Organization: Indian Air Force (IAF)
Post Exam Name: Agniveer Vayu Intake 01/2026
Official Website: agnipathvayu.cdac.in
Overview:
Indian Air Force invites online applications from eligible unmarried Indian male and female candidates for Agniveer Vayu Intake 01/2026 under the Agnipath Scheme. The selection includes Online Test, Physical Fitness Test, Adaptability Tests, and Medical Examination.
Important Dates:
- Notification Release: 18 or 19 December 2024
- Online Application Start: 7 January 2025 (11:00 AM)
- Last Date to Apply: 2 February 2025 (extended from 27 January 2025)
- Online Exam Start: From 22 March 2025 onwards
- Result Declaration: 7 May 2025
- Phase II Admit Card: 4 July 2025
- Phase II Exam Date: July/August 2025
- Provisional Select List (PSL): 14 November 2025
- Enrolment List Release: 01 December 2025
Application Fee:
- ₹550/- + GST for all categories
- Payment Mode: Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI
Eligibility Criteria:
Age Limit:
- Date of Birth: Between 01 January 2005 and 01 July 2008 (both inclusive)
- Minimum Age: 17.5 years
- Maximum Age at enrolment: 21 years
Marital Status:
- Only unmarried male and female candidates eligible
- Must undertake not to marry during 4-year engagement
- Female candidates must not be pregnant during engagement
Educational Qualification:
For Science Subjects (Group X):
- 10+2 with Mathematics, Physics & English with 50% aggregate and 50% in English
OR - 3-Year Diploma in Engineering (Mech / Electrical / Electronics / Auto / CS / Instrumentation / IT) with 50% aggregate and 50% in English
OR - 2-Year Vocational Course with Physics and Mathematics and 50% aggregate and 50% in English
For Other Than Science Subjects (Group Y):
- 10+2 in any stream with 50% aggregate and 50% in English
OR - 2-Year Vocational Course with 50% aggregate and 50% in English
Domicile Categories:
- Permanent Domicile: Certificate issued by Revenue Department
- COAFP (Serving): Children of serving Air Force personnel
- COAFP (Retired/Deceased): Children of retired/discharged/deceased IAF personnel with proof of residence
Physical Standards:
Height:
- Male: Minimum 152.5 cm
- Female: Minimum 152 cm (relaxable to 147 cm for NE/Uttrakhand hills, 150 cm for Lakshadweep)
Chest:
- Male: 77 cm with 5 cm expansion
- Female: Well-proportioned, 5 cm expansion minimum
Weight: Proportional to age and height
Vision:
- 6/12 each eye, correctable to 6/6
- Myopia: -1D
- Hypermetropia: +2D
- ±0.50D Astigmatism
- Colour Vision: CP-II
- PRK/LASIK not allowed
Hearing: Normal (forced whisper from 6 meters)
Dental: Minimum 14 dental points
Tattoos: Allowed only on inner forearms or back of hand (permitted for tribal customs)
Physical Fitness Test (PFT):
Male:
- 1.6 km run in 7 minutes
- 10 Push-ups
- 10 Sit-ups
- 20 Squats
Female:
- 1.6 km run in 8 minutes
- 10 Sit-ups
- 15 Squats
Selection Process:
- Phase I – Online Written Test
- Science Subjects: 60 minutes (Physics, Maths, English – CBSE 10+2)
- Other Than Science Subjects: 45 minutes (English, RAGA)
- Both: 85 minutes (combined subjects)
- Negative Marking: 0.25 per wrong answer
- Phase II – Document Verification, PFT, Adaptability Test I & II
- Phase III – Medical Examination
- Includes: Chest X-ray, ECG, Blood tests, Ultrasound (female), etc.
Salary and Benefits:
| Year | Monthly Package | In-Hand Salary | Corpus Fund Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | ₹30,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 2nd | ₹33,000 | ₹23,100 | ₹9,900 |
| 3rd | ₹36,500 | ₹25,580 | ₹10,950 |
| 4th | ₹40,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹12,000 |
- Seva Nidhi Package (after 4 years): ₹10.04 Lakhs (tax-free)
- Insurance Cover: ₹48 Lakhs
- Other Benefits: Uniform, free medical facilities, CSD canteen access, skill certification
- Leave: 30 days annual, sick leave on medical advice
How to Apply:
- Go to agnipathvayu.cdac.in
- Click Apply Online
- Register with email ID and mobile number
- Fill in the complete application form
- Upload required documents:
- Class 10 certificate
- Domicile/COAFP certificate
- Educational marksheets
- Passport-size photo (with name and date)
- Thumb impression, signature
- Guardian signature (if under 18)
- Pay the application fee
- Submit and download/print confirmation
Useful Links:
- Download Result
- Check Exam City Intimation
- Apply Online at IAF Link
- Visit IAF Official Website
Note:
- Apply only once. Multiple applications will be rejected.
- Domicile category chosen at registration cannot be changed.
- Final enrolment is based on state-wise merit, medical fitness, and age eligibility.
- No TA/DA is provided.
- For updates, syllabus, and notices refer only to agnipathvayu.cdac.in
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