IAF Group C Civilian Recruitment 2026 – 47 Vacancies for LDC, Hindi Typist & Driver Posts, Apply Offline
📌 IAF Group C Civilian Recruitment 2026 – Overview
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has issued an official notification for direct recruitment to Group ‘C’ Civilian posts under Advertisement No. 01/2026. The recruitment covers the posts of Lower Division Clerk (LDC), Hindi Typist, and Civilian Mechanical Transport Driver (Ordinary Grade) at various Air Force Stations and Units across India. The notification clearly states that the application mode is offline only. Official Notice PDF | Indian Air Force Official Website
The advertisement is being circulated through Employment News / Rozgar Samachar (2–8 May 2026 issue). The notice is widely reported as covering 47 total vacancies. Since the scanned vacancy tables are published station-wise, candidates should verify the exact unit/post breakup from the official PDF before sending the application. Source
🗓️ Important Dates – IAF Group C Civilian Recruitment 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement / Employment News Issue | 2–8 May 2026 |
| Offline Application Start | From publication of the notice / 2 May 2026 |
| Last Date for Receipt of Application | Within 30 days from the date of publication in Employment News / Rozgar Samachar |
| Age Cut-off Date | Last date of receipt of application |
| Written Test / Skill Test Date | To be intimated later by the concerned unit |
The official notice uses the expression “30 days from the date of publication” instead of mentioning a fixed closing time in the text visible from the notice. Candidates should therefore treat the deadline as the official 30-day rule and dispatch the form well in advance. Official Notice PDF
📊 IAF Group C Civilian Recruitment 2026 – Vacancy Details
The recruitment is for 47 total vacancies across different Air Force Commands and Independent Units. The notice gives the vacancy distribution command-wise and station-wise. It also includes a clear note that the number of vacancies may vary. Source | Official Notice PDF
| Command / Unit | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| HQ Maintenance Command, IAF | 14 |
| HQ Training Command, IAF | 5 |
| HQ Central Air Command, IAF | 3 |
| HQ Western Air Command, IAF | 6 |
| HQ Eastern Air Command, IAF | 6 |
| HQ South Western Air Command, IAF | 5 |
| HQ Southern Air Command, IAF | 1 |
| Independent Units, IAF | 7 |
| Total | 47 |
Important Note: Public summaries available online show some inconsistency in the post-wise numerical split visible in low-quality scans. For complete accuracy, candidates should use the official notice PDF for the exact station-wise post allocation before applying. Official Notice PDF
✅ Eligibility Criteria for IAF Group C Civilian Recruitment 2026
🎓 Educational Qualification
- Lower Division Clerk (LDC): 12th Class pass from a recognised Board with typing speed of 35 wpm in English or 30 wpm in Hindi on computer. Time allowed for typing test: 10 minutes.
- Hindi Typist: 12th Class pass from a recognised Board with typing speed of 35 wpm in English or 30 wpm in Hindi on computer. Time allowed for typing test: 10 minutes.
- Civilian Mechanical Transport Driver (Ordinary Grade): Matriculation pass or equivalent from a recognised board/university, valid civil driving licence for light and heavy vehicles, professional skill in driving, knowledge of motor mechanism, and minimum 2 years’ experience in driving motor vehicles.
The official notice also provides a special rule for eligible PwBD candidates who are otherwise qualified for clerical posts but are medically certified as unable to type. Such candidates may be exempted from the typing test subject to the prescribed medical certificate. Official Notice PDF
🎂 Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 25 years
- Crucial Date: Last date of receipt of application
🧾 Age Relaxation
- OBC: 3 years
- SC / ST: 5 years
- PwBD: 10 years (additional relaxation for SC/ST/OBC as per rules)
- Ex-Servicemen: As per Government rules after deducting eligible military service
- Departmental Employees: Up to 40 years for UR and 45 years for SC/ST
SC, ST and OBC candidates applying against unreserved posts are not entitled to relaxation in age, experience or other concessions meant for reserved vacancies. Official Notice PDF
💰 Application Fee
The official notice does not mention any application fee for these posts. However, candidates must attach a self-addressed envelope with ₹10 postage stamp(s) pasted on it along with the application form. Official Notice PDF
💰 Salary & Pay Scale
All three notified posts are placed in Level-2 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix with the official pay scale of ₹19,900 – ₹63,200. The notice does not publish an official “gross salary” figure, so candidates should rely on the pay matrix and applicable government allowances only. Official Notice PDF
📖 Selection Process
- Stage 1 – Scrutiny of Applications: The concerned unit will scrutinise age, qualification, documents and certificates before issuing call letters.
- Stage 2 – Written Test: Written test carries 100% weightage.
- Stage 3 – Skill / Practical / Physical Test: Qualifying in nature, wherever applicable.
- Stage 4 – Document Verification: Original certificates must be produced when called.
✍️ Written Test Pattern
- For LDC / Hindi Typist: General Intelligence, English Language, Numerical Aptitude and General Awareness.
- For CMTD Driver: General Intelligence & Reasoning, Numerical Aptitude, General English, General Awareness and Trade/Post-related questions.
- Question Paper Language: English and Hindi.
No TA/DA will be paid for attending the written, skill, practical or physical test. Selected candidates will be subject to All India Service Liability. Official Notice PDF
📬 How to Apply Offline for IAF Group C Civilian Recruitment 2026
- Download the official recruitment notice / application proforma from the Employment News notice or related official recruitment source.
- Fill the application form in English or Hindi.
- Paste a recent self-attested passport-size photograph on the application form.
- Attach self-attested copies of all required certificates and supporting documents.
- Enclose two passport-size photographs (same as affixed on the form).
- Attach a self-addressed envelope with ₹10 postage stamp(s).
- Write clearly on the envelope: “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF ________ AND CATEGORY ________”.
- Send the completed form to the concerned Air Force Station / Unit mentioned in the notice.
- Separate application must be submitted for each post if applying for more than one post.
- Ensure the application reaches within 30 days from the date of publication of the advertisement.
The notice also says that applications received before publication or after the closing date will be rejected, and the IAF will not be responsible for postal delay. Official Notice PDF
📂 Documents Required
- Filled application form in the prescribed format
- Recent self-attested passport-size photograph on the form
- Two additional passport-size photographs
- Proof of date of birth / age
- Educational qualification certificates
- Technical qualification documents, if applicable
- Experience certificate, especially for Driver post
- Valid driving licence for light and heavy vehicles (for CMTD post)
- SC / ST / OBC / EWS certificate, if applicable
- OBC non-creamy layer certificate, if claiming OBC reservation
- PwBD certificate / prescribed medical certificate, if applicable
- Ex-servicemen discharge book photocopy, if applicable
- Self-addressed envelope with ₹10 postage stamp(s)
EWS candidates must ensure that the Income & Asset Certificate is valid for the relevant financial year as required in the notice. Official Notice PDF
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) – IAF Group C Civilian Recruitment 2026
🔗 Important Links
🌐 Indian Air Force Official Website:
indianairforce.nic.in
📄 Official Recruitment Notice PDF:
Download Notice PDF
📰 Employment News Website:
employmentnews.gov.in
🧾 News Summary / Vacancy Report:
Read Summary
✉️ Submit Application To: Concerned Air Force Station / Unit address mentioned in the official notice
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