Indian Air Force Agniveer Vayu Intake 01/2026 Batch Recruitment 2025

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is inviting online applications for Agniveer Vayu Intake 01/2026 under the Agnipath Scheme, offering a four-year service opportunity for unmarried male and female candidates, with a selection process starting on January 7, 2025, and ending on January 27, 2025.

Overview:

Job Title	Agniveer Vayu Intake 01/2026
Organization	IAF
Application Starts	07/01/2025
Application Ends	27/01/2025
Application Mode	Online

Eligibility Criteria:

Category	Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit	– Born between 01 January 2005 and 01 July 2008 (both dates inclusive). – Upper age limit as on the date of enrolment: 21 years.
Marital Status	– Unmarried candidates (male and female) only. – Must not marry during the engagement period of four years. – Female candidates must not become pregnant during the engagement period.
Educational Qualification (Science Subjects)	– Passed 10+2/Intermediate or Equivalent with Mathematics, Physics, and English, scoring 50% aggregate marks and 50% in English. – Passed 3-year Diploma in Engineering in relevant fields (e.g., Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics) with 50% aggregate marks and 50% in English. – Passed 2-year Vocational Course with non-vocational subjects (Physics, Mathematics) with 50% aggregate marks and 50% in English.
Physical Standards	Height: – Minimum 152 cm for males and females. – Exceptions: 147 cm for North-East and Uttarakhand hill region candidates, 150 cm for Lakshadweep candidates.Weight: Proportional to height and age. – Chest (Males): Minimum 77 cm with 5 cm expansion. – Chest (Females): Minimum 5 cm expansion.
Vision	– Correctable to 6/6 each eye. – Refractive errors: Hypermetropia up to +2.0D, Myopia up to -1D (including astigmatism ±0.50D).
Hearing	– Normal hearing; able to hear a forced whisper at 6 meters.
Dental	– Healthy gums, with a minimum of 14 dental points.
Domicile	– Candidates must provide a valid domicile certificate (Permanent or COAFP certificates).
Medical Conditions	– Free of active/latent diseases, surgical disabilities, or communicable illnesses. – Fit for service in any part of the world. – Female candidates: No stress urinary incontinence or genital prolapse.
Tattoos	– Tattoos are not permitted except for inner forearms or cultural/traditional tattoos for Tribals.

Salary & Benefits:

Year	Monthly Package (₹)	In-Hand Salary (₹)	Contribution to Corpus Fund (₹)	Contribution by GoI (₹)
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

At the end of the engagement period, candidates will receive a Seva Nidhi Package of approximately ₹10.04 lakhs.

Selection Process:

1. Phase-I: Online Test

Admit Card: Candidates receive the admit card via email 48-72 hours before the test. A color printout of the admit card is mandatory.
Test Pattern:
- For Science Subjects:
  - Duration: 60 minutes.
  - Subjects: Physics, Mathematics, and English as per 10+2 CBSE syllabus.
- For Non-Science Subjects:
  - Duration: 45 minutes.
  - Subjects: English (10+2 CBSE syllabus) and Reasoning & General Awareness (RAGA).
- For Science and Non-Science Subjects:
  - Duration: 85 minutes.
  - Subjects: Physics, Mathematics, English, and Reasoning & General Awareness (RAGA).
Marking Scheme:
- +1 mark for each correct answer.
- -0.25 marks for each incorrect answer.
- No marks for unattempted questions.

2. Phase-II: Physical Fitness Test (PFT)

Shortlisting: Based on normalized marks from Phase-I.
Physical Fitness Test (PFT-I):
- 1.6 km run:
  - Male: Within 7 minutes.
  - Female: Within 8 minutes.
PFT-II: Conducted after 10 minutes of rest.
- For Males:
  - 10 push-ups (1 minute).
  - 10 sit-ups (1 minute).
  - 20 squats (1 minute).
- For Females:
  - 10 sit-ups (1 minute).
  - 15 squats (1 minute).
Important Note: Sports shoes and track pants are required.

3. Adaptability Tests

Adaptability Test-I:
- Objective-type written test to assess the candidate’s suitability for deployment in varied geographic and operational conditions.
Adaptability Test-II:
- Evaluates the ability to adjust to the military lifestyle and environment.

4. Phase-III: Medical Examination

Conducted as per Indian Air Force medical standards. Key evaluations include:
- Blood Haemogram, Urine Analysis.
- Biochemistry (Blood Sugar, Serum Cholesterol, etc.).
- Radiograph Chest (PA View).
- Ultrasonography of lower abdomen (for females).
- ECG (R).
Candidates declared unfit may appeal to the Appeal Medical Board (AMB) within 3 days by depositing ₹40.

5. Final Selection

Provisional Select List (PSL):
- State-wise merit list based on Phase-I and II results, medical fitness, and vacancy availability.
- Displayed on 14 November 2025.
- Valid for 6 months.
Enrolment List:
- Final list of selected candidates published on 01 December 2025.
- E-call letters sent to enrolled candidates’ registered email IDs.

Application Fee:

Category	Application Fee (Non-Refundable)
All Categories	₹550 + GST

How to Apply:

Visit agnipathvayu.cdac.in.
Register online from 07 January 2025 (11:00 AM) to 27 January 2025 (11:00 PM).
Upload required documents:
- Class 10th Certificate.
- Domicile Certificate.
- Intermediate/Diploma/Vocational Marks Sheets.
- Recent Photograph, Thumb Impression, and Signatures.
Pay ₹550 (+GST) exam fee online.
Save the acknowledgment and print the admit card.

Important Dates:

Event	Date
Start Date for Online Applications	January 7, 2025
Last Date to Apply	January 27, 2025
Online Examination Date	From March 22, 2025
Phase-II Testing	To be announced

Important Links:

Official Website	IAF
Official Notification	Link 1 / Link 2
Apply Online	Apply

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Indian Air Force Agniveer Vayu Intake 01/2026 Batch Recruitment 2025