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Indian Air Force Agniveervayu Recruitment Guide
IAF Agniveervayu Intake (Science / Non-Science, Group X/Y)
01/2027 examination cycle · Indian Air Force / CASB
Written and source-checked by NeelGyan Team · Last verified 2 August 2026
Checked against the official sources linked below
Current intake
01/2027
Current stage
Post-online-test selection phases
Next key date
14 November 2026
Age ceiling
Maximum 21 years on enrolment
Examination fee
₹550 + 18% GST
Selection route
Phase I → Phase II → medical → PSL/enrolment
01/2027 cycle tracker
- Registration12 Jan–1 Feb 2026
- Online test30–31 Mar 2026
- Phase IICall-up basedYou are here
- MedicalAfter Phase II
- Provisional Select List14 Nov 2026
- Enrolment list1 Dec 2026
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About Agniveervayu
What is Agniveervayu?
Agniveervayu is the Indian Air Force enrolment route under the four-year Agnipath scheme. Intake 01/2027 accepted science-subject and other-than-science-subject applicants, with a combined-paper option for candidates eligible in both streams.
Registration ran from 12 January to 1 February 2026 and the online examination was scheduled for 30 and 31 March. The advertisement schedules the Provisional Select List for 14 November 2026 and the final enrolment list for 1 December 2026, subject to the recruitment process.
The advertisement does not publish a total intake figure. Selection and inclusion in a provisional list do not create a right to enrolment; medical fitness, documents, merit and Air Force requirements remain controlling.
Latest Agniveervayu Updates
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Agniveervayu Highlights
Key verified exam details
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Candidates | Unmarried male and female |
| Birth window | 1 January 2006 to 1 July 2009, inclusive |
| Science paper | Physics, Mathematics and English · 60 minutes |
| Other-than-science paper | English and Reasoning & General Awareness · 45 minutes |
| Wrong-answer penalty | 0.25 mark |
| Next published milestone | Provisional Select List on 14 November 2026 |
Agniveervayu 01/2027 Important Dates
Official notification and exam timeline
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Registration opened | Opened | |
| Registration closed | Closed | |
| Online examination day 1 | Held | |
| Online examination day 2 | Held | |
| Provisional Select List | Scheduled | |
| Enrolment list | Scheduled |
Agniveervayu Application Process and Fees
Official application route and fee details
Registration for Intake 01/2027 is closed. A future applicant should use only the Agniveervayu recruitment portal and the new intake advertisement.
Choose the science-subject, other-than-science-subject or eligible combined option only after matching the qualification and English-mark rules. The selected route changes the online-test subjects and duration.
Upload and retain the prescribed identity, photograph, signature and education records. Later call-up, consent, documents and medical steps are candidate-specific.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Examination fee | ₹550 |
| Goods and Services Tax | 18% GST in addition to the fee |
- The applicant bears the stated fee for online registration; confirm transaction status in the official account.
Agniveervayu Eligibility Criteria
Qualification, age and other requirements
Science Subjects
Physics + Mathematics
- 10+2 with Mathematics, Physics and English and at least 50% aggregate plus 50% in English.
- Specified three-year engineering diploma and two-year vocational routes are also listed.
- Match the exact approved disciplines and English conditions in the advertisement.
Other Than Science
Any eligible stream
- 10+2 in any stream with at least 50% aggregate and 50% in English, or the specified vocational route.
- Candidates eligible in both groups may choose the combined examination route.
- Final education proof is mandatory.
Age and Marital Status
Maximum 21 at enrolment
- Inclusive birth window: 1 January 2006 to 1 July 2009.
- The entry is for unmarried male and female candidates.
- Marriage and pregnancy conditions during the engagement are governed by the current rules.
Physical and Medical
Qualifying
- Male PFT begins with 1.6 km in 7 minutes, followed by 10 push-ups, 10 sit-ups and 20 squats.
- Female PFT begins with 1.6 km in 8 minutes, followed by 10 sit-ups and 15 squats.
- Adaptability tests and Phase III medical fitness also apply.
Agniveervayu Admit Card
Verified current-cycle status
Current status: Phase I admit-card stage is complete; later call-up letters are candidate-specific.
Use the Agniveervayu login to confirm Phase II or medical reporting. Verify venue, date, documents and consent forms on the official call-up.
Agniveervayu Exam Pattern and Selection Process
Stages, papers and qualifying rules
- Phase IOnline objective test
- Phase IIDocuments, PFT and adaptability tests
- Phase IIIMedical examination
- PSL and enrolmentMerit, medical fitness and service requirement
Agniveervayu Online Test Pattern
| Candidate group | Subjects | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Science subjects | Physics, Mathematics and English | 60 minutes |
| Other than science subjects | English and Reasoning & General Awareness | 45 minutes |
| Both groups | Science paper plus Reasoning & General Awareness | 85 minutes |
- One mark is awarded for a correct answer and 0.25 mark is deducted for a wrong answer.
Agniveervayu Physical Fitness Test
| Candidate | 1.6 km run | Additional exercises |
|---|---|---|
| Male | Within 7 minutes | 10 push-ups, 10 sit-ups and 20 squats within the stated sequence and time |
| Female | Within 8 minutes | 10 sit-ups and 15 squats within the stated sequence and time |
- Candidates must qualify each component under the official instructions.
Agniveervayu Syllabus Overview
Subjects and stages in the official syllabus
- Science-group candidates prepare 10+2 CBSE-level Physics, Mathematics and English.
- Other-than-science candidates prepare English plus Reasoning and General Awareness.
- Candidates sitting both groups take the combined subject set under an 85-minute duration.
- Phase II readiness includes documents, fitness and adaptability; it should be prepared alongside the written test.
Physics
10+2 CBSE-level mechanics, electricity, waves, optics and modern-physics foundations for science candidates.
Mathematics
10+2 CBSE-level algebra, trigonometry, calculus, vectors, probability and coordinate geometry.
English
Comprehension, grammar, vocabulary and usage for every subject group.
Reasoning and General Awareness
Reasoning, current events, geography, history, civics, science awareness and defence knowledge for the applicable groups.
Agniveervayu Answer Key
Verified current-cycle status
Current status: No public official final answer-key file was identified for Intake 01/2027 by the verification date.
Candidate response or objection access, where provided, must be followed inside the official portal. Coaching keys are not Air Force answer keys.
Agniveervayu Result
Verified current-cycle status
Current status: The advertisement schedules the Provisional Select List for 14 November 2026 and enrolment list for 1 December 2026.
A Provisional Select List is not an unconditional appointment. Inclusion remains subject to vacancy, medical fitness, documents, merit and Air Force requirements.
Agniveervayu Cut-off
Verified current-cycle status
Current status: No verified official final cut-off for this intake was published by the verification date.
Cut-off and shortlist thresholds can differ by intake and test group. An estimate from a coaching site should not be presented as an official Air Force figure.
Agniveervayu Engagement and Pay Package
Four-year package and corpus structure
Agniveervayu is a four-year engagement under Agnipath. The advertisement does not publish a total intake figure and does not guarantee regular-cadre retention.
- Four-year engagement under the Agnipath scheme, including the training period.
- About 70 percent of the monthly package is paid in hand and 30 percent goes to the corpus, with a matching government contribution.
- Up to 25 percent of each batch may be considered for regular-cadre enrolment under service requirements and policy; retention is not guaranteed.
Agniveer Package and Seva Nidhi
| Year | Monthly package | Approximate in-hand component | Monthly corpus contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | ₹30,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹9,000 plus matching government contribution |
| Year 2 | ₹33,000 | ₹23,100 | ₹9,900 plus matching government contribution |
| Year 3 | ₹36,500 | ₹25,580 | ₹10,950 plus matching government contribution |
| Year 4 | ₹40,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹12,000 plus matching government contribution |
- The package is not the same as take-home pay; allowances may apply under the service notice.
- The four-year engagement and Seva Nidhi terms must be read in the current official notice.
Agniveervayu Preparation Strategy
A syllabus-first preparation route
- Start with the official notice and make a one-page checklist of eligibility, documents and every qualifying stage before studying from secondary material.
- Use the official syllabus or subject list to create weekly topic blocks, then practise timed questions in the same language and duration as the notified test.
- Maintain an error log for knowledge gaps, rushed reading and avoidable negative marks; revise the log before taking another mock.
- Train for the physical stage progressively and safely. Test-day standards are qualifying requirements, not a substitute for sustained conditioning.
- Recheck the candidate dashboard and official portal at every stage because venue, admit-card and reporting instructions are candidate-specific.
Agniveervayu Books and Study Material
- Keep the current official notification, syllabus and candidate instructions as the source-of-truth set.
- Use NCERT Mathematics and Science selectively to repair school-level concepts required by the notified syllabus.
- Use one dependable English grammar and comprehension reference instead of collecting overlapping guides.
- Build current-affairs notes from government releases and a compact newspaper workflow, then connect them to static subjects.
- Prefer official previous papers or service practice tests for calibration; a coaching mock does not establish the real cut-off or difficulty.
Agniveervayu Previous Question Papers
Official question-paper resources
Use the Air Force recruitment portal’s official syllabus, instructions and practice resources to calibrate subject-group difficulty. Do not assume a memory-based paper is complete.
Agniveervayu Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current status of Agniveervayu Intake 01/2027?
The online test is complete and later selection stages are in progress. The advertisement schedules the Provisional Select List for 14 November 2026.
What is the Agniveervayu age limit?
For Intake 01/2027, the inclusive birth window is 1 January 2006 to 1 July 2009 and the candidate must not exceed 21 years on enrolment.
What qualification is required for Agniveervayu?
Science candidates need the listed Physics, Mathematics and English route or an eligible technical route. Other-than-science candidates need the listed 10+2 or vocational qualification with the required English marks.
What is the Agniveervayu application fee?
The advertisement states ₹550 plus 18 percent GST.
Is there negative marking in the Agniveervayu exam?
Yes. One mark is awarded for a correct answer and 0.25 mark is deducted for a wrong answer.
Are women eligible for Agniveervayu?
Yes. Intake 01/2027 is open to eligible unmarried male and female candidates, subject to its separate physical and medical standards.
What happens after the Agniveervayu online test?
Shortlisted candidates proceed to Phase II documents, physical and adaptability tests, then Phase III medical and the merit-based provisional selection process.
Does the Provisional Select List guarantee enrolment?
No. Inclusion is provisional and remains subject to vacancy, medical fitness, documents, merit and Air Force requirements.
Official Information and Sources
Primary notice and authority links
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