- The Indian Air Force (IAF) has announced a recruitment drive for the post of Hindi Typist under Group C civilian category.
- This vacancy is reserved for the OBC category under Headquarters Southern Air Command, Thiruvananthapuram.
- The recruitment is announced under Advertisement No. 04/2026 and is open for eligible candidates.
- The selected candidate will be posted under HQ Southern Air Command, IAF, Akkulam, Trivandrum.
IAF
Active Listing
🎓 12th Pass (Intermediate)
Indian Air Force Hindi Typist Recruitment 2026
Indian Air Force (IAF)
Total Vacancies
1
Job Location
Akkulam, Trivandrum – 695011, Kerala
Apply Start
24 Oct 2026
Apply Deadline
23 Nov 2026
📋 Recruitment Overview
| Organization | Indian Air Force (IAF) (IAF) |
| Job Category | Defense |
| Eligibility Qualification | 12th Pass (Intermediate) (12th-pass) |
| Number of Vacancies | 1 Posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale | Pay Level 2 under the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) with a starting basic pay of Rs. 19,900 per month. Additional allowances are subject to applicable government rules. |
| Age Limits | 18 to 25 Years |
| Gender Eligibility | both |
| Application Fee | No application fee is specified. However, applicants must enclose a self-addressed envelope with a Rs. 10 postage stamp. |
📄 Details & Description
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification: Must have passed Class 12 (10+2) from a recognized board.
- Typing Speed Requirement: Must possess a typing speed of 35 words per minute (WPM) in English or 30 WPM in Hindi on a computer.
- Typing Speed Calculation: The typing speed is based on 10,500 key depressions per hour for English or 9,000 key depressions per hour for Hindi (average of five key depressions per word).
- Age Limit: Must be between 18 and 25 years as of the last date of application submission.
- Age Relaxation: OBC candidates get 3 years of relaxation in the upper age limit (maximum age becomes 28 years).
- Other Relaxations: Relaxations for SC, ST, EWS, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen candidates as per applicable government rules.
- Typing Speed Requirement: Must possess a typing speed of 35 words per minute (WPM) in English or 30 WPM in Hindi on a computer.
- Typing Speed Calculation: The typing speed is based on 10,500 key depressions per hour for English or 9,000 key depressions per hour for Hindi (average of five key depressions per word).
- Age Limit: Must be between 18 and 25 years as of the last date of application submission.
- Age Relaxation: OBC candidates get 3 years of relaxation in the upper age limit (maximum age becomes 28 years).
- Other Relaxations: Relaxations for SC, ST, EWS, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen candidates as per applicable government rules.
⚙️ Selection Process
- Application Scrutiny: Applications will be scrutinized based on age, educational qualification, and supporting documents.
- Written Examination: Eligible candidates will be called for a written examination covering General Intelligence, English Language, Numerical Aptitude, and General Awareness.
- Typing Skill Test: Shortlisted candidates from the written exam will undergo a qualifying typing skill test (10 minutes) to verify the prescribed typing speed.
- Document Verification: Original documents will be verified for selected candidates.
- Written Examination: Eligible candidates will be called for a written examination covering General Intelligence, English Language, Numerical Aptitude, and General Awareness.
- Typing Skill Test: Shortlisted candidates from the written exam will undergo a qualifying typing skill test (10 minutes) to verify the prescribed typing speed.
- Document Verification: Original documents will be verified for selected candidates.
🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations
OBC
📂 Required Documents
- Self-attested copy of Class 12 educational qualification certificate.
- Age-proof document (e.g., birth certificate, mark sheet).
- OBC certificate (if applicable) in the prescribed format.
- Self-addressed envelope with a Rs. 10 postage stamp.
- Two recent passport-size photographs (same as affixed to the application form).
- Experience certificate (if applicable).
- PwBD or Ex-Serviceman certificate (if applicable).
- Other supporting documents relevant to the application.
- Age-proof document (e.g., birth certificate, mark sheet).
- OBC certificate (if applicable) in the prescribed format.
- Self-addressed envelope with a Rs. 10 postage stamp.
- Two recent passport-size photographs (same as affixed to the application form).
- Experience certificate (if applicable).
- PwBD or Ex-Serviceman certificate (if applicable).
- Other supporting documents relevant to the application.
💳 Application Fee Details
No application fee is specified. However, applicants must enclose a self-addressed envelope with a Rs. 10 postage stamp.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
How many vacancies are available for the IAF Hindi Typist post?
There is 1 vacancy for the post of Hindi Typist, reserved exclusively for the OBC category under the Indian Air Force.
Q.
What is the last date to apply for the IAF Hindi Typist Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit applications is 30 days from the publication date in Employment News (24 October 2026), with an indicative deadline of 23 November 2026.
Q.
Is there an application fee for the IAF Hindi Typist recruitment?
No application fee is specified, but applicants must enclose a self-addressed envelope with a Rs. 10 postage stamp as instructed.
Q.
What is the age limit for the IAF Hindi Typist post?
The general age limit is 18 to 25 years. OBC candidates get a 3-year relaxation, making the upper age limit 28 years.
Q.
What is the selection process for the IAF Hindi Typist post?
The selection process involves application scrutiny, a written examination, a qualifying typing skill test, and document verification.