Indian Air Force
Total Vacancies
0
Salary
Agniveer Package: ₹30,000 per month in 1st year, with annual increments. (₹33,000 in 2nd, ₹36,500 in 3rd, ₹40,000 in 4th). Includes Risk & Hardship, Dress, Travel allowances, ration, clothing, accommodation, and LTC. Seva Nidhi exit package after 4 years approx. ₹10.04 Lakhs.
Application Deadline
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Job Type
Agniveer (Short Service) under Agnipath Scheme
Job Level
Agniveervayu (Distinct Rank)
Work Location
All India
Department
Indian Air Force
Recruitment Type
Agnipath Scheme Entry
Notification Release
January 2026
The Indian Air Force invites online applications from unmarried Indian male and female candidates for selection as Agniveervayu under the Agnipath Scheme for Intake 01/2027. This is a four-year service tenure, after which up to 25% may be enrolled into the regular cadre. Selection involves a three-phase process including an online test, physical and adaptability tests, and medical examination.
Competition Level
Extremely High
Application Trend
Nationwide interest for a prestigious four-year service opportunity with potential for permanent absorption.
Success Rate
Stringent multi-stage selection; final enrolment depends on state-wise merit and vacancies.
Difficulty Level
Very High
This is a highly competitive entry with a unique 4-year service model. Success requires excelling in a normalized online exam, meeting rigorous physical fitness standards, clearing psychological adaptability tests, and passing strict medical criteria. Selection and final enrolment are conducted on a state-wise basis against allocated vacancies, making the competition relative to one's domicile state.
| Notification Release | January 2026 |
| Online Registration Start | 12 January 2026 (1100 Hrs) |
| Online Registration End | 01 February 2026 (2300 Hrs) |
| Last Fee Date | 01 February 2026 (with registration) |
| Final Submit Date | 01 February 2026 (with registration) |
| Tier1 Admit Card | Available 48-72 hrs before exam via candidate login |
| Tier1 Exam | 30 March 2026 / 31 March 2026 |
| Tier1 Result | Result and shortlist for Phase-II on candidate login |
| Tier2 Exam | Phase-II dates to be announced after result |
| Final Result | Provisional Select List (PSL) on 14 November 2026; Enrolment List on 01 December 2026 |
| 2024 Expected Cutoff | N/A |
| 2023 Final Cutoff | Not applicable for this intake. |
| 2022 Final Cutoff | N/A |
| 2021 Final Cutoff | N/A |
| All Candidates | ₹550/- + 18% GST (Non-refundable). Payment via Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI. |
Unmarried Indian Male & Female candidates. Educational: Intermediate/10+2/Equivalent/Diploma/Vocational with min 50% marks aggregate and 50% in English. Medical & Physical standards as prescribed.
Age Limit: DOB between 01 Jan 2006 and 01 Jul 2009. Must not be older than 21 years on enrolment date.
| Post Name | Vacancy | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Agniveervayu (Science Subjects Stream) | State-wise, not specified in total. | 10+2 with Physics, Maths, English OR 3-yr Engineering Diploma (Mechanical/Electrical/etc.) OR 2-yr Vocational with non-vocational Physics & Maths; all with 50% aggregate and 50% in English. |
| Agniveervayu (Other than Science Subjects Stream) | State-wise, not specified in total. | 10+2 in any stream OR 2-yr Vocational Course; with 50% aggregate and 50% in English. |
| Section Name | Questions | Marks |
|---|
| Year | General Category | OBC Category | SC/ST Category |
|---|
Cut-off marks for shortlisting for Phase-II and inclusion in the Provisional Select List (PSL) will be applied on normalized marks and will vary from state to state based on allocated vacancies.
Detailed syllabus, model question papers, and procedure for Physical Fitness Test (Push-ups, Sit-ups, Squats) are available on the official CASB web portal: https://iafrecruitment.edcil.co.in
Candidates must be born between 01 January 2006 and 01 July 2009 (both dates inclusive). The upper age limit on the date of enrolment must not exceed 21 years.
Science Stream: Passed 10+2/Intermediate/Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical/etc.)/Vocational Course with Physics, Maths, and English, with minimum 50% marks in aggregate and 50% in English. Other than Science Stream: Passed 10+2/Equivalent/Vocational Course in any stream with 50% aggregate and 50% in English.
Selected candidates will be enrolled as Agniveervayu for a period of four years. Upon completion, based on organizational requirements and merit, up to 25% of each batch will be offered an opportunity to apply for enrolment in the regular cadre of IAF as Airmen. There is no right to permanent absorption.
Minimum Height: 152 cm for Male & Female (relaxation for females from NE/ Hills). Chest: Minimum 77 cm with 5 cm expansion (Male). Visual Acuity: 6/12 correctable to 6/6. Other standards for hearing, dental, and general health apply. Detailed standards are on the CASB portal.
Candidates must choose and declare one domicile category (Permanent Domicile, COAFP-I, COAFP-II) for a specific State/UT during registration. Shortlisting for Phase-II, PSL preparation, and final enrolment are done state-wise as per allocated vacancies for that State/UT. The chosen domicile certificate must be produced during Phase-II.
