Difference Between Air Force X-Y and Navy AA/SSR Entries

Difference between Air Force XY and Navy AA/SSR Entries

Differential aspects commending in Indian Air Force and Indian Navy are numerous appearing candidates can view the overall crux of the course designed for the recruitment of candidates in Air Force and Navy in this article.

 

About Air Force XY Group:

Indian Air Force recruitment for X Group Technical entry and Y Group Non-Technical entry offers unmarried male candidates a beaming career opportunity in Indian Air Force. Indian Air Force X|Y Group Exam recruitment is being conducted to recruit the Airmen in X and Y Group. The CASB selection Board officially designated to look for the recruitment process of Airmen selection.

 

How to apply for Indian Air Force X|Y Group:

Exam Name	Indian Air Force X|Y Group Exam
Conducting Body	Indian Air Force
Selection Board	Central Airmen Selection Board (CASB)
Official Website	airmenselection.cdac.in
Exam Type	National Level
Mode of Application	Online
Exam Mode	Online

 

Selection process carried for Indian Air Force X|Y Group divided into 4 phase:

Selection Process
Phase-I	Online Written Test (Objective Type)
Phase-II	Physical Fitness Test, Adaptability Test- I & II
Phase-III	Medical Test
Phase-IV	Final Selection Merit List

 

 

Indian Air Force X|Y Group educational qualification:

Trade	Educational Qualification
Group X	Passed 10+2/equivalent exam with Mathematics, Physics & English He Must have 50% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in English Passed 3 years diploma course in Engineering in any stream with 50% marks aggregate & 50% marks in English
Group Y (Except Medical Assistant)	Passed 10+2/equivalent exam with Mathematics, Physics & English He Must have 50% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in English
Group Y (Medical Assistant)	A 10+2/Intermediate / equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English He must have an aggregate of 50% and an English mark of 50%

 

An overview of Indian Air Force X|Y Group Written Paper subjects and marks orientation:

Group	Duration	Subjects	Questions
Group ‘X’ Trades	60 Minutes	English, Physics, and Mathematics	English -  20 Physics -  25 Mathematics - 25
Group ‘Y’ Trades	45 Minutes	English, Reasoning & General Awareness (RAGA)	English- 20 Reasoning & General              Awareness (RAGA)- 30
Both Group ‘X & Y’ Trades	85 Minutes	English, Physics and Mathematics and Reasoning & General Awareness	English - 20 Physics - 25    Mathematics- 25 Reasoning &      General Awareness -30

 

On the bases of Salary, Allowances, Promotion and other Perks, Indian Air Force X|Y Group pay structure:

• X Group Basic training is for 6 month at Belgaum, Karnataka with a stipend of Rs. 14600
• X Group Professional Training is for 16 months
• Y Group Basic Training is for 6 month Belgaum, Karnataka with a stipend of Rs. 12600
• Y Group Professional Training is for 12 months

 

Rank-wise pay scale distinction:

Rank	Pay Level (Rs.)	Basic Pay (Rs.)	MSP (Rs.)
Aircraftsman	21700-57500	21700	5200
Leading Aircraftsman	21700-57500	21700	5200
Corporal	21700-57500	25500	5200
Sergeant	21700-57500	29200	5200
Junior Warrant Officer	35400-94100	35400	5200
Warrant Officer	35400-94100	44900	5200
Master Warrant Officer	35400-94100	47600	5200

 

Note: In addition an Airmen is also entitled to Dearness Allowance (DA), Transport Allowance, Composite Personal Maintenance Allowance, Leave Ration Allowance, High Altitude Allowance, Field Area/Modified Field Area Allowance, HRA, Children Education Allowance. 

 

About Indian Navy AA/SSR:

Indian Navy recruitment as Sailors for Artificial Apprentice (AA) / Senior Secondary Recruits (SSR) offers unmarried male candidates a golden opportunity to hold a reputed position in Indian Navy. All the sailors have been divided into two groups viz: ‘X’ and ‘Y’. Artificial Apprentices fall under ‘X’ group and the rest of the sailors in group ‘Y’.

 

How to apply for Navy AA/SSR:

Exam Name	Indian Navy AA/SSR & MR
Conducting Body	Indian Navy
Official Website	www.joinindiannavy.gov.in
Exam Type	National Level
Eligibility Criteria	Unmarried Male candidates can apply
Mode of Application	Online
Exam Mode	Online

 

Selection process carried for Indian Navy AA/SSR divided into 4 phase:

Selection Process
Phase-I	Online Written Test (Objective Type)
Phase-II	Physical Fitness Test
Phase-III	Medical Test
Phase-IV	Final Selection Merit List

 

Indian Navy AA/SSR Eligibility Criteria:

Post	Eligibility Criteria
AA	10+2 examination with 60% marks in aggregate with Maths & Physics, with at least one of these subjects - Chemistry/Biology/Computer Science.
SSR	10+2 examination with Maths & Physics, with at least one of these subjects - Chemistry/Biology/Computer Science

 

An overview of Indian Navy AA/SSR Written Paper subjects and marks orientation:

Exam	Type	Subject	Questions	Marks	Time
AA & SSR	Objective	Mathematics English Science General Knowledge	100	100	60

 

Note: For each question, a Candidate will be given 1 Marks for Correct Answer and .25 for Incorrect Answer. No marks shall be deducted for unattempted responses.

 

On the bases of Salary, Allowances, Promotion and other Perks, Indian Navy AA/SSR pay structure:

• Indian Navy AA Basic Training is for 3 months at INA, Chilika with a stipend of Rs. 14600
• Indian Navy AA Professional Training (depending on the trade) is for 4 month
• Indian Navy SSR Basic Training is for 6 months at INA, Chilika with a stipend of Rs.12600
• Indian Navy SSR Professional Training (depending on the trade)is for 7 month

 

Rank-wise pay scale of X Group (AA) distinction:

Rank	Pay Band	Pay in Pay Band (Rs.)	Grade Pay (Rs.)	MSP (Rs.)	Group Pay (Rs.)
Apprentice	PB-1	5200-20200	2000	2000	1400
Artificer V	PB-1	5200-20200	2400	2000	1400
Artificer IV	PB-1	5200-20200	2800	2000	1400
Art III-I	PB-2	9300-34800	3400	2000	1400
Chief/Art	PB-2	9300-34800	4200	2000	1400
MCPO II	PB-2	9300-34800	4600	2000	1400
MCPO I	PB-2	9300-34800	4800	2000	1400

 

MCPO- Master Chief Petty Officer

Rank-wise pay scale of Y Group (SSR/MR/NMR) distinction:

Rank	Pay Band	Pay in Pay Band (Rs.)	Grade Pay (Rs.)	MSP (Rs.)
Seaman II	PB-1	5200-20200	2000	2000
Seaman I	PB-1	5200-20200	2400	2000
Leading Seaman	PB-1	5200-20200	2800	2000
Petty Officer	PB-1	5200-20200	2800	2000
Chief Petty Officer	PB-2	9300-34800	4200	2000
MCPO II	PB-2	9300-34800	4600	2000
MCPO I	PB-2	9300-34800	4800	2000

 

MCPO- Master Chief Petty Officer

Note: In addition an Sailor is also entitled to Dearness Allowance (DA),Instructional Allowance, Submarine Allowance, Flying Allowance, Marine Commando Allowance, Diving Allowance, Sea Duty Allowance, Hard Area Allowance, CILQ Allowance,  Transport Allowance.

 

If you want to serve the nation with pride then joining the Indian Air Force and Indian Navy, a career path you should definitely consider. Career as a Airmen or Sailor is the best career opportunity for young men. Comparative differential chart demonstrate all the varied dimensions to be considered before opting for the better opportunity.

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