June 26, 2025 by Boddu Likhith
📝 Introduction
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has officially released the notification for Agniveer Vayu Intake 02/2026 under the Agnipath Scheme. This recruitment drive invites unmarried male and female Indian citizens to serve the nation with pride. Candidates selected as Agniveer Vayu will undergo a 4-year tenure, receiving excellent training, allowances, and benefits. The application window opens on 11th July 2025 and closes on 31st July 2025.
This blog covers everything you need to know — from vacancies and eligibility to salary structure and application process.
🌟 Key Highlights
→ Recruiting Body: Indian Air Force
→ Post Name: Agniveer Vayu
→ Intake Batch: 02/2026
→ Job Type: Defence, Contractual (4 years)
→ Gender: Male & Female (Unmarried)
→ Application Mode: Online
→ Job Location: Across India
→ Age Limit: 17.5 to 21 years
→ Start Date to Apply: 11th July 2025
→ Last Date to Apply: 31st July 2025
→ Online Exam: From 25th September 2025
📌 Vacancy Details
→ Post Name: Agniveer Vayu
→ Number of Vacancies: To be notified (based on operational requirements)
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
➤ Educational Qualification
For Science Subjects:
→ 10+2 with Mathematics, Physics, and English with 50% aggregate and 50% in English
→ OR 3-year Diploma in Engg. (Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics/CS/IT/etc.) with 50% aggregate and 50% in English
→ OR 2-year Vocational Course with Physics and Maths + 50% aggregate and 50% in English
For Other Than Science Subjects:
→ 10+2 in any stream with 50% aggregate and 50% in English
→ OR 2-year Vocational Course with 50% aggregate and 50% in English
➤ Age Limit
→ Born between 02 July 2005 to 02 January 2009 (both inclusive)
→ Maximum age at the time of enrollment: 21 years
➤ Marital Status & Physical Standards
→ Only unmarried candidates eligible
→ Height:
→ Males: Minimum 152.5 cm
→ Females: Minimum 152 cm (147 cm for NE/Uttarakhand, 150 cm for Lakshadweep)
→ Chest (Males): Minimum 77 cm + 5 cm expansion
→ Chest (Females): Well-proportioned, 5 cm expansion
→ Hearing: Normal (able to hear whisper from 6 meters)
→ Dental: Healthy gums, minimum 14 dental points
→ Weight: Proportionate to age and height
💼 Experience Requirements
→ No prior experience required.
→ Freshers fulfilling educational and physical eligibility can apply.
💳 Application Fee
→ Fee: ₹550/- + GST
→ Payment Mode: Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking
📅 Important Dates
→ Notification Release: June 2025
→ Application Start Date: 11th July 2025
→ Application Last Date: 31st July 2025
→ Online Exam Date: From 25th September 2025
→ Provisional Select List (PSL): 15th May 2026
→ Final Enrolment List: 01st June 2026
📝 Application Process
→ Visit the official portal: agnipathvayu.cdac.in
→ Click on “Candidate Login” → New Registration
→ Fill in personal and educational details
→ Upload scanned documents:
→ Class 10th Certificate
→ 12th/Diploma/Vocational Mark Sheets
→ Passport photo with black slate (name/date)
→ Thumb impression & Signature
→ Pay the application fee
→ Submit and print the final form
✅ Selection Process
➤ Phase I: Online Test
→ Science Group: 60 mins (Maths, Physics, English)
→ Other Than Science Group: 45 mins (English, RAGA)
→ Both Groups: 85 mins (Maths, Physics, English, RAGA)
→ Marking: +1 mark per correct, -0.25 per wrong, 0 for unattempted
➤ Phase II:
→ Document Verification
→ Physical Fitness Test (PFT):
→ Males: 1.6 km in 7 mins + Push-ups, Sit-ups, Squats
→ Females: 1.6 km in 8 mins + Sit-ups, Squats
→ Adaptability Test-I (Written)
→ Adaptability Test-II (Personality Adaptability)
➤ Phase III: Medical Examination
→ As per IAF standards by the Air Force Medical Team
🏙️ Job Location
→ Across India — Training, posting, and deployment will be nationwide, depending on operational needs.
💰 Salary and Benefits
➤ Monthly Package
→ 1st Year: ₹30,000/-
→ 2nd Year: ₹33,000/-
→ 3rd Year: ₹36,500/-
→ 4th Year: ₹40,000/-
➤ Seva Nidhi (After 4 Years)
→ Approx. ₹10.04 Lakhs (tax-free, including interest)
➤ Perks and Allowances
→ Risk & Hardship Allowance
→ Dress and Travel Allowance
→ Canteen, Medical, and LTC benefits
→ 30 Days Annual Leave + Medical Leave
→ ₹48 Lakhs Non-contributory Life Insurance Cover
🔗 Important Links
→ If you're a young Indian ready to take on a life of discipline, pride, and service — don’t miss this golden opportunity to join the Indian Air Force as Agniveer Vayu. Mark your calendars and start preparing now!
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I. Agnipath Scheme Overview
The Agnipath scheme, approved by the Government of India on June 14, 2022, is a recruitment initiative for soldiers below the rank of commissioned officers across the Army, Navy, and Air Force. Those recruited under this scheme are known as "Agniveers."
➤ Tenure: Agniveers serve for a fixed term of four years, including six months of training.
➤ Post-tenure Opportunity: After four years, up to 25% of each batch may be selected for permanent service based on merit and organizational needs. The rest are demobilized with a Seva Nidhi package and a Skill Certificate.
➤ Benefits: Alongside monthly pay and allowances, Agniveers receive life insurance cover, a lump-sum Seva Nidhi package on exit, and a Skill Certificate to support post-service employment.
➤ Age Criteria: Candidates must be born between July 02, 2005, and January 02, 2009, i.e., between 17.5 and 21 years.
➤ Educational Qualification:
◆ Science Group: 10+2 with Physics, Mathematics, and English (50% aggregate and 50% in English), or a 3-year engineering diploma with equivalent marks, or a 2-year vocational course with Physics and Maths.
◆ Non-Science Group: 10+2 in any stream with 50% marks in aggregate and English, or a 2-year vocational course with the same criteria.
◆ Candidates eligible for the Science group can also opt for Non-Science.
II. Detailed Syllabus Breakdown
IAF Agniveer Vayu exam patterns vary based on the stream: Science, Other than Science, or both combined.
A. For Science Subjects:
★ Subjects include English, Physics, and Mathematics, based on CBSE 10+2 syllabus.
◆ Physics: Covers foundational topics like Kinematics, Laws of Motion, Thermodynamics, Electrostatics, Waves, Optics, Atomic and Nuclear Physics, Communication Systems, and more.
◆ Mathematics: Encompasses Algebra, Trigonometry, Calculus, Coordinate Geometry, Vectors, Probability, and Statistics.
◆ English:
➤ Grammar: Subject-Verb Agreement, Tenses, Sentence Transformation, Modifiers, etc.
➤ Vocabulary: Synonyms/Antonyms, Idioms, One-word Substitutions.
➤ Reading Skills: Comprehension passages, Jumbled Sentences.
➤ Narration & Voice: Direct-Indirect speech and Active-Passive voice usage.
B. For Other Than Science Subjects:
★ Subjects include English, Reasoning, and General Awareness (RAGA).
◆ Reasoning: Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning including puzzles, series, direction tests, coding-decoding, syllogisms, seating arrangements, tabulation, etc.
◆ General Awareness:
➤ Mathematics: Basic arithmetic, mensuration, trigonometry, and data interpretation.
➤ GK & Current Affairs: Indian polity, history, geography, science, sports, awards, major events, and computer basics.
III. Exam Pattern Explanation
Phase I: Online Test (CBT)
➤ Marking Scheme: +1 for correct, -0.25 for incorrect answers.
➤ Group-wise Structure:
◆ Science Group: 70 questions (20 English, 25 Physics, 25 Maths) – 60 minutes.
◆ Other Than Science Group: 50 questions (20 English, 30 RAGA) – 45 minutes.
◆ Combined Group: 100 questions – 85 minutes.
Phase II: Physical Fitness & Medical Examination
➤ Candidates clearing Phase I are called for Phase II.
➤ PFT Requirements (Male): 1.6 km run in 7 mins, 10 push-ups, 10 sit-ups, 20 squats.
➤ PFT Requirements (Female): 1.6 km run in 8 mins, 10 sit-ups in 1.5 mins, 15 squats.
➤ Adaptability Test I & II: Evaluate deployment adaptability and suitability for Air Force lifestyle.
➤ Medical Tests: Involves physical examination, lab tests, vision, and general health assessment. LASIK/PRK not permitted.
IV. Best Books and Study Material Guide
General English:
◆ “Objective General English” – S.P. Bakshi
◆ “Word Power Made Easy” – Norman Lewis
◆ “English Grammar & Composition” – Wren & Martin
Physics:
◆ NCERT Physics (Class 11 & 12)
◆ “Concepts of Physics” – H.C. Verma
◆ Air Force Group X guidebooks (e.g., Ram Singh Yadav)
Mathematics:
◆ NCERT Maths (Class 11 & 12)
◆ “Quantitative Aptitude” – R.S. Aggarwal
◆ “Fast Track Objective Maths” – Rajesh Verma
RAGA (Reasoning & General Awareness):
◆ “Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning” – R.S. Aggarwal
◆ “Lucent’s GK” for static GK
◆ Newspapers like The Hindu / Indian Express
◆ Pratiyogita Darpan, Yearbooks for current affairs
Additional Resources:
➤ Previous year papers
➤ Mock tests and quizzes on trusted online platforms
➤ Concept videos and crash courses
V. Preparation Strategies
General Strategy:
★ Understand the full syllabus and exam structure.
★ Create a weekly and daily study schedule.
★ Prioritize subjects based on strength and weightage.
★ Focus on concept clarity, not memorization.
★ Regularly solve previous year papers and mock tests.
★ Revise consistently and track weak areas.
★ Maintain physical fitness and mental well-being.
Subject-Specific Tips:
◆ English: Practice grammar, read regularly, improve vocabulary.
◆ Physics: Strengthen core concepts and practice derivations and numericals.
◆ Maths: Focus on formulas and shortcut techniques. Practice daily.
◆ Reasoning: Work on speed, accuracy, and logic puzzles.
◆ General Awareness: Stay updated with current affairs and revise static GK weekly.
VI. Interview & Adaptability Tips
Although Agniveer Vayu doesn’t involve a formal interview, candidates are assessed during adaptability tests and medicals.
➤ Be confident and composed; avoid nervousness.
➤ Communicate clearly and maintain eye contact.
➤ Show awareness about IAF and your motivation to join.
➤ Stay informed about current national and international affairs.
➤ Demonstrate adaptability, teamwork, and problem-solving.
➤ Be neatly groomed and carry all documents.
➤ Practice mock self-introductions and situation responses.
This comprehensive guide is designed to help aspirants navigate every phase of the IAF Agniveer Vayu 02/2026 recruitment. With focused preparation and determination, you can successfully clear all stages and embark on a prestigious journey with the Indian Air Force.
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