Respective Conducting Body
IAF Group Y (Non-Technical) Exam Pattern 2027 — Complete Question Paper Structure
Understand the marking scheme, section weights, question distribution and time strategy for IAF Group Y (Non-Technical) Examination
Exam Pattern at a Glance
Exam Mode
Online (CBT)
Language
English & Hindi
Negative Marking
None
Sections
5
Section-wise Pattern
| Subject / Section | Questions | Marks per Q | Total Marks | Time (approx) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 6 | +3 | 18 | 9 min |
| General Knowledge | 6 | +3 | 18 | 9 min |
| English | 6 | +3 | 18 | 9 min |
| General Science | 6 | +3 | 18 | 9 min |
| Reasoning | 6 | +3 | 18 | 9 min |
| Total | 30 | — | 90 | 45 min |
Time is indicative. Candidates can attempt sections in any order in CBT mode.
Marking Scheme
Correct Answer
+3
marks
Wrong Answer
None
marks
Unattempted
0
marks
Marking Scheme
+3 / −1
Example Calculation:
If you attempt 18 questions, get 14 correct and 4 wrong:
Score = 14 × 3 = 42 marks
Skip questions you're unsure about — negative marking can reduce your score significantly.
Time Management Strategy
You have approximately 90.0 seconds per question on average.
| Phase | Time Budget | Target Questions |
|---|---|---|
| First pass (attempt easy Qs) | 27 min | 21 Qs |
| Second pass (attempt medium) | 14 min | 6 Qs |
| Review & guess | 4 min | Remaining |
Year-wise Pattern Changes
| Year | Questions | Duration | Key Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 30 | 45 min | Current pattern |
| 2024 | 30 | 45 min | No major change |
| 2023 | 30 | 45 min | Section added |
Pattern history is approximate. Always check official notification.
Difficulty Distribution
Approximate question count: ~12 Easy | ~14 Medium | ~5 Hard
Based on difficulty level: easy. Actual distribution may vary.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to Practice IAF Group Y (Non-Technical)?
Now that you know the pattern, test yourself with full-length mock tests, detailed syllabus, and previous year papers.