Organization: Indian Air Force (IAF)
Post Exam Name: Agniveervayu (Technical & Non-Technical Trades)
Advt No.: Intake 02/2026
Total Vacancies: 2500 Posts (Approx.)
Official Website: agnipathvayu.cdac.in
Indian Air Force has released the Agniveervayu Vayu Intake 02/2026 notification under the Agnipath Scheme for unmarried male and female candidates. The recruitment is for Technical (X Group) and Non-Technical (Y Group) trades. Selected candidates will serve for 4 years under Agnipath with monthly stipend and Seva Nidhi benefits, and may be considered for regular IAF enrolment based on merit.
Important Dates
- Notification Release Date: 25 June 2025
- Online Application Start Date: 11 July 2025 (from 11:00 AM IST)
- Last Date to Apply Online & Pay Fee: 04 August 2025 (up to 11:00 PM IST)
- Exam Date: From 25 September 2025 (tentative)
- Exam City: Available before exam date
- Admit Card Release: 24–48 hours before exam
- Physical Fitness Test (PFT): October 2025 (tentative)
- Medical Examination: November 2025 (tentative)
- Provisional Select List (PSL): 15 May 2026
- Enrolment List: 01 June 2026
Application Fee
- General / OBC / EWS / SC / ST: ₹550/- + GST
- Payment Mode: Online (Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, IMPS, Mobile Wallet)
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 17.5 Years
- Maximum Age: 21 Years (as per IAF rules)
- Date of Birth: Between 02 July 2005 and 02 January 2009 (inclusive)
Marital Status
- Only unmarried male and female candidates are eligible
- Candidates must remain unmarried throughout the 4-year service period
- Female candidates must not get pregnant during the engagement period
Vacancy Details
- Agniveervayu (Technical): 1500+ Posts
- Agniveervayu (Non-Technical): 500+ Posts
Educational Qualification
For Science Subjects (X Group):
- 10+2/Intermediate with Mathematics, Physics & English with 50% aggregate and 50% in English OR
- 3-Year Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Automobile, Computer Science, Instrumentation, IT) with 50% aggregate and 50% in English (in diploma or 10th/12th) OR
- 2-Year Vocational Course with Physics & Mathematics as non-vocational subjects with 50% aggregate and 50% in English
For Other Than Science Subjects (Y Group):
- 10+2/Intermediate in any stream with 50% aggregate and 50% in English OR
- 2-Year Vocational Course from COBSE-recognized board with 50% aggregate and 50% in English (in vocational course or 10th/12th)
Note: Candidates eligible for Science Group can also appear for Non-Science Group.
Physical Standards
- Height:
- Male: 152.5 cm
- Female: 152 cm (147 cm for NE & Uttarakhand hills, 150 cm for Lakshadweep)
- Chest:
- Male: 77 cm minimum with 5 cm expansion
- Female: Proportionate with 5 cm expansion
- Weight: Proportionate to height and age
- Hearing: Able to hear forced whisper from 6 meters in each ear
- Dental: Minimum 14 dental points with healthy gums
- PRK/LASIK surgery candidates are not eligible
Selection Process
Phase I: Online Written Examination (CBT)
- Science Subjects: English, Physics, Mathematics – 70 Questions | 70 Marks | 60 Minutes
- Other Than Science Subjects: English, RAGA – 50 Questions | 50 Marks | 45 Minutes
- Both Groups: English, Physics, Mathematics, RAGA – 100 Questions | 100 Marks | 85 Minutes
- Negative Marking: 0.25 marks for each wrong answer
Phase II:
- Physical Fitness Test (PFT-I & II)
- Male: 1.6 km run in 7 min, 10 push-ups, 10 sit-ups, 20 squats
- Female: 1.6 km run in 8 min, 10 sit-ups in 1 min 30 sec, 15 squats
- Adaptability Test I & II
- Document Verification
Phase III:
- Detailed Medical Examination
- Final Merit List after successful completion of all phases
Salary and Benefits (During 4-Year Service)
- Monthly stipend as per Agnipath Scheme
- Seva Nidhi Package on completion of 4 years (Govt + Self contribution with interest)
- Insurance cover and benefits as per Agnipath policy
- Opportunity for regular IAF enrolment based on merit and availability
How to Apply
- Visit agnipathvayu.cdac.in
- Register and create a profile using a valid email ID and mobile number
- Fill in the online application form accurately with all required details
- Upload passport-size photo, signature, and required certificates in prescribed format
- Pay ₹550 + GST online via available modes
- Submit the form and print the confirmation page for record
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