The Indian Air Force (IAF) is a highly respected and esteemed institution that is responsible for the defence and security of the country. As part of its commitment to providing the best possible care for its personnel, the IAF has a dedicated team of medical professionals who work tirelessly to ensure that airmen and airwomen are in the best possible health. One of the key components of this team is the pharma recruitment team, who are responsible for sourcing and recruiting the best possible candidates for the various pharma-related roles within the IAF.
The pharma recruitment team at the IAF is responsible for identifying and recruiting the best possible candidates for a range of roles, including pharmacists, pharmacy assistants, and other related positions. These roles are crucial in ensuring that airmen and airwomen receive the best possible care, as they are responsible for dispensing medication and providing advice on medication use.
The pharma recruitment team at the IAF is made up of experienced professionals who have a deep understanding of the needs and requirements of the IAF. They work closely with other recruitment teams within the IAF to ensure that candidates are properly screened and assessed, and that they have the necessary qualifications and experience to succeed in their roles.
The recruitment process for pharma-related roles at the IAF is rigorous, and candidates must meet a number of requirements in order to be considered for a position. These include having a relevant degree or qualification in pharmacy, as well as several years of experience in the field. Candidates must also be able to pass a number of physical and medical tests in order to ensure that they are fit for service.
Once candidates have been selected for a position, they will undergo extensive training in order to prepare them for their roles. This includes both classroom-based training and hands-on training, which will ensure that they are fully prepared to take on the responsibilities of their roles.
Overall, the pharma recruitment team at the IAF plays a vital role in ensuring that airmen and airwomen receive the best possible care. By recruiting highly qualified and experienced candidates, they are helping to ensure that the IAF remains one of the most respected and respected institutions in the country.
Educational Qualification
Candidates with Diploma / B.SC in Pharmacy. Candidate should have passed Intermediate/ 10+2/ Equivalent Examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in English. In addition, Diploma / B.Sc in Pharmacy with minimum 50% marks in aggregate with valid registration from State Pharmacy Council or Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) at
the time of enrolment will be mandatory requirement.
Mandatory Medical Standards. General Medical Standards are as follows: –
(a) Height: Minimum acceptable height is 152.5 cms
(b) Chest: The chest should be well proportioned and well developed with the minimum range of expansion of 5 cms.
(c) Weight: Proportionate to height and age as applicable for IAF.
(d) Hearing: Candidate should have normal hearing i.e. able to hear forced whisper from a distance of 6 meters by each ear separately.
(e) Dental: Should have healthy gums, good set of teeth and minimum 14 dental points.
(f) Visual Standards: Vision requirements are as follows:
SELECTION PROCEDURE
Verification of Eligibility. Original Educational Certificates (10th passing Certificate, 12th passing Certificate & mark sheet and Original Degree/Diploma Certificate & Mark Sheets of B.SC/Diploma in Pharmacy) and other required applicable original documents like NCC ‘A’, ‘B’ or ‘C’
certificate, Son of serving Air Force Personnel (SOAFP) certificate (or), Discharge Book, Service Book, Service Particular Certificate/Casualty Service Certificate (or) Discharge Certificate (if discharged from Army/Navy/Government organisation), Consent form, passport size colour photographs and domicile proof (as per Para 5 above) shall be required and scrutinized/verified at the examination venue prior to commencement of Physical Fitness Test to ascertain the prima-facie eligibility. Detailed verification will be carried out later in respect of candidates who pass Physical Fitness Test and subsequently the Written Test. Those candidates who do not meet the laid down educational criteria shall be rejected
during Initial verification of original certificates & mark sheets prior to conduct of Physical Fitness Test and also during Detailed Verification on clearing the Physical Fitness Test as well as Written Test or if found ineligible at any subsequent stage.
Note: The original Passing Certificates / Marks Sheets will not be retained by the Selection Centre. The same will be returned to the
candidates on completion of Detailed Verification.
Physical Fitness Test (PFT).
PFT consists of a 1.6 Km run to be completed within 7 minutes (For candidates up to the age of 21 Years) and
7 minutes 30 Seconds (For candidates above 21 years of age and holding Diploma / B.SC in Pharmacy). In addition, Candidates will have
to complete 10 push-ups, 10 sit-ups and 20 squats within the stipulated time to qualify in the Physical Fitness Test.
Note: Candidates are advised to bring their sports shoes and shorts/track pant.
Written Test. All candidates who qualify PFT shall undertake Written Test on the same day. The Written Test will be objective type and
question paper shall be bilingual (English & Hindi) except for English paper. Answers are to be annotated on OMR sheet. Detailed procedure shall be
explained before conduct of the examination. Duration of the written test will be 45 minutes and shall comprise of English (20 questions) as per 10+2
CBSE syllabus and Reasoning & General Awareness (RAGA) (30 questions). CANDIDATES ARE TO QUALIFY IN EACH PAPER SEPARATELY.
Results of the written test shall be declared on the same day.
Marking Pattern for Written Test (Objective):-
(a) 01 mark for every correct answer.
(b) Nil (0) marks for un-attempted question.
(c) 0.25 marks shall be deducted for each wrong answer or choosing more than one option as answer
Adaptability Test-1. All candidates who pass the Written Test will have to undertake Adaptability Test-1 on the same or subsequent day
depending on the local conditions. Adaptability Test-1 is to assess suitability of a candidate for employment in the IAF which involves deployment in
varied geographic terrain, weather and operational conditions.
Adaptability Test-2. All candidates who pass Adaptability Test-1 will have to undertake Adaptability Test-2 as per policy in vogue.
Adaptability Test-2 is to select candidates who can adapt to the environment of Indian Air Force and are able to adjust to the Military way of life.
Note: The question paper is a confidential document of Indian Air Force. All candidates to note and understand that access to the question
paper is permitted only during the examination. Question paper in any form whatsoever will not be provided to the candidate after
examination.
Medical Examination. Candidates who qualify Adaptability Test-2 shall be medically examined in the month of February 2023 at SMC,
Air Force Station Tambaram, Chennai. Medical Examination shall be conducted by Air Force Medical Team as per IAF medical standards and policy
in vogue on subject issue. Medical examination would also include Baseline Investigation of:-
(a) Blood Haemogram – Hb, TLC, DLC
(b) Urine RE/ME
(c) Biochemistry
(i) Blood Sugar Fasting & PP
(ii) Serum Cholesterol
(iii)Urea, Uric acid, Creatinine
(iv)LFT- Serum Bilurubin, SGOT, SGPT
(d) X- Ray chest (PA view)
(e) ECG (R)
(f) Any other test necessary in the opinion of the Medical Officer.
Candidates declared medically unfit can avail the option for ‘Appeal Medical Board’ (AMB) against their unfitness by depositing Rs. 40/- in a
Government Treasury/RBI/SBI through Electronic Military Receivable Order/ Military Receivable Order (e-MRO/ MRO). The application for AMB along
with original copy of e-MRO/MRO, photocopy of Unfitness Certificate are to be submitted to the representative of 8 ASC, AF within three working days
of medical examination. AMB Centre will be 23 ED, Avadi, Chennai.
General Instructions for candidates are as follows:
(a) The candidates should carry his AADHAAR Card as proof of identity whenever they report for the Selection Test and Medical
Test. Candidates from J&K, Assam and Meghalaya who are fulfilling the domicile requirement and eligible to appear in recruitment rally, are
to carry any other valid ID Proof.
(b) Candidates should be prepared to stay for the entire duration of the tests under their own arrangement. No TA/DA shall be
admissible.
(c) Candidates are required to provide an active e-mail ID and mobile No. which will be used by CASB for all communications till
culmination of the entire selection process and enrolment for the particular intake. It is also advised to preserve e-mail ID and password for
all future communications.
Job Specification of Medical Assistant Trade. As a Medical Assistant, you are to be trained in nursing and first-aid. You will also be involved in management of medical stores, dispensaries and ward supervision and other Air Force duties.
ENROLMENT LIST. List of candidates finally called for enrolment for AIRMEN INTAKE 01/2023 will be published on 10 June 2023.
E-Call letter ONLY shall be sent to candidates called for enrolment on their Registered e-mail IDs.
If there is any variation between English & Hindi/any other regional language versions of the advertisement, English version shall be taken
as authentic.
Any CORRIGENDUM/CHANGES/UPDATES shall be available ONLY on our web portal www.airmenselection.cdac.in and NO INTIMATION SHALL BE GIVEN IN ANY NEWS PAPER/ANY OTHER MEDIA. All candidates are required to see the website of this office from time to time.