Indian Airforce Agniveer Vayu Intake 02/2026 Recruitment 2025

Important Dates

• Application Begin : 11/07/2025
• Last Date for Apply Online: 31/07/2025
• Last Date Pay Exam Fee : 31/07/2025
• Correction Date : To be announced
• Written Exam Date : From 25/09/2025
• Admit Card Available : To be announced
• Result Announced : To be announced

Application Fee

• All Categories (General/OBC/EWS/SC/ST/Female): ₹550/-
• Pay the Exam Fee Through Online Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking Only.

Age Limit & Selection Process

• Age Limit: Minimum 17.5 years and Maximum 21 years (Born between 03/07/2005 and 03/01/2009, both dates inclusive)
• Age Relaxation: As per Government of India rules
• Selection Process:
  • Online Test (CBT)
  • Physical Fitness Test (PFT)
  • Adaptability Test-I
  • Adaptability Test-II
  • Medical Examination

Recruitment Details - Total Vacancies - To be announced

• 10+2/Intermediate with Mathematics, Physics and English from a recognized board with minimum 50% marks in aggregate and 50% in English
• OR 3 Years Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics/Automobile/Computer Science/Instrumentation Technology/Information Technology) with 50% marks in aggregate and 50% in English in Diploma Course or in Intermediate/Matriculation
• OR 2 Years Vocational Course with non-vocational subject Physics and Math from recognized board with 50% aggregate and 50% in English
• Both Male and Female Unmarried candidates eligible
• Age: 17.5 to 21 years

Salary & Pay Scale Details

• Agniveer Vayu:
  • 1st Year: ₹30,000/- per month (In-hand: ₹21,000/-, Rest in Agniveer Corpus Fund)
  • 2nd Year: ₹33,000/- per month
  • 3rd Year: ₹36,500/- per month
  • 4th Year: ₹40,000/- per month
  • Seva Nidhi Package (after 4 years): Approx. ₹11.71 lakh (tax free)
  • Risk & Hardship, Dress and Travel Allowances as per rules
  • Medical Facility, CSD, Insurance Cover of ₹48 lakh
• Career Growth: Opportunity to apply for regular Air Force cadre after 4 years based on performance and organizational requirement

Exam Difficulty & Competition Analysis

• Difficulty Level: Moderate to High (National level, large applicant pool, conceptual & physical rounds)
• Expected Applications: 6,00,000 – 10,00,000+ candidates (based on previous years)
• Competition Ratio: Approximately 1:100 – 1:150 (varies annually; exact vacancies not disclosed)
• Previous Cut-off Range: General: 45-55% (Online Test)
• Success Rate: Below 1% (multi-stage selection, strict medical & physical standards)
• Preparation Time: 4-6 months recommended for comprehensive written, physical & adaptability prep

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