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 03 March 2026 and will close on 10 March 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
| Company Name | Indian Air Force (IAF) |
| Post Name | Agniveervayu |
| No of Posts | As per State-wise requirement |
| Advt / Intake | Intake 01/2027 |
| Salary | ₹30,000/- to ₹40,000/- Per Month |
| Qualification | Intermediate/10+2/Diploma/Vocational Course with 50% marks |
| Age Limit | Born between 01/01/2006 to 01/07/2009 (21 years max on enrolment) |
| Reopen Start Date for Apply | 03/03/2026 |
| Reopen Last Date for Apply | 10/03/2026 |
| Official Website | https://iafrecruitment.edcil.co.in |
IAF Agniveervayu Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Total Posts |
| Agniveervayu | As per State-wise requirement and allocation |
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
| Event | Date/Time |
| Reopen Online Registration Start Date | 03 March 2026 at 1100 Hr |
| Reopen Online Registration End Date | 10 March 2026 at 2300 Hr |
| Phase-I Online Exam Date | 30 March 2026 / 31 March 2026 |
| Admit Card for Phase-I | 48-72 hours prior to examination |
| Provisional Select List Display | 14 November 2026 |
| Enrolment List Publication | 01 December 2026 |
| Validity of Provisional Select List | Six months from date of display (Only for Intake 01/2027) |
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)
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