EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION:
- Science Subjects: Passed Intermediate/10+2/Equivalent with Mathematics, Physics and English with minimum 50% marks in aggregate and 50% in English OR Three years Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics/Automobile/Computer Science/Instrumentation Technology/IT) with 50% marks OR Two years Vocational Course with Physics and Mathematics with 50% marks
- Other than Science Subjects: Passed Intermediate/10+2/Equivalent in any stream with minimum 50% marks in aggregate and 50% in English OR Two years Vocational Course with minimum 50% marks
- Candidates eligible for Science Subjects are also eligible to appear in both Science and Other than Science examinations in one sitting
- Only unmarried candidates eligible; must not marry during 4-year engagement period; female candidates must not become pregnant during engagement
SALARY:
- Agniveer package: Rs. 30,000/month (1st year), Rs. 33,000/month (2nd year), Rs. 36,500/month (3rd year), Rs. 40,000/month (4th year)
- In-hand (70%): Rs. 21,000 to Rs. 28,000/month depending on year
- Contribution to Agniveer Corpus Fund and matching GoI contribution: Rs. 9,000 to Rs. 12,000/month depending on year
- Total Seva Nidhi Package after 4 years: approximately Rs. 10.04 lakhs (excluding interest)
- Additional Risk and Hardship allowances, Dress and Travel allowances, ration, clothing, accommodation, LTC as per existing rules
- Non-contributory Life Insurance cover of Rs. 48 Lakhs during engagement period
AGE LIMIT:
- Candidates born between 01 July 2005 and 01 January 2010 (both dates inclusive)
- Upper age limit as on date of enrolment should be 22 years
VACANCY DETAILS:
- Number of vacancies not specified in notification; number and employability of female candidates decided as per service requirement
- Selection based on state-wise vacancy allocation
APPLICATION FEE:
- Examination fee: Rs. 550 plus 18% GST (non-refundable) for all candidates
- Payment mode: Online through Net Banking/Debit Cards/Credit Cards/UPI
SELECTION PROCESS:
- Stage 1: Phase-I Online Test (Science Subjects/Other than Science Subjects/Both)
- Stage 2: Phase-II - Physical Fitness Test (PFT-I and PFT-II), Adaptability Test-I and Adaptability Test-II
- Stage 3: Phase-III - Medical Examination
HOW TO APPLY:
- Step 1: Register online at https://iafrecruitment.edcil.co.in with valid email ID and mobile number; complete Step-I registration to receive User ID and password
- Step 2: Login and complete Step-II - fill Personal, Communication, Qualification details, upload photograph, signature, left thumb impression, and live image capture
- Step 3: Submit application and pay examination fee of Rs. 550 plus 18% GST online; print submitted application form for future reference
IMPORTANT NOTES:
- Online exam (Phase-I) scheduled for 22-23 September 2026
- Enrolment period: 4 years under Air Force Act 1950; up to 25% of each batch may be offered enrolment in regular cadre as Airmen based on performance
- Agniveervayu not entitled to Ex-Servicemen (ESM) status after discharge
- Domicile Category (Permanent Domicile/COAFP-I/COAFP-II) must be chosen and declared; cannot be changed later
- Medical standards include minimum height 152 cms (with relaxations for NE/hilly Uttarakhand/Lakshadweep female candidates), specific chest, hearing, dental and visual standards
- Permanent body tattoos not permitted except on inner forearms and back of hand; Sikh candidates permitted to retain hair/beard/moustache as per religious custom
- Negative marking: 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer in Phase-I online test
- Candidates must qualify in each paper individually (Science Subjects and Other than Science Subjects)
- Provisional Select List (PSL) valid for six months from date of display; to be published last week of May 2027
- No TA/DA admissible for any stage of selection process
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