IAF - Hindi Typist Recruitment 2026

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has announced Hindi Typist Recruitment 2026 for 1 Group C civilian vacancy under Advertisement No. 04/2026. Candidates who have passed Class 12 and possess the required typing speed can apply offline. The post carries Pay Level 2 under the 7th CPC, and applications must reach the designated Air Force unit within 30 days from publication of the advertisement.

The vacancy is reserved for the OBC category and is available under Headquarters Southern Air Command, Thiruvananthapuram. Selection will be based on a written examination followed by a qualifying typing skill test for shortlisted candidates.

Important: The only advertised Hindi Typist vacancy is reserved for OBC candidates. Applicants claiming OBC reservation must satisfy the applicable Central Government OBC and Non-Creamy Layer requirements.

The advertisement specifies a closing period of 30 days from publication rather than printing a calendar date. Based on the 24 October 2026 publication date, 23 November 2026 is an indicative deadline. Candidates should verify the applicable deadline and ensure their applications reach the unit within the notified period. Applications received after the closing date will be rejected.

The Indian Air Force has advertised one Hindi Typist vacancy under Headquarters Southern Air Command.

The notification states that the number of vacancies may vary. The concerned Air Force unit also reserves the right to change the number of vacancies or reservation status before selection.

Educational Qualification

Candidates must have passed Class 12 from a recognized Board and possess the prescribed computer typing speed.

• 12th Class pass from a recognized Board.
• Typing speed of 35 words per minute in English on computer, or
• Typing speed of 30 words per minute in Hindi on computer.

The typing requirement is based on 10,500 key depressions per hour for English or 9,000 key depressions per hour for Hindi, calculated using an average of five key depressions per word.

Can 12th Pass Candidates Apply for IAF Hindi Typist?

Yes. Class 12 is the minimum educational qualification. However, applicants must also meet the typing requirement, age criteria, reservation conditions and other rules specified in the notification.

Is a Graduation Degree Required?

No. The advertisement specifies Class 12 as the minimum educational qualification. It does not require a graduation degree.

The prescribed age limit is 18 to 25 years. Age is determined as on the last date of receipt of applications.

Eligible OBC candidates can receive three years of relaxation in the upper age limit, making the applicable upper limit 28 years for qualifying OBC applicants.

The notification also refers to relaxation for eligible SC/ST/EWS/PwBD/ESM candidates under applicable Government rules. Candidates must verify the relevant provisions and reservation eligibility before claiming any relaxation.

The Hindi Typist post carries Pay Level 2 under the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC).

What Is the IAF Hindi Typist In-Hand Salary Per Month?

The starting basic pay under Level 2 is Rs. 19,900 per month. Actual gross and in-hand salary depend on applicable allowances, posting location and statutory deductions. The recruitment advertisement does not provide an exact monthly take-home amount.

Candidates should not confuse the starting basic pay with the final in-hand salary.

The Indian Air Force will scrutinize applications based on age, educational qualification, documents and certificates. Eligible candidates may be called for a written examination.

1. Application scrutiny and eligibility verification.
2. Written examination for eligible candidates.
3. Typing skill test for shortlisted candidates.
4. Original document verification.
5. Selection according to written examination merit and applicable eligibility requirements.

The written examination carries 100% weightage in the marking system. The typing skill test is qualifying in nature only.

Merely meeting the minimum eligibility requirements does not guarantee a call for the examination.

The written examination will cover the following subjects:

The advertisement does not specify the number of questions, total examination marks, examination duration or negative marking. Candidates should follow further official examination instructions for these details.

Candidates shortlisted for the skill test must demonstrate the prescribed typing speed on a computer.

The prescribed speeds correspond to 10,500 key depressions per hour in English and 9,000 key depressions per hour in Hindi.

The skill test is qualifying only and does not carry additional weightage in the written examination marking system.

Is Hindi Typing Compulsory for the IAF Hindi Typist Post?

The educational qualification section specifies 35 WPM in English or 30 WPM in Hindi on computer. Candidates should follow the language options and instructions provided by the recruiting unit for the typing test.

The recruitment notification does not specify an application fee. However, applicants must enclose a self-addressed envelope with a Rs. 10 postage stamp as instructed in the advertisement.

Applicants must submit the prescribed application form along with self-attested copies of the relevant documents.

• Class 12 educational qualification certificate.
• Age-proof document.
• OBC certificate in the applicable prescribed format.
• Relevant technical qualification certificates, if applicable.
• Experience certificate, if applicable.
• PwBD or Ex-Serviceman certificate, if applicable.
• Other supporting documents relevant to the application.
• Two recent passport-size photographs, the same as affixed to the application form.
• Self-addressed envelope with Rs. 10 postage stamp.

The application must be typed neatly in English or Hindi on A4-size paper. Candidates must clearly mention the post and category on the envelope.

Eligible candidates must apply offline using the prescribed application format given in Annexure-I of the advertisement.

1. Read the Indian Air Force Group C Civilian Recruitment 2026 notification carefully.
2. Print the prescribed application form from Annexure-I.
3. Complete the form neatly in English or Hindi on A4-size paper.
4. Enter the post name, personal details, date of birth, postal address and category.
5. Fill in educational qualifications, typing-related qualifications and other applicable details.
6. Affix a recent self-attested passport-size photograph.
7. Attach self-attested copies of the required certificates and supporting documents.
8. Enclose two recent passport-size photographs and the self-addressed stamped envelope.
9. Write "APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF HINDI TYPIST AND CATEGORY OBC" clearly on the outer envelope.
10. Send the completed application to the postal address mentioned below within the notified application period.

IAF Hindi Typist Recruitment 2026 Postal Address

The Commanding Officer,
Head Quarter Southern Air Command (Unit),
Akkulam,
Trivandrum – 695011.

Applications received after the prescribed deadline or without required documents may be rejected. The Indian Air Force will not be responsible for postal delays.

The examination centre and schedule will be communicated to candidates through the prescribed process. The examination centre may differ from the place to which the application was sent.

No TA/DA will be paid for attending the written examination. Selected candidates may be subject to All India Service Liability, as stated in the notification.