Air Force (Ground Duties – Tech) – UPSC
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 18
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹56,100 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: 12th Class pass with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics of the 10+2 pattern or equivalent.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Freshers eligible — no prior experience required; training is provided by the Air Force.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Between 15 to 18 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
UPSC is inviting applications for 18 vacancies in the Air Force Ground Duties (Technical) branch through the NDA-II 2026 examination. During the training phase, selected candidates are provided a monthly stipend of ₹56,100. Applicants must have passed the 12th Class with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics under the 10+2 pattern. This technical role offers a stable career path in aeronautical engineering and maintenance within the Indian Air Force, including full government benefits.
- Applicants must be unmarried and born between January 2008 and January 2011.
- Selection involves a written examination followed by a two-stage SSB interview process.
- The application fee is ₹100, while SC/ST and female candidates are exempt.
- The final date to apply online through the UPSC website is 9th June 2026.
- Technical branch officers may be eligible for Technical Allowances (Tier-I or Tier-II) ranging from ₹3,000 to ₹4,500 per month.
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Additional Salary Information
Fixed Stipend: ₹56,100 per month. Commissioned pay: Level 10 (₹56,100–₹1,77,500) plus Technical Allowance of ₹3,000–₹4,500.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Written Examination (Mathematics & General Ability Test) SSB Intelligence and Personality Test (Stage I & Stage II) Computerised Pilot Selection System (CPSS) for Flying Branch Medical Examination Final Merit List based on Written + SSB marks
Application Fees
General/OBC: 100 SC/ST: 0 Female Candidates: 0 Wards of JCOs/NCOs/ORs: 0
Reservation
Total: 18 (Male: 16, Female: 02)
How to Apply
- Visit the official UPSC application portal at https://upsconline.nic.in.
- Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) if not already registered.
- Fill out the Common Application Form (CAF) with personal and educational details.
- Upload a scanned photograph and signature as per the specified instructions.
- Capture a live photograph through the portal's module.
- Pay the application fee of ₹100 (if applicable) via net banking or card payment.
- Select your preferred examination center from the available list.
- Submit the application and print the confirmation page for future reference.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cadets receive ₹56,100 per month during training. Commissioned officers start at Level 10 (₹56,100–₹1,77,500) plus applicable technical allowances.
Candidates must have passed 12th Class with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics of the 10+2 pattern.
Candidates must be unmarried and born between 1st January 2008 and 1st January 2011.