Indian Air Force invites applications from UNMARRIED OUTSTANDING SPORTSMEN (Only Males) for selection as Airmen in Group 'Y' trades.
Qualification: Candidate should have passed Intermediate/10+2 with science, Arts or Commerce subject or equivalent vocational courses.
Sports Disciplines: Athletics, Archery, Aquatics, Basketball, Boxing, Best Physique, Cricket, Cycling, Cross-Country, Cycle Polo, Shooting, Football, Gymnastics, Golf, Handball, Hockey, Kabaddi, Lawn Tennis, Squash Racket, Volleyball, Weight Lifting and Wrestling.
Candidate should have achieved the following in any of the above sports discipline:
(i) Represented the country in Junior International meet(s) in any of the above sports discipline.
(ii) Attained up to fifth place in Junior National Championship or Inter University Championship in individual above sports discipline.
(iii) In team events, the individual should have represented state in Junior National Championship or Inter University Championship or National School Tournaments conducted by School Games Federation of India (SGFI) in above sports discipline.
(iv) Preference will be given to medal winners in all the above three categories.
Age: Born between 28 Jan 1990 to 28 Jun 1994 (both dates inclusive)
Medical Standards: Height: Minimum acceptable height: 152.5 cm, Chest: Minimum range of expansion: 5 cm, Weight: Proportionate to height and age, Vision: Minimum visual standard: Unaided 6/36, corrected to at least 6/9 for each eye with spectacles.
Pay & Allowances: During training, a stipend of Rs. 5,700/- per month will be paid. On completion of training, starting gross emoluments at the minimum of scale of pay will be 12,000/- pm (approximately) which, in subsequent year, may rise upto Rs. 24,500/- pm (approximately) as per sixth pay commission depending upon the rank attained. In addition, other benefits like Ration, Clothing, Medical Facilities, Accommodation, Leave Travel Concession (LTC) etc are also provided as per the existing norms.
Way to apply: Interested and eligible candidates are required to apply OFFLINE on the prescribed format available on the Indian Air Force website http://indianairforce.nic.in
or obtainable from the booksellers/ photostat shops. Last date for making an application is 10/06/2011 (Form must reach SECRETARY, AIR FORCE SPORTS CONTROL BOARD, C/O 412 AIR FORCE STATION,RACE COURSE, NEW DELHI - 110003)
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