Indian Air Force Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

Post Name : Agniveervayu

No of Posts : As per State-wise requirement

 

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).

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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.

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Important Dates :

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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