Agniveer Vayu Intake 01/2026
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has announced recruitment for Agniveer Vayu Intake 01/2026 under the Agnipath Scheme . The initiative aims to provide young individuals with the opportunity to serve in the IAF for four years.
Overview
Category Details Recruiting Organization Indian Air Force (IAF) Scheme Agnipath Scheme Position Agniveer Vayu Service Duration 4 years Registration Dates 07 January 2025 (11:00 AM) to 27 January 2025 (11:00 PM) Online Exam Start Date From 22 March 2025 Age Limit Born between 01 January 2005 and 01 July 2008 (inclusive). Upper age limit: 21 years as of enrolment. Educational Qualification Science and Non-Science streams (minimum 50% aggregate marks). Marital Status Unmarried (both male and female). Application Mode Online via [agnipathvayu.cdac.in](https://agnipathvayu.cdac.in) Application Fee ₹550/- plus GST Selection Phases 1. Online Test Pay Scale ₹30,000 to ₹40,000 monthly, with increments. Benefits Insurance cover of ₹48 lakhs, Seva Nidhi Package (~₹10.04 lakhs after 4 years), CSD, and medical facilities. Leave 30 days annual leave; Sick leave based on medical advice. Contact Details Email: casbiaf@cdac.in<br>Helpline: 011-25694209 / 020-25503105
Key Dates
Event Dates Online Registration 07 January 2025 (11:00 AM) to 27 January 2025 (11:00 PM) Online Exam Start Date From 22 March 2025 Provisional Select List 14 November 2025 Enrolment List 01 December 2025
Eligibility Criteria
1. Age Limit
Criteria Details Date of Birth Block Born between 01 January 2005 and 01 July 2008 (inclusive). Maximum Age 21 years as of the enrolment date.
2. Marital and Pregnancy Conditions
Criteria Details Marital Status Only unmarried candidates (male and female). Pregnancy (Female) Not permitted during the engagement period.
3. Educational Qualifications
Stream Qualification Marks Requirement Science Subjects 10+2 with Mathematics, Physics, and English or Diploma/Vocational Course. Minimum 50% aggregate, 50% in English. Other than Science Subjects 10+2 in any stream or Vocational Course. Minimum 50% aggregate, 50% in English.
4. Physical and Medical Standards
Criteria Male Candidates Female Candidates Height Minimum 152 cm (147 cm for NE/Uttarakhand). Minimum 152 cm (147 cm for NE/Uttarakhand). Weight Proportionate to height and age. Proportionate to height and age. Chest Minimum 77 cm with 5 cm expansion. Minimum 5 cm expansion. Vision Correctable to 6/6; refractive limits: Hypermetropia: +2.0D, Myopia: -1D. Correctable to 6/6; refractive limits: Hypermetropia: +2.0D, Myopia: -1D. Hearing Normal hearing (6m forced whisper). Normal hearing (6m forced whisper). Tattoos Only on inner forearms or as per tribal customs. Offensive tattoos prohibited. Only on inner forearms or as per tribal customs. Offensive tattoos prohibited.
Selection Process
Phase Details Phase-I Online Test for eligible candidates based on their selected stream. Phase-II Physical Fitness Test (PFT), Adaptability Test-I, and Adaptability Test-II. Phase-III Medical Examination by Air Force Medical Team.
Online Test (Phase-I)
Stream Duration Subjects Science Subjects 60 minutes Physics, Mathematics, English Other than Science Subjects 45 minutes English, Reasoning, General Awareness Combined 85 minutes All the above subjects
Marking Scheme Details Correct Answer +1 mark Wrong Answer -0.25 mark Unanswered 0 mark
Physical Fitness Test (Phase-II)
Test Male Standard Female Standard 1.6 Km Run Within 7 minutes Within 8 minutes Push-ups 10 in 1 minute – Sit-ups 10 in 1 minute 10 in 1 minute Squats 15 in 1 minute 20 in 1 minute
Medical Examination (Phase-III)
Test Details Blood Tests Haemogram, Sugar, Cholesterol, etc. Chest X-ray Radiograph Chest (PA View). Dental Check Healthy gums and a minimum of 14 dental points. Female-specific Tests Ultrasonography of lower abdomen and pelvis.
Pay, Allowances, and Benefits
Year Monthly Salary In-Hand Salary (70%) Contribution to Corpus (30%) Govt 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/-
Other Benefits Details Seva Nidhi Package ₹10.04 lakhs after 4 years (excluding interest). Insurance Cover ₹48 lakhs non-contributory life insurance. Medical Facilities Access to service hospitals. Leave 30 days annual leave; Sick leave as advised.
Application Process
Step Details Visit Website agnipathvayu.cdac.in Registration Fill the online form with necessary details. Upload Documents Include photo, certificates, and signature as specified. Fee Payment ₹550/- plus GST, via online mode.
Documents Required
Document Details Educational Certificates Class 10/12, Diploma, or Vocational Course mark sheets and certificates. Domicile Certificate Issued by competent authorities. Recent Photograph Passport-size with name and date written on a black slate. Signature Candidate and guardian (if below 18 years). Aadhaar Card Mandatory for all except J&K, Assam, Meghalaya residents.
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