The Indian Air Force (IAF) has announced recruitment for Agniveer Vayu – Intake 01/2027 under the Agnipath Scheme. Eligible unmarried male and female candidates can apply online for a 4-year service tenure across India.
📅 Last Date to Apply: 10 March 2026 (Reopen)
🌍 Job Location: All India
🖥 Application Mode: Online
📞 Helpline: +91-9513253233
📌 Post Details
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Post Name: Agniveer Vayu
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Batch: Intake 01/2027
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Department: Indian Air Force
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Ministry: Ministry of Defence
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Service Duration: 4 Years
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Scheme Launch Date: 14 June 2022
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Number of Posts: To be notified
🎯 Eligibility Criteria
🗓 Age Limit
Candidates born between 01 January 2005 and 01 July 2009 (inclusive) are eligible.
Maximum age at enrollment must not exceed 21 years.
🎓 Educational Qualification
🔬 Science Subjects
Candidates must have:
✔ 10+2 / Intermediate with Mathematics, Physics & English (minimum 50% aggregate and 50% in English)
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✔ 3-Year Engineering Diploma (Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / Automobile / Computer Science / Instrumentation Technology / IT) with 50% aggregate and 50% in English
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✔ 2-Year Vocational Course with Physics & Maths (50% aggregate & 50% in English)
📚 Other Than Science Subjects
✔ 10+2 / Equivalent in any stream with minimum 50% aggregate and 50% in English
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✔ 2-Year Vocational Course with 50% aggregate and 50% in English
🏥 Mandatory Medical Standards
📏 Height
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Male & Female: Minimum 152 cm
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North East / Hilly Uttarakhand: 147 cm
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Lakshadweep: 150 cm
💨 Chest
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Male: Minimum 77 cm with 5 cm expansion
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Female: Minimum 5 cm expansion
⚖ Weight
Proportionate to height and age.
👂 Hearing
Must hear a forced whisper from 6 meters (each ear separately).
🦷 Dental
Minimum 14 dental points with healthy gums and teeth.
🩺 General Health
Candidates must be physically & mentally fit for duty in all climates and terrains.
👩 Female Candidates
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Pregnancy: Disqualification if found pregnant.
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Gynaecological examination mandatory.
🖋 Body Tattoo Policy
Permanent tattoos are generally not permitted except:
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Inner forearm
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Back of hand
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Tribal custom-based tattoos
Final decision rests with the Selection Centre.
💰 Pay & Benefits
| Year | Package | In-Hand (70%) |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Year | ₹30,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 2nd Year | ₹33,000 | ₹23,100 |
| 3rd Year | ₹36,500 | ₹25,550 |
| 4th Year | ₹40,000 | ₹28,000 |
🎁 Exit Benefits (After 4 Years)
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₹10.04 Lakhs + accrued interest (Seva Nidhi Package)
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Life Insurance Cover: ₹48 Lakhs
💳 Application Fee
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₹550 + GST
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Payment Mode: Debit Card / Credit Card / Internet Banking
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Challan Payment available at Axis Bank branches
📝 How to Apply?
1️⃣ Visit the official website of Indian Air Force
2️⃣ Click on Online Application Form
3️⃣ Register as a New User
4️⃣ Login and fill in personal & educational details
5️⃣ Upload required documents
6️⃣ Pay the examination fee
7️⃣ Submit and print the application form
📅 Important Dates
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Online Application Start: 3 March 2026 (Reopen)
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Last Date to Apply: 10 March 2026
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Admit Card Release: 48–72 hours before exam
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Exam Date: 30 & 31 March 2026
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Provisional Select List: 14 November 2026
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Final Enrollment List: 01 December 2026
🔗 Important Web-Links of Indian Air Force Agniveer Vayu Recruitment 2026
| Online Application Form | Click Here |
| Reopen Notice | Click Here |
| Advertisement Details | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
🖥 Online Test – Indian Air Force Agniveer Vayu Recruitment 2026
Candidates who successfully apply for Agniveer Vayu (Intake 01/2027) under the Agnipath Scheme must appear for an Online Test (Phase–I).
📩 Admit Card Details
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Provisional admit cards will be sent to registered email IDs 48–72 hours prior to the examination.
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Candidates must report to the designated exam centre on the scheduled date and time.
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Mandatory to Carry:
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Colour printout of Admit Card
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Original Aadhaar Card
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One blue/black pen
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📍 Name of exam city and date will be intimated earlier for travel planning.
📝 Exam Pattern Overview
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Type of Questions: Objective (Multiple Choice)
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Language: Bilingual (English & Hindi), except English paper
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Marking Scheme:
✔ 1 mark for each correct answer
❌ 0.25 mark deducted for each wrong answer
🔬 Science Subjects
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Mode: Online Test
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Duration: 60 Minutes
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Subjects:
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English
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Physics
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Mathematics
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Syllabus: As per 10+2 CBSE syllabus
📚 Other Than Science Subjects
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Mode: Online Test
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Duration: 45 Minutes
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Subjects:
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English (10+2 CBSE level)
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Reasoning & General Awareness (RAGA)
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🔬📚 Both Science & Other Than Science Subjects
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Mode: Online Test
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Duration: 85 Minutes
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Subjects:
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Physics
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Mathematics
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English
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Reasoning & General Awareness (RAGA)
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Syllabus: As per 10+2 CBSE syllabus
🏃♂ Physical Fitness Test (PFT)
Candidates who qualify the Online Test will be shortlisted on the CASB Web Portal and called to the designated Airmen Selection Centre (ASC) for:
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Physical Fitness Test (PFT)
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Adaptability Test–II
PFT consists of PFT-I and PFT-II.
🏃 PFT – I (1.6 Km Run)
| Test | Male | Female |
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| 1.6 Km Run | Within 7 minutes | Within 8 minutes |
Candidates who qualify PFT-I will proceed to PFT-II after 10 minutes of rest.
💪 PFT – II
👨 Male Candidates
| Test | Max Time | Remarks |
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| 10 Push-ups | 1 Minute | After 10 min break post run |
| 10 Sit-ups | 1 Minute | 2 min break after push-ups |
| 20 Squats | 1 Minute | 2 min break after sit-ups |
👩 Female Candidates
| Test | Max Time | Remarks |
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| 10 Sit-ups | 1 Minute 30 Seconds | After 10 min break post run |
| 15 Squats | 1 Minute | 2 min break after sit-ups |
⚠ Important Instructions
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Bring sports shoes and shorts/track pants.
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Detailed exercise techniques are available on the official CASB portal.
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Physical standards must be strictly met to proceed further in the selection process.
Candidates are advised to prepare thoroughly for both the Online Test and Physical Fitness Test, as performance in each stage is crucial for final selection.
