Indian Air Force (IAF) Civilian Recruitment 2026: The Indian Air Force (IAF) has released a new notification for Direct Recruitment of Group ‘C’ Civilian Posts under Advertisement No. 01/2026. This recruitment offers a good opportunity for candidates looking for central government jobs in the defence sector. Various posts like Lower Division Clerk (LDC), Hindi Typist, and Civilian Mechanical Transport Driver are available across different Air Force Stations in India. The Indian Air Force (IAF) Civilian New Vacancy 2026 Notification Advt. No. 01/2026 has been released in the Employment Newspaper of 2-8 May 2026, and the offline applications are invited from 2 May to 1 June 2026.
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Indian Air Force Civilian Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Organization | Indian Air Force (IAF) |
| Post Name | Group C Civilian Posts |
| Advt No. | 01/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 47 |
| Salary/ Pay Scale | ₹19,900 – ₹63,200 + allowances |
| Job Location | All India |
| Application Mode | Offline |
| Category | Govt Job |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | Employment News 2–8 May 2026 |
| Apply Start | 2 May 2026 |
| Apply Last Date | 1 June 2026 |
Application Fees
| Category | Fees |
|---|---|
| All Candidates | No Fee |
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Age Limit
Age Limit: Candidates must be between 18 and 25 years as per the last date of application (01.06.2026). Use the Age Calculator to check your eligibility. Age relaxation is applicable as per the rules.
| Post Name | Vacancy | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Division Clerk (LDC) | 33 | 12th Pass + Typing 35 wpm English/ 30 wpm Hindi |
| Hindi Typist | 11 | 12th Pass + Typing 35 wpm English/ 30 wpm Hindi |
| Driver (Ordinary Grade) | 3 | 10th Pass + LMV & HMV Driving License + 2 Year Experience |
According to the notice, vacancies are distributed across multiple Air Force Commands like Western, Central, Eastern, Training Command, South Western, Southern, and Independent Units with category-wise reservation (UR/ OBC/SC/ ST/ EWS/ PwBD/ ESM).
Indian Air Force (IAF) Civilian Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
Selection for the Indian Air Force (IAF) Civilian Recruitment 2026 will be done in the following stages:
- Written Exam
- Skill Test / Typing Test (for LDC & Typist)
- Physical/Practical Test (for Driver)
- Document Verification
How to Apply For Indian Air Force Civilian Recruitment 2026
Candidates need to apply offline in the prescribed format:
- Download/prepare the application form as per the format given in the notification (Annexure)
- Fill in all details carefully
- Attach self-attested documents (education, caste, experience, etc.)
- Paste passport size photograph
- Send the application to the concerned Air Force Station address
Applicants must clearly mention on the envelope:
“APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF ______ AND CATEGORY ______”
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Important Links
| Indian Air Force (IAF) Civilian Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF (Emp News) | Notification |
| Indian Air Force Civilian Recruitment 2026 Application Form (Upload on 02.05.2026) | Application Form |
| Indian Air Force Official Website | IAF |

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