AIRFORCE SYLLABUS DETAILS
Indian Air Force conducts the online examination two times in a year. 1st in March and then in September. Generally , notification for 1st exam comes in January or February and for 2nd one it comes in the month of mainly July. Here Defence Guru Share Selection Process and Syllaus Details of Air Force X and Y Group Exam.
AIR FORCE SELECTION PROCESS :
- Written Test
- Document Verification
- Physical Fitness Test (PFT)
- Adaptation Test-1
- Adaptation Test-2
- Medical Examination
Written Test
Exam Pattern :- Scheme of IAF Airmen Exam is as follows :
- The Exam would be Online.
- Written test will be multiple choice objective type.
- Question paper will be bilingual (English & Hindi) except for English paper.
- One mark for every correct answer.
- 0.25 marks shall be deducted for each wrong answer.
- The Time Duration For the Exam will be as Follows.
Group |
Time Duration |
Subjects |
Group ‘X’ Trades |
60 Minutes |
English, Physics and Mathematics |
Group ‘Y’ Trades |
45 Minutes |
English, Reasoning & General Awareness (RAGA) |
Both Group ‘X&Y’ Trades |
85 Minutes |
English, Physics and Mathematics and Reasoning & General Awareness (RAGA) |
Note : No Information About the Negative Marking is Provided on the Advertisement. So Candidates Should Check the Instruction of Question Paper while gave the Exam.
Exam Syllabus :- IAF Airman Syllabus is discussed below :
AirForce X Group Syllabus
ENGLISH
- Comprehension-A small passage followed by questions.
- To judge comprehension
- Drawing of inferences
- Use of vocabulary
- Composition
- Agreement of subject with verb
- Pattern of verb and their use.
- Sequence of tenses.
- Transformation of sequences-Compound, Complex, Simple, Negative, Affirmative.
- Grammar
- Spellings
- Word formation
- Antonyms and Synonyms
- One word substitution
- Correct usage of – articles, Prepositions, adjectives-degrees of comparison, conjunctions, Nouns and Pronouns and numbers (Singular-Plural)
- Words, which are commonly getting confused
- Word order
- Correct usage of Adverbs
- Idioms and Phrases
- Use of simple idioms
- Use of Common proverbs
- Direct/Indirect sentences : Narration change
- Change of various types of sentences from direct to indirect form
- Change of various types of sentences from indirect to direct form
- Active and Passive Voices
- Change of all types of sentences from active to passive form
- Change of all types of sentences from passive to active form
PHYSICS
- Physical World & Measurement
- Kinematics
- Laws of Motion
- Work, Energy & Power
- Motion of System of particles & Rigid Body
- Gravitation
- Properties of Bulk Matter
- Thermodynamics
- Behaviour of Perfect Gas & Kinetic Theory of gases
- Oscillations & Waves
- Electrostatics
- Current Electricity
- Magnetic effect of current & Magnetism
- Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating current
- Electromagnetic Waves
- Optics
- Dual Nature of Matter
- Atoms and Nuclei
- Electronic Devices
- Communication Systems
MATHEMATICS
- Sets, Relations, functions
- Trigonometric functions
- Inverse Trigonometric functions
- Complex Numbers
- Quadratic Equations
- Sequence & Series (AP & GP)
- Permutation
- Combination
- Binomial Theorem
- Coordinate geometry – Straight line, Circles, Parabola, Ellipse, Hyperbola
- Exponential Series
- Logarithmic Series
- Matrices
- Determinants
- Limit & Continuity
- Differentiation
- Application of Differentiation
- Indefinite Integrals
- Definite Integrals
- Application of Integration
- Deferential Equations
- Probability Statistics
Air Force Y Group Syllabus
ENGLISH
Same as Group X.
RAGA
(A) Reasoning (Verbal and Non-Verbal)
- Numerical Series
- Distance and Direction Sense Test
- Mathematical Operations (Assigning Value to Arithmetic Sign)
- Number Ranking & Time Sequence Test
- Assign Artificial Values to Mathematical Digit
- Inserting Correct Mathematical Digit
- Human Relation
- Coding and Decoding
- Odd Man Out
- Mutual Relation Problem
- Tallest Youngest Relation
- Dictionary Words
- Analogy
- Non Verbal Reasoning
- Number Coding
- Number Puzzle
(B) Mathematics
- Ratio and proportion
- Average
- LCM, HCF
- Profit and Loss
- Time, Distance and Speed
- Percentage
- Simplification of Numbers
- Fraction
- Area of Triangle, Square and Rectangle
- Surface area and Volume of Cuboid, Cylinder, Cone and Sphere
- Probability
- Simple Trigonometry
(C) GK and CA
- General Science
- Civics
- Geography
- Current Events
- History
- Basic Computer Operation
Physical Fitness Test (PFT)
It consist of 1.6 Km run to be completed within 06 minutes and 30 seconds. Candidates will also 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 pants.Adaptability Test – 1
Adaptability Test – 1 (objective type written test) which 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
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.
Medical Examination
Medical Examination will 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)