IAF Group C Civilian Recruitment 2026: Apply Offline for 47 LDC, Hindi Typist & Driver Posts

The Indian Air Force (IAF), under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India, has officially released the notification for the recruitment of Group ‘C’ civilian personnel for the year 2026. The Air Force is inviting offline applications for 47 vacancies across Lower Division Clerk (LDC), Hindi Typist, and Civilian Mechanical Transport Driver (CMTD) posts .

This is a prestigious opportunity for 12th-pass candidates with typing skills and for Matriculate candidates holding a valid Heavy Vehicle Driving License with experience. The offline application window is open, and the last date to apply is June 1, 2026 (30 days from the publication date in Employment News). Eligible candidates must send their applications via post to the respective Air Force Station/Unit of their choice.

IAF Group C Civilian Recruitment 2026: Overview

Here is the essential information regarding the Indian Air Force Group C Civilian Recruitment 2026:

Vacancy Details for IAF Group C Civilian Recruitment 2026

Command-wise Total Vacancy Summary

Note: Post-wise and category-wise breakup can be found in the official notification PDF.

Eligibility Criteria

Post-wise Educational Qualification & Experience

PwBD Typing Exemption

As per DoPT OM No. 14020/1/2014-Estt. (D) dated April 22, 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 a Medical Certificate in the prescribed format.

Nationality

• Eligible Indian Citizens only .
• Candidates will be subject to “All India Service Liability” .

Age Limit (as on last date of application)

Important: 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 .

Salary / Pay Scale

Application Fee

Note: Candidates must attach a self-addressed envelope with stamps of Rs. 10/- pasted along with the application .

Important Dates

Selection Process

The selection involves scrutiny of applications, a written test, and a skill/practical/physical test (qualifying in nature).

Stage 1: Scrutiny of Applications

• Pre-scrutiny of applications in terms of age limit, minimum qualification, documents, and certificates by the respective unit before calling candidates for the written test .

Stage 2: Written Test

• 100% weightage in final merit
• Question-cum-answer paper will be in English and Hindi
• Simultaneous conduct of test for all categories

Written Test Syllabus

Stage 3: Skill / Practical / Physical Test

• Qualifying in nature (does not affect merit ranking)
• Candidates shortlisted based on merit/category in the written test will be called for this test
• For LDC/Hindi Typist: Typing test on computer
• For CMTD: Driving skill test and knowledge of motor mechanism

Stage 4: Document Verification

• Verification of original certificates and documents

How to Apply for IAF Group C Civilian Recruitment 2026

The application process is strictly offline. Eligible candidates can apply to any of the Air Force Stations of their choice, subject to vacancies and qualifications.

Step-by-Step Application Process

Step 1: Download Application Form

• Visit the official Indian Air Force website: https://indianairforce.nic.in/
• Navigate to the “Recruitment” section
• Download the official notification PDF for “Group C Civilian Recruitment 2026”
• Obtain the prescribed Application Proforma (Annexure-I) from the notification

Step 2: Fill Application Form

• Fill/type the application form in English or Hindi as per the prescribed proforma
• Ensure all details match your educational certificates
• Do not leave any mandatory field blank

Step 3: Affix Photograph

• Affix a recent passport-size self-attested photograph on the application form
• Attach two additional passport-size photographs (same as affixed on the form)

Step 4: Attach Self-Attested Documents

Attach self-attested copies of the following documents :

Important Notes:

• OBC candidates must submit a certificate to the effect that they do not belong to the creamy layer .
• EWS candidates must ensure the Income & Asset Certificate is valid for Financial Year 2026-2027 (issued based on income for FY 2025-2026) .
• Caste certificates must be from competent civil authorities and, for OBC candidates, the caste must be listed under the Central List of OBCs .

Step 5: Prepare Envelope

• Attach a self-addressed envelope with stamps of Rs. 10/- pasted
• Write the address in English/Hindi
• Superscription on Envelope: Write clearly: “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF ________ AND CATEGORY ________”

Step 6: Send Application by Post

• Send the complete application by post to the concerned Air Force Station/Unit (as per your choice of posting location)
• The postal address of each Air Force Station/Unit is mentioned in the official notification

Step 7: Ensure Deadline

• Ensure the application reaches the concerned Air Force Station/Unit within 30 days from the date of publication (i.e., on or before June 1, 2026)

Step 8: Keep a Copy

• Retain a photocopy of the submitted application form and postal receipt for future reference

Important Instructions for Candidates

1. Multiple Applications: Candidates intending to apply for more than one post must submit a separate application for each post .
2. No TA/DA: No TA/DA will be paid to attend the written test or skill/practical/physical test .
3. Test Centre: The centre for examination/skill/practical/physical test may be different from the place to which the application was sent and will be intimated to the candidate in due course .
4. Original Certificates: Candidates must bring original certificates at the time of the skill/practical/physical test .
5. All India Service Liability: Selected candidates are subject to All India Service Liability and may be posted anywhere in India .
6. Reservation Rules: SC/ST/OBC candidates applying against unreserved posts are not entitled to any relaxation in age limit or experience .
7. Valid Email/Mobile: Keep your registered mobile number and email ID active till the completion of the recruitment process.

If you have any questions or face issues during the application process, feel free to comment below.

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