The Indian Air Force (IAF) has released a notification for unmarried Indian male and female candidates for the selection test for Agniveervayu Intake 02/2025 under the Agnipath Scheme. Applications can be submitted online from July 8, 2024, to July 28, 2024. All details about the Indian Air Force Agniveervayu Intake 02/2025 Recruitment 2024 are provided below. Read on to start your journey with the Indian Air Force.
Agniveervayu enrolled under this entry may be assigned any duty at the discretion of the Indian Air Force. They will undergo military training based on IAF requirements. After four years of service, based on the organisation’s needs and policies, Agniveervayu can apply for enrolment in the regular cadre as Airmen. Applications will be centrally considered based on objective criteria, including performance during the four-year period. Up to 25% of each specific batch will be enrolled in the regular cadre of the IAF.
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Overview of Indian Air Force Agniveervayu Recruitment 2024
Overview |
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|---|---|
| Organization | Indian Air Force (IAF) |
| Exam Name | Indian Air Force Recruitment 2024 for Agniveervayu Intake 02/2025 under Agnipath Scheme |
| Post Name | Agniveervayu |
| Vacancies | – |
| Qualification | Click Here |
| Category | Defence Job |
| Job Location | Anywhere in India |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Notification Date | 18-06-2024 |
| Apply Online Start Date | 08-07-2024 |
| Apply Online Last Date | 28-07-2024 |
| Exam Date | 18-10-2024 |
| Selection Process | Online Test, PFT, Adaptability Test, Documentation, Medical |
| Mode of Exam | Online (Objective Type) |
| Exam Language | English, Hindi |
| Apply Link | Available on 08-07-2024 |
| Notification (PDF) | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Educational Qualifications
(a) Science Subjects
Candidates should meet one of the following criteria:
- Passed Intermediate/ 10+2/ Equivalent examination with Mathematics, Physics, and English from Education Boards recognized by Central, State, and UT with:
- Minimum 50% marks in aggregate
- Minimum 50% marks in English
- Passed Three years Diploma Course in Engineering (Mechanical/ Electrical/ Electronics/ Automobile/ Computer Science/ Instrumentation Technology/ Information Technology) from Central, State, and UT recognized Polytechnic institute with:
- 50% marks in aggregate
- 50% marks in English in the Diploma Course (or in Intermediate/Matriculation if English is not a subject in the Diploma Course)
- Passed Two years Vocational Course with non-vocational subjects viz. Physics and Mathematics from Education Boards recognized by Central, State, and UT with:
- 50% marks in aggregate
- 50% marks in English in the Vocational Course (or in Intermediate/ Matriculation if English is not a subject in the Vocational Course)
(b) Other than Science Subjects
Candidates should meet one of the following criteria:
- Passed Intermediate/ 10+2/ Equivalent Examination in any stream/ subjects from Education Boards recognized by Central, State, and UT with:
- Minimum 50% marks in aggregate
- Minimum 50% marks in English
- Passed Two years Vocational Course from Education Boards recognized by Central, State, and UT with:
- Minimum 50% marks in aggregate
- 50% marks in English in the Vocational Course (or in Intermediate/ Matriculation if English is not a subject in the Vocational Course)
Age Limit
As stated in the recruitment notification for Agniveervayu Intake 02/2025 under the Agnipath Scheme, the age requirements for the positions of Agniveervayu are detailed below:
| Age Limit | Min | Max |
| 16 Years | 20 Years |
Note:-
- Candidate born between 03 July 2004 and 03 January 2008 (both dates inclusive) are eligible to apply.
- If a candidate clears all the stages of the Selection Procedure, the upper age limit as on the date of enrolment should be 21 years.
Application Fee
To apply for this recruitment, candidates must pay a processing fee. The table below shows the application fees for each category:
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| All Candidates | Rs. 550/- |
Exam Pattern
The written examination will be conducted at the selected centers on the date and time fixed by the IAF which will be communicated to all candidates through online admit cards. Online test will be objective type and questions will be bilingual (English & Hindi) except for English paper and shall consist of the following subjects:
| Subjects | Duration | |
|---|---|---|
| (a) Science Subjects | Physics, Mathematics, English | 60 Minutes |
| (b) Other than Science Subjects | English, Reasoning, General Awareness | 45 Minutes |
| (c) Science Subjects & Other than Science Subjects | Physics, Mathematics, English, Reasoning, General Awareness | 85 Minutes |
- (a) Science Subjects: The total duration of the online test shall be 60 minutes and will comprise Physics, Mathematics, and English as per the 10+2 CBSE syllabus.
- (b) Other than Science Subjects: The total duration of the online test shall be 45 minutes and will comprise English as per the 10+2 CBSE syllabus, and Reasoning & General Awareness (RAGA).
- (c) Science Subjects & Other than Science Subjects: The total duration of the online test shall be 85 minutes and will comprise Physics, Mathematics, English as per the 10+2 CBSE syllabus, and Reasoning & General Awareness (RAGA).
Note:-
- Marking pattern for online test:
- One mark for every correct answer.
- Nil (0) marks for unattempted questions.
- 0.25 marks shall be deducted for each wrong answer.
- Candidates’ scores in STAR Phase-I Testing will be adjusted (“Normalised”) to account for differences in question paper difficulty across sessions. Cut-offs for STAR Phase-II testing and the Final Merit List will be based on these “Normalised Marks” rather than the actual scores obtained in Phase-I.
- Candidates are to qualify in each paper individually in Science Subjects and Other than Science Subjects, with normalised marks. The result of Phase-I and shortlisting for Phase-II will be based on their performance in the Phase-I online test.
Selection Process
The examination will consist of Online Examination, Document Verification, Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Adaptability Test, and Medical Examination. All these stages of the examination are mandatory. The examination will be conducted in three phases as follows:
- 1st Phase:
- Online Examination
- 2nd Phase:
- Physical Fitness Test (PFT)
- Adaptability Test
- Document Verification
- 3rd Phase:
- Medical Examination
First Phase:-
Eligible candidates will receive their admit cards for the Online Test via email 48-72 hours before the exam. They need to download and bring a color printout of the admit card to the exam center. The city name and exam date will be notified beforehand for travel planning. Admit cards can also be downloaded from the candidate’s login on the CASB web portal. Candidates must bring a blue/black pen and their original AADHAAR card for Phase-I testing. For details on the exam pattern, click here.
Second Phase:-
Following the announcement of Phase-I (Online) Test results, candidates who meet the cut-off based on normalised marks will receive a new Admit Card via email for Phase-II. Phase-II includes Physical Fitness Test (PFT), and Adaptability Test, Document Verification, . This Admit Card can also be downloaded from the candidate’s login on the CASB web portal.
a) Physical Fitness Test (PFT):
Names of the shortlisted candidates who qualify the online test will be displayed on the CASB Web Portal. On a specified date, these candidates will be called to designated ASCs for Physical Fitness Test (PFT) and Adaptability Test-II. PFT includes two parts: PFT-I and PFT-II.
PFT-I:-
Candidates have to complete 1.6 Kms run as per the following timings to qualify for PFT-II.
| # | Test |
|---|---|
| Male | 1.6 Km run within 07 minutes |
| Female | 1.6 Km run within 08 minutes |
PFT-II:-
Candidates who qualify PFT-I to undergo PFT-II after 10 minutes of recuperation time. The sequence of exercises and maximum time period for male and female candidates are as follows.
| # | Test | Time | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 10 Push-ups | 01 Minute | Test will be conducted after 10 minutes break on completion of run |
| 10 Sit-ups | 01 Minute | Test will be conducted after 02 minutes break on completion of 10 Push-ups | |
| 20 Squats | 01 Minute | Test will be conducted after 02 minutes break on completion of 10 Sit-ups | |
| Female | 10 Sit-ups | 01 Minute and 30 Seconds | Test will be conducted after 10 minutes break on completion of run |
| 15 Squats | 01 Minute | Test will be conducted after 02 minutes break on completion of 10 Sit-ups |
Board to assess the height, chest, and weight of the candidates according to the physical standards mentioned below:
| # | Height | Chest | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 152.5 cms | 77-82 cms | Proportionate to height and age |
| Female | 152 cms | Expansion of 05 cms |
(b) Adaptability Test:
All candidates who pass Physical Fitness Test will have to undertake Adaptability Test-II as per policy in vogue. Adaptability Test-II is for selection of candidates who can adapt to the environment of the Indian Air Force and are able to adjust to the military way of life.
c) Documentation Verification:
During documentation verification, the Board will check the candidate’s original documents. Candidates who fail to produce the required documents will be disqualified. Candidates have to report on the stipulated date and time for Phase-II at the designated ASC along with following:
- Admit Card and Application
- Color printout of Phase-II Admit Card.
- Color printout of the duly filled application form downloaded after online registration.
- Stationery
- HB pencil, eraser, sharpener, glue stick, stapler, and black/blue ballpoint pen for writing.
- Photographs
- Eight un-attested passport-size color photographs (same as used for online application).
- Educational Documents
- Original and four self-attested photocopies of matriculation passing certificate.
- Original and four self-attested photocopies of matriculation marks sheet (for three years Diploma/two years Vocational Course holders when English is not a subject in the course).
- Original and four self-attested photocopies of Intermediate/ 10+2/ equivalent examination passing certificate and marks sheet.
- (OR)
- Original and four self-attested photocopies of three years diploma course passing certificate and marks sheets of all semesters.
- (OR)
- Original and four self-attested photocopies of two years Vocational Course passing certificate and all marks sheets, including non-vocational course with subjects English, Physics, and Mathematics.
- Special Certificates
- Certificate for COAFP (Children of Air Force Personnel), including certificates for children of serving/ retired/ deceased Air Force civilian employees, downloaded from the CASB web portal.
- Phase-I Documents
- Original Phase-I Admit Card used during the Phase-I test, bearing Air Force seal and invigilator’s signature.
- NCC Certificate
- Original and four self-attested photocopies of NCC ‘A’, ‘B’, or ‘C’ certificate (if applicable).
- Additional Skills/ Qualifications/ Achievements
- Candidates with additional skills/ qualifications/ achievements in fields such as IT, motor vehicle driving/ maintenance, hospitality, logistics, accounting, catering, welding, typing, sports, etc., should upload supporting certificates/ documents through a link provided with the Phase-II call letter and bring them to Phase-II testing.
Third Phase:-
Medical Examination:
- Candidates who qualify Adaptability Test-II will receive a medical appointment letter at their respective ASCs.
- Medical examination will be conducted by an Air Force Medical Team according to IAF medical standards and policy.
- The Recruitment Medical Officer and specialist doctors of the Armed Forces are the final authorities on declaring a candidate fit or unfit during the initial medical examination, appeal medical board, and medical examination prior to enrollment.
- Armed Forces standards may differ from civil standards, and there is no provision for representation or review after the appeal medical board.
- Passing the medical examination does not guarantee employment in the Indian Air Force.
Vacancy Details
In this notification does not specify the number of vacancies available. Candidates are advised to regularly check the official CASB web portal for updates and detailed information regarding the number of vacancies and other recruitment-related details.
Salary Details
Understanding the salary details for the Agniveervayu Intake 02/2025 helps grasp the compensation and benefits associated with the position. Agniveervayu will be given a one-time ‘Seva Nidhi’ package comprising their monthly contribution along with the matching contribution by the Government upon completion of their engagement period, as indicated below.
How to Apply
Following the steps to apply for this recruitment ensures that the application process is smooth and error-free. This section provides a detailed, step-by-step guide to complete the application accurately.
- Visit the official website: agnipathvayu.cdac.in
- Fill in the ONLINE application form.
- During online registration, upload the following documents as applicable:
- Education qualification
- Higher education qualification/ additional skill certificates, if any.
- Recent passport size color photograph
- Candidate’s left-hand thumb impression image
- Candidate’s signature image
- Candidate’s parent’s or Guardian’s signature image (if the candidate is below 18 years on the date of filling the online application)
- Examination Fee
- Pay the examination fee of Rs. 550/- plus GST online while registering for the examination.
- Payment can be made via Debit Cards/Credit Cards/Internet Banking through the payment gateway.
- Follow the instructions provided on the payment gateway and keep a printout or transaction details for your records.
By following the steps outlined above, candidates can successfully complete their application process for the Indian Air Force Agniveervayu Recruitment 2024.
Required Documents
- Class 10th/ matriculation passing certificate.
- Intermediate/10+2 or equivalent marks sheet.
- (OR)
- 3 Years Engineering Diploma Final Year Marks sheet (if applying based on a 3 Years Engineering Diploma from a government-recognized polytechnic in the prescribed stream) and Intermediate/Matriculation marks sheet (if English is not a subject in the Diploma Course).
- (OR)
- 2 Years Vocational Course marks sheets of non-vocational course with subjects English, Physics, and Mathematics.
- Higher education qualification/additional skill certificates, if any.
- Recent passport size color photograph (taken not before June 2024) sized 10 KB to 50 KB. The photograph should be a front portrait in a light background without a facemask and headgear (except for Sikhs). The candidate should hold a black slate in front of their chest with their name and the date of the photograph clearly written on it with white chalk in capital letters. Any change in appearance such as growing a beard or wearing headgear compared to the photograph may result in cancellation of candidature for the STAR online examination and Phase-II.
- Candidate’s left-hand thumb impression image (Size: 10 KB to 50 KB).
- Candidate’s signature image (Size: 10 KB to 50 KB).
- Candidate’s parent’s (Father/Mother) or Guardian’s signature image (if the candidate is below 18 years on the date of filling the online application).
