Last Date: 28/07/2024.
Indian Air Force has released the official notification for the recruitment of Agniveer Vayu vacancy under Agnipath Scheme or Agneepath Scheme across the country. Interested and eligible candidates who want to enter Indian Air Force as a soldier may apply online here.
Indian Air Force Recruitment 2024
| Name of post | Agniveer Vayu |
| No of posts | To be updated later |
| Name of batch | Agniveer Vayu Intake 02/2025 |
| Name of scheme | Agnipath Scheme |
| Duration of service | 4 Years |
| Name of department | Indian Air Force |
| Name of ministry | Ministry of Defence, India |
| Date of launch of the scheme | 14th June 2022 |
| Job location | All India |
| Mode of application | Online |
Eligibility Criteria of Indian Air Force Recruitment
| Age Limit | Candidates born between 3rd July 2004 and 3rd January 2008 (both days inclusive) are eligible to apply for Agniveer Vayu posts. In case, a candidate clears all the stages of the Selection Procedure, then the upper age limit as on date of enrollment is 21 years. |
| Educational Qualification | Science Subjects: Candidates should have passed Intermediate/ 10+2/ Equivalent examination with Mathematics, Physics and English from an Education Board recognised by Central, State and UT with minimum 50% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in English. OR Passed Three years Diploma Course in Engineering (Mechanical/ Electrical/ Electronics/ Automobile/ Computer Science/ Instrumentation Technology/ Information Technology) from a Central, State and UT recognized 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). OR Passed Two years Vocational Course with non-vocational subject viz. Physics and Maths from State 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). Other Than Science Subjects: Candidates should have passed Intermediate/ 10+2/ Equivalent examination in any subject approved by Education Boards recognised by Central, State and UT with minimum 50% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in English. OR 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. |
Mandatory Medical Standards
General Medical Standards for Agniveer Vayu are as follows:-
1. Height: Minimum acceptable height is 152.5 cms (For Male candidates) and 152 cms (For Female candidates).
2. Chest: The chest wall should be well proportioned with minimum range of expansion of 5 cms.
3. Weight: Proportionate to height and age.
4. Corneal Surgery (PRK/ LASIK) is not acceptable. Visual requirements as applicable as per Indian Air Force standards.
5. Hearing: Candidate should have normal hearing i.e. able to hear forced whisper from a distance of 6 meters with each ear separately.
6. Dental: Should have healthy gums, good set of teeth and minimum 14 dental points.
7. General Health: Candidate should be of normal anatomy without loss of any appendages. He should be free from any active or latent, acute or chronic, medical or surgical disability or infection and skin ailments. Candidate shall be physically and mentally FIT to perform duty in any part of the world, in any climate and terrain.
More details about medical standard requirements can be viewed in official notification.
Examination Fee: Examination fee of Rs.550/- plus GST is to be paid by the candidate while registering for the online examination. The payment can be made by using Debit Cards/ Credit Cards/ Internet Banking through payment gateway. The examination fee can also be paid by Challan payment at any Axis Bank Branch.
Pay Scale of Air Force Agniveer Post
| Year | Customized Package | In Hand (70%) |
| 1st Year | Rs 30,000/- | Rs 21,000/- |
| 2nd Year | Rs 33,000/- | Rs 23,100/- |
| 3rd Year | Rs 36,500/- | Rs 25,580/- |
| 4th Year | Rs 40,000/- | Rs 28,000/- |
| Exit after 4 year | Rs 10.04 lakhs plus accrued interest | |
| Life Insurance Cover | Rs 48 lakhs | |
How to Apply for IAF Recruitment ?
The application mode for Agnipath Recruitment is online. Interested and eligible candidates must apply online here.
Candidates may follow below mentioned steps to apply online.
1. Scroll down, go to Important Web-Links section .
2. Click on the “Online Application Form” and complete the registration process by clicking “New User? Register”.
3. In the next stage, click on “Online Application Form” Link and Login.
4. Fill your all personal and educational details and upload necessary documents.
5. Next, pay the examination fee and submit the form.
6. At the end, take a print out of the application form .
Important Dates of Indian Air Force Agniveer Vayu Recruitment 2024
| Starting date of submission of online application | 8th July 2024 |
| Last date of submission of online application | 28th July 2024 |
| Date of issue of Admit Card | 15th October 2024 Onwards |
| Date of exam | 18th October 2024 Onwards |
| Release of provisional select list | 14th May 2025 |
| Release of final enrollment list | 30th May 2025 |
Online Test of Agniveer Vayu Recruitment
Candidates who applied for Agniveer Vayu posts will have to appear in an Online Test. Provisional admit cards will be send to eligible candidates for Phase – I of testing on their registered e-mail IDs between 48-72 hrs prior to the examination. Candidates are required to download the admit card, take a colour printout and carry the same to the examination centre. Name of city & exam date will be intimated to candidates at an earlier date to enable them to plan their movement.
| Type of questions | Objective type |
| Language of questions | One mark for every correct answer. |
| Marking pattern | One mark for every correct answer. |
| Negative marking | 0.25 marks shall be deducted for each wrong answer. |
# Candidates are to bring one blue / black pen and original AADHAAR card along with them for Phase – I testing.
Science Subjects
The exam pattern for the category of Science Subjects is as mentioned below.
| Type of exam | Online Test |
| Duration of exam | 60 Minutes |
| Syllabus of exam | English, Physics and Mathematics as per 10+2 CBSE syllabus. |
Other Than Science Subjects
| Type of exam | Online Test |
| Duration of exam | 45 Minutes |
| Syllabus of exam | English as per 10+2 CBSE syllabus and Reasoning & General Awareness (RAGA). |
Both Science Subjects & Other than Science Subjects
| Type of exam | Online Test |
| Duration of exam | 85 Minutes |
| Syllabus of exam | Physics, Mathematics and English as per 10+2 CBSE syllabus and Reasoning & General Awareness (RAGA). |
Physical Fitness Test (PFT)
Names of the shortlisted candidates, who qualify the online test, shall be displayed on the CASB Web Portal https://agnipathvayu.cdac.in and on a stipulated date shall be called at designated ASC for Physical Fitness Test (PFT), Adaptability Test-I and Adaptability Test-II. PFT consists of two parts, PFT-I and PFT-II.
PFT- I
Candidates have to complete 1.6 Kms run as per the following timings to qualify for PFT-II:-
| Test | Male | Female |
| 1.6 Kms run | Within 07 minutes | Within 08 minutes |
PFT- II
Candidates who qualify PFT-I will go for PFT-II after 10 minutes of recuperation time. The sequence of exercises and maximum time period for male and female candidates are as follows:-
Male Candidates
| Test | Max Time Period | Remarks |
| 10 Push-ups | 01 minute | Test will be conducted after 10 minutes break on completion of run |
| 10 Sit-ups | 01 minute | Test will be conducted after 02 minutes break on completion of 10 Push-ups |
| 20 Squats | 01 minute | Test will be conducted after 02 minutes break on completion of 10 Sit-ups |
Female Candidates
| Test | Max Time Period | Remarks |
| 10 Sit-ups | 01 minute and 30 seconds | Test will be conducted after 10 minutes break on completion of run |
| 15 Squats | 01 minute | Test will be conducted after 02 minutes break on completion of 10 Sit-ups |
Important Web-Links of Indian Air Force Recruitment
| Online Application Form | 08/07/2024 |
| Advertisement Details | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |