct of test for all categories - no separate exam for multiple category applicants on same date
- The centre for examination may be different from the place to which application was sent
- No TA/DA will be paid to attend written test/skill/practical/physical test
- Candidates must bring original certificates at the time of skill/practical/physical test
- Merely fulfilling basic selection criteria does not automatically entitle a person to be called for test
- The Air Officer Commanding/Station Commander/Commanding Officer has the right to reject any application without assigning reason
- The Air Officer Commanding/Station Commander/Commanding Officer has the right to change number of vacancies/reservation status at any time before selection
- Selected candidates will be subject to "All India Service Liability"
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