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Indian Air Force conducts examination to Recruit Candidates for their different trades divided as technical - needed to maintain various technical items or machines of Indian Air Force and Non- technical for providing support services to keep these machines well and active twice a year. The technical trade is also termed as ‘X’ group and Non-technical as ‘Y’ group. This X & Y group candidates are called as Airmen or PBOR i.e. Person below officer rank. Male candidates of Science stream in Class 12th i.e. Physics and Mathematics can apply for X group and Male candidates of any stream in 12th class can apply for Y group examination of Indian Air Force.
Examination Details
| Availability of Forms | December/January |
| Exam Schedule | March/April |
| Age Limit, Gender & Marital Status | 17 to 21 Years , Male & Unmarried |
| Educational Qualification | Passed 10+2 with Mathematics, Physics and English with minimum 50% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in English. |
| Selection Procedure | Stage-I Online Exam. Stage-II Physical Fitness Test (PFT). Stage-III Adaptability Test-I (Situation Reaction test). Stage-IV Adaptability Test-II (Group Discussion). Stage-V Dynamic Factor Test (DFT) Stage-VI Medical Examination. Stage-VII All India Merit List Announcement. Note - All the above Tests are conducted by Central Airmen Selection Board (CASB). |
| Training | Phase I- Joint Basic Phase Training (JBPT) at Basic Training Institute, Belagavi (Karnataka). Phase II- Trade Training |
Examination Calender 2021
| Details | Airforce X & Y Group 1 | Airforce X & Y Group 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 22 January 2021 | Notified Soon |
| Application Start | 22 January 2021 | Notified Soon |
| Application Last Date | 7 February 2021 | Notified Soon |
| Release of Admit Card | 2 Weeks before Exam | 2 Weeks before Exam |
| Exam Date | 18 April to 22 April 2021 | Notified Soon |
| Declaration of Result | 31 October 2021 | Notified Soon |
Examination Pattern Phase-1 for X- Group
| Subject | Questions/ Duration | Marking Pattern | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics, English, Physics | 70/ 1 Hours | +(1.0) / -(0.33) Marks | 70 |
Examination Pattern Phase-1 for Y-Group
| Subject | Questions/ Duration | Marking Pattern | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning & General Awareness (RAGA), English | 50/ 45 Minutes | +(1.0) / -(0.33) Marks | 50 |
Examination Pattern Phase-2
| Physical Fitness Test (PFT) | Adaptability Test-I | Adaptability Test-II |
|---|---|---|
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1. 1.6 Km run to be completed in 6 minutes 30 seconds. 2. 20 squat ups (Uthak Baithak). 3. 10 sit ups. 4. 10 Push-ups. Note- PFT will be qualifying only. |
1. Situation Reaction test. 2. 45 objective type SRTs in 30 minutes. 3. SRTs will be bilingual. |
Group Discussion (GD) |
Airforce X & Y Group Courses @ Trishul
Air Force Group X is basically the Technical Jawan of Indian Air Force known as Technical Airmen. The technical trades associated with Air Force X Group includes Airframe Fitter, Propulsion Fitter, Weapon Fitter, Electrical Fitter, Electronic Fitter, Mec
Indian Air Force Jawans are known as Airmen which are basically two types- Airforce X Group known as Technical Jawans and Air Force Y Group known as Non-Technical jawans. Both are part of Indian Air Force and only difference between the two is in their jo
Age Limit 17 to 21 Years, Male & Unmarried Educational Qualification For X Group - Passed 10+2 with Mathematics, Physics and English with minimum 50% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in English.
Group X Technical Trade Exam Physics – 25 Marks Mathematics – 25 Marks English – 20 Marks Total Duration: 1 Hour (60 Minutes)
Group X (Education Instructor) Trade Written Exam consists of two papers:- Paper I (Objective Type) - It basically comprises of questions related to objective type questions on General English, General Awareness and Current Affairs. Total duration is 45 m
Stage-I Online Exam Stage-II Physical Fitness Test (PFT) Stage-III Adaptability Test-I (Situation Reaction Test) Stage-IV Adaptability Test-II (Group Discussion) Stage-V Dynamic Factor Test (DFT) Stage-VI Medical Examination Stage-VII All India Merit List
By Air Force Cut Off we mean the cut-off marks in written examination comprising of 70 questions (English- 20, Maths- 25 & Physics- 25 Questions). Sectional Cut Off For X Group- 55 % Student needs to score 55 % in each of the three sections.
Air Force X Group Syllabus includes the following subjects : - Physics Mathematics English For Detailed Syllabus Click On This Link- AirForce 2020 X Group Syllabus
A candidate must have passed 10+2 with Mathematics, Physics and English with minimum 50% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in English.
Phase I- Joint Basic Phase Training (JBPT) at Basic Training Institute, Belagavi (Karnataka). Phase II- Trade Training
Yashwant Singh, NDA 1 2020
I especially thank Trishul Defence Academy management and director – Wing Commander AnoopMehrotra Sir for guiding me to success for the NDA Exam. I became an achiever from an aspirant thanks to Trishul. Proud to be part of it !
Yashwant Singh, NDA 1 2020
I especially thank Trishul Defence Academy management and director – Wing Commander AnoopMehrotra Sir for guiding me to success for the NDA Exam. I became an achiever from an aspirant thanks to Trishul. Proud to be part of it !
Sanskar Dwivedi
NDA
My Name is Sanskar Dwivedi I am from Allahabad (U.P.), The guidance which I got here was amazing and was very much helpful to me in improving my weak areas. The motivation given by Wing. Cdr. Anoop Mehrotra Sir was proved very remarkable and the points which he told in class were the golden words for me.
Chandan Chaurasiya
Navy SSR
I am thankful to Trishul Defence Academy faculty who gave me right path to achieve my dream. I found a very special thing about this Academy that, You will definitely succeed in your life if you follow the advices given by faculty. This academy is one of the best among all the Defence academy in Allahabad. The key of my success is Hard Work.
Vikas kumar
CDS
Myself Vikash Singh, First of all I want to thank Trishul Defence Academy for my success. The reason being , I was completely unaware about CDS Written and SSB Interview but here in Trishul Defence Academy I was prepared from the basics for my examination. Now I can proudly say that I have achieved my aim and this must be dedicated to Trishul Defence Academy and Wing. Cdr. Anoop Mehrotra Sir.
Shobhit Srivastava
NDA
Whatever I have qualified TES, NDA and then PABT that all was just because of Trishul Defence Academy as I knew very less about SSB before joining Trishul but after taking guidance from Wing Cdr. Anoop Mehrotra sir everything went so well . At SSB interviews the things you require is communication skill , some confidence and the some desire to qualify . That is the only way you can prove that you have it in you. If you want to prove yourself just join Trishul Defence Academy and success will touch your feet.
Vineet Dutt
NDA
I personally think, there is some difference between other institutes about whom I have been listening from my friends and Trishul Defence Academy. Trishul has provided me a perfect guidance which enabled me to qualify SSB Interview , I am very thankful to Wing. Cdr. Anoop Mehrotra Sir and to the whole faculty of Trishul Defence Academy , thank you sir for providing this valuable gift of success.
DEEP NARAYAN SHUKLA
NDA
I personally think that the Guidance provided by Trishul Defence Academy is the best one defence coaching institute could give. For the best knowledge everything about SSB were told in deep by Wing Cdr. Anoop Mehrotra sir which proved very beneficial to me. Thank you sir for the best guidance and help. Thank you.
Jai Praksh Singh
NDA
My Name is Jay Prakash Singh. I am from Allahabad (U.P.), I am glad to inform you that I am selected in NDA. I was lucky that I joined Trishul Defence Academy. Here the guidance provided by Anoop Mehrotra sir is very helpful for every student, I am really thankful to TDA and all the teachers. I am proud to be the student of this academy.
Brijendra Singh
NDA
My Name is Brijendra Singh. I have successfully qualified my NDA examination. It is true that nothing could be possible without hard-work but this is also a fact that a proper guidance can provide you results in less efforts. I thank Trishul Defence Academy for this success of mine. Wing. Cdr. Anoop Mehrotra Sir is the best mentor one can get.
Shankar Pati Banarjee
CDSE
Trishul Defence academy, a name in itself, catering the needs, as per the candidates who want to join Defence as it came to my utmost expectation. Director Wing. Cdr. Anoop Mehrotra motivated me to achieve my target. 'Do you have it in you' has its answer only at Trishul Defence Academy. I once again I thank the academy led by wing Cdr. Anoop Mehrotra sir for turning my dreams into reality.
Viplav Bhattacharya
NDA
I joined Trishul Defence Academy right after class XII. Today I realise that it was the best thing that I did. Success and achievement is a step by step process. This is exactly what I underwent in Trishul, a gradual build up on my confidence level, the unique teaching methodology of Anoop Sr. I owe my success entirely to Anoop sir .
Shalini Upadhyay
AFCAT
My Name is Shalini Upadhyay and I am from Ballia (U.P.), I am glad to inform you that I am selected for Indian Air force through AFCAT examination, I am lucky that I joined Trishul Defence Academy. Here I got the best guidance they motivated me to work hard because of that I am selected and I am really thankful to TDA.
MANISH KUMAR TRIPATHI
NDA
My Name is Manish Kumar Tripathi from Jabalpur (M.P.) I am glad to inform you that I am selected in NDA 1 2015 and I want to give the credits of my success to the guidance of Trishul Defence Academy and most importantly Wing. Cdr. Anoop Mehrotra Sir, due to direction and supportive nature of Trishul Defence Academy I qualified NDA. I want to say that all Credits goes to Anoop Sir and Abhinav Sir and all TDA Faculty that has supported me and finally a thank you to the whole Trishul Defence Academy Family.
VINAYAK TRIVEDI
NDA
My Name is Vinayak Trivedi S/O Mr. Alok Trivedi, from Allahabad (U.P.), I took the coaching for NDA examination from Trishul Defence Academy and specially the guidance of Anoop sir which is paid off very well. All the things that are taught to me were very effective during my SSB Interviews. Wing. Cdr. Anoop Sir has gave time to every candidate equally and pin point several mistake done at the same so that we don't do it again. I really thank him for my success.
AJAY KUMAR TIWARI
NDA
I am Ajay , I Belong to the Allahabad (U.P) , I studied in Trishul Defence Academy for NDA written exam and SSB interviews, With my 100% hard work and the best guidance of faculty of Trishul Defence Academy and specially Wing Cdr. Anoop Mehrotra Sir I finally qualifies to the National Defence Academy. Here I learned that 'No man weak it all depends on mind power of a person' I got 64% in 10+2, due to which I was not so sure about my selection in NDA but all the teacher always motivated and I finally did it. If you want selection easily then you can join Trishul Defence Academy.
Abhishek Louis
NDA
'I am really thankful to Trishul Defence Academy for helping me and realising me my skills through which I have become able to achieve my dream of qualifying NDA examination. I Also thanks my collegues and Trishul faculty to always keep on my toes so that I perform well. By concluding it all I want to say that Wing. Cdr. Anoop Mehrotra sir is a magician and his magic worked.'
Abhishek_Mishra
NDA
'My name is Abhishek Mishra, I am from Allahabad (U.P). I got selected for NDA ( National Defence Academy) 140th course. I find myself lucky that I got the opportunity to get coaching for my NDA written exam and SSB interview from Trishul Defence Academy. Here I got the best faculty to study , they are very helpful and their way of teaching too helped me a lot in getting my success.'
