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Indian Air Force Agniveervayu Recruitment 2026: Intake 02/2027, Eligibility, Exam Date & Apply Online

Indian Air Force, Indian Air Force – Agniveervayu

Indian Air Force (IAF) has released the notification for Agniveervayu Intake 02/2027 under the Agnipath Scheme. The recruitment is open to eligible unmarried Indian male and female candidates. Online applications were accepted from 06 July 2026 to 26 July 2026, and the Phase-I online examination is scheduled for 22–23 September 2026.

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1. Indian Air Force Agniveervayu Recruitment 2026: Intake 02/2027, Eligibility, Exam Date & Apply Online – Overview

Indian Air Force (IAF) has released the notification for Agniveervayu Intake 02/2027 under the Agnipath Scheme. The recruitment is open to eligible unmarried Indian male and female candidates. Online applications were accepted from 06 July 2026 to 26 July 2026, and the Phase-I online examination is scheduled for 22–23 September 2026.

2. Important Dates

Important dates for this notice
FieldDetails
Online Apply Start Date06 July 2026
Online Apply Last Date26 July 2026
Online Exam Date22–23 September 2026
Admit CardReleased / Available through Candidate Login

3. Important Dates

The IAF has stated that admit cards are made available through candidate login 48–72 hours before the examination. Current reporting confirms the Intake 02/2027 admit card became available from 19 September 2026.

4. Application Fee

Application Fee
FieldDetails
Application Fee₹550/- + 18% GST
The fee is non-refundable.

5. Eligibility Criteria

1. Nationality
Candidates must be Indian citizens.
2. Gender & Marital Status
The notification invites applications from unmarried Indian male and female candidates for Agniveervayu Intake 02/2027.
3. Age Limit

Candidates must have been born between:

  • 01 July 2005 and 01 January 2010
  • Both dates are inclusive.
  • Candidates who clear the complete selection process must also satisfy the prescribed upper-age condition at the time of enrolment.

6. Educational Qualification

Science Subjects

Candidates should have passed 10+2 / Intermediate / equivalent examination with:

  • Physics
  • Mathematics
  • English
  • with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in English.
  • Alternatively, eligible candidates may have completed a 3-year Diploma in Engineering in the prescribed streams with the required marks.
  • Other Than Science Subjects
  • Minimum 50% marks in aggregate
  • Minimum 50% marks in English
Candidates should have passed 10+2 / Intermediate / equivalent examination in any subject with:

7. Selection Process

The selection process broadly consists of:

  • 1.Phase-I – Online Test
  • 2.Phase-II – Testing
  • 3.Physical Fitness Test (PFT)
  • 4.Adaptability Test-I
  • 5.Adaptability Test-II
  • 6.Medical Examination
  • 7.Final Enrolment / Merit
  • The official notification specifies that candidates shortlisted after Phase-I proceed to Phase-II, followed by physical, adaptability and medical stages.

8. Phase-I Online Exam Pattern

Science Subjects
Phase-I Online Exam Pattern
FieldDetails
Duration60 minutes
Duration45 minutes
Duration85 minutes
Correct Answer+1 mark
Wrong Answer−0.25 mark
Unattempted0 mark

Subjects:

  • Physics
  • Mathematics
  • English
  • Other Than Science Subjects
  • English
  • Reasoning & General Awareness (RAGA)
  • Science + Other Than Science
  • Physics
  • Mathematics
  • English
  • Reasoning & General Awareness
  • Marking Scheme
Subjects:
Subjects:
The Phase-I test is objective type, with questions generally bilingual except the English paper.

9. Physical Fitness Test

Candidates shortlisted for Phase-II must qualify the prescribed Physical Fitness Test (PFT).
The notification contains separate physical requirements for male and female candidates, including running, push-ups/sit-ups and other prescribed physical activities.
Candidates should follow the exact standards given in the official notification rather than relying on unofficial physical-test summaries.

10. Engagement Period

Agniveervayu are enrolled under the Agnipath Scheme for four years.
The notification also states that, based on organisational requirements and performance, up to 25% of a batch may subsequently be enrolled in the regular cadre, subject to the applicable terms and conditions.

11. Agniveervayu Salary / Monthly Package

Year Monthly Package Approx. In-Hand
1st Year ₹30,000 ₹21,000
2nd Year ₹33,000 ₹23,100
3rd Year ₹36,500 ₹25,550
4th Year ₹40,000 ₹28,000
The candidate contributes a portion of the monthly package to the Agniveer Corpus Fund, with a matching contribution from the Government of India.
Seva Nidhi Package
On completion of four years, the accumulated corpus is approximately ₹10.04 lakh, excluding interest, as specified in the notification.
Insurance
Agniveervayu are provided non-contributory life insurance cover of ₹48 lakh during their engagement period.

13. Frequently Asked Questions

Agniveervayu Intake 02/2027 is a recruitment drive conducted by the Indian Air Force (IAF) under the Agnipath Scheme for eligible unmarried Indian male and female candidates.

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