Central Airmen Selection Board CASB is established to conduct the Airmen Selection process across the Nation. Indian Airforce has several Airmen Selection Centres in the Country. The CASB Board has the responsibility to look after the Airmen Group X, Group Y Tech & non-Tech staff recruitments. Here on this page, we will discuss the Process of CASB Airmen Selection.
Role of CASB
The role of the Central Airmen Selection Board as outlined in the government-approved policy page is to test and enrol Airmen and NCs(E) for the IAF. Its primary tasks are as follows:-
- Prepare and standardise selection procedures
- Organise publicity drives
- Prepare question papers
- Conduct Scheduled Test (ST)
- Conduct of recruitment rallies across the country
- Prepare All India Select List
- Enroll candidates
CASB Airmen Eligibility Criteria
GROUP ‘X’ Trades
Age: 17- 21 Years
Education Qualification: Passed Intermediate / 10+2 / equivalent examination with Mathematics, Physics and English with minimum 50% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in English.
OR
Passed 3 years Diploma Course in Engineering in any stream, as shown below, from a Government recognized Polytechnic Institute with 50% marks in aggregate, and 50% marks in English in Diploma or in Intermediate/Matriculation, if English is not a subject in Diploma Course.
GROUP ‘X’: Education Instructor Trade
Age: 20 – 25 Years
Education Qualification :
(i) BA with English as one the subjects or B.Sc with Physics/ Psychology/ Chemistry/ Mathematics/ IT / Computer Science/ Statistics as one of the subjects or BCA with minimum 50% marks.
(ii) B.Ed degree with a minimum of 50% marks from a Government recognized institute.
(iii) Graduation and B.Ed programmes should be recognized by UGC/ NCTE/ Competent accreditation authority.
Age:20 – 28 Years
Education Qualification :
(i) MA in English/ Psychology or M.Sc in Mathematics/ Physics/ Statistics/ Computer Science/ IT or MCA with 50% marks.
(ii) B.Ed degree with a minimum of 50% marks from a government recognized institute.
(iii) Graduation, Post-Graduation and B.Ed programmes should be recognized by UGC/ NCTE/ Competent accreditation authority.
GROUP ‘Y’Trades
Note: The upper age limit on date of enrolment is 21 years.
Age: 17- 21 Years
Should have passed Class 10 + 2/Intermediate/Equivalent exam from an education board / Institute listed in Council of Boards for School Education (COBSE) website as members, in any stream/subjects with minimum 50% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in English as per the mark sheet of Class 10 + 2 / Intermediate /Equivalent exam.
GROUP ‘Y: Med Asst Trade
Note: The upper age limit on date of enrolment is 21 years.
Age: 17- 21 Years
Education Qualification :
Passed 10+2 / Intermediate / equivalent exam with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate, and 50% marks in English.
GROUP ‘Y’: Musician Trade
Age:17 – 25 Years
Education Qualification :
Passed Matriculation /10th class or equivalent with minimum pass marks from any Government recognised School/Boards and should be proficient in playing at least one of the following musical instruments: Trumpet / Bass / Violin / Saxophone / Clarinet / Euphonium / Jazz-Drum / Piccolo / Bass Trombone / Key Board / Guitar / Sarod / Viola / Cello / Contra Bass (String Bass).
CASB Airmen Online Application
The candidates willing to Join Indian Airforce need to apply online for Airmen Selection at CASB Website. The CASB invites online applications for specific Airmen Selection Centre according to the concerned Districts. Candidates belonging to outside any of the concerned districts can not apply for the Airmen Selection.
CASB Airmen Selection Process
CASB announces a provisional list or merit list of the applicants. The candidates whose names have been added in the list will appear for the Phase 1 written examination.
The candidates who qualify the Phase 1 exam appears for Phase 2 Exam, Physical Test, and Medical Test.
The candidates will be selected according to the above process for the Airmen.
Apply here for Airmen Selection at CASB