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Key Facts: IAF Group C Exam
100
Objective Questions / Marks
IAF Group C exam pattern (recruitment notifications / standard syllabus summaries)
2 hours
Written Test Duration
IAF Group C exam pattern
25 each
Questions per Subject (4 subjects)
Standard IAF Group C written scheme
−0.25
Typical Negative Mark per Wrong Answer
Recent Group C civilian cycle reports
18–25
Typical Age Limit (years)
IAF Group C notifications
₹0
Typical Application Fee
Recent IAF Group C civilian advertisements
IAF Group C civilian recruitment uses a 100-question, 100-mark, 2-hour objective written test with four equal sections — General Awareness, Numerical Aptitude, Reasoning, and General English — typically scored +1/−0.25, followed by post-specific skill tests. Application fee is usually nil; age is commonly 18–25 with GoI relaxations.
Sample IAF Group C Practice Questions
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1Who is the supreme commander of the Indian Armed Forces under the Constitution of India?
2The Indian Air Force observes its anniversary (Air Force Day) on which date?
3Which river is known as the 'Sorrow of Bihar' because of its frequent flooding?
4The Quit India Movement was launched in which year?
5Which of the following is a greenhouse gas commonly tested in basic science GK?
6The headquarters of the Indian Air Force is located in which city?
7Which Article of the Indian Constitution deals with the Right to Equality?
8The Tropic of Cancer does NOT pass through which of the following Indian states?
9Who was the first Indian to win an individual Olympic gold medal?
10The Reserve Bank of India was established in which year?
About the IAF Group C Exam
The Indian Air Force Group C Civilian Recruitment written exam is the objective paper used to shortlist candidates for civilian posts such as Lower Division Clerk, Hindi Typist, Civilian Mechanical Transport Driver, Multi-Tasking Staff, and other Group C trades notified by Air Force Stations and Commands. The common pattern is 100 MCQs for 100 marks in 2 hours across General Awareness, Numerical Aptitude, General Intelligence & Reasoning, and General English (25 questions each), with +1/−0.25 marking widely reported for recent cycles. Qualifiers proceed to post-specific skill, typing, physical, or practical tests, then document verification and medical examination.
Exam sponsor: Indian Air Force — recruitment conducted station/command-wise under Group C civilian advertisements. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
100 questions
Time Limit
2 hours
Passing Score
Merit-based shortlisting (no single published fixed pass percentage)
Exam / Certification Fees
Typically ₹0 (no application fee; confirm live notification)
Exam sponsor websiteReported exam pass rate: Not published. The Indian Air Force does not publish a fixed first-attempt pass rate for Group C civilian written tests; cut-offs and shortlists depend on the notification and vacancies. Exam sponsor website
Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
Our practice resources: topics covered
We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.
General Awareness
History, geography, polity, economy, science, current affairs, and static GK including defence awareness
Numerical Aptitude
Arithmetic: percentages, ratios, averages, profit-loss, SI/CI, time-work, speed-distance, HCF/LCM, mensuration
General Intelligence & Reasoning
Series, analogies, coding-decoding, blood relations, directions, syllogism, ranking, and classification
General English
Grammar, vocabulary, idioms, spelling, voice/narration, error spotting, and sentence skills
Preparing for the IAF Group C Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Merit-based shortlisting (no single published fixed pass percentage)
- Exam length: 100 questions
- Time limit: 2 hours
- Exam / certification fees: Typically ₹0 (no application fee; confirm live notification) Official sources
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- Work through all 100 available questions
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IAF Group C: Suggested Study Strategy
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IAF Group C written exam pattern?
The common written pattern is 100 objective questions for 100 marks in 2 hours, with 25 questions each from General Awareness, Numerical Aptitude, General Intelligence & Reasoning, and General English.
Is there negative marking in IAF Group C?
Yes. Recent Group C civilian cycles commonly use +1 mark for a correct answer and −0.25 for a wrong answer (unanswered usually 0). Always confirm the live notification.
What posts are covered under IAF Group C?
Posts vary by advertisement and may include LDC, Hindi Typist, Civilian Mechanical Transport Driver, MTS, cook, fireman, and other Group C civilian trades at Air Force Stations/units.
What is the age limit?
Most notifications set 18–25 years as on the last date of application, with relaxations for OBC, SC/ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen, and departmental candidates as per Government of India rules.
Is there an application fee?
Recent IAF Group C civilian recruitments typically charge no application fee. Confirm the fee clause in the specific station/command advertisement you are applying under.
What happens after the written test?
Shortlisted candidates face post-specific skill, typing, physical, or practical tests, followed by document verification and a medical examination before appointment.