The Indian Air Force- IAF has announced the Apprentice Recruitment 2025 for 144 positions for various technical fields at the Base Repair in Chandigarh- Both male and female nationals are eligible to apply for this recruitment- The window for online applications will open on December 7th 2025 and close on December 30th 2025. The official apprenticeship website is where applications must be submitted. This apprenticeship offers a valuable chance for candidates with ITI qualifications to gain advanced industrial and defense-related technical training under the esteemed Indian Air Force. This article provides all the details regarding the IAF recruitment for 144 positions.
Indian Air Force Apprentice Recruitment 2025:
- Organization: IAF
- Position: Apprentice—Various Technical Trades
- Total Openings: 144- vacancies
- Application window: December 7–December 30 2025
- Application Method: Online
- Starting- Date of Training: February 9th 2026
- Day of- exam: January 18 2026
- The official homepage is: www.apprenticeship.gov.in.
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Vacancy Breakdown:
- Turner: 10 seats
- Machinist: 8 seats
- Sheet Metal Worker: 6 seats
- Welder- Gas and Electric: 2 seats
- Aircraft Electrician: 10 seats
- Electrician: 4 seats
- Electroplater: 4 seats
- Carpenter: 2 seats
- Mechanic Machine Tool Maintenance: 5 seats
- Mechanic Maintenance- Chemical Plant: 2 seats
- Aircraft Instrument Mechanic: 6 seats
- Motor Vehicle Mechanic: 2 seats
- Fitter: 19 seats
- Lab Assistant- Chemical Plant: 2 seats
- Painter General: 11 seats
- Desktop Publishing Operator: 4 seats
- Power Electrician: 2 seats
- Mechanic Mechatronics: 6 seats
- Other Trades: 29 seats
- In total- there are 144 seats.
Conditions for Eligibility:
1. Conditions for Education:
- Must have completed the 10th class from any recognized or known board.
- It is necessary to have at least 40% of points in the particular trade on the ITI- Candidates must have at least 50% marks in 12th exam.
2. Age Limit:
- General-OBC-SC-ST candidates age should be: 17 to 35 years
- Age relaxation will be provided as per Apprenticeship Act guidelines
3. Medical Requirements:
- Required_height: 152 cm
- Required_ weight: 48 kg
- Hearing: Candidate must be able to detect a whisper at least a distance- of six meters
- Dental: 14 points or more
- Overall physical and mental fitness is required
- A valid Medical Fitness Certificate from a Gazetted Medical Officer is mandatory
Application Process:
Applicants must apply exclusively through the Apprenticeship Portal by following these steps- Step-by-Step Registration Process includes:
- Go to the- official page: www.apprenticeship.gov.in.
- Register as a new user or log in if you already have an account- Look for the Indian Air Force–Base apprenticeship notification.
- Provide accurate personal and educational details when completing the online application.
- The following documents should be scanned and uploaded: Passport-sized photo with a left thumb impression and signature and certificates of education: 10th- ITI etc.
- Fill out the application and download and print the exam Admit Card.
Selection Process:
The Indian Air Force Apprentice Recruitment 2025 selection process include the following steps:
- Written exam: Objective based exam according to the ITI syllabus- date is January 18th 2026
- Interview: Candidates who pass the written exam will be interviewed on January 19, 2026.
- Document Verification; Verification of original certificates such as Date of Birth- ITI- 10th-category certificates etc.
- Medical Exam: It will Include the checking of fitness of the candidate.
- The final merit list: It will be uploaded on January 23th of 2026.
Pay Structure:
Throughout the training period- a monthly salary of ₹10,500 will be given to selected apprentices- Training will begin on February 9th 2026.
Questions:
1. When is the deadline for IAF Apprentice 2025 applications
A1. Online applications must be submitted till December 30 2025.
2. How many positions are open there
A2. There are 144 open positions for apprentices.
3. What qualifications are necessary or important
A3. Applicants must have passed the 10th and have at least 40% on their ITI-NCVT certificate.
5. How much will the selected candidates get paid
A5. Apprentices will be paid ₹10,500 per month.
6. Is there an application fee in this recruitment
A6. There is no application fee—as per the official announcement.
Important Links:
Indian Air Force Official Website: www.apprenticeship.gov.in.
Download Notification PDF: Download Indian Air Force Apprentice 2025 Notification PDF
