Indian Airforce (IAF) Agniveer Vayu Recruitment 2025: Intake 01/2026

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The Indian Air Force has released the official recruitment notice for Agniveer Vayu Intake 01/2026, a part of the Agnipath Scheme. All unmarried male and female candidates can apply for this recruitment drive. The candidate can apply for the post of Agniveer Vayu through the recruitment procedure specified for this process. First, it will begin with the online exam, which the candidates must undergo on March 22, 2025. The registration date for the intake will be January 7, 2025, while the date will end on January 27, 2025.

Eligible candidates may apply online through the official Air Force website at agnipathvayu.cdac.in.

This article contains all the information required for the Air Force Agnipath Scheme Recruitment (01/2026), including eligibility criteria, qualifications, age limit, salary, application process, important dates, and application fees.

Indian Air Force Agniveer Vayu Recruitment Notification 2025

IAF has declared that the IAF Agnipath Recruitment 2025 will be done online. After the registration process is completed, those who have successfully registered can sit for the March 22, 2025 exam. For more information about the Agniveer position in the Indian Air Force, see the complete details below, and you can also download the official notification PDF.

IAF Agniveer Vayu Recruitment 2025: Overview

The Agniveer Examination is among the most prestigious and well-known opportunities for candidates wanting to join the Indian Air Force. For more detailed information, visit the official website or follow the link provided.

Indian Airforce Agniveer Recruitment 2025: Overview
Name of Scheme Agneepath Yojana
Organization Name Indian Air Force
Name of Post Agniveer Vayu
No of vacancies Not Declared
Job Location All India
Service Duration 4 years
Mode of Application Online
Training Duration 10 weeks to 6 months
Official Website agneepathvayu.cdac.in

IAF Agniveer Vayu Recruitment 2025: Important Dates

Candidates seeking the Indian Air Force Agniveer Recruitment 2025 should track all key dates and stay focused and organized. The online application process will begin on January 7, 2025. Candidates are requested to submit their applications and fees on or before January 27, 2025. The Agniveer Vayu Intake 01/2026 written examination will occur on March 22, 2025. Candidates must not miss these dates so that their application process goes well and they prepare well for the examination.

Important Dates
Notification Date 18th December 2024
Application Start Date 07th January 2025
Last Date 27th January 2025
Fee Payment Last Date 27th January 2025
Exam Date 22nd March 2025
Admit Card Notified Soon

Age Limit

Candidates should have been born between 01 January 2005 and 01 July 2008. If the candidate clears all selection stages, the upper age limit will be 21 years at the time of enrolment.

Age Limit
Age Between
01 January 2005 to 01 July 2008 (Both dates Inclusive)
Minimum Age 17.5 Years
Maximum Age 21 Years
Age Relaxation as per Indian Airforce Agniveer Vayu Intake 01/2026 Recruitment Rules.

Marital Status

Only bachelors (both males and females) are eligible to seek application. Female candidates must also undertake not to remain pregnant during the engagement period. An Agniveervayu who gets married during an engagement period of four years gets discharged from service.

Indian Air Force Agniveer Vayu Recruitment: Fees Details

Fees Details
General/OBC/EWS ₹550
SC/ST ₹550
Mode of Payment Online through debit card, credit card, net banking, or offline via e-challan mode.

Educational Qualification

For Science Subject

  • 10 + 2 Intermediate with Mathematics, Physics, and English having at least 50% marks. and 50% Marks in English (or)
  • 3 Year Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics/Automobile/Computer Science/Instrumentation Technology/Information Technology) with 50% Marks and a minimum of 50% Marks in English in the Diploma Course (or)
  • Candidates with a 2-year Vocation Course with Non-Vocational Subjects in Physics and Math from Any recognized Board with 50% marks aggregate and 50% marks in English.

Other Than Science Subject

  • Candidates with 10+2 Intermediate with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks and 50% in English. (or)
  • Candidates with 2 Year Vocation Course Minimum 50% Aggregate and 50% Marks in English.
  • All the candidates should read the information entirely before applying.

Physical Fitness Test

IAF Vayu Intake 01/2026 Recruitment: Physical Fitness Test
Medical Standard / PFT
Male Female For North East / Hilly Areas
For Lakshadweep
Minimum Height
152.5 cms 152 cms 147 cms 150 cms
Chest 77 cms & Expansion 05 cm N/A N/A N/A
Weight Proportionate to Height & Age Proportionate to Height & Age Proportionate to Height & Age
Proportionate to Height & Age
Running 1.6 km in 07 Minutes 1.6 km in 08 Minutes 1.6 km in 07 Minutes
1.6 km in 07 Minutes
Push-ups 10 in 01 Minute N/A N/A N/A
Shit-ups 10 in 01 Minute 10 in 01.30 Minutes N/A N/A
Squats 20 in 01 Minute 15 in 01 Minute N/A N/A

Medical Standards

Hearing: Normal hearing ability, that is, can hear a forced whisper from 6 meters.

Vision: 6/12 in each eye, correctable to 6/6.

Body Tattoos: Permanent tattoos are unacceptable, but tattoos on the inner forearms and tribal tattoos on specific areas can be allowed.

Indian Air Force Agniveer Recruitment: Selection Process


The Indian Air Force conducts the recruitment process for the Indian Air Force Agniveer 2025 to recruit young candidates for the defense services. The selection process for Agniveervayu Intake 01/2026 consists of three phases:

Phase-I: Online Test

The first phase is an online written test divided into two sections. Candidates choosing science subjects will have 60 minutes to complete the exam, whereas candidates applying under the category other than science subjects will have 45 minutes. Both categories will be given 85 minutes for the entire test. The marking scheme is as follows: +1 for each correct answer and -0.25 for incorrect answers.

Phase-II: Physical Fitness Test (PFT)

After clearing the written test, the candidates will be allowed to participate in Phase II, which consists of running 1.6 km. Male candidates must complete the running in 7 minutes, and females have 8 minutes. Besides running, other exercises like push-ups, sit-ups, and squats are also conducted to measure the physical fitness of candidates. In order to qualify for the physical fitness test, the candidate has to perform 10 push-ups, 10 sit-ups, and 20 squats within the time frame specified.

Phase III: Medical Examination

A candidate who qualifies for the Physical Fitness Test has to undergo a medical examination carried out by the IAF Medical Team as per the Indian Air Force’s laid-down medical standards. This phase will ensure the candidates have the required health requirements for the service.

Adaptability Tests I & II

In these final tests, candidates are evaluated for their adaptability to IAF operations and the military lifestyle. These tests assess how well candidates can cope with the rigorous demands and challenges of serving in the Indian Air Force.

Indian Airforce Agniveer Recruitment 2025: Exam Pattern

The Airmen Science group comprises three subjects: English, mathematics, and physics. The total number of questions in the exam is 70, including 20 from English, 25 from Mathematics, and 25 from Physics. These questions will determine the candidates’ knowledge and understanding levels for all the subjects. The table below provides elaborate information on the exam pattern.

Agniveer Air Force Exam Pattern 2025
Name of the Group Subjects No. of Questions Total Marks Exam Duration
Airmen Science
English 20
70
60 minutes
Mathematics 25
Physics 25
Airmen Other than Science
Reasoning & General Awareness 30
50
45 minutes
English 20
Airmen Science & Other than Science
Mathematics 25
100
85 minutes
English 20
Reasoning & General Awareness 30
Physics 25

Science Subjects. The total time for the online test shall be 60 minutes and comprise English, Physics, and Mathematics as per the 10+2 CBSE syllabus.

Other Than Science Subjects. The total duration of the online test will be 45 minutes, except for science subjects. It will include English as per the syllabus of 10+2 CBSE and Reasoning & General Awareness (RAGA).

Science Subjects & Other Than Science Subjects. The total time of the online test shall be 85 minutes and comprises English, Physics, and Mathematics based on the 10+2 CBSE syllabus and Reasoning & General Awareness (RAGA).

Indian Air Force Agniveer Vayu Recruitment: Job Benefits

  • The service period under this recruitment is 4 years.
  • Agniveer Candidates will get a 10% reservation in recruiting Assam Rifles, CAPF.
  • Other state police departments, like Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh, will also give preference to Agniveer candidates in their police department recruitment.
  • Agniveers in the Indian Air Force would receive life insurance of Rs. 48 lakhs during their tenure in service.
  • The Indian Air Force will provide Agniveer with a skill-set certificate after the completion of their service period.
  • Agniveer shall get an annual 30 days of sick leave on the basis of medical advice.

Indian Air Force Agniveer Vayu Recruitment: Salary Benefits

Years Monthly Package In Hand 30% Agniveer Corpus Fund
First 30,000/- 21,000/- 9,000/-
Second 33,000/- 23,100/- 9,900/-
Third 36,500/- 25,580/- 10,950/-
Fourth 40,000/- 28,000/- 12,000/-
  • Exit After 4 Years as Agniveer in Indian Airforce: Rs 11.71 Lakh as Seva Nidhi Package + Skill Gained Certificate.
  • Up to 25% will be enrolled in the regular cadre of the Indian Air Force.
Total: Rs. 5.02 Lakh

How To Apply for Indian Air Force Agniveer 2025?

  • Visit the official website agnipathvayu.cdac.in.
  • Click on the “Apply Online” link.
  • Register with the required details and create a login ID.
  • Fill in the application form with personal, educational, and other details.
  • Upload the necessary documents (photograph, signature, and educational certificates).
  • Pay the application fee online.
  • Submit the application form.
  • Download and take a printout for future reference.
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