Airforce Group X&Y 2024: Notification, Exam Date, Eligibility, Pattern, Syllabus & More

The India Airforce will release the notification for the Airforce Group X and Y tentatively in December 2024. The candidate preparing for the exam can check the eligibility criteria, syllabus, pattern, and more in the article. Check the latest detailed information about the Indian Airforce Group X & Y in the article

Airforce Group X & Y 2024: The Indian Air Force (IAF) conducts the Airforce Group X&Y exam every year to recruit airmen. The Airforce X & Y notification is expected to be released in December 2024. The IAF X&Y exam is conducted twice a year. 

The candidates will go through three stages of the selection process which are the Online Exam, PFT, and Medical Test. The recruitment is open to both male as well as female candidates. To know the exam dates, selection process, eligibility, and other details of the Air Force Group X & Y in the article. 

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Airforce X&Y 2024: Overview

All the events related to the Air Force Group Y 2024 exam are important for the candidates to know. Interested candidates can check all the details related to the Air Force Group X & Y 2024 in the overview table below:

Airforce Group X&Y 2024 Overview
Exam name	Air Force Group X&Y
Conducting Body	Indian Air Force
Level of exam	National
Exam frequency	Twice a year
Mode of exam	Computer-based (online)
Post name	Air Force Group X&Y
Official website	https://airmenselection.cdac.in/

Airforce Group X & Y Notification 2024

The notification for the Airforce Group X&Y 2024 will be released in December 2024. The steps to download the IAF Group X & Y notification 2024 are given below:

• Go to the official website- airmenselection.cdac.in/CASB/
• Click on the link for the IAF Group X&Y notification link 2024 
• The notification PDF will appear on the screen 
• Download the IAF X and Y notification and save it for later use

Direct Link for IAF Group X & Y 2024 Notification 2024: Yet to be Released 

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Airforce Group X & Y Dates 2024

The Airforce Group exam dates will be released along with the notification 2024. The expected date for the release of notification is December 2024. Check the complete expected schedule for the IAF Group XY 2024 in the table below:

Airforce Group X & Y Exam Date 2024
Airforce Group X & Y Notification 2024	December 2024
Airforce Group X & Y Application 2024	December 2024 to January 2025
Airforce Group X & Y Admit Card 2024	February 2025
Airforce Group X & Y Exam Date 2024	February 2025

Airforce Group X Eligibility Criteria 2024

The candidates who want to appear for the Airforce Group X exam 2024 must fulfill the eligibility criteria. The Airforce Group X eligibility criteria is divided into two sections- i) Age Limit and ii) Educational Criteria. Check out the complete Airforce Group X 2024 eligibility criteria below.

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Airforce Group X 2024: Age Limit 

The candidates must fulfill the age limit criteria before applying for the IAF Group X 2024 exam. Check out the age limit criteria below:

• The minimum age to apply for the Airforce Group X exam is 17 years
• The maximum age to apply for the Airforce Group X exam is 21 years

Airforce Group X 2024: Educational 

Along with the age limit criteria, the Airforce Group X educational criteria need to be fulfilled before applying for the IAF Group X exam. Check the educational criteria below:

For Group X (Education Trade Instructor not included)

• Passed Intermediate/10+2/ Equivalent examination with Mathematics, Physics, and English from an Education Board listed as COBSE member with minimum 50% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in English.

OR,

• Passed Three years of Diploma Course in Engineering in any stream, as mentioned on the CASB web portal www.airmenselection.cdac.in.
• The candidate should have completed the course from a Government recognized Polytechnic institute with 50 per cent marks in aggregate and 50 per cent marks in English in a diploma course (or in Intermediate/Matriculation, if
• English is not a subject in the Diploma Course)

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Airforce Group X 2024: Physical & Medical Standards

The candidates who will appear for the exam must fulfill their medical and physical fitness eligibility criteria:

Indian Air Force Physical & Medical Standards 2024
Criteria	Physical & Medical Standard
Height	152.5 cm (For Males) 152 cm (For Females)
Chest	Minimum Range of Expansion 5 cm & Minimum Chest Circumference must be 77 cms for males For Females, the chest wall should be well proportionate with a minimum  expansion of 5 cm
Weight	Proportionate to Height & Age
Hearing	Able to hear forced whisper from a distance of 6 meters with each ear separately
Corneal Surgery (PRK/LASIK)	Not acceptable.
Dental	Healthy gums, good set of teeth, and minimum of 14 dental points
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 infection and skin ailments. Candidates shall be physically and mentally FIT to perform duty in any part of the world, in any climate and terrain.

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Airforce Group Y Eligibility Criteria 2024

The Airforce Group Y exam is conducted for the nontechnical posts in the Indian Air Force. The candidates who want to appear for the IAF Group Y exam must fulfill the eligibility criteria before filling out the IAF Airforce Group Y application form. Check out the eligibility criteria below. 

Airforce Group Y Age Limit Criteria 2024 

The candidates must fulfill the age limit criteria to appear for the Airforce Group Y exam:

• Minimum Age to Appear for Airforce Group Y: 17 Years
• Maximum Age to Appear for Airforce Group Y: 21 Years

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Airforce Group Y Educational Criteria 2024 

The candidates must fulfill the IAF Group Y educational criteria before making the application for the exam. Check out the educational criteria below:

Passed Intermediate / 10+2 / Equivalent Examination in any stream/subjects approved by Central / State Education Boards listed as COBSE member with minimum 50% marks in aggregate and 50 per cent marks in English.

OR

Passed two years of vocational courses from Education Boards listed as COBSE members with minimum 50 per cent marks in aggregate and 50 per cent marks in English in vocational

course or in Intermediate/Matriculation if English is not a subject in a Vocational Course.

For Group Y (Assistant Trade Only)

Passed 10+2/Intermediate/ equivalent exam with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English from an Education Board listed as a COBSE member with minimum 50% marks in

aggregate and 50 per cent marks in English

Airforce Group Y 2024 Medical & Physical Standards

The candidates who want to appear for the IAF Group Y exam 2024 must fulfill the medical and physical standards. Check the IAF Group Y physical and Medical standards below:

Indian Air Force Airmen Group Y Physical & Medical Standards
Minimum Height	152.5 cm
Chest	Well-proportioned and developed with a minimum expansion of 5 cm.
Weight	Proportionate to age and height as admissible for IAF.
Hearing	Having normal hearing, i.e. capable of hearing forced whispers from a 6 meters distance by each ear individually.
Dental	Having healthy gums, good teeth and atleast 14 dental points.

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Airforce Group Y Syllabus 2024

The Airforce X & Y group syllabus comprises five major topics: English, Maths, Physics, Reasoning, and General Awareness. Check the detailed subject-wise syllabus for the IAF Group XY 2024 exam below:

Airforce Group XY 2024: English Syllabus

The IAF Group XY English syllabus is divided into three subsections- i) Comprehension ii) Grammar, and iii) Vocabulary. Check the complete Airforce Group X & Y English syllabus 2024 below:

• Comprehension
• Grammar
  • Word Formation (nouns from verbs, adjectives
  • Proposition
  • Determiners
  • Noun & Pronoun
  • Conjunction
  • Adverb
  • Medals
  • Clauses (noun, adverb & relative clauses)
  • Subject-verb concord
  • Verb formation and error in their use
  • Sentence transformation (simple, negative, compound, complex, )
• Vocabulary
  • One-word substitution
  • Synonyms
  • Antonyms
  • Spelling errors
  • Idioms and phrases

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Airforce Group XY 2024: Maths Syllabus

The detailed Airforce Group X & Y 2024 maths exam syllabus is provided below:

• 3-Dimensional geometry
• Application of derivatives
• Application of integrals
• Binomial Theorem
• Cartesian system of rectangular coordinates
• Circles and family of circles
• Complex numbers
• Conic sections
• Definite and Indefinite integrals
• Differential equations
• Differentiation
• Limit and continuity
• Linear Equations
• Linear programming
• Mathematical induction
• Mathematical reasoning
• Matrices and Determinants
• Permutation and Combination
• Probability
• Quadratic equations
• Sequence and series
• Sets, relations, and functions
• Statistics
• Straight lines and family of lines
• Trigonometric & Inverse Trigonometric functions
• Vector

Airforce Group XY 2024: Physics Syllabus

The detailed Airforce Group X & Y 2024 Physics exam syllabus is provided below:

• Laws of motion
• Communication Systems
• Electronic devices
• Optics
• Kinematics
• Waves and Oscillations
• Physical-world and measurement
• The behavior of perfect gases and the kinetic theory of gases
• Atoms and Nuclei
• Bulk matter properties
• Magnetism and Magnetic effects of current
• Radiation and Dual nature of matter
• Electromagnetic Waves
• Straight lines and family of lines
• Vector
• Work, Power, and Energy
• Electromagnetic induction and Alternating current
• Electrostatics & Current Electricity
• The motion of a system of particles and a rigid body
• Thermodynamics
• Gravitation

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Airforce Group XY 2024: Reasoning Syllabus

The detailed Airforce Group X & Y 2024 Reasoning exam syllabus is provided below:

• Distance and Direction
• Number Simplification
• Area of triangle, square and rectangle
• Coding and Decoding
• Analogy
• Blood relations
• Number Puzzle and coding
• Non-verbal reasoning
• Odd one out
• Percentage
• Inserting correct mathematical sign
• Fractions
• Probability
• Mutual relation problem
• Assigning artificial values to mathematical digit
• Average
• Ratio & Proportion
• Simple Trigonometry
• Time, Speed and Distance
• Dictionary words
• Profit and loss
• Number Series
• Mathematical Operations
• Youngest, tallest relation-based questions
• Time sequence, Number, and Ranking
• Volume & Surface area of cone, cylinder, cuboid, and sphere

Airforce Group XY 2024: General Awareness Syllabus

The detailed Airforce Group X & Y 2024 General Awareness exam syllabus is provided below:

• Current Affairs
• General Science
• Geography
• History
• Basic Computer Operations
• Civics

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Airforce Group Y Exam Pattern 2024

The IAF Group XY exam is conducted every year to recruit candidates for technical and nontechnical posts for Airmen. The candidates can check the Airforce Group X & Y 2024 exam pattern below in the table:

Indian Air Force X and Y Exam Pattern
Group	Subject & No. of Questions	Total Marks	Duration
Group X	Maths: 25 Q  Physics: 25 Q English: 20 Q	70 Marks	60 Minutes
Group Y	Reasoning & General Awareness: 30Q English: 20 Q	50 Marks	45 Minutes
Group X & Y	Maths: 25 Q  Physics: 25 Q English: 20 Q Reasoning & General Awareness: 30 Q	100 Marks	85 Minutes

Airforce Group X & Y Application 2024

The application form for the IAF Group XY 2024 will be released along with the release of the notification. The expected date for the release of the Airforce Group XY 2024 application form is December 2024. The candidates can check the steps to apply online for the IAF Group XY are given below:

• Go to the Indian Air Force's official website
• Register yourself with an active email ID and mobile number.
• Fill out the application form with all the details and scanned copies/images of the documents as per the prescribed format.
• Pay the application fee 
• Print the application form for future reference

Airforce Group X & Y Selection Process 2024

The candidates who want to join IAF Group XY have to go through the selection process. The selection process comprises three stages:

• Online Written Test
• Document Verification, Physical Fitness Ability & Adaptability Test
• Medical Examination

Airforce Group X & Y Written Test

The candidates who are going to appear for the IAF Group XY exams can check the structure of the exam in the table below:

Group	Subjects	No. of Question	Marks	Duration
Science Subjects	English	20	20	60 minutes
	Physics	25	25
	Mathematics	25	25
Other than Science Subjects	English	20	20	45 minutes
	RAGA	30	30
Science Subjects & Other Than Science Subjects	English	20	20	85 minutes
	Physics	25	25
	Mathematics	25	25
	Reasoning & General Awareness (RAGA)	30	30

Airforce Group X & Y Physical Test

After the completion of the IAF Group XY written test, the qualified candidates will be called for the Physical Test. The candidates can check the complete structure of the IAF Physical Test below:

Indian Airforce Agniveer Physical Fitness Test
Male Candidates
Test	Max period	Remarks
1.6 Km Run	7 Minutes	-
10 Push-ups	1 Minute	The test will be conducted after 10-minute break on completion of the run
10 Sit-ups	1 Minute	The test will be conducted after 02-minute break on completion of the run
20 Squats	1 Minute	The test will be conducted after 02-minute break on completion of 10 Sit-ups
Female Candidates
Test	Max period	Remarks
1.6 Km Run	8 Minutes	-
10 Sit-ups	1 Minute and 30 Seconds	The test will be conducted after 10-minute break on completion of the run
15 Squats	1 Minute	The test will be conducted after 02-minute break on completion of 10 Sit-ups

Airforce Group X & Y Answer Key 2024

The IAF Airforce Group X & Y 2024 will be released after the completion of the exam. The candidates will be able to calculate their probable scores secured in the exam through the help of Airforce Group X and Y answer keys. The steps to downlaod the IAF XY Group answer key are provided below:

•  Visit the official website of the Indian Air Force 
• Scroll along with the list of the Agniveer tab
• Click on the Indian Air Force Agniveer answer key link
• The Answer Key PDF will appear on the screen
• Download the IAF Group XY answer key and save it for later use 

Airforce Group X & Y Result 2024

After the release of the IAF Group XY answer key the result for the IAF Group XY exam is released. The candidates will be able to download the IAF Group X & Y result by following the steps below:

• Go to the official Indian Air Force (IAF) website.
• Click on the "Candidate Login" tab on the homepage.
• A new page titled "Agnipath - Indian Air Force" with sign-in options will appear.
• Enter your Username or Email ID and Password, complete the captcha code, and click the submit button.
• Your IAF Agniveer Vayu Result will be displayed on your screen.
• Save or print a copy of your IAF Agniveer Result 2024 for future reference.

Airforce Group X & Y Result 2024

Along with the final result for the IAF Group X & Y exam, the cut-off is released. The candidates can download the IAF Group XY cut off by following the steps given below:

• Go to the official website 
• Click on the IAF Group XY cut off link 
• The category wise cut off PDF will appear on the screen
• Check and download the IAF Group X and Y cut off and save it for later use

Factors Affecting IAF Group Cut-Off 2024

Multiple factors affect the Airforce Group X and Y. The candidates willing to appear for the exam must check the factors that can increase or decrease the IAF Group X & Y cut-off below:

• Level of difficulty of the exam
• The total number of vacancies
• Number of candidates who appeared for the exam
• Maximum and minimum marks scored by the candidates

Airforce Group X & Y Previous Year Cut-Off

The candidate willing to appear for the IAF Group X & Y must go through the previous years' cut off marks to get an idea about the average marks to be secured in the IAF Group XY exam in the table:

Year	Group X (Out of 70)	Group Y (Out of 50)
2020 Batch 2	28	33
2020 Batch 1	36.25	37.25
2019 Batch 2	32.25	34.25
2019 Batch 1	36.25	37.25
2018 Batch 2	27.75	32.75
2018 Batch 1	38	36
2017	32	34
2016	31	29

Airforce Group X & Y Preparation Tips 2024

The candidates can check the best preparation tips for the Airforce Group X & Y below. Following the preparation tips will help the candidates to secure maximum marks in the exam:

• Understand the exam pattern and syllabus 
• Solve previous years' question papers to know the types of questions asked in the exam and difficulty level
• Lay emphasis on the important topics
• Make a proper timetable and follow that diligently 
• Clear the basic concepts of Maths from the high school books 

Airforce Group X & Y Books 2024

The candidates who are going to appear for the exam and preparing for the exam by themselves must go through the list of the Airforce Group X & Y books recommended below. The Airforce group X Y books will help them score maximum marks and prepare for the exam well:

Indian Air Force Group X & Y Books
General Awareness	General/Banking/Financial   Awareness with Current Affairs for Bank Exam	Disha Experts
	Pratiyogita Darpan	PD Group
General   English	Objective   English	R S Aggarwal
	English Grammar	Wren and Martin
Mathematics	Fast   Track Objective Mathematics	Rajesh Verma
	Quantitative Aptitude	R S Aggarwal
Physics	Principles   Of Physics	David Halliday
	Concept of Physics	H.C Verma
Reasoning	Non-Verbal   Reasoning	Arihant Publication
	Verbal and Non-verbal Reasoning	R S Aggarwal

Airforce Group X & Y Salary 2024

The IAF Group XY Airmen posts are a highly reputed job that pays handsomely. The candidates can check the IAF Group X and Y Salary in the table below:

Group X	Salary Structure (INR)
Basic Pay	21,700
Military Service Pay	5200
Technical Qualification Pay	6200
Total pay	33100

Group Y	Salary Structure (INR)
Basic Pay	21,700
Military Service Pay	5200
Technical Qualification Pay	6200
Total Air Force Group Y Salary	29,600 (Basic)

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