Indian Air Force MTS Recruitment 2026 Notification for Group C Vacancies

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has released the recruitment notification for Group ‘C’ Civilian Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) posts under Advertisement Number 02/2026. Published in the latest edition of Employment News, this recruitment drive offers a permanent central government job opportunity for 10th-pass candidates.

Interested and eligible candidates can submit their applications through the official offline channel. The application window closes on July 27, 2026. This notice is directly sourced from the governmental weekly publication. Check the digital weekly updates via the official Employment News India Portal under the June 27- July 3, 2026 archives.

IAF MTS Recruitment 2026: Key Highlights

• Organisation: Indian Air Force (IAF)

• Post Name: Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) – Group C Civilian

• Total Vacancies: 06 Posts

• Job Location: HQ Maintenance Command, Vimanapura, Bangalore (with All-India service liability)

• Salary Scale: Level-1 (7th CPC Pay Matrix, Base Pay ?18,000 + Allowances)

• Application Fee: Nil (Free for all categories)

Important Dates

• Registration dates are from June 27, 2026

• Last Date to Apply (Deadline): July 27, 2026

• Exam Date: To be announced later via individual admit cards

Eligibility Criteria: Age Limit & Qualification

Educational Qualification

Candidates must have passed Matriculation (10th Standard) or an equivalent qualification from a recognised board. While not mandatory, one year of experience as a Watchman, Lascar, Gestetner Operator, or Gardener is listed as a desirable qualification.

Age Limit (As of July 27, 2026)

• General / UR: 18 to 25 years

• OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 18 to 28 years

• SC / ST: 18 to 30 years

• PwBD: 18 to 35 years

Selection Process

The selection process for the Indian Air Force MTS position involves:

1. Screening of Applications: Shortlisting based on minimum age and qualification requirements.

2. Written Examination: The subjects of the written test are General Intelligence & Reasoning, English, and General Awareness with Numerical Aptitude.

3. Document Verification: Verification of original educational and category certificates.

Step-by-Step Guide: How to Apply Offline

Eligible candidates must submit their application using the physical format provided in the Employment News issue dated June 27 – July 3, 2026. Follow these steps:

1. Fill out the Form: Complete the application form in block letters (English or Hindi).

2. Attach Documents: Enclose self-attested photocopies of your 10th certificate, birth proof, caste certificate (if applicable), and experience certificates.

3. Prepare the Return Envelopes: Enclose a self-addressed return envelope with valid postage stamps affixed.

4. Label the Outer Envelope: Super-scribe the main envelope clearly with "APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF MULTI-TASKING STAFF".

5. Dispatch: Send the completed packet via Ordinary Post to:

• HQ Maintenance Command, IAF, Vimanapura PO, Bangalore – 560017.