Indian Air Force Agniveer Vayu Intake 01/2027 Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online, Eligibility, Exam Date & Salary
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has released the official notification for Agniveer Vayu Intake 01/2027 Recruitment 2026 under the Agnipath Scheme. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online from 12 January 2026 to 01 February 2026 through the official portal. This recruitment drive offers a prestigious opportunity for young Indians to serve in the Indian Air Force for a four-year tenure with attractive pay and benefits
🔔 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | January 2026 |
| Online Apply Start | 12 January 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 01 February 2026 (11:00 PM) |
| Exam Date (Phase-I) | 30 & 31 March 2026 |
| Admit Card Release | 24–48 hrs before exam |
| Result | To be notified |
👨🎓 Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit (as on enrolment date):
• Minimum: 17.5 years
• Maximum: 21 years
• Candidates born between 01 January 2006 and 01 July 2009 (approx.) are eligible.
Educational Qualification:
Candidates must have passed any one of the following from a recognized board/institute:
✔ 10+2 (Intermediate) with Physics, Mathematics & English with minimum 50% aggregate and 50% in English
OR
✔ 3-year Engineering Diploma in recognized branches with 50% marks and 50% in English
OR
✔ 2-year vocational course with non-vocational Physics & Maths and required marks.
📝 Application Fee
• General / OBC / EWS: ₹550
• SC / ST: ₹550
Payment can be made online via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking etc.
💪 Selection Process
The IAF Agniveer Vayu selection will be conducted in the following stages:
Phase-I Online Written Examination
Physical Fitness Test (PFT)
Adaptability Tests I & II
Medical Examination
Final Merit List
🏃♂️ Physical Standards (General)
• Height: Minimum 152.5 cm (Male), 152 cm (Female)
• Running: 1.6 km in 7 min (Male) / 8 min (Female)
• Push-ups / Sit-ups / Squats: As per standard test requirements
💰 Salary & Benefits
| Year | Total Package | In-Hand | Corpus Fund |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Year | ₹30,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 2nd Year | ₹33,000 | ₹23,100 | ₹9,900 |
| 3rd Year | ₹36,500 | ₹25,580 | ₹10,950 |
| 4th Year | ₹40,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹12,000 |
| • Seva Nidhi Package after 4 years: approx. ₹10.04 lakh. |
📌 How to Apply Online
Visit the official IAF Agniveer Vayu portal or the official Air Force website.
Click on the “Apply Online” link for Agniveer Vayu Intake 01/2027.
Register with valid email and mobile number.
Fill in the application form carefully.
Upload required documents and pay the application fee.
Submit the form and take a printout for future reference.
📍 Official Website
👉 Official Portal: agnipathvayu.cdac.in
👉 IAF Website: indianairforce.nic.in
FOR MORE COMPLETE INFORMATION READ THE OFFICIAL NOTIFICATION!