Eligibility for this recruitment differs based on whether a candidate is applying with a 10+2 qualification or with a Diploma/B.Pharma/B.Sc in Pharmacy. This section explains both eligibility streams along with the applicable age brackets. Stream 1: Medical Assistant Trade (10+2 Candidates) Candidate should be unmarried Date of birth should fall between 01 July 2006 and 01 July 2010 (both dates inclusive) Stream 2: Medical Assistant (Pharmacist) Trade - Diploma/B.Pharma/B.Sc in Pharmacy Unmarried candidates: Date of birth between 01 July 2003 and 01 July 2008 (both dates inclusive) Married candidates: Date of birth between 01 July 2003 and 01 July 2006 (both dates inclusive) Upper Age Limit on Date of Enrolment Candidate Category Maximum Age on Date of Enrolment 10+2 / Intermediate / Equivalent (incl. vocational course) 21 Years Diploma / B.Pharma / B.Sc in Pharmacy 24 Years

This section answers a commonly searched query about how much candidates need to pay to submit their online application for this recruitment. Examination Fee: Rs. 550/- GST Applicable: 18% on the examination fee Total Fee Nature: Non-refundable under any circumstance Payment Mode: Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI

The selection procedure for this Indian Air Force Pharmacist Recruitment 2026 is conducted in three phases. This section explains what each phase involves and how candidates progress through the process. Phase-I: Online Written Test Duration: 45 minutes Subjects: English (as per 10+2 CBSE syllabus) and Reasoning & General Awareness (RAGA) Marking: +1 for every correct answer, 0 for unattempted questions, -0.25 for each wrong answer Candidates must qualify in each paper separately; marks may be normalised across sessions Phase-II: Physical Fitness Test, Adaptability Test and Document Verification Physical Fitness Test (PFT): Test Maximum Time (up to 21 years) Maximum Time (above 21 / Diploma-Pharma candidates) 1.6 Km Run Within 7 minutes Within 7 minutes 30 seconds Candidates who clear the run undergo PFT-II after a 10-minute recuperation break, consisting of 10 push-ups, 10 sit-ups, and 20 squats, each within one minute, with short breaks between exercises. Candidates who pass PFT undertake Adaptability Test-I (objective written test) Candidates clearing Adaptability Test-I proceed to Adaptability Test-II as per current policy Document verification of educational and other certificates is also carried out at this stage Phase-III: Medical Examination Candidates who qualify Adaptability Test-II are issued a medical appointment letter and undergo a detailed medical examination conducted by the Air Force Medical Team, including blood haemogram, urine routine examination, biochemistry tests (blood sugar, serum cholesterol, RFT, LFT), chest radiograph, and ECG. Candidates declared medically unfit may apply for an Appeal Medical Board (AMB) by depositing Rs. 40/- within three working days of the medical examination.