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IAF Group C Civilian Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Offline for 47 LDC, Hindi Typist & Driver Posts
| Post Name | Lower Division Clerk (LDC), Hindi Typist, Civilian Mechanical Transport Driver – Ordinary Grade (CMTD) |
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| Total Vacancies | 47 Posts (across all Commands and Independent Units) |
| Application Mode | Offline |
| Job Location | Pan India |
| Notification No. | 01/2026 |
| Last Updated | 12 May 2026 |
| Official Website | https://indianairforce.nic.in/ |
47 Posts (across all Commands and Independent Units)
Vacancies
30 days from the date of publication (on or before 01-06-2026 approximately)
Last Date
Offline
Apply Mode
Pan India
Location
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 o
Important Dates
| Last Date to Apply | 30 days from the date of publication (on or before 01-06-2026 approximately) |
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| Event / Date | Date |
| Advertisement Publication Date (Employment News) | 02-05-2026 (Employment News 2–8 May 2026) |
| 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 |
Application Fee
General / UR
NIL (No application fee)
ST
Rs. 10/- (stamps to be pasted on self-addressed envelope)
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.
Age Limit
| Details | 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. | Note: The crucial date for determining the age limit is the last date of receipt of application. |
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Qualification / Eligibility
| Matched Qualifications | Intermediate, 10TH_Pass, 12TH_Pass, ITI, B_Tech_BE, B_Ed, MS_MD, CA |
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| Details | 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 | 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 |
Vacancy Details
| Sr. | Post Name | Total Posts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 | |
| 2 | 05 | |
| 3 | 03 | |
| 4 | 06 | |
| 5 | 06 | |
| 6 | 05 | |
| 7 | 01 | |
| 8 | 07 | |
| 9 | Lower Division Clerk (LDC) | |
| 10 | Hindi Typist | |
| 11 | Civilian Mechanical Transport Driver – Ordinary Grade (CMTD) | |
| Total | 47 |
Category-wise Vacancy
| Category | Posts |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Civilian Mechanical Transport Driver – Ordinary Grade (CMTD) |
| Pay Scale (7Th Cpc) | Level-2 as per Pay Matrix |
Salary & Pay Scale
| Pay Scale | Level-2 as per Pay Matrix 7th CPC |
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| Details | 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. | 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 |
Selection Process
1Stage Details
21. Scrutiny of Applications Pre-scrutiny in terms of age limit, minimum qualification, documents and
32. Written Test 100% weightage; Question cum answer paper will be in English and Hindi; Simultaneous
43. Skill / Practical / Physical Test Qualifying in nature; Required candidates shortlisted based on
How to Apply
- 1The 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).
- 2Steps to Apply Offline:
- 3Step 1: Download Notification & Application Form - Download the Employment News notification PDF and extract the Application Form (Annexure-I) from the official notification
- 4Step 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
Important Instructions
- 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"