The Indian Air Force (IAF) has released the official notification for IAF Agniveer Intake 01/2027 under the Agnipath Scheme, inviting applications from unmarried Indian male and female candidates for Agniveervayu posts in various technical and non-technical trades. Eligible candidates can apply online and appear for the selection test scheduled on 30th March 2026 / 31st March 2026.

The online registration process has started from 12th January 2026 and will close on 1st February 2026 at 11:00 PM on the official website https://iafrecruitment.edcil.co.in. Interested candidates born between 1st January 2006 and 1st July 2009 are advised to check the detailed eligibility criteria, educational qualifications (10+2 with 50% marks / Diploma / Vocational Course), physical standards, medical requirements, and pay ₹550 + 18% GST application fee before submitting their online application for IAF Agniveervayu Recruitment 2026.

Indian Air Force Agniveer Vayu Intake 01/2027 Online Form

IAF Agniveervayu Recruitment 2026 Overview

IAF Agniveervayu Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details

The number and employability of female candidates will be decided as per service requirement. Vacancies are allocated state-wise and the final selection will be based on state-wise merit.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualifications

For 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.
• 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).
• 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).

For 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.
• 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).

Essential Requirements:

• Education Boards recognised by Central, State and UT as on date of registration shall only be considered.
• Exact aggregate percentage of marks before decimal as written in the marks sheet shall only be considered (For example 49.99% should be taken as 49% and not to be rounded off to 50%).
• Candidates eligible for Science Subjects examination are also eligible for Other than Science Subjects and would be given an option of appearing in both examinations in one sitting.

Salary/Stipend

• 1st Year: ₹30,000/- per month (In Hand: ₹21,000/- + Contribution to Corpus Fund: ₹9,000/-)
• 2nd Year: ₹33,000/- per month (In Hand: ₹23,100/- + Contribution to Corpus Fund: ₹9,900/-)
• 3rd Year: ₹36,500/- per month (In Hand: ₹25,550/- + Contribution to Corpus Fund: ₹10,950/-)
• 4th Year: ₹40,000/- per month (In Hand: ₹28,000/- + Contribution to Corpus Fund: ₹12,000/-)
• Additional Benefits: Risk and Hardship allowances (as applicable), Dress and Travel allowances, Ration, Clothing, Accommodation and Leave Travel Concession (LTC) as per existing rules.
• Seva Nidhi Package: Approximately ₹10.04 Lakhs after four years (₹5.02 lakh candidate contribution + ₹5.02 lakh Government contribution, excluding interest).
• Insurance Cover: Non-contributory Life Insurance cover of ₹48 Lakhs for the duration of engagement period.
• Note: No entitlement to gratuity and any kind of pensionary benefits. No contribution to Provident Fund required.

Age Limit (as on Date of Birth Block)

• Minimum Age: Born on or after 01 January 2006
• Maximum Age: Born on or before 01 July 2009 (both dates inclusive)
• Upper Age Limit on Enrolment: Should not exceed 21 years on date of enrolment
• Note: In case a candidate clears all stages of the Selection Procedure, the upper age limit as on date of enrolment should be 21 years.

Application Fee

• Examination Fee: ₹550/- plus 18% GST (Total: ₹649/-) – Non-refundable
• Payment Mode: Online via Payment Gateway through Net Banking, Debit Cards, Credit Cards, UPI
• Appeal Medical Board Fee: ₹40/- (if required) – To be deposited in Government Treasury/RBI/SBI through Electronic Military Receivable Order (e-MRO)/Military Receivable Order (MRO)
• Refund Policy: Application fee and other charges once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances and neither the same be held reserved for any other recruitment or selection process.
• Multiple Payments: If multiple payments are received from a candidate against single application, the excess amount will be refunded back to the originating account after closing of registration.

Important Dates

Selection Process

• Phase-I – Online Test: Objective type test (bilingual – English & Hindi except English paper)
  • Science Subjects: 60 minutes – Physics, Mathematics and English as per 10+2 CBSE syllabus
  • Other than Science Subjects: 45 minutes – English and Reasoning & General Awareness (RAGA)
  • Both (Science & Other than Science): 85 minutes – Physics, Mathematics, English and RAGA
  • Marking Pattern: +1 mark for correct answer, 0 for unattempted, -0.25 for wrong answer
• Normalisation of Marks: Marks will be normalised to account for variation in difficulty levels across different sessions
• Phase-II Testing at ASC: State-wise shortlisted candidates will be called for:
  • Document Verification
  • Physical Fitness Test (PFT-I & PFT-II)
  • Adaptability Test-I (Objective type written test)
  • Adaptability Test-II (As per policy in vogue)
• Physical Fitness Test Details:
  • PFT-I: 1.6 Km run (Male: within 7 minutes, Female: within 8 minutes)
  • PFT-II for Male: 10 Push-ups (1 min), 10 Sit-ups (1 min), 20 Squats (1 min)
  • PFT-II for Female: 10 Sit-ups (1 min 30 sec), 15 Squats (1 min)
• Phase-III – Medical Examination: Conducted by Air Force Medical Team as per IAF medical standards including baseline investigations (Blood tests, Urine tests, X-Ray, ECG, USG for females, etc.)
• Appeal Medical Board: Available for candidates declared medically unfit (Fee: ₹40/-)
• Final Selection: Based on state-wise merit, medical fitness, availability of vacancies, and meeting all eligibility criteria

General Information/Instructions

• Marital Status: Only unmarried candidates (male & female) are eligible. Candidates shall undertake not to marry during the four-year engagement period. Marriage during service will result in discharge.
• Pregnancy Policy: Female candidates shall undertake not to get pregnant during engagement period. Pregnancy will result in discharge and debar from Regular Cadre selection.
• Medical Standards:
  • Height: Minimum 152 cms for male and female (relaxation for North East/hilly regions/Lakshadweep)
  • Weight: Proportionate to height and age
  • Chest: Male – minimum 77 cms with 5 cms expansion; Female – minimum 5 cms expansion
  • Vision: 6/12 each eye correctable to 6/6, Colour Vision: CP-II
  • Hearing: Normal – able to hear forced whisper from 6 meters
  • Dental: Minimum 14 dental points with healthy gums
  • No history of LASIK/PRK surgery
• Body Tattoo: Permanent body tattoos not permitted except on inner forearms, back of hand/palm, and tribal tattoos as per custom. Offensive tattoos prohibited.
• NDPS Policy: Zero tolerance to consumption of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances. Consumption is a reject criterion.
• Domicile Categories: Permanent Domicile, COAFP-I (Children of Serving Air Force Personnel), COAFP-II (Children of Retired/Discharged/Deceased Air Force Personnel)
• Engagement Period: Four years under Air Force Act 1950
• Regular Cadre Opportunity: Up to 25% of each batch may be enrolled in regular cadre based on performance and organisational requirements
• Leave Entitlement: 30 days annual leave per year plus sick leave as per medical advice
• Medical & CSD Facilities: Available at Service Hospitals during engagement period
• No ESM Status: Agniveervayu will not be eligible for Ex-Servicemen status after completion of four years
• NDA/AFCAT Attempts: Permitted to appear (maximum three attempts) during engagement period subject to conditions
• Identification Requirements: AADHAAR Card mandatory (exemption for J&K, Ladakh, Assam, Meghalaya candidates)
• Examination Centres: Candidates to indicate five choices but CASB reserves right to allot any centre
• No TA/DA: No travel allowance or daily allowance admissible for any stage of selection
• Mobile Phones Prohibited: Mobile phones/smart watches/electronic devices prohibited in testing areas. Possession will result in permanent debarment.
• Malpractices: Candidates found indulging in malpractices/unfair means shall be debarred permanently
• Disclaimer: IAF reserves the right to cancel entire selection process at any stage without assigning any reasons

How to Apply

Application Mode: ONLY Online applications accepted

Website: https://iafrecruitment.edcil.co.in

Registration Process: Step-I: Register with personal details and contact details. User-ID will be email ID and password will be sent via email/SMS Step-II: Re-login to complete personal details, communication details, qualification details, declaration and upload documents Enter OTPs sent to mobile and email for verification Fill all required details carefully

Required Documents for Upload: Passport size recent colour photograph (100-200 KB in .jpg/.jpeg format) – taken within one month holding black slate with name and date Candidate’s signature image (80-150 KB in .jpg/.jpeg format) – black ink on white paper Parent’s/Guardian’s signature (if below 18 years) Left thumb impression image (50-100 KB in .jpg/.jpeg format) Live image capture via web camera during registration

Payment: Pay examination fee of ₹550 + 18% GST via Payment Gateway (Net Banking/Debit Card/Credit Card/UPI)

Print Application: Take printout of submitted application form and retain for future reference

Important Notes: Valid email ID and mobile number mandatory Apply only once – multiple applications will result in rejection Data entered during registration will be final – no changes permitted later Application once submitted cannot be withdrawn Candidates advised to register at earliest as no extension will be accommodated

Admit Card: Will be sent 48-72 hours before exam on registered email ID

For Queries: Contact CASB at 011-25694209/25699606, Email: 👉👉 [email protected] or 👉👉 [email protected], Mobile: +91-9513253233 (0900-1800 Hrs, Monday to Saturday)

IAF Agniveervayu Important Links

👉👉 Apply Online:

👉👉 Official Notification PDF

👉👉 Official Website

IAF Agniveervayu Recruitment 2026 – FAQs

Q1. What is the Agnipath Scheme under which Agniveervayu recruitment is conducted?

The Agnipath Scheme is a new HR methodology for induction into the Indian Air Force for a period of four years. It provides an opportunity to unmarried Indian youth to experience military life. After completion, up to 25% of each batch may be enrolled in the regular cadre based on performance and organisational requirements.

Q2. What are the age requirements for IAF Agniveervayu Intake 01/2027?

Candidates must be born between 01 January 2006 and 01 July 2009 (both dates inclusive). The upper age limit should not exceed 21 years on the date of enrolment. Candidates clearing all selection stages must meet this age requirement.

Q3. Can married candidates apply for Agniveervayu recruitment?

No, only unmarried candidates (male and female) are eligible for enrolment as Agniveervayu. Candidates must undertake not to marry during the four-year engagement period. Marriage during service will result in discharge. Female candidates must also undertake not to get pregnant during this period.

Q4. What is the salary structure for Agniveervayu during the four-year engagement?

Agniveervayu receive ₹30,000 monthly in the first year, increasing to ₹33,000 in second year, ₹36,500 in third year, and ₹40,000 in fourth year. Additionally, risk and hardship allowances, dress and travel allowances are provided. A Seva Nidhi package of approximately ₹10.04 lakhs is given upon completion of four years.

Q5. What educational qualifications are required for Agniveervayu recruitment?

Candidates must have passed Intermediate/10+2/Equivalent with minimum 50% aggregate marks and 50% in English. Science stream candidates need Physics and Mathematics. Alternatively, three-year Diploma in Engineering or two-year Vocational Course with specified subjects and same percentage criteria is acceptable from recognised boards.