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The Post of Intern Under Ssr Scheme

Official gazetted recruitment notification for The Post of Intern Under Ssr Scheme administered by INDIANAIRFORCE Authority (All India / Central).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: INDIANAIRFORCE Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13) Cutoff Date: 2026-09-30 Posting Jurisdiction: All India / Central

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Cadre & Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

Reservation Category	Sanctioned Vacancies	Reservation Covenants
Unreserved (UR / General)	1 Posts	Open Merit Competency
Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL)	0 Posts	27% Central Statutory Quota (Non-Creamy Layer)
Scheduled Caste (SC)	0 Posts	15% Constitutional Reservation Quota
Scheduled Tribe (ST)	0 Posts	7.5% Constitutional Reservation Quota
Economically Weaker Section (EWS)	0 Posts	10% Income & Asset Certificate Criteria
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwD)	0 Posts	Horizontal Reservation (4% Quota)
Ex-Servicemen (ESM)	0 Posts	DoPT Horizontal Defense Quota
Total Confirmed Cadre Openings	1 Vacancies	Official Sanctioned Strength

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

Remuneration Component	Sanctioned Entitlement	Statutory Reference
Scale of Pay	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	Official Gazetted Pay Band
Starting Basic Pay	Rs. 25,500	Pay Matrix Entry Index
Dearness Allowance (DA)	50% of Basic Pay	CPI-IW Indexed Central Government Order
House Rent Allowance (HRA)	27% (X Class) / 18% (Y Class) / 9% (Z Class)	DoPT City Classification Guidelines
Transport Allowance (TA)	Rs. 1,350 to Rs. 7,200 + Applicable DA	Grade Pay Level entitlement
Retirement & Social Security	National Pension System (NPS 14% Govt Share)	PFRDA Pension Regulations
Statutory Medical Benefits	CGHS Medical Facility / Comprehensive Insurance	Central Services Medical Rules

Eligibility, Educational Qualifications & Age Benchmarks

Eligibility Parameter	Prescribed Requirement	Verification Standards
Prescribed Education	Graduate / Diploma in relevant discipline	UGC / AICTE Accredited University
Essential Discipline	Graduate / Technical Degree	Official Marksheets & Degree Validation
Prescribed Age Range	18 to 30 Years (As on cutoff)	Matriculation / Secondary Board Certificate
Statutory Age Relaxations	SC/ST: 5 Years, OBC: 3 Years, PwD: 10 Years	DoPT Category Certificate Format
Nationality / Domicile	Citizen of India	Aadhaar / Electoral ID / Domicile Certificate

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Statutory Recruitment FAQ Accordion

What is the pay scale for The Post of Intern Under Ssr Scheme?

The sanctioned remuneration is Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13) under the 7th Central Pay Commission framework, accompanied by standard Central/State allowances including Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and National Pension System (NPS) benefits.

What is the official application deadline?

The confirmed deadline for online application registration and fee settlement is 2026-09-30. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Access the official Indian Air Force recruitment portal to initiate the One Time Registration (OTR) process by providing a valid email ID, mobile number, and basic demographic details for authentication.

Complete the detailed application form by entering academic qualifications, SSR scheme specific research interests, and previous experience, ensuring all data matches the matriculation certificate for verification purposes later.

Upload high-resolution scanned copies of the candidate photograph, signature, and thumb impression along with essential documents like caste certificates and educational transcripts in the prescribed JPEG or PDF formats.

Remit the non-refundable application fee through the integrated payment gateway using credit cards, debit cards, or UPI, and download the payment confirmation receipt for future reference during the selection.

Monitor the portal for the release of the electronic admit card, which contains the examination center details, reporting time, and mandatory instructions for the computer-based screening test phase.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for The Post of Intern Under Ssr Scheme is governed by standardized testing protocols designed to assess core competency, analytical reasoning, and specialized domain knowledge.

Selection Phase / Exam Paper	Weightage & Duration	Core Syllabus Scope & Evaluation Focus
Stage 1: Online Screening Test	100 Marks, 90 Minutes	General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, and Basic English Language Proficiency.
Stage 2: SSR Domain Assessment	50 Marks, 60 Minutes	Research Methodology, Data Analysis, Social Science Fundamentals, and Scheme-specific Case Studies.
Stage 3: Document Verification and Medical	Qualifying	Verification of Original Credentials, Caste Validity, and Physical Fitness Standards as per IAF Medical Authorities.
Stage 4: Final Merit List	Based on Aggregate Score	Compilation of marks from Stage 1 and Stage 2, subject to successful medical clearance and vacancy availability.

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The Post of Intern under the SSR Scheme within the Indian Air Force is categorized under a consolidated stipend model or Level 1 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix depending on the specific tenure. For a Level 1 entry, the Basic Pay starts at 18,000 INR. With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) at 53 percent, the DA component amounts to 9,540 INR. House Rent Allowance (HRA) for Class X cities at 30 percent adds 5,400 INR, while Class Y and Z receive 20 percent and 10 percent respectively. Transport Allowance (TA) is approximately 1,350 INR plus DA on TA. The Gross Monthly Salary is estimated at 35,000 INR to 38,000 INR. After statutory deductions for the National Pension System (NPS) at 10 percent of Basic plus DA and other insurance contributions, the in-hand net salary remains approximately 31,000 INR. The 8th CPC projections suggest a significant base multiplier for future revisions.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

In accordance with the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) Office Memorandums, the recruitment follows strict statutory reservation policies. Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) receive a 5-year age relaxation, while Other Backward Classes (OBC-Non Creamy Layer) are granted 3 years. Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) are eligible for a 10-year relaxation. A 10 percent vertical reservation is earmarked for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) as per the 103rd Constitutional Amendment. Furthermore, women candidates are often exempted from application fees to promote gender diversity within the Indian Air Force administrative and research cadres.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — The Post of Intern Under Ssr Scheme

What is the normalization method used for multi-shift exams?

The IAF employs an equi-percentile normalization method to ensure parity across different difficulty levels of question papers in multiple shifts.

Is there a service bond for the SSR Internship?

Candidates may be required to sign a functional undertaking or bond to complete the stipulated internship duration without unauthorized mid-term exits.

What is the duration of the probation period?

For intern roles, there is typically no probation, but for permanent inductions, a standard two-year probation period applies under Central Government rules.

Are there specific cutoffs for each section?

Yes, candidates must secure minimum qualifying marks in each section of the screening test to be eligible for the merit list.

Where will the primary posting locations be?

Postings are generally at Air Force Headquarters (Vayu Bhawan) or specialized Research and Development wings located in major metropolitan areas.

Can the syllabus change for the 8th CPC cycle?

While the core syllabus remains stable, the 8th CPC implementation may introduce updated psychometric evaluation modules to the selection process.