The Indian Air Force has officially released the Group C Recruitment 2026 notification for LDC, Hindi Typist, and CMTD positions. Review the complete eligibility criteria and submission guidelines below to apply successfully.
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has announced Advertisement No. 01/2026, inviting applications from eligible Indian citizens for various Group ‘C’ Civilian posts stationed at Air Force Units nationwide. Vacancies are available across multiple commands. Candidates must submit their applications via the offline method using the prescribed format (Annexure-I) to their preferred Air Force Station. The deadline for offline application submission is 1st June 2026.
Indian Air Force Group C Notification 2026 Out
The comprehensive Indian Air Force Group C Notification PDF is now available on the official portal at www.indianairforce.nic.in. Aspiring candidates looking to apply for LDC, Hindi Typist, and CMTD roles should download the notification to verify essential details, including educational requirements, total vacancies, age limits, and the detailed selection procedure.
Indian Air Force Group C Recruitment 2026- Overview
The Indian Air Force invites offline applications from Indian nationals aged 18 to 25 years who possess the required 10th, 12th, or ITI qualifications from a recognized board or institution for various Group ‘C’ Civilian openings at designated Air Force Stations.
| Indian Air Force Group C Recruitment 2026 – Overview | |
| Organisation | Indian Air Force (IAF) |
| Advertisement No. | 01/2026 |
| Post Group | Group ‘C’ Civilian |
| Posts | Lower Division Clerk (LDC), Hindi Typist, Civilian Mechanical Transport Driver (Ordinary Grade) |
| Total Vacancies | Multiple posts across all Commands |
| Application Mode | Offline (by post/in person) |
| Last Date to Apply | 1st June 2026 |
| Age Limit | 18–25 years |
| Pay Scale | Level-2, as per Pay Matrix 7th CPC |
| Official Website | www.indianairforce.nic.in |
IAF Group C Vacancy 2026
Available vacancies are distributed across several Commands and Independent Units. Please refer to the official notification for the complete command-wise and post-specific vacancy breakdown.
HQ Maintenance Command, IAF
| Sno. | Station / Address | Post | Total | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | PwBD | ESM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AOC, AF Station Chakeri, Kanpur-208008 | Lower Division Clerk | 02 | 01 | — | — | — | — | — | 01 |
| 2 | CO, 8 Base Repair Depot, AF Station Avadi, Chennai-600055 | Lower Division Clerk | 01 | — | 01 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 3 | AOC, 9 Base Repair Depot, AF Station, Nagar Road, PO-Dunkirk Line SO, Pune-411014 | Lower Division Clerk | 02 | 01 | — | — | 01 | — | — | 01 |
| 4 | Stn Cdr, 16 Base Repair Depot, Village & Post Vadsar, Tal. Kalol, Distt-Gandhinagar, Gujarat-382721 | Lower Division Clerk | 01 | 01 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 5 | AOC, 23 Equipment Depot, AF Station, Avadi, IAF (Post), Chennai-600055 | Lower Division Clerk | 03 | 01 | — | 01 | — | 01 | 01(B)* | — |
| 5 | (same as above) | Civilian Mechanical Transport Driver (Ordinary Grade) | 01 | — | — | — | — | 01 | — | — |
| 6 | AOC, 25 Equipment Depot, AF Station, Devilaili (South), Distt-Nasik, Maharashtra-422501 | Lower Division Clerk | 01 | — | 01 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 7 | AOC, 28 Equipment Depot, AF Station, Amla Depot (PO), Distt Betul, Madhya Pradesh-460563 | Lower Division Clerk | 01 | — | — | 01 | — | — | — | — |
| 8 | CO, 29 Equipment Depot, AF Station Chakeri, Kanpur-208008 | Lower Division Clerk | 02 | — | — | 01 | — | 01 | — | — |
| TOTAL | 14 | 04 | 02 | 04 | 01 | 03 | 01 | 02 | ||
HQ Training Command, IAF
| Sno. | Station / Address | Post | Total | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | PwBD | ESM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Commanding Officer, ETI, AF Jalahalli East, Bengaluru-560013 | Lower Division Clerk | 01 | 01 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2 | Commanding Officer, Mechanical Training Institute (MTI), C/o AF Station Tambaram, Chennai-600046 | Lower Division Clerk | 01 | — | 01 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 3 | Commanding Officer, Navigation Training School (NTS), C/o AF Stn Begumpet, Bowenpally PO, Hyderabad-500011 | Hindi Typist | 01 | 01 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 4 | Commanding Officer, REB(S) C/o AF Stn Tambaram, Chennai-600046 | Lower Division Clerk | 01 | 01 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 5 | Commanding Officer, Training Command (U), AF JC Nagar Post, Hebbal, Bengaluru-560006 | Lower Division Clerk | 01 | 01 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| TOTAL | 05 | 04 | 01 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
HQ Central Air Command, IAF
| # | Station / Address | Post | Total | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | PwBD | ESM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AOC, AF Station, Agra, Uttar Pradesh-282008 | Lower Division Clerk | 01 | 01 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2 | AOC, Air Force Station, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh-243002 | Hindi Typist | 01 | 01 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 3 | AOC, AF Station, Maharajpur, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh-474020 | Hindi Typist | 01 | — | — | — | 01 | — | — | — |
| TOTAL | 03 | 02 | — | — | 01 | — | — | — | ||
HQ Western Air Command, IAF
| Sno. | Station / Address | Post | Total | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | PwBD | ESM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Air Officer Commanding, AF Station, Ambala Cantt, Haryana-133001 | Hindi Typist | 01 | — | — | — | — | 01 | — | — |
| 2 | Air Officer Commanding, AF Station, Adampur Doaba, Distt-Jalandhar, Punjab-144103 | Lower Division Clerk | 02 | — | 01 | 01 | — | — | — | 01 |
| 3 | Air Officer Commanding, AF Station, Halwara, PO-Halwara-AD, Teh-Raikot, Distt-Ludhiana, Punjab-141106 | Hindi Typist | 01 | — | 01 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 4 | Air Officer Commanding, AF Station, Pathankot, Dhaki Road, Distt-Pathankot, Punjab-145001 | Civilian Mechanical Transport Driver (Ordinary Grade) | 01 | — | 01 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 5 | Air Officer Commanding, AF Station, Nal, Bikaner, Rajasthan-334004 | Hindi Typist | 01 | 01 | — | — | — | — | — | 01 |
| TOTAL | 06 | 01 | 03 | 01 | — | 01 | — | 02 | ||
HQ Eastern Air Command, IAF
| Sno. | Station / Address | Post | Total | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | PwBD | ESM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Air Officer Commanding, AF Station, Jorhat, Assam-785004 | Lower Division Clerk | 01 | 01 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2 | Air Officer Commanding, AF Station, Tezpur, Assam-784104 | Hindi Typist | 01 | — | 01 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 3 | Air Officer Commanding, AF Station, Guwahati, Assam-781015 | Lower Division Clerk | 01 | 01 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 4 | Station Commander, AF Station, Mohanbari, Assam-786012 | Lower Division Clerk | 01 | — | — | 01 | — | — | — | — |
| 5 | Commanding Officer, ALG Along, C/o AF Station Mohanbari, Assam-786012 | Lower Division Clerk | 01 | 01 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 6 | Air Officer Commanding, AF Station, Arjan Singh, Panagarh, West Bengal-713148 | Civilian Mechanical Transport Driver (Ordinary Grade) | 01 | — | 01 | — | — | — | — | — |
| TOTAL | 06 | 03 | 02 | 01 | — | — | — | — | ||
HQ South Western Air Command, IAF
| Sno. | Station / Address | Post | Total | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | PwBD | ESM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | C Adm O, AF Station, Kolshet Road, PO-Sandoz Bagh, Thane (Maharashtra), Pin Code-400607 | Hindi Typist | 01 | — | 01 | — | — | — | 01(C)* | — |
| 2 | C Adm O, AF Station Darijipura, Vadodara (Gujarat), Pin Code-390022 | Lower Division Clerk | 01 | 01 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 3 | C Adm O, AF Station, Utarlai, Distt-Barmer (Rajasthan), Pin Code-344035 | Hindi Typist | 01 | 01 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 4 | C Adm O, AF Station, Kalina, Santa Cruz (E), Mumbai (Maharashtra), Pin Code-400029 | Hindi Typist | 01 | — | — | 01 | — | — | — | — |
| 5 | C Adm O, AF Station, Jamnagar (Gujarat), Pin Code-361003 | Lower Division Clerk | 01 | 01 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| TOTAL | 05 | 03 | 01 | 01 | — | — | 01 | — | ||
HQ Southern Air Command, IAF
| Station / Address | Post | Total | UR | OBC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commanding Officer, HQ Southern Air Command (Unit), Akkulam, Trivandrum-695011 | Hindi Typist | 01 | — | 01 |
| TOTAL | 01 | — | 01 | |
Independent Units, IAF
| # | Station / Address | Post | Total | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | PwBD | ESM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Air Officer Commanding, AF Station, Race Course, Lok Kalyan Marg, New Delhi-110003 | Lower Division Clerk | 03 | 01 | — | — | 01 | 01 | — | — |
| 2 | Air Officer Commanding, AF Station, Sohna Road, Gurgaon-122001 | Lower Division Clerk | 01 | 01 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 3 | President, Central Airmen Selection Board, Brar Square, Delhi Cantt, New Delhi-110010 | Lower Division Clerk | 01 | — | 01 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 4 | Air Officer Commanding, Air Force Central Accounts Office, Subroto Park, New Delhi-110010 | Lower Division Clerk | 02 | — | 01 | — | 01 | — | — | 01 |
| TOTAL | 07 | 02 | 02 | — | 02 | 01 | — | 01 | ||
IAF Group C Eligibility Criteria 2026
Age Limit
Applicants for all posts must be between 18 to 25 years of age. The age calculation will be based on the last date of application receipt.
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| OBC | 03 years |
| SC / ST | 05 years |
| Physically Handicapped (PH) | 10 years (additional 05 years if PH + SC/ST; 03 years if PH + OBC) |
| Ex-Serviceman | Deduction of military service period from actual age; resultant age not to exceed prescribed maximum by more than 3 years |
| Departmental Employees (UR) | Up to 40 years |
| Departmental Employees (SC/ST) | Up to 45 years |
Please Note: SC, ST, and OBC candidates applying for UNRESERVED posts are not eligible for any age or experience relaxations.
Educational Qualification & Pay Scale
| Post | Pay Scale | Educational Qualification / Experience |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Division Clerk (LDC) | Level-2 as per Pay Matrix 7th CPC | 12th Class pass from a recognised Board. Typing speed of 35 wpm in English or 30 wpm in Hindi on a computer (10,500 KDPH / 9,000 KDPH on an average of 5 key depressions for each word). [Time allowed: 10 minutes] |
| Hindi Typist | Level-2 as per Pay Matrix 7th CPC | 12th Class pass from a recognised Board. Typing speed of 35 wpm in English or 30 wpm in Hindi on computer. [Time allowed: 10 minutes] |
| Civilian Mechanical Transport Driver (Ordinary Grade) | Level-2 as per Pay Matrix 7th CPC | Matriculation pass or equivalent from a recognised board/university; valid Civil Driving Licence for light and heavy vehicles; professional skill in driving and knowledge of motor mechanism; minimum 2 years’ experience in driving motor vehicles. |
How to Apply for IAF Group C Recruitment 2026?
Eligible candidates may apply to any Air Force Station listed in the official advertisement, provided they meet the qualification criteria. Completed applications in the mandatory format (Annexure-I) must be submitted within 30 days of the publication date in Employment News / Rozgar Samachar.
- Download/write out the application form as per Annexure-I, typed in English/Hindi.
- Affix a recent passport-size photograph (self-attested) on the application form.
- Enclose all self-attested documents in support of educational qualification, age, technical qualification, PwBD, experience, and caste certificate (if applicable).
- Place the application in a self-addressed envelope with Rs. 10/- stamps pasted.
- On the envelope, clearly mention: “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF ______ AND CATEGORY ______”
- Submit separate applications for each position if you are applying for more than one role.
- Enclose two passport-size photographs (same as affixed on the application form).
- Dispatch to the concerned Air Force Station of choice within the stipulated date.
Required Documentation:
- Educational qualification certificates (self-attested)
- Date of Birth / Birth Certificate (self-attested copy)
- Caste certificate – SC/ST/OBC issued by a competent civil authority (self-attested)
- EWS Income & Asset Certificate valid for FY 2026-27 (based on FY 2025-26 income)
- PwBD Disability Certificate (if applicable), including Medical Certificate (Annexure-II) for typing test exemption
- Ex-serviceman discharge book photocopy (if applicable)
- Experience certificate (if required for the post)
- Technical qualification certificates (if applicable)
- Domicile certificate (self-attested)
Indian Air Force (IAF) Civilian Selection Process 2026
The selection process for the Indian Air Force (IAF) Civilian Recruitment 2026 will consist of multiple stages as specified in the official guidelines.
- Written Exam
- Skill Test / Typing Test (for LDC & Typist)
- Physical/Practical Test (for Driver)
- Document Verification
FAQs
What posts are advertised under IAF Group C Recruitment 2026?
The current recruitment drive focuses on filling positions for Lower Division Clerk (LDC), Hindi Typist, and Civilian Mechanical Transport Driver (Ordinary Grade).
What is the age limit for IAF Group C 2026 posts?
The age limit for this recruitment is set at 18 to 25 years as of the application deadline. Government-mandated age relaxations apply to candidates from reserved categories.
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