Indian Airforce Agniveer Exam Details 2026

The Indian Air Force (IAF) Agniveer selection process details have been released by the Indian Air Force along with the official notification. The candidates are advised to study the Indian Air Force Agniveer selection process given below to get an idea of the phases they have to clear to get an appointment. The authorities have made it clear that aspirants have to clear all the rounds of the Indian Air Force Agniveer exam to seek a final appointment.

• The Indian Air Force Agniveer selection process is going to have three phases viz, online test, PFT, adaptability test and medical verification.
• The written examination shall be conducted in the online mode with questions from three subjects: English, Mathematics, Physics and Reasoning ability.
• Candidates who clear the Indian Air Force Agniveer cut-off marks for phase 1 will be called to appear in the second phase.
• IAF has prescribed a number of tests that shall be conducted during the medical verification round of the Indian Air Force Agniveer selection process.

Get a complete insight into the Indian Air Force Agniveer selection process and various phases here on this page.

Candidates who qualify for the Indian Air Force Agniveer eligibility shall be called for the first phase of the selection process which is an online test. This round shall be held across the country at the designated centres.

• The examination shall be conducted in English and Hindi language
• The questions asked in the Indian Air Force Agniveer exam shall be of objective nature.
• A marking scheme that accounts for 1 mark for the correct answer and 0.25 marks for the incorrect answer has been notified.

| Group | Subjects | Duration | Science Subjects |

| --- | --- | --- | --- |

| English, Physics and Mathematics | 60 minutes | Other than Science Subjects | |

| English and Reasoning & General Awareness (RAGA) | 45 minutes | Science Subjects & Other Than Science Subjects | |

| English, Physics, Mathematics and Reasoning & General Awareness (RAGA) | 85 minutes | | |

The selection process for **Indian Airforce Agniveer** is conducted in the following stages:\n1. **Written Online Examination (CBT)**: Qualifying objective test.\n2. **Skill Test / Physical Test**: (For specific posts like Clerk or Constable).\n3. **Document Verification**: Detailed check of academic qualifications and category certificates.\n4. **Medical Fitness Test**: Standard government medical examination.

Candidates who successfully clear the Indian Air Force Agniveer result for the first round shall be called for the phase 2 round only. This phase is going to have multiple stages the details of which can be found below.

Eligibility Verification

The candidates have to make sure that the following documents are carried to phase 2 of the Indian Air Force Agniveer selection process.

• Colour printout of Indian Air Force Agniveer admit card for Phase-II.
• Colour printout of duly filled application form downloaded on completion of online registration.
• Eight copies of unattested passport size colour photograph (which was used for the online application registration).
• Original and four self-attested photocopies of matriculation passing certificate (required for verification of candidate’s name, father’s name and his date of birth).
• Original and four self-attested photocopies of matriculation marks sheet (only applicable for three years Diploma Course holders when English is not a subject in diploma course).
• Original and four self-attested photocopies of Intermediate/10+2/equivalent examination passing certificate and marksheet.

 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 certificates and all marks sheets including a non-vocational course with subjects English, Physics and Mathematics.
• Certificate for SOAFP (Son of Air Force Personnel), including a certificate for sons of serving/retired/ deceased Air Force civilian employees paid out of defence estimates is to be downloaded as the case may be, from the download section of CASB web portal and brought along while reporting for Phase - II of the examination.
• Original Phase-I admit card used during Phase-I test bearing Air Force seal and invigilator’s signature.
• Original and four self-attested photocopies of NCC ‘A’, ‘B’ or ‘C’ certificate (if applicable).

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Physical Fitness Test (PFT)

Candidates who qualify for the IAF Agniveer selection process stage of document verification round will be required to adhere to the Physical Fitness Standards listed in the table below.

| Indian Air Force Agniveer Physical Fitness Standards | 1.6 Km run |

| --- | --- |

| 6 minutes 30 seconds | |

| 10 push-ups | |

| Within the stipulated time | |

| 10 sit-ups | |

| 20 squats | |

Adaptability Test- I

This test shall check the involvement of deployment in varied geographic terrain, weather and operational conditions.

Adaptability Test- II

This test is going to test the candidate’s ability to adapt to the environment of the Indian Air Force and be able to adjust to the military way of life. 

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The medical test is the third round of the selection process and is held before allotting a final appointment within the Indian Air Force Agniveer job profile. The name of the medical tests that shall be conducted can be checked in the section below.

• Blood Haemogram - Hb, TLC, DLC
• Urine RE/ME
• Biochemistry
• Blood Sugar Fasting & PP
• Serum Cholesterol
• Urea, Uric acid, Creatinine
• LFT- Serum Bilirubin, SGOT, SGPT
• X-Ray chest (PA view)
• ECG (R)
• Tests for Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substance Abuse.
• Any other test necessary in the opinion of the Medical Officer

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The recruitment written exam covers:\n- **General Intelligence & Reasoning**: Verbal and non-verbal reasoning, series, coding-decoding, puzzles.\n- **Quantitative Aptitude**: Arithmetic, algebra, geometry, data interpretation.\n- **General English**: Vocabulary, grammar, reading comprehension, error spotting.\n- **General Awareness**: Current affairs, Indian history, geography, polity, and general science.

### Written Exam Scheme\n- **Mode**: Computer Based Test (CBT).\n- **Type**: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).\n- **Duration**: 120 Minutes.\n- **Negative Marking**: 0.25 marks deducted for each incorrect answer.

Candidates recruited for the **AgniveerVayu** post will receive the following pay scale:\n- **Salary Pay Scale**: **₹30,000 - ₹40,000**\n- **Allowances**: Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance (TA), and medical benefits.

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has released the complete Indian Air Force Agniveer salary structure for the examination. The candidates can check out the Indian Air Force salary structure and compensation as per the IAF official norms in this page. As per the notice, the candidates will be inducted into the force for a period of four years only. Check out the major benefits entitled to those who clear the Indian Air Force Agniveer exam here.

• The candidates will be eligible to get a fixed salary for each year of the induction as decided by the authority.
• The salary of the Indian Air Force Agniveer is going to be increased each year at the rate of 10% per year. This salary is not going to consist of any allowances
• Indian Air Force Agniveer shall be kept only for a period of four years and at the end of the year, they shall get a Seva Nidhi package equal to INR 10.6 lakhs.
• Candidates who get a name in the Indian Air Force Agniveer result will be subjected to receive a leave equal to 30 days each year.

Also, check the retirement benefits and facilities that an Indian Air Force Agniveer is subjected to after completion of the examination here.

The Indian Air Force Agniveer Eligibility Criteria has been released along with the official notification on 12th January 2026. All the interested candidates who are willing to take the upcoming Indian Air Force Recruitment test 2026 can now check and download the detailed notice at the official IAF website. Get an idea of the changes made by IAF under the Indian Air Force Agniveer recruitment examination from this page.

• The basic educational qualification relevant to the Indian Air Force Agniveer exam is clearing class 12th from a recognised board with 50% marks in aggregate.
• The Indian Air Force Agniveer job profile is applicable only for citizens belonging to India and Nepal.
• Candidates also have to adhere to the physical standards relevant to the Indian Air Force Agniveer examination as prescribed by the force.

Go through this page to know more about the Indian Air Force Agniveer eligibility criteria 2026 prescribed by the board until now.

To be eligible for recruitment through **Indian Airforce Agniveer**, candidates must meet the following official criteria:\n- **Educational Qualification**: Must possess a **12th Pass** in a relevant field.\n- **Age Limit**: Candidates must be between **18 and 30 years** of age. Standard age relaxations apply for OBC, SC, ST, and PwD categories as per government rules.

The eligibility criteria for the Indian Air Force Agniveer 2026 require candidates to be at least 17.5 years old at the time of application. Applicants must have completed their 10+2 education from a recognized board with a minimum of 50% marks. The recruitment is open to Indian and Nepalese nationals, with no limit on the number of attempts. No prior work experience is required for eligibility.

Indian Air Force Agniveer Age Limit

The Indian Air Force Agniveer age limit is between 17.5 and 21 years, with candidates required to fall within this age range at the time of application. This age limit ensures that applicants are physically fit and capable of meeting the demands of the rigorous training and responsibilities in the Air Force.

• Only those candidates who are unmarried (male & female) are considered eligible.
• Candidates are required to remain unmarried for 4 years during service.
• Marriage during this period will lead to discharge.
• Female candidates must not get pregnant during service; pregnancy will lead to disqualification.

Indian Air Force Agniveer Education Qualification

The candidate willing to get a name in the final Indian Air Force Agniveer result list should have the following academic eligibility.

| Category | Educational Qualification | Science Subjects | The candidates should have passed Intermediate/10+2/ Equivalent examination with Mathematics, Physics, and English from an education board listed as a COBSE member with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in English. <br> OR <br> The candidate must have passed three years of Diploma Course in Engineering (Mechanical/ Electrical/ Electronics/ Automobile/ Computer Science/Instrumentation Technology/ Information Technology) from a Government recognized Polytechnic institute with 50% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in English in diploma course (or in Intermediate/Matriculation, if English is not a subject in Diploma Course). <br> OR <br> The candidate must have passed two years of Vocational Course with non-vocational subject viz. Physics and Maths from State Education Boards/Councils are listed in COBSE with 50% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in English in the vocational course (or in Intermediate/ Matriculation, if English is not a subject in the Vocational Course). | Other than Science Subjects | The candidate must have passed Intermediate / 10+2 / Equivalent Examination in any subject approved by Central / State Education Boards listed as a COBSE member with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in English. <br> OR <br> Passed two years vocational course from Education Boards listed as COBSE member with minimum 50% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in English in the vocational course or in Intermediate/Matriculation if English is not a subject in Vocational Course. <br> Indian Air Force Agniveer Domicile <br> An Indian Air Force Agniveer applicant has to be a citizen of India or Nepal. <br> Read here: Indian Air Force Agniveer Selection Process in detail <br> Indian Air Force Agniveer Physical Standards <br> The following are the physical standards prescribed by IAF for the Indian Air Force Agniveer examination. |

| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |

| Physical Standards | Details | Height | Minimum 152.5 cm | Chest | Minimum range of expansion is 5 cm |

| Weight | Proportionate to height and age | Corneal Surgery | Not acceptable | Hearing | |

| Normal hearing i.e. able to hear forced whisper from a distance of 6 meters with each ear separately. | Dental | Should have healthy gums, a good set of teeth, and a minimum of 14 dental points | General Health | The candidate should be of normal anatomy without loss of any appendages. He should be free from any active or latent, acute | |

or chronic, medical, or surgical disability or infection, or skin ailments.

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Indian Air Force Agniveer Maximum Attempts

The force has not notified any of the maximum attempts for the Indian Air Force Agniveer examination. 

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