The Indian Air Force (IAF) has invited unmarried Indian male and female candidates to appear in an Open Recruitment Rally from 31 August 2026 to 07 September 2026 to join as Agniveervayu (Other Than Science Subjects), under Agniveervayu Intake 01/2027. The rally will be held at two venues: Chumoukedima (Nagaland) and Sri Vijaya Puram (Andaman & Nicobar Islands).
Quick summary: The Indian Air Force is recruiting unmarried male and female candidates for Agniveervayu (Other Than Science Subjects) under Intake 01/2027. Candidates born between 01 January 2005 and 01 July 2009 who meet the domicile requirement for the specified North-Eastern states/Sikkim or the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, and who have passed 10+2/Intermediate (or equivalent vocational/diploma course) with minimum 50% aggregate and 50% in English, are eligible. The rally runs from 31 August to 07 September 2026, with separate reporting dates for women and men at each venue (candidates must report by the 10 AM cut-off time on their scheduled date). Selection is through document verification, Physical Fitness Test, a written test, two Adaptability Tests, and a medical examination; the process is a walk-in rally, not a portal-based online application. The exact number of vacancies for this intake is not specified in the official notification.
IAF Agniveervayu Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Indian Air Force (IAF) |
| Post | Agniveervayu (Other Than Science Subjects) |
| Intake | 01/2027 |
| Rally Period | 31 August 2026 to 07 September 2026 |
| Rally Venues | Chumoukedima (Nagaland); Sri Vijaya Puram (Andaman & Nicobar Islands) |
| Total Vacancies | Not specified in the official notification |
| Eligible Date of Birth | 01 January 2005 to 01 July 2009 (both dates inclusive) |
| Upper Age at Enrolment | 22 years, if a candidate clears all stages of selection |
| Engagement Period | 4 years, under Air Force Act 1950 |
| Application Mode | Open Recruitment Rally (walk-in); no separate online application process is described in this notification |
| Official Website | https://iafrecruitment.edcil.co.in |
IAF Agniveervayu Recruitment Rally 2026 Important Dates
The Open Recruitment Rally will commence at 6 AM onwards on the scheduled dates. Only candidates reporting up to 10 AM (cut-off time) on their respective reporting date will be permitted. Separate days are fixed for women and men at each venue.
Rally Schedule at Chumoukedima (Nagaland)
| Category | Test Dates | Reporting Date | Activities | Districts Covered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 01–02 September 2026 | 01 September 2026 | Physical Fitness Test (PFT), Written Test, Adaptability Test-I (AT-I), Adaptability Test-II (AT-II) & Medical Appointments | All districts of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura and Sikkim |
| Men | 04–05 September 2026 | 04 September 2026 | Physical Fitness Test (PFT), Written Test, Adaptability Test-I (AT-I), Adaptability Test-II (AT-II) & Medical Appointments | All districts of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura and Sikkim |
Venue: Nagaland Armed Police Training Centre (NAPTC), Chumoukedima District, Nagaland, Pin-797103
Rally Schedule at Sri Vijaya Puram (Andaman & Nicobar Islands)
| Category | Test Dates | Reporting Date | Activities | Districts Covered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 01–02 September 2026 | 01 September 2026 | Physical Fitness Test (PFT), Written Test, Adaptability Test-I (AT-I), Adaptability Test-II (AT-II) & Medical Appointments | All districts of the UT of Andaman & Nicobar Islands |
| Men | 03–04 September 2026 | 03 September 2026 | Physical Fitness Test (PFT), Written Test, Adaptability Test-I (AT-I), Adaptability Test-II (AT-II) & Medical Appointments | All districts of the UT of Andaman & Nicobar Islands |
Venue: Netaji Stadium, Rajiv Gandhi Nagar, Sri Vijaya Puram, Atlanta Point, Port Blair, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Pin-744104
| Other Key Dates | Date |
|---|---|
| Medical Examination | September 2026, at designated Medical Boarding Centres: Jorhat (for 11 ASC) and Sri Vijaya Puram (for 8 ASC) |
| Provisional Select List (PSL) | Tentatively 14 November 2026 (displayed at 8 ASC Chennai, 11 ASC Guwahati, and on the CASB web portal) |
| Enrolment List | Tentatively 01 December 2026 |
IAF Agniveervayu Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
The number of vacancies for Agniveervayu Intake 01/2027 at the Chumoukedima and Sri Vijaya Puram rallies is not specified in the official notification. Enrolment will be strictly in order of state-wise merit, subject to medical fitness, availability of state-wise vacancies, and meeting all eligibility criteria.
IAF Agniveervayu Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility for this Open Recruitment Rally is based on date of birth, marital status, educational qualification, and domicile of the specified states/UTs.
IAF Agniveervayu Age Limit
Candidates born between 01 January 2005 and 01 July 2009 (both dates inclusive) are eligible to appear in this Open Recruitment Rally. If a candidate clears all stages of the selection procedure, the upper age limit as on the date of enrolment should not exceed 22 years.
Marital Status
Only unmarried male and female candidates are eligible for enrolment as Agniveervayu. Candidates must undertake not to marry during the 4-year engagement period; those found married during this period shall be dismissed from service. Female candidates must also undertake not to become pregnant during the engagement period; pregnancy leading to Low Medical Category will result in dismissal from service and debars selection into the Regular Cadre.
IAF Agniveervayu Qualification (Other Than Science Subjects)
Candidates must satisfy one of the following educational qualifications:
- Passed Intermediate/10+2/Equivalent Examination in any stream/subjects from a Central/State/UT recognised Education Board, with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in English.
- OR passed a two-year Vocational Course from a recognised Education Board with minimum 50% marks in aggregate and 50% in English in the Vocational Course (or in Intermediate/Matriculation, if English is not a subject in the Vocational Course).
- OR passed a three-year Diploma Course in Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics/Automobile/Computer Science/Instrumentation Technology/Information Technology) from a recognised Polytechnic Institute, with minimum 50% marks in aggregate and 50% in English in the Diploma Course (or in Intermediate/Matriculation, if English is not a subject in the Diploma Course).
Note: The exact aggregate percentage before decimal, as written in the marksheet, is considered (for example, 49.99% is taken as 49% and is not rounded off to 50%).
IAF Agniveervayu Domicile Requirement
Candidates must hold permanent domicile of the districts of the State(s)/UT specified for the rally venue they wish to appear at (the North-Eastern states and Sikkim for Chumoukedima; the UT of Andaman & Nicobar Islands for Sri Vijaya Puram). A Domicile Certificate issued by a Gazetted Revenue Officer or authorised State/UT official is required, with the candidate's name and parent's name matching the matriculation certificate. Exceptions (COAFP-I and COAFP-II) apply to children of serving or retired/discharged/deceased Air Force personnel and Unit Cadre Civilians residing in or posted to the specified districts, subject to producing the relevant COAFP certificate or service documents.
IAF Agniveervayu Medical Standards
| Parameter | Standard |
|---|---|
| Height | Minimum 152 cm for both male and female candidates. Female candidates of North-East/hilly Uttarakhand ethnicity: minimum 147 cm (with domicile certificate endorsement). Female candidates of Lakshadweep ethnicity: minimum 150 cm. |
| Weight | Proportionate to height and age as applicable for the Indian Air Force |
| Chest (Male) | Well proportioned and developed; minimum circumference 77 cm with minimum expansion of 5 cm |
| Chest (Female) | Well proportioned with minimum expansion range of 5 cm |
| Hearing | Normal hearing; able to hear forced whisper from 6 metres, each ear separately |
| Dental | Healthy gums, good set of teeth, minimum 14 dental points. Dental implants and fixed/removable orthodontic appliances are declared UNFIT. |
| Visual Acuity | 6/12 each eye, correctable to 6/6 each eye |
| Refractive Error Limits | Hypermetropia +2.0D, Myopia -1D, including ± 0.50D Astigmatism |
| Colour Vision | CP-II |
| Body Tattoo | Permanent tattoos are not permitted, except on the inner forearm, dorsal hand, or as per tribal custom/tradition (subject to selection centre discretion). Offensive, obscene, indecent, sexist, or racist tattoos anywhere on the body are prohibited. |
Candidates undergoing gender reassignment surgery, or found pregnant (female candidates), or showing predominant characteristics of the opposite gender on external examination will be declared UNFIT. Consumption of narcotic drugs/psychotropic substances banned under the NDPS Act 1985 is a reject criterion, and the Indian Air Force follows a zero-tolerance policy on alcoholism and substance abuse.
IAF Agniveervayu Selection Process
Selection for Agniveervayu Intake 01/2027 involves document verification followed by multiple test stages, all typically conducted over the rally days.
- Verification of Eligibility: Original/DigiLocker-verified educational certificates and other applicable documents (domicile, COAFP, NCC, discharge certificate, etc.) are scrutinised prior to the Physical Fitness Test.
- Physical Fitness Test (PFT):
- PFT-I: 1.6 Km run — male candidates within 7 minutes, female candidates within 8 minutes.
- PFT-II (after 10 minutes recuperation): Male candidates — 10 push-ups (1 min), 10 sit-ups (1 min), 20 squats (1 min), with rest breaks between exercises. Female candidates — 10 sit-ups (1 min 30 sec), 15 squats (1 min), with rest breaks between exercises.
- Written Test: Objective type, bilingual (English & Hindi, except the English paper), duration 45 minutes, comprising English (20 questions, as per 10+2 CBSE syllabus) and Reasoning & General Awareness/RAGA (30 questions). Candidates must qualify each paper separately. Marking: +1 for each correct answer, 0 for unattempted questions, and -0.25 for each wrong answer or multiple-option answer. Results are declared the same day.
- Adaptability Test-I (AT-I): Objective written test assessing suitability for employment in varied geographic, weather, and operational conditions.
- Adaptability Test-II (AT-II): Assesses adaptability to Indian Air Force environment and military way of life; conducted the same or a subsequent day.
- Medical Examination: Conducted in September 2026 at Jorhat (for 11 ASC) and Sri Vijaya Puram (for 8 ASC), including baseline investigations such as blood haemogram, urine RE/ME, blood sugar, serum cholesterol, RFT, LFT, chest radiograph, ECG, and (for female candidates) ultrasonography of the lower abdomen and pelvis.
- Appeal Medical Board (AMB): Candidates declared medically unfit may appeal by depositing ₹40 via e-MRO/MRO within three working days of the medical examination.
- Provisional Select List and Enrolment: The state-wise Provisional Select List (PSL) is prepared based on performance and state-wise cut-offs and vacancies; inclusion in the PSL does not guarantee enrolment. The final Enrolment List is published after the PSL.
IAF Agniveervayu Salary and Pay Package
Agniveervayu personnel are paid a customised Agniveer package that increases each year of the 4-year engagement, split between an in-hand component and a contribution to the Agniveer Corpus Fund (matched by the Government of India).
| Year | Customised Package (Monthly) | In Hand (70%) | Contribution to Agniveer Corpus Fund (30%) | Matching GoI Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
In addition to the monthly package, Agniveervayu will receive Risk and Hardship allowances (as applicable in the Indian Air Force), Dress and Travel allowances, and perks such as ration, clothing, accommodation, and Leave Travel Concession (LTC).
Seva Nidhi Package (Terminal Benefits)
On completion of the 4-year engagement, Agniveervayu will receive a one-time Seva Nidhi package. The total contribution to the Agniveer Corpus Fund after 4 years is approximately ₹5.02 lakh from the candidate's monthly contributions, matched by approximately ₹5.02 lakh from the Government of India, resulting in an approximate Seva Nidhi payout of ₹10.04 lakh (absolute amount, excluding interest). Agniveervayu are not required to contribute to any Provident Fund and are not entitled to gratuity or pensionary benefits.
Insurance and Other Benefits
- Non-contributory Life Insurance cover of ₹48 lakh for the duration of the engagement period.
- Annual leave of 30 days per year; sick leave based on medical advice from a competent Medical Authority.
- Medical facility at service hospitals and CSD provisions during the engagement period.
- A detailed Agniveer Skill Certificate is provided at the end of the engagement, highlighting skills and competency acquired.
- Agniveervayu are not eligible for Ex-Servicemen (ESM) status after discharge on completion of the 4-year engagement.
- Up to 25% of each Agniveervayu batch may be offered an opportunity to apply for enrolment into the Regular Cadre as Airman, based on organisational requirements, performance, and objective criteria; there is no right to further enrolment.
IAF Agniveervayu Application Fee
No application fee for the Open Recruitment Rally itself is specified in the official notification. A separate fee of ₹40 applies only if a candidate wishes to file an Appeal Medical Board (AMB) request after being declared medically unfit.
Documents Required for IAF Agniveervayu Rally
Candidates must carry the following to the rally venue:
- HB pencil, eraser, sharpener, glue stick, stapler, and black & blue ball point pens.
- Ten un-attested recent passport-size colour photographs (front portrait, light background, without headgear except for Sikhs), holding a black slate with name and date of photograph in white chalk.
- Original or DigiLocker-verified printout and four self-attested photocopies of the matriculation passing certificate (for Date of Birth verification).
- Original or DigiLocker-verified printout and four self-attested photocopies of the 10+2/Intermediate/Diploma/Vocational course passing certificate and marksheet.
- Original and four self-attested photocopies of the Domicile Certificate, or the applicable COAFP-I/COAFP-II certificate/service documents.
- NOC in original and four self-attested photocopies from the employer, for candidates currently serving in a government organisation (if applicable).
- Original and four self-attested photocopies of Discharge Certificate, for candidates discharged from the Indian Army/Indian Navy/any government organisation (if applicable).
- Body tattoo photographs (two postcard-size photographs, close-up and distant view), if applicable.
- Original and four self-attested photocopies of NCC 'A', 'B', or 'C' Certificate (if applicable).
- Completed Consent Form for Physical Fitness Test and Medical Tests (signed by the candidate if 18+, or by parent/guardian if under 18).
- Aadhaar Card as proof of identity (candidates from J&K, Ladakh, Assam, and Meghalaya without Aadhaar may carry any other valid photo ID).
Note: Candidates cannot appear in the rally without original educational certificates and the documents listed above, except where a College/Institution Principal's certificate confirms the originals are deposited with the institution, or where DigiLocker-verified certificates are produced with an accessible mobile device for verification. Internet copies or mobile-photo printouts of marksheets are not accepted.
How to Report for IAF Agniveervayu Recruitment Rally 2026
This is an Open Recruitment Rally (walk-in), not a portal-based online application. The official notification specifies only the reporting requirement at the rally venue; no separate online registration process is described in this document.
- Confirm eligibility for date of birth, marital status, qualification, domicile, and medical standards as detailed above.
- Report to the applicable rally venue (Chumoukedima or Sri Vijaya Puram) on the scheduled reporting date for your category (women/men), by the 10 AM cut-off time.
- Carry all original documents and photocopies listed in the "Documents Required" section, along with the completed Consent Form.
- Undergo document verification, followed by the Physical Fitness Test, Written Test, Adaptability Tests, and Medical Examination as per the selection procedure.
- Check https://iafrecruitment.edcil.co.in regularly for the Provisional Select List, Enrolment List, and any corrigendum/updates.
IAF Agniveervayu Important Instructions
- No bribe is required at any stage for selection or recruitment; candidates should not fall prey to persons posing as recruiting/selecting agents. Impersonators will be prosecuted.
- Mobile phones, smart watches, and other electronic devices are prohibited in testing areas during Phase-I and Phase-II; candidates found in possession will be debarred permanently.
- Candidates must be prepared to stay for the entire duration of tests (PFT, written test, adaptability tests, and up to four to five days for medical examination) under their own arrangement; no TA/DA is admissible.
- Candidates must provide an active e-mail ID and mobile number for all CASB communications until enrolment, and are advised to preserve their e-mail login for future reference.
- If there is any variation between the English and Hindi/regional language versions of the advertisement, the English version shall be treated as authentic.
- Any corrigendum, changes, or updates will be published only on the CASB web portal; no intimation will be given through newspapers or other media.
- Candidates discharged from the Indian Air Force for any reason, or debarred permanently from any previous IAF exam due to malpractice, are not eligible to appear in the rally.
IAF Agniveervayu Important Links
- Official Notification PDF: Click here
- Official Website: Click here
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