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Indian Air Force Agniveer (Agniveervayu) Agniveervayu Intake 02/2027

The Indian Air Force's Agnipath recruitment of Agniveervayu after Class 12, decided by an online test, a physical fitness test, adaptability tests and a medical, for a four-year engagement.

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Overview

Conducting body
Indian Air Forceagnipathvayu.cdac.in
Age limit
17 to 21 years
Application fee
₹550 to ₹550
Vacancies
To be announced
First stage duration
1 hr 25 min
Negative marking
1/4 mark per wrong answer

Indian Air Force Agniveervayu Recruitment under the Agnipath Scheme is conducted by Indian Air Force, Central Airmen Selection Board. Selection runs through 3 stages: Phase I Online Test, Physical Fitness Test (PFT), Adaptability Tests and Medical Examination.

  1. Register and apply online on agnipathvayu.cdac.in for the Science and/or Other-than-Science group.
  2. Sit the Phase I online test at your allotted centre.
  3. Qualify each subject and clear the online-test cut-off.
  4. Attend the Physical Fitness Test (Phase II).
  5. Clear the adaptability tests and the medical examination.
  6. Enrolment follows the online-test merit within the state-wise vacancies for a four-year engagement.

Important dates

Important dates
EventDateStatus
Online application window

Applications for Agniveervayu Intake 02/2027 ran from 6 to 26 July 2026 on agnipathvayu.cdac.in. The Air Force notifies Agniveervayu intakes roughly twice a year.

6 Jul 2026 - 26 Jul 2026Closed
Phase I online test

The Phase I online test for Intake 02/2027 is scheduled for 22–23 September 2026 across allotted centres, with admit cards released on the CASB portal beforehand.

22 Sept 2026 - 23 Sept 2026Closed
Physical Fitness Test and Phase II

Candidates who clear the online test are called for the Physical Fitness Test, adaptability tests, and later the medical examination.

To be announcedNot announced

Eligibility

Educational qualification

Open toClass 12 passITI / Diploma

Depends on the trade group. Science Subjects (Group X trades): Class 12 (10+2) with Mathematics, Physics and English, at least 50% aggregate and 50% in English, or a three-year engineering diploma with 50% aggregate and 50% in English. Other than Science Subjects (Group Y trades): Class 12 in any stream with at least 50% aggregate and 50% in English, or a two-year vocational course with the specified marks.

Only unmarried candidates are eligible. Candidates who meet both sets of conditions may opt for both groups and sit the combined test. Both men and women are recruited in eligible trades.

Age

17 to 21 years as on the birth-date window stated in the notification (about 17½ to 21 years for the intake).

Upper age relaxation

    Nationality

    A candidate must be one of the following:

    • A citizen of India, or as otherwise notified by the Government of India

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    Application fee

    CategoryFee
    All candidates

    Examination fee of Rs 550 plus applicable GST, paid online (non-refundable). Confirm on the official notification.

    		₹550

    Fees have been stable across recent cycles but are the kind of detail a notification can revise. Confirm on the official notification before paying.

    Exam pattern

    Stage by stage structure with question counts, marks, timing and the marking scheme.

    Stage 1: Phase I Online Test

    Computer based test
    SectionQuestionsMarks
    English2020
    Physics2525
    Mathematics2525
    Reasoning and General Awareness (RAGA)3030
    Total100100

    Duration: 1 hr 25 min|Negative marking: 1/4 mark per wrong answer

    • The sections shown are the combined 'both groups' paper (100 questions, 100 marks, 85 minutes).
    • Science Subjects (Group X): English, Physics and Mathematics — 70 questions in 60 minutes.
    • Other than Science Subjects (Group Y): English and Reasoning & General Awareness (RAGA) — 50 questions in 45 minutes.
    • Physics and Mathematics follow the CBSE Class 11–12 syllabus. Candidates must qualify each subject individually, with normalised marks.

    Stage 2: Physical Fitness Test (PFT)

    Pen and paperQualifying only

    Duration: Varies|Negative marking: None

    • A 1.6 km run within the prescribed time, plus push-ups, sit-ups and squats to the standard for the candidate.
    • Qualifying in nature; candidates must clear it to proceed.

    Stage 3: Adaptability Tests and Medical Examination

    Document and medicalQualifying only

    Duration: Varies|Negative marking: None

    • Adaptability Test-I (objective) and Adaptability Test-II assess suitability for the Air Force way of life.
    • A detailed medical examination follows, against the Indian Air Force's standards.
    • The provisional select list is drawn from the online-test merit for candidates who clear all stages.

    Syllabus

    Every subject in the paper, topic by topic. Open a subject for its weightage in this exam, the full topic list and the mock tests, practice sets and notes that cover it.

    English Language

    • Comprehension
    • Grammar, tenses and voice
    • Vocabulary, synonyms and antonyms
    • Sentence structure and error correction
    English Language guide & weightage →

    General Science

    • Physics: mechanics, motion and laws of motion
    • Work, energy and power
    • Electricity, magnetism and modern physics
    • Waves, optics and thermodynamics (CBSE Class 11–12)
    General Science guide & weightage →

    Mathematics

    • Sets, relations and functions
    • Quadratic equations, sequences and series
    • Trigonometry and coordinate geometry
    • Limits, derivatives and integrals
    • Probability and statistics (CBSE Class 11–12)
    Mathematics guide & weightage →

    General Intelligence & Reasoning

    • Verbal and non-verbal reasoning
    • Coding-decoding, series and analogies
    • Current affairs and general knowledge
    • History, geography, polity and static GK (RAGA)
    General Intelligence & Reasoning guide & weightage →

    How to apply

    1. Register on agnipathvayu.cdac.in

      Create an account with your personal and educational details and choose your group (Science, Other than Science, or both).

    2. Fill the application and pay the fee

      Complete the form, upload your photograph and signature, and pay the Rs 550 (plus GST) fee online.

    3. Download the admit card and appear

      Download the provisional admit card from the CASB portal and sit the Phase I online test at your allotted centre with your Aadhaar.

    Documents to keep ready

    • Class 10 certificate for date of birth
    • Class 12 marksheet and certificate (or diploma marksheets)
    • Domicile or residence certificate
    • Photo identity proof such as Aadhaar
    • Recent passport-size photographs and signature matching the uploads

    Salary and job profile

    Pay and allowances

    Pay scale:
    Agnipath scheme Agniveer package (not a Pay Commission scale)
    Initial basic pay:
    To be announced
    Approximate in-hand:
    To be announced

    Allowances

    • Risk and hardship allowances as applicable during service

    Perks

    • Tax-free Seva Nidhi package on completion of the four-year engagement
    • Life insurance cover of Rs 48 lakh during service
    • Opportunity for up to 25% to be selected for the regular cadre
    • Skill certificate recognising the training received

    Under the Agnipath scheme, the monthly package is about Rs 30,000 in the first year (with roughly Rs 21,000 in hand after 30% goes to the Agniveer Corpus Fund), rising to about Rs 40,000 by the fourth year. On completion of four years, a tax-free Seva Nidhi of about Rs 10.04 lakh is paid, and non-contributory life insurance cover of Rs 48 lakh applies during service. Confirm current figures from the notification.

    What the job involves

    • Serve as an Agniveervayu in the Indian Air Force for a four-year engagement.
    • Work in a technical or non-technical trade depending on the group and training assigned.
    • Undergo basic and trade training at Air Force establishments.
    • A pathway to the regular Air Force cadre for those selected after four years.

    Free mock tests

    Written to this exam's pattern, with the same interface, sectional locking and marking scheme you will face on exam day.

    • Indian Air Force Agniveer (Agniveervayu): 28-question practice mock

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    Study material

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    How to prepare for Indian Air Force Agniveer (Agniveervayu)

    • Fix your group first: Science-group aspirants must be quick and accurate in Physics and Mathematics at CBSE Class 11–12 level, so revise formulas and practise two-step problems for speed.
    • English is common to both groups and easy to score — drill grammar, vocabulary and short comprehension a little every day.
    • For the Other-than-Science group, RAGA rewards steady reasoning practice plus current affairs and static GK, especially defence and science awareness.
    • Watch the 0.25 negative marking: qualify each subject first, then push your total, rather than guessing blindly.
    • Begin physical training months ahead — the 1.6 km run and the strength tests need conditioning, not last-minute effort.

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the difference between the Science and Other-than-Science groups?

    The Science group (Group X trades) needs Class 12 with Physics, Maths and English and tests English, Physics and Mathematics. The Other-than-Science group (Group Y trades) is open to any stream and tests English and Reasoning & General Awareness (RAGA).

    Is there negative marking in the Agniveervayu online test?

    Yes. Each correct answer earns 1 mark and 0.25 marks are deducted for each wrong answer. Unattempted questions carry no penalty.

    Can girls apply for Agniveervayu?

    Yes. Unmarried women candidates are recruited as Agniveervayu in eligible trades, alongside men, within the age window.

    What happens after four years?

    Agniveervayu serve a four-year engagement and receive a tax-free Seva Nidhi package on completion. Up to 25% of a batch may be selected, on merit, for the regular Air Force cadre.

    Last verified 23 August 2026(33 days ago, by editorial)

    Not yet confirmed for this cycle: the vacancy count and the application fee. Where we have a figure from previous cycles we show it and label it as expected; where we do not, the page says "to be announced". Check the official source below before you rely on any of it.

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