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Indian Air Force Agniveer Vayu Intake 02/2027

Indian Air Force has released the notification for Agniveer Vayu under the Agnipath scheme. This page is your complete resource center — covering eligibility, pay scale, Seva Nidhi benefits, physical standards, and what to prepare before applying from 06 July 2026.

📅 Apply Opens: 06 July 2026 • 📝 Exam: 22–23 September 2026 • 💰 4-Year Service · Seva Nidhi Package • 10+2 / Diploma Eligible

📅 Applications open on 06 July 2026 and close on 26 July 2026. The Apply Online link activates exactly on the opening date. Written exam is scheduled for 22–23 September 2026. Use the time before applications open to confirm eligibility and start physical preparation.

📌 Source Data Note: The official notification text refers to this recruitment as both "Intake 02/2027" (in the title, dates, and most sections) and "Intake 01/2027" (in the short description). This page uses Intake 02/2027, as it appears in the majority of source fields. The source also lists two different Seva Nidhi exit figures — ₹10.04 Lakh and ₹5.02 Lakh — both reproduced below under Salary and Benefits; candidates should verify the exact figure from the official notification.

📋 Recruitment Overview

The Indian Air Force has released its notification for Agniveer Vayu, Intake 02/2027, under the Government of India's Agnipath scheme. Online applications open on 06 July 2026 and close on 26 July 2026. The written examination is scheduled for 22–23 September 2026, with exam city intimation expected in September 2026 and admit card release 24–48 hours before the exam.

Agniveer Vayu is a 4-year tenure-based engagement in the Indian Air Force, open to 10+2 (Science and Other than Science streams) and 3-year Diploma in Engineering candidates. Total post count is Not Available in the official notification provided.

⭐ Why This Recruitment Matters

Agniveer Vayu is the Indian Air Force's entry point under the Agnipath scheme — a structured 4-year tenure that combines defence service with post-service career advantages. Unlike a traditional permanent airman role, this is a fixed-term engagement with defined exit benefits.

It matters because Agniveers who complete their tenure receive a Seva Nidhi exit package, a skill-set certificate, and preferential consideration in CAPF, Assam Rifles, and select State Police recruitment — making it relevant not just as a 4-year job, but as a stepping stone into further government service.

🎯 Who Should Apply

• 🎓 10+2 candidates (Science stream) — with Mathematics, Physics, and English, minimum 50% aggregate and 50% in English. OR 3-year Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics/Automobile/CS/Instrumentation/IT) with the same marks criteria.

• 📘 10+2 candidates (Other than Science) — minimum 50% aggregate and 50% in English. OR a 2-year Vocational Course meeting the same marks criteria.

• 🎂 Candidates aged 17.5 to 22 years, born between 01 July 2005 and 01 January 2010 (both dates inclusive).

• 💪 Candidates meeting the physical standards below (height, chest, running, push-ups, sit-ups, squats) — both male and female standards are specified separately.

• 🛡️ Candidates seeking a structured short-term defence career with a clear post-service pathway — including CAPF/Assam Rifles reservation and state police preference — rather than a lifelong service commitment.

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

• 🛡️ 10% Reservation: Agniveers get 10% reservation in recruitment to Assam Rifles and CAPF (Central Armed Police Forces).

• 👮 State Police Preference: States like Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh give preference to Agniveers in their police recruitment.

• 💵 Life Insurance Cover: ₹48 Lakh life insurance cover provided for the duration of the engagement period.

• 📜 Skill Certificate: A skill-set certificate is provided by the Indian Air Force upon completion of the service period.

• 🏖️ Leave: Annual 30 days leave, plus sick leave based on medical advice.

📊 Selection Difficulty Overview

The selection process has three main phases plus adaptability assessment: Phase I (Online Test), Phase II (Physical Fitness Test), Phase III (Medical Examination), and Adaptability Tests I & II. This is a comprehensive multi-filter process spanning academic, physical, and psychological evaluation.

Not Available — specific cutoff marks, selection ratios, or year-wise difficulty trends are not part of the verified source data for this notification. Candidates should refer to IAF's official previous recruitment outcomes for data-backed difficulty assessment.

📚 Exam Preparation Guidance

1. Confirm your eligibility stream (Science or Other than Science) and ensure your 50% aggregate + 50% English marks criteria are met before applying.

2. Begin physical fitness training now — the 1.6 km run, push-ups, sit-ups, and squats require weeks of consistent training, especially to meet the male/female timing differences.

3. Self-check your height against the standard or regional relaxation (147 cm NE/Hilly, 150 cm Lakshadweep, 152/152.5 cm standard) well in advance.

4. Prepare for Phase I Online Test based on 10+2 level subjects relevant to your stream — Mathematics and Physics for Science stream candidates.

5. Understand the Adaptability Tests I & II are assessing your suitability for structured service life — review general defence-aspirant preparation material for this component.

🚫 Common Candidate Mistakes

• Applying under the wrong stream (Science vs Other than Science) without checking which one matches their actual 10+2 subject combination.

• Not accounting for the female-specific PFT timing (8-minute run, 1.30-minute sit-ups) and training to the male standard by mistake.

• Assuming the standard height applies everywhere — missing the regional relaxation for North East/Hilly Areas (147 cm) and Lakshadweep (150 cm).

• Confusing the monthly in-hand salary with the total monthly package — 30% is set aside as a fund contribution and is not part of the in-hand amount.

• Not verifying the Seva Nidhi exit figure from the latest official notification, given the discrepancy noted in the source data (₹10.04 Lakh vs ₹5.02 Lakh).

• Waiting for the apply link to "appear" instead of bookmarking the page — the link activates precisely on 06 July 2026.

➡️ Next Stage Expectations

After applications close on 26 July 2026, candidates should expect exam city intimation in September 2026, followed by admit card release 24–48 hours before the exam. Phase I (Online Test) is on 22–23 September 2026.

Candidates clearing Phase I proceed to Phase II (Physical Fitness Test), then Adaptability Tests I & II, and finally Phase III (Medical Examination). Each stage is sequential — candidates not meeting the standard at any stage do not proceed further. This page will be updated with admit card, result, and further stage information as IAF releases them.

🖊 How to Apply (From 06 July 2026)

1. From 06 July 2026, visit indianairforce.nic.in or use the Apply Online link in the Important Links section below (inactive until that date).

2. Confirm your eligibility stream (Science or Other than Science), age window, and physical standards before starting the form.

3. Register and fill in personal, educational, and trade-preference details accurately.

4. Upload required documents — photograph, signature, and mark sheets relevant to your qualification stream.

5. Pay the fee — ₹550 + 18% GST — online before 26 July 2026.

6. Submit and save a printout of the confirmation. Await exam city intimation in September 2026.

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⚠️ Disclaimer: ResultDekho is an independent educational information platform. Candidates should always verify critical details through the official notification and official website before making decisions. All data on this page is sourced from official Indian Air Force notifications. The intake number discrepancy (02/2027 vs 01/2027) and the Seva Nidhi figure discrepancy (₹10.04 Lakh vs ₹5.02 Lakh) found in the source notification are noted above. ResultDekho is not affiliated with the Indian Air Force or the Government of India. Always verify details at the official website: indianairforce.nic.in. Last update: 18 June 2026