✨ 1. Introduction – Airmen Group X & Y 2026

The Indian Air Force Airmen Group X & Y Recruitment 2026 offers opportunities to join the Air Force as Airmen in Technical (Group X) and Non-Technical (Group Y) trades. Aspirants aged between 17.5 to 21 years who have passed 10+2 or Diploma (for technical trades) can apply.

Group X focuses on technical roles such as electronics, electrical, and mechanical systems, while Group Y covers administration, accounts, logistics, music, security, and other support functions.

The selection process includes Online Exam, Physical Fitness Test (PFT), Adaptability Tests, and Medical Examination. This article includes the 2026 exam pattern, syllabus, selection process, negative marking, preparation tips, and official links.

🧭 2. Airmen Group X & Y 2026 Selection Process

The selection involves the following stages:

Online Written Examination
Physical Fitness Test (PFT)
Adaptability Test – I
Adaptability Test – II
Medical Examination

Candidates who clear all stages and meet medical standards will be enrolled as Airmen in the selected trade.

📝 3. Airmen Group X & Y 2026 Exam Pattern (Updated)

📘 Group X (Technical) Exam Pattern

Duration: 60 minutes
Sections: English, Physics, Mathematics
Total Marks: 70
Negative Marking: –0.25 mark for each wrong answer

Section	No. of Questions	Marks
English	20	20
Physics	25	25
Mathematics	25	25
Total	70	70

📘 Group Y (Non-Technical) Exam Pattern

Duration: 45 minutes
Sections: English, Reasoning & General Awareness
Total Marks: 50
Negative Marking: –0.25

Section	Questions	Marks
English	20	20
Reasoning & General Awareness (RAGA)	30	30
Total	50	50

📘 Group X & Y (Combined)

Duration: 85 minutes
Includes all subjects of both groups
Negative Marking: –0.25

Section	Questions	Marks
English	20	20
Physics	25	25
Mathematics	25	25
RAGA	30	30
Total	100	100

📚 4. Airmen Group X & Y 2026 Detailed Syllabus

⭐ English (Group X & Y)

Comprehension
Synonyms, Antonyms
Word Formation
Error Detection
Idioms & Phrases
Cloze Test
Direct–Indirect Speech
Active–Passive Voice

⚡ Physics (Group X)

Laws of Motion
Work, Power & Energy
Gravitation
Thermodynamics
Electricity & Magnetism
Electromagnetic Waves
Optics
Semiconductors
Communication Systems

📐 Mathematics (Group X)

Trigonometry
Probability
Algebra
Coordinate Geometry
Calculus (Basic)
Matrices & Determinants
Vectors
Statistics
Complex Numbers

🧠 Reasoning & General Awareness (Group Y)

Reasoning

Analogy
Classification
Coding–Decoding
Number Series
Word Patterns
Non-Verbal Reasoning
Logical Sequences

General Awareness

History & Geography
Polity
Economics
Defence Awareness
Indian Air Force Structure
Sports
Current Affairs (National + International)

🏅 5. Final Selection Process & Weightage (2026)

Stage	Weightage
Online Exam	High weightage
Physical Fitness Test (Qualifying)	Must clear all tasks
Adaptability Tests I & II	Mandatory
Medical Examination	Qualifying

Final enrolment depends on:
✔ Merit of written exam
✔ PFT + Adaptability Tests
✔ Medical standards
✔ Availability of vacancies in X or Y trades

💡 6. Practical Preparation Tips for Airmen Group X & Y 2026

✔️ 1. Understand the exam pattern

Analyze previous years’ papers to know question trends.

✔️ 2. Strengthen English grammar

Daily reading + grammar revision boosts score quickly.

✔️ 3. For Group X – Practise Physics & Maths daily

Focus on NCERT Class 11–12 chapters.

✔️ 4. Solve mock tests weekly

Improves speed and accuracy, especially for calculations.

✔️ 5. GK + RAGA revision

Make notes of current affairs and reasoning shortcuts.

✔️ 6. Prepare for PFT early

PFT includes:

1.6 km run
Push-ups
Sit-ups
Squats

Start at least 2–3 months prior.

✔️ 7. Stay medically fit

Avoid habits affecting hearing, eyesight, and lung capacity.

🔗 7. Useful Resources & Official Links (2026 Updates)

🌐 Official Airmen Recruitment Website

👉 https://airmenselection.cdac.in
(Official portal for notifications, application forms, and PDFs)

📄 Airmen Group X & Y 2026 Notification (PDF)

👉 Available on the official website under “Candidate Login / Notifications” (no third-party links included)

📄 Official Previous Year Question Papers (PDF)

👉 Downloadable through the same portal after login

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