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Keep your roll number and date of birth ready. Servers may be slow for the first few hours after release.
IAF Group Y Medical Assistant Airmen 02/2026 PSL at agnipathvayu.cdac.in — Highlights
| Recruiting Body | Indian Air Force |
|---|---|
| Post / Position | Agniveer Vayu — Group Y Medical Assistant trade (Intake 02/2026) |
| Eligibility | Class 12 (10+2) with Physics + Chemistry + Biology / Mathematics + English — minimum 50% aggregate marks + minimum 50% in English. Biology preferred but Maths also accepted. Computer literacy desirable (tested at the joining stage rather than entrance). No prior medical training required — the trade training at MTC Tambaram covers all required medical skills. |
| Age Limit | 17.5–21 years (as on Per IAF Agniveer Vayu 02/2026 notification reckoning. 17.5-21 years for all candidates regardless of category.) |
| Official Website | agnipathvayu.cdac.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| IAF Agniveer Vayu 02/2026 Notification | Per IAF advertisement (Medical Assistant trade indicated as a Group Y choice) |
| Online Application Window | 2-3 weeks per IAF Agniveer Vayu standard |
| Phase-I Online Test (Non-Science stream) | CDAC-allotted centres |
| Phase-II PFT + Adaptability Tests | At designated Air Force Stations / Recruitment Centres |
| Medical Examination | At designated Air Force Hospitals |
| Trade-wise PSL (Medical Assistant) Release | 2026 — verify exact date on agnipathvayu.cdac.in |
| Joining at AFS for Basic Training | ~12 weeks general military + service training |
| Medical Assistant Trade Training at MTC Tambaram | ~24 weeks specialised medical assistance training |
Fees (Re-evaluation / Compartment)
| Category | Fee | Payment Mode |
|---|---|---|
| All categories | ₹550 | ₹550 application fee — paid via Net Banking / Debit / Credit / UPI on CDAC payment gateway during application. No fee exemption under Agniveer Vayu. |
Eligibility & Age Limit
Age Limit: 17.5–21 years as on Per IAF Agniveer Vayu 02/2026 notification reckoning. 17.5-21 years for all candidates regardless of category.
No age relaxation under Agnipath scheme. <strong>Strict 17.5-21 years</strong> applies to all candidates.
Educational Qualification:
- Group Y — Medical Assistant trade: Class 12 (10+2) with Physics + Chemistry + Biology / Mathematics + English — minimum 50% aggregate marks + minimum 50% in English. Biology preferred but Maths also accepted. Computer literacy desirable (tested at the joining stage rather than entrance). No prior medical training required — the trade training at MTC Tambaram covers all required medical skills.
Nationality: Indian citizens. Nepalese citizens (Gorkha) and certain Indian-origin migrants eligible per IAF rules + character certificate from Indian authorities. <strong>Male + Female</strong> candidates both eligible for Agniveer Vayu under the Agnipath scheme.
How to Check Your Result
- Visit the official portal of IAF — direct link in the result CTA above.
- Locate the result link for the relevant examination + year (most boards have a dedicated result-check page per cycle).
- Enter your Roll Number and Date of Birth exactly as they appear on the admit card.
- Submit the form. The provisional mark sheet PDF will display on screen.
- Save and print at least two copies of the score card for your records.
- Cross-check name spelling, subject codes, and totals. If anything looks wrong, follow the re-checking / re-evaluation process within the official window.
- The original embossed mark sheet is collected from the candidate's school 30-60 days later, when the examining body dispatches printed certificates.
Keep your roll number and date of birth ready. Servers may be slow for the first few hours after release.
Important Links
- IAF Group Y Medical Assistant 02/2026 PSL — Candidate Status
- Candidate Login — agnipathvayu.cdac.in
- IAF Agniveer Vayu 02/2026 Notification (covers all Group Y)
- Indian Air Force Official Site (Recruitment)
- IAF Group Y Phase-I + Phase-II Syllabus + PFT Standards
- IAF Agniveer Vayu Group Y Previous Year Papers
- IAF Agniveer Vayu 02/2026 PSL — parent intake-wide list
- AIIMS NORCET 10 Result 2026 — civilian paramedical alternate
Frequently Asked Questions
IAF Group Y Medical Assistant 02/2026 PSL kab declare hua?
The Indian Air Force released the Group Y Medical Assistant Airmen 02/2026 Provisional Select List at agnipathvayu.cdac.in. This is the trade-specific PSL within the larger Agniveer Vayu 02/2026 intake. Verify the exact PSL release date on the IAF official notice.
Medical Assistant trade PSL kaise check kare?
(1) Open agnipathvayu.cdac.in. (2) Click "Candidate Login". (3) Enter Registration Number + Password (use "Forgot Password" if needed). (4) View dashboard — Medical Assistant trade-selected candidates see trade-specific PSL notification with allotted AFS + reporting date + MTC Tambaram training schedule. (5) Download the joining letter PDF — required at AFS reporting. (6) If not selected for Medical Assistant but listed in another Group Y trade, the dashboard shows the alternate trade allotment.
Medical Assistant Airman ka role kya hota hai?
Medical Assistant Airmen serve at two types of locations. (1) Air Force Hospitals — Command Hospital Air Force (Bangalore) + Hindon / Halwara / Gorakhpur / Tezpur AF Hospitals — multi-disciplinary tertiary care supporting medical officers across OPD, IPD wards, emergency, vaccination clinics. (2) Medical Inspection Rooms (MIRs) at every Air Force Station — primary + secondary care at the station level, daily OPD for AFS personnel + families, routine vaccinations, basic emergency response, occupational health checks for airmen on technical trades. Daily duties: patient triage, vital-signs monitoring, medication scheduling, wound dressing, vaccination administration under MO supervision, sample collection, dispensary operations, medical record-keeping per IAF EHR system.
Medical Assistant trade ki eligibility kya hai?
Education: Class 12 (10+2) with Physics + Chemistry + Biology / Mathematics + English. Minimum 50% aggregate + minimum 50% in English. Biology preferred but Maths also accepted. Age: 17.5-21 years (strict Agnipath band, no relaxation for any category). Nationality: Indian citizens; Nepalese citizens (Gorkha) + certain Indian-origin migrants per IAF rules. Gender: Male + Female candidates both eligible. Physical standards: same as Group Y general — vision 6/9 uncorrected each eye, UR Male height 162.5 cm / Female 152.5 cm (regional relaxations per IAF rules), Male chest 77-82 cm + 5 cm expansion, BMI 18-25. No colour blindness for certain Medical Assistant sub-roles handling colour-coded medication.
Medical Assistant ke liye training kahan hoti hai?
Two-phase training. Phase 1 — Basic Military Training: ~12 weeks at the allotted Air Force Station — drill, weapons handling, physical conditioning, IAF customs, service rules, chain of command, basic survival, AF tradition + values. Phase 2 — Medical Assistant Trade Training: ~24 weeks at the Medical Training Centre (MTC), Air Force Station Tambaram (Chennai) — IAF's central medical training facility. Curriculum: Anatomy + Physiology basics, First-aid + Emergency Care (CPR, wound management, splint application), Ward management (vital-signs monitoring, medication scheduling), Dispensary operations, Vaccination protocols (cold chain), Basic pathology (blood collection), Medical record-keeping per IAF Electronic Health Record system + AFI rules.
Phase-I online test me Medical Assistant ke liye konsi stream choose kare?
"Other than Science" stream at the application stage. Medical Assistant is a Group Y (non-technical) trade, so the Phase-I online test uses the Non-Science section structure: English (20 Q) + Reasoning + General Awareness (60 Q) = 80 MCQs in 60-80 minutes · -0.25 negative marking. Sectional + overall qualifying. Even though Medical Assistant requires PCB/Maths at the Class 12 eligibility stage, the online test is not Science-stream-based — the medical knowledge is taught at the MTC Tambaram training phase after selection, not tested at the entrance.
Medical Assistant ki salary aur post-4-year options kya hain?
Salary (during 4-year Agniveer service): Year 1 ₹30,000 / Year 2 ₹33,000 / Year 3 ₹36,500 / Year 4 ₹40,000. 70% in-hand + 30% Seva Nidhi contribution (govt matched). Plus standard service allowances. End-of-4-year options: (1) 75% Agniveers exit with the Seva Nidhi corpus (₹11.71 lakh tax-free) + a strong civilian transition base — paramedical / hospital assistant roles in civilian hospitals readily accept IAF Medical Assistant experience; 1-year Diploma in Nursing or 6-month paramedical certifications convert the experience into formal credentials. (2) Top 25% selected for regular Airmen service — full 15-year career + pension. Medical Assistant trade retention rate has historically been competitive given operational demand for trained medical personnel.
Agar Medical Assistant PSL me select nahi hua to next steps?
Track 1 — alternate Group Y trades: If you cleared Phase-I + Phase-II + Medical but missed Medical Assistant on trade-wise vacancy, the IAF dashboard may show allotment to an alternate Group Y trade you preferred (Admin Assistant, Logistics, Accountant, Auto Tech). Many candidates accept the alternate offer and join. Track 2 — next IAF Agniveer Vayu intake: IAF typically runs 2 intakes per year. If you're still under 21 + within the strict Agnipath age band, re-attempt the next intake. Track 3 — alternate Defence + paramedical recruitments: Army Medical Corps Soldier Tradesman (similar paramedical track), Navy Sailor Steward / Medical Assistant trade, ITBP / SSB / CISF para-military Medical Assistant cadres. Civilian paramedical: AIIMS NORCET (Nursing), state-level Pharmacist + Lab Technician + ANM recruitments — see our AIIMS NORCET 10 Result 2026 + JSSC ANM Result 2026 pages for the civilian paramedical alternatives.
IAF Group Y Medical Assistant Airmen 02/2026 PSL at agnipathvayu.cdac.in — Analysis & Trends
What a Medical Assistant Airman actually does
Medical Assistant is one of the most demand-stable trades within IAF Group Y. The role serves at two main types of locations:
- Air Force Hospitals: Command Hospital Air Force at Bangalore + Air Force Hospitals at Hindon, Halwara, Gorakhpur, Tezpur, and other major commands. Multi-disciplinary tertiary care — Medical Assistants support medical officers across OPD, IPD wards, emergency, vaccination clinics, occupational health, and surgical recovery.
- Medical Inspection Rooms (MIRs) at every Air Force Station: Smaller-scale primary + secondary care at the station level — daily OPD for AFS personnel + families, routine vaccinations, basic emergency response, occupational health checks for airmen on technical trades (Radar / Avionics / Aircraft Maintenance crews have specific hearing + vision + radiation-exposure checks per AFI rules).
Day-to-day responsibilities cover: patient triage at OPD, vital-signs monitoring (BP, pulse, temperature, respiratory rate), medication scheduling per medical officer prescription, wound dressing + dressing changes, vaccination administration under MO supervision, blood + sample collection for lab tests, dispensary operations (medication storage, inventory, dispensing), and medical record-keeping per IAF electronic health record system.
How this PSL differs from the parent Agniveer Vayu PSL
IAF publishes both an overall Agniveer Vayu 02/2026 PSL (covering all selected candidates across Group X + Y trades) AND trade-specific PSLs for each individual trade. The Medical Assistant trade-specific PSL:
- Lists only candidates allotted to the Medical Assistant trade based on their declared preference + merit rank within the Non-Science stream + trade-wise vacancy.
- Carries trade-specific joining instructions — including the AFS for basic training + the subsequent MTC Tambaram training schedule.
- Is the document candidates need to retain for joining + initial documentation at the AFS.
A candidate may appear in both PSLs (the overall + the trade-specific) — both confirm selection but the trade-specific PSL is the operational document for joining + training.
How to check the Medical Assistant trade PSL
- Open agnipathvayu.cdac.in.
- Click "Candidate Login".
- Enter Registration Number + Password (or use "Forgot Password" with registered mobile / email).
- View your candidate dashboard — Medical Assistant trade-selected candidates see the trade-specific PSL notification with the allotted AFS + reporting date + MTC Tambaram training schedule.
- Download the joining letter PDF — the document required at the AFS reporting date.
- If not selected for Medical Assistant trade but listed in another Group Y trade, the dashboard shows the alternate trade allotment + corresponding joining instructions.
Post-4-year exit — civilian transition advantages
Medical Assistant trade has one of the strongest post-Agniveer civilian transitions among Group Y trades:
- Paramedical / Hospital Assistant roles: Civilian hospitals (private + government) readily accept IAF Medical Assistant 4-year experience for paramedical + ward-assistant + nursing-support roles. The structured training at MTC Tambaram is recognised in the paramedical community.
- Pharmacy assistant tracks: Pharmacy chains + hospital pharmacies value the dispensary operations experience.
- Diploma upgrade routes: 1-year Diploma in Nursing or 6-month paramedical certifications convert the IAF experience into formal civilian credentials.
- Seva Nidhi corpus: ₹11.71 lakh tax-free at end of 4 years funds the civilian transition — diploma fees, initial settlement, or capital for medical-supplies / pharmacy small business.
- 25% retention: Top 25% selected for regular Airmen service — full 15-year career + pension. Medical Assistant trade retention rate has historically been competitive given the operational demand for trained medical personnel.
Related IAF + Defence recruitment pages
- IAF Agniveer Vayu 02/2026 PSL — parent recruitment covering all Group X + Y trades