Provisional Select List (PSL) is a List of candidates prepared Group/Trade wise as per the merit of candidates who have cleared the Selection Test irrespective of whether he has been declared Fit, Unfit or Absent in Medical examination conducted for the enrolment of candidates in IAF. PSL is prepared based upon the tentative vacancy plus the standby to cater for shortfall which may arise on the date of enrolment. The dates of publishing of PSL for Selection Tests are mentioned in the respective advertisements. The display lists are also made available at concerned ASCs on the date of publishing of PSL. The dates for publishing of PSL are as follows:-
Jan – Jun Testing Cycle - 31 Oct (Same year)
Jul – Dec Testing Cycle - 30 Apr (Next year)
The Provisional Select List is displayed as per the merit position of the candidates and PSL includes more number of candidates than the actual vacancy to cater for deficiencies that may arise on the day of enrolment due to absenteeism, medical unfitness, unwillingness etc. PSL in respect of each Group/Trade are prepared separately for Schedule Test and Rallies. PSLs have a validity period of six months from its date of publication and the same is mentioned in Display List of each PSLs. On expiry of the validity of PSL, candidature of all the candidates who are not enrolled, will get cancelled automatically and they will not be considered for future enrolments in IAF against that Roll Number.