Indian Air force Agniveer Recruitment 2026 - Highlights
- Organization Name : Indian Airforce Agniveer
- Post Name : Agniveer Vayu Intake
- Job Type : Central Govt
- Recruitment Type : Direct
- Advt No : Intake 02/2027
- Vacancies : As per State-wise requirement
- Job Location : Across India
- Salary : Rs.30,000 - Rs.40,000 (Per Month)
- Mode of Application : Online
- Reopen Application Start : 06.06.2026
- Reopen Last Date : 26.06.2026
Job Details Descriptions
Important Date : Indian Air force Agniveer Recruitment 2026
- Reopen Starting Date for Apply : 06 July 2026
- Reopen Last Date to Apply : 26 July 2026
- Online Exam Dates : 22–23 September 2026.
Vacancy Details : Indian Air force Agniveer Recruitment 2026
- Agniveer Vayu Intake : As per State-wise requirement
Salary Details : Indian Air force Agniveer Recruitment 2026
- Pay, Allowances and Allied Benefits. Agniveervayu enrolled under this Scheme will be paid an Agniveer package of ₹30,000/- per month with a fixed yearly increment. In addition, Risk and Hardship allowances (as applicable in Indian Air Force), Dress and Travel allowances will be paid. Perks such as ration, clothing, accommodation and Leave Travel Concession (LTC) shall also be provided as per the existing rules.
- Terminal Benefits - Seva Nidhi Package. AGNIVEERVAYU will be given one time ‘Seva Nidhi’ package comprising their monthly contribution along with matching contribution by the Government on completion of their engagement period, as indicated below: -
Year | Customised Package (Monthly) | In Hand (70%) | Contribution to Agniveers Corpus Fund (30%) | Contribution to Corpus fund by GoI |
All Figures in Rs. (Monthly Contribution) (Approximately) | ||||
1st Year | 30,000/- | 21,000/- | 9,000/- | 9,000/- |
2nd Year | 33,000/- | 23,100/- | 9,900/- | 9,900/- |
3rd Year | 36,500/- | 25,550/- | 10,950/- | 10,950/- |
4th Year | 40,000/- | 28,000/- | 12,000/- | 12,000/- |
All Figures in Rs. (Monthly Contribution) (Approximately) | ||||
Total Contribution in Agniveers Corpus Fund after four years | Rs. 5.02 lakh | Rs. 5.02 lakh | ||
Exit after 4 year | Approximately Rs. 10.04 Lakhs as Seva Nidhi Package (Absolute amount excluding interest) | |||
Age Limit : Indian Air force Agniveer Recruitment 2026
- Candidates born between 01 July 2005 and 01 January 2010 (both dates inclusive). The upper age limit on the date of enrolment must be 22 years.
- Marital Status & Pregnancy: Only unmarried candidates are eligible. They must undertake not to marry during the 4-year engagement. Female candidates must undertake not to get pregnant. Becoming married or pregnant during service will lead to dismissal.
1. Science Subjects
- Candidates should have passed Intermediate/ 10+2/ Equivalent examination with Mathematics, Physics and English from Education Boards recognised by Central, State and UT with minimum 50% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in English. OR
- Passed Three years Diploma Course in Engineering (Mechanical/ Electrical/ Electronics/ Automobile/ Computer Science/ Instrumentation Technology / Information Technology) from Central, State and UT recognised Polytechnic institute with 50% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in English in Diploma Course (or in Intermediate/ Matriculation, if English is not a subject in Diploma Course). OR
- Passed Two years Vocational Course with non-vocational subject viz. Physics and Mathematics from Education Boards recognised by Central, State and UT with 50% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in English in Vocational Course (or in Intermediate/ Matriculation, if English is not a subject in Vocational Course).
2. Other than Science Subjects
- Passed Intermediate / 10+2 / Equivalent Examination in any stream/ subjects from Education Boards recognised by Central, State and UT with minimum 50% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in English. OR
- Passed two years Vocational Course from Education Boards recognised by Central, State and UT with minimum 50% marks in aggregate and 50 marks in English in Vocational Course (or in Intermediate/ Matriculation if English is not a subject in Vocational Course).
Mandatory Medical Standards
Application Fee : Indian Air force Agniveer Recruitment 2026
- Height: Minimum 152 cms for both males and females. For female candidates from the North East or hilly regions of Uttarakhand, the minimum is 147 cms; for Lakshadweep, it is 150 cms.
- Chest: For males, the minimum circumference is 77 cms with an expansion of at least 05 cms. For females, the chest wall must be well-proportioned with a minimum expansion of 05 cms.
- Weight: Proportionate to height and age.
- Hearing & Dental: Normal hearing (forced whisper from 6 meters). Healthy gums and a minimum of 14 dental points (No points for implants).
- Visual Standards: Visual Acuity of 6/12 each eye, correctable to 6/6 each eye. Hypermetropia maximum +2.00, Myopia maximum -1.0. History of LASIK/PRK is not accepted.
- Body Tattoos: Permanent body tattoos are generally not permitted, except on the inner face of forearms, back of the hand/reverse side of palm, and specific tribal tattoos.
Application Fee : Indian Air force Agniveer Recruitment 2026
- Examination fee of Rs.550/- plus 18% GST (Non-refundable),
Selection Process : Indian Air force Agniveer Recruitment 2026
Phase-I (Online Test): Objective type, bilingual (English & Hindi).
- Science Subjects: 60 minutes (Physics, Maths, English as per 10+2 CBSE syllabus).
- Other than Science: 45 minutes (English, Reasoning & General Awareness - RAGA).
- Science & Other than Science: 85 minutes (Physics, Maths, English, and RAGA).
- Marking Pattern: +1 for correct answer, 0 for unattempted, -0.25 for wrong answer.
Phase-II (At Designated ASC): Documents verification, followed by:
- Physical Fitness Test (PFT-1): 1.6 Km run within 7 minutes for males, and within 8 minutes for females.
- PFT-2 (Male): 10 Push-ups (1 min), 10 Sit-ups (1 min), 20 Squats (1 min).
- PFT-2 (Female): 10 Sit-ups (1 min 30s), 15 Squats (1 min).
- Adaptability Test-I & II: Objective written tests to assess suitability for the military lifestyle.
How to Apply : Indian Air force Agniveer Recruitment 2026
If you are interested and found yourself eligible for Agniveer Vayu Intake, click on the apply online link given below. Then, find the appropriate option and fill up the form. You can apply online from 06 Jul 2026 to 26 Jul 2026.
Follow the steps given below to Apply Online
- Open the official website www.indianairforce.nic.in
- Find the Agniveer Vayu Intake Job Notification in the “Recruitment / Career / Advertising Menu” and click on it.
- Download the official notification from the link provided at the end.
- Read the Full Notification. carefully and check your eligibility criteria.
- Visit the Online Official Online Application / Registration link below.
- Fill in the required details correctly without any mistakes.
- Upload all required documents in the format and size mentioned in the notification.
- Finally, after verifying that the registered details are correct, then submit.
- Next, if Air Force Agniveer Vayu Scheme requires an application fee, make the payment as per the notification mode. Otherwise, go to the next step.
- Take a printout of it and keep it safe
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1: What are the registration dates for Agniveervayu Intake 02/2027?
- The online registration starts on 06 July 2026 at 11:00 AM and closes on 26 July 2026 at 11:00 PM.
- Candidates must be born between 01 July 2005 and 01 January 2010 (both dates inclusive). The upper age limit at enrolment must not exceed 22 years.
- No. Only unmarried male and female Indian citizens are eligible. They must also undertake not to marry during the 4-year service period.
- Yes. For every correct answer, 1 mark is awarded; unattempted questions get 0 marks; and 0.25 marks are deducted for every incorrect answer.
- Candidates must have passed Intermediate/10+2/Equivalent in any stream with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in English.
- The minimum acceptable height for female candidates is 152 cms. However, candidates from North East/hilly Uttarakhand require 147 cms, and those from Lakshadweep require 150 cms.
- After 4 years, based on organizational requirements and performance evaluation, up to 25% of each specific batch will be enrolled into the regular cadre as Airmen.
- Upon completion of service, candidates receive a one-time "Seva Nidhi" package of approximately ₹10.04 Lakhs (absolute amount excluding interest).
- No. The official notification explicitly states that candidates with a history of LASIK/PRK will not be accepted.
- No. Agniveervayu enrolled under this scheme will not be eligible for Ex-Servicemen status after their discharge.