IAF Agniveervayu Recruitment 2026

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is inviting online applications from unmarried Indian male and female candidates for Agniveervayu Intake 02/2027 under the Agnipath Scheme. If you have passed 10+2 with the right subjects, you can register online before 26 July 2026. The selection test (STAR Phase-I) will be held on 22-23 September 2026, and selected candidates get a starting package of Rs. 30,000 per month, rising to Rs. 40,000 in the fourth year.

Indian Air Force (IAF) Agniveervayu Recruitment 2026 - Intake 02/2027

The Indian Air Force invites you to join as Agniveervayu for a four-year engagement period under the Government's Agnipath Scheme. This is a nationwide recruitment drive with state-wise vacancy allocation, meaning your Provisional Select List position depends on the vacancies notified for your chosen domicile state or Union Territory. Selection is entirely merit-based — the IAF has repeatedly warned candidates that no bribe is ever required at any stage. Both male and female unmarried candidates who meet the medical, physical and educational standards can apply, and on completing four years, up to 25% of each batch may get an opportunity to join the regular cadre as Airmen.

Who Can Apply?

For Science Subjects:

• You must have passed 10+2/Intermediate with Physics, Mathematics and English, with at least 50% aggregate marks and 50% in English, from a recognized board.
• OR a 3-year Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics/Automobile/Computer Science/Instrumentation/IT) with 50% aggregate and 50% in English.
• OR a 2-year Vocational Course with Physics and Mathematics as non-vocational subjects, with 50% aggregate and 50% in English.

For Other than Science Subjects:

• You must have passed 10+2/Intermediate in any stream with at least 50% aggregate marks and 50% in English.
• OR a 2-year Vocational Course with 50% aggregate and 50% in English.

If you qualify for the Science stream, you can also appear for the Other-than-Science paper in the same sitting.

• Marital Status: Only unmarried candidates can apply, and you must not marry during the four-year engagement period.
• Nationality: You must be a citizen of India.

Age Limit

• You must be born between 01 July 2005 and 01 January 2010 (both dates inclusive) to be eligible.
• If you clear all stages of selection, your age on the date of enrolment must not exceed 22 years.

Salary

• You will get a starting Agniveer package of Rs. 30,000 per month in the first year, rising with a fixed yearly increment to Rs. 33,000 (2nd year), Rs. 36,500 (3rd year) and Rs. 40,000 (4th year).
• You receive 70% of the package in hand every month; the remaining 30% goes into your Agniveer Corpus Fund, matched equally by the Government.
• You also get Risk and Hardship, Dress and Travel allowances, plus ration, clothing, accommodation and Leave Travel Concession (LTC) as per IAF rules.
• You are covered by a non-contributory Life Insurance of Rs. 48 Lakhs during your engagement period.
• On completing four years, you get a one-time 'Seva Nidhi' package of about Rs. 10.04 Lakhs (your contribution plus matching Government contribution, excluding interest).

Physical Standards

Height, Chest and Medical:

• Male: Minimum height 152 cm; minimum chest 77 cm with at least 5 cm expansion.
• Female: Minimum height 152 cm (147 cm for North East/hilly Uttarakhand candidates, 150 cm for Lakshadweep); minimum chest expansion of 5 cm.
• Hearing: You should be able to hear a forced whisper from 6 metres in each ear separately.
• Dental: You need healthy gums and a minimum of 14 dental points.
• Vision: 6/12 each eye correctable to 6/6, within specified refractive error limits.
• Tattoos: Permanent tattoos are allowed only on the inner forearm or back of the hand; other visible tattoos may disqualify you.

Physical Fitness Test (PFT):

• 1.6 km run: Within 7 minutes (male) or 8 minutes (female).
• Male: 10 push-ups, 10 sit-ups and 20 squats, each within 1 minute.
• Female: 10 sit-ups (1.5 minutes) and 15 squats (1 minute).

Application Fee

• All candidates: Rs. 550 plus 18% GST (approximately Rs. 649), non-refundable.
• Payment mode: Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card or UPI through the online payment gateway.

Selection Process

The selection happens in three phases:

1. Phase-I: Online Written Test — Objective type, bilingual (English & Hindi, except the English paper). Science stream: 60 minutes covering Physics, Maths and English. Other-than-Science stream: 45 minutes covering English plus Reasoning & General Awareness. Both streams together: 85 minutes. Scoring: +1 for a correct answer, 0 for unattempted, and -0.25 negative marking for each wrong answer. Marks are normalised across sessions and shortlisting is done state-wise.
2. Phase-II: Physical Fitness Test and Adaptability Tests — Includes the 1.6 km run, push-ups/sit-ups/squats, and two Adaptability Tests to check your suitability for military life. Document and domicile/COAFP certificate verification also happens here.
3. Phase-III: Medical Examination — Conducted by the Air Force Medical Team, including blood tests, urine tests, chest X-ray, ECG and other investigations as required.

Candidates who clear all phases are placed in a state-wise Provisional Select List (PSL), valid for six months, and the final Enrolment List is published based on medical fitness and state-wise vacancy availability.

How to Apply

1. Go to the official CASB portal at iafrecruitment.edcil.co.in.
2. Register with your personal and contact details and generate an OTP.
3. Verify your mobile number and email with the OTPs sent to you.
4. Agree to the terms, re-verify your details and submit to receive your User ID and Password.
5. Log in and click "Go To Application" to fill your qualification details and upload your photo, signature and thumb impression.
6. Choose your Domicile Category carefully — it cannot be changed later.
7. Pay the Rs. 550 + 18% GST examination fee online and submit.
8. Print your submitted application form and admit card for future reference.

Registration closes on 26 July 2026 at 11:00 PM. No extension will be given.

Important Dates

• Online Registration Start: 06 July 2026
• Online Registration End: 26 July 2026
• STAR Phase-I Online Exam: 22-23 September 2026
• Provisional Select List (PSL): Last week of May 2027
• Enrolment List: After 01 June 2027

• Perform assigned technical or non-technical trade duties within the Indian Air Force
• Undergo intensive military and skill training during the four-year engagement
• Maintain discipline, physical fitness and readiness for duty in any terrain or climate
• Support day-to-day operational, administrative and ground duties at the assigned unit
• Follow IAF safety protocols and maintain confidentiality of defence installations
• Report for duty and training as assigned by the Air Force at any location in India
• Maintain equipment, records and documentation as required by the trade role