The Indian Air Force invites online applications from unmarried Indian male and female candidates for the Agniveervayu Intake 02/2026 under the Agnipath Scheme. The program aims to offer the youth a unique opportunity to serve the country by experiencing military life for a period of four years.
Details:
Post Name: Agniveervayu 02/2026
Age: Candidates born between 02 July 2005 and 02 January 2009 (inclusive). Maximum age at the time of enrolment: 21 years.
Marital Status: Only unmarried male and female candidates are eligible. Females must not be pregnant during the engagement period.
Educational Qualifications: For Science Subjects:
10+2 with Mathematics, Physics, and English with 50% aggregate and 50% in English (OR)
3-year Diploma in Engineering (any stream mentioned) with 50% aggregate and 50% in English (OR)
2-year Vocational Course with Physics and Math + 50% marks in aggregate and English.
For Other Than Science Subjects:
10+2 in any stream with 50% aggregate and 50% in English, OR 2-year Vocational Course with 50% marks and 50% in English.
Medical Standards:
Height: 152 cm minimum (males and females), with relaxations for North East or hilly regions, and Lakshadweep.
Vision: Correctable to 6/6 each eye; certain limits for refractive errors.
Other: Normal hearing, dental fitness, and general health required.
Salary & Benefits:
Monthly Package: Rs.30,000 in 1st year, rising to Rs.40,000 in 4th year.
Seva Nidhi (on exit): Approx. Rs.10.04 lakh after 4 years.
Insurance: Rs.48 lakh life cover.
Other Benefits: Medical facilities, CSD, risk allowance, uniform, ration, LTC, etc.
Leave: 30 days annual leave + sick leave on advice.
How to Apply:
Apply online only at: https://agnipathvayu.cdac.in between 11 July 2025 (11:00 hrs) and 31 July 2025 (23:00 hrs). Upload the required documents (certificates, photo, signature, thumb impression, etc.) as per instructions.
Application Fee: Rs.550 + GST (to be paid online).
Ensure valid email ID and Aadhaar (optional for some states).
Mode of Selection:
Phase I - Online Written Exam Science: 60 mins, Other than Science: 45 mins, Both: 85 mins (CBSE 10+2 syllabus, bilingual)
Phase II - Physical Fitness Test + Adaptability Test I & II + Document Verification
Phase III - Medical Examination
Final Merit List: Based on performance, normalised marks, and state-wise cutoff.
Online Registration: 11 July 2025 - 31 July 2025.
Online Exam (Phase I): From 25 September 2025 onwards.
Provisional Select List (PSL): 15 May 2026.
Final Enrolment List: 01 June 2026.
Website:https://agnipathvayu.cdac.in/AV/