Introduction:
In a significant development, the Indian Airforce has announced the Agniveer Vayu Intake (01/2025) Batch under the Agnipath Scheme, inviting applications from unmarried Indian male and female candidates.
This presents a golden opportunity for individuals eager to serve their nation and be part of the prestigious Indian Air Force.
Important Dates:
Starting Date for Apply Online & Payment of Fee: 17-01-2024
Last Date for Apply Online & Payment of Fee: 06-02-2024
Date of Phase I Online Exam: From 17-03-2024 Onwards
Application Fee:
Candidates are required to pay an examination fee of Rs. 550/- plus GST. The payment can be made online using debit cards, credit cards, or internet banking.
Age Limit:
Candidates born between 02-01-2004 and 02-07-2007 (both
dates inclusive) are eligible to apply. If a candidate successfully clears all
selection stages, the upper age limit at the time of enrollment should be 21
years.
Education Qualification:
Science Subjects
Candidates should have passed the Intermediate/10+2/ Equivalent
examination with Mathematics, Physics, and English from Education
Boards recognized by Central, State, and UT with a minimum of 50%
marks in aggregate and 50% marks in English.
OR
Passed Three years of Diploma Courses in Engineering (Mechanical
/ Electrical / Electronics / Automobile / Computer Science /
Instrumentation Technology / Information Technology) from
Central, State, and UT recognized Polytechnic institutes with 50% marks in
aggregate and 50% marks in English in a Diploma Course (or in
Intermediate/Matriculation, if English is not a subject in the Diploma
Course).
OR
Passed Two years of Vocational Courses with non-vocational
subjects viz. Physics and Mathematics from Education Boards recognized
by Central, State, and UT with 50% marks in aggregate and 50%
marks in English in Vocational Courses (or in Intermediate / Matriculation,
if English is not a subject in the Vocational Course).
(b) Other than Science Subjects
Passed Intermediate / 10+2 / Equivalent Examination in any
stream/subjects from Education Boards recognized by Central, State, and UT
with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in
English.
OR
Passed two years of Vocational Courses from Education Boards
recognized by Central, State, and UT with minimum 50% marks in aggregate
and 50% marks in English in a Vocational Course (or in
Intermediate / Matriculation if English is not a subject in a Vocational Course).
Vacancy Details:
Post Name: Agniveer Vayu Intake (01/2025)
Total Vacancies: Not specified
Physical Standards:
Height
For Male Candidates: 152.5 cms
For Female Candidates: 152 cm (For candidates from North
East or hilly regions of Uttarakhand, a lower minimum height of 147 cm will be
accepted. In the case of candidates from Lakshadweep, the minimum height will
be 150 cm)
Weight
Proportionate to height and age.
Chest
For Male Candidates: Minimum chest 77 cm, with a chest
expansion of at least 05 cm
For Female Candidates: Chest wall should be
well-proportioned and well-developed with a minimum range of expansion of 05
cm
Hearing
Candidates should have normal hearing, i.e., able to hear a
forced whisper from a distance of 06 meters by each ear separately.
Dental
Candidates should have healthy gums, a good set of teeth,
and a minimum of 14 dental points.
Visual Standards
Visual Acuity: 6/12 each eye, correctable to 6/6 each eye
Maximum limits of Refractive error: Hypermetropia:+2.0D,
Myopia: 1D including ± 0.50 D Astigmatism
Color Vision: CP-II
Pay, Allowances, and Allied Benefits:
Agniveervayu enrolled
under this Scheme will be paid an Agniveer package of Rs. 30,000/- per
month with a fixed yearly increment. In addition, Risk and
Hardship allowances (as applicable in IAF) and dress and Travel allowances will be
paid.
Perks such as ration, clothing, accommodation, and Leave
Travel Concession (LTC) shall also be provided as per the existing rules
Terminal Benefits - Seva Nidhi Package:
AGNIVEERVAYU will be given a time ‘Seva Nidhi’ package
comprising their monthly contribution along with a matching contribution by the
Government on completion of their engagement period, as indicated below.
Year | Monthly Package | In-Hand (70%) | Contribution to Agniveers Corpus Fund (30%) | Contribution to Corpus Fund by GoI |
---|---|---|---|---|
1st Year | Rs. 30,000/- | Rs. 21,000/- | Rs. 9,000/- | Rs. 9,000/- |
2nd Year | Rs. 33,000/- | Rs. 23,100/- | Rs. 9,900/- | Rs. 9,900/- |
3rd Year | Rs. 36,500/- | Rs. 25,550/- | Rs. 10,950/- | Rs. 10,950/- |
4th Year | Rs. 40,000/- | Rs. 28,000/- | Rs. 12,000/- | Rs. 12,000/- |
All Figures in Rs. (Monthly Contribution) (Approximately)
Total Contribution in Agniveers Corpus Fund after four years Rs. 5.02 lakh Rs.
5.02 lakh Exit after 4 years Approximately Rs. 10.04 Lakhs as Seva Nidhi
Package (Absolute amount excluding interest)
Application Process:
Candidates are to fill out ONLINE Applications by logging on Indian Air Force
During online
registration, the following documents are to be uploaded as applicable by
respective candidates: -
(a) Class 10th /matriculation passing certificate.
(b) Intermediate/10+2 or equivalent mark sheet.
(c) Higher education Qualification/Additional skill
certificates, if any.
OR
3 Years Engineering Diploma Final Year Mark sheet (if
applying based on 3 Yrs Engineering Diploma from a Govt. recognized
polytechnic in the prescribed stream) and
Intermediate/Matriculation mark sheet (if English is not a subject in the Diploma
Course).
OR
2 Years Vocational course mark sheets of non-vocational
course with subjects English, Physics, and Mathematics.
(d) Passport size recent color photograph (taken not before
December 2023) of size 10 KB to 50 KB (front portrait in light
background without facemask and head gear except for Sikhs).
The photograph is to be taken with the candidate holding a black slate in front
of his/her chest with his/her name and date of photograph
taken, clearly written on it with white chalk in capital letters. Change in
appearance like growing a beard, headgear, etc., in comparison
to the photograph may result in cancellation of candidature for the STAR online
examination and Phase II.
(e) Candidate’s left-hand thumb impression image (Size 10 KB
to 50 KB).
(f) Candidate’s signature image (Size 10 KB to 50 KB).
Official Website- Indian Air Force
Download Full Notification - Agniveer Vayu
Selection Process:
Test | Male Candidates | Female Candidates |
---|---|---|
1.6 Km Run | Within 07 minutes | Within 08 minutes |
10 Push-ups | 01 minute | 01 minute |
10 Sit-ups | 01 minute | 01 minute and 30 seconds |
20 Squats | 01 minute | 01 minute |
All candidates who pass Physical Fitness Test will have to
undertake Adaptability Test-II as per policy in vogue.
Candidates who qualify for Adaptability Test-II shall be issued
with medical appointment letter at their respective ASCs.
The medical examination shall be conducted by the Air Force Medical
Team as per IAF medical standards and policy in vogue on the subject issue.
Medical examination would also include the following
Baseline Investigations: -
(a) Blood Haemogram - Hb, TLC, DLC
(b) Urine RE/ME
(c) Biochemistry
(i) Blood Sugar Fasting & PP
(ii) Serum Cholesterol
(iii) Urea, Uric
acid, Creatinine
(iv) LFT- Serum
Bilurubin, SGOT, SGPT
(d) X-Ray chest (PA view)
(e) Ultrasonography of lower abdomen and pelvis (For
female candidates only)
(f) ECG (R)
(g) Any other test necessary in the opinion of the Medical Officer