The Indian Air Force (IAF) has officially released the notification for the Agniveervayu Intake 01/2027. The application window is currently active for both unmarried male and female candidates.
Key Dates & Schedule
| Event | Date |
| Notification Released | January 12, 2026 |
| Online Application Start | January 12, 2026 (11:00 AM) |
| Application Last Date | February 1, 2026 (11:00 PM) |
| Exam City Intimation | March 2026 |
| Online Exam Date | March 30 – 31, 2026 |
| Provisional Select List (PSL) | November 14, 2026 |
Eligibility Criteria
To apply for this intake, you must meet the following specific requirements:
1. Age Limit
- Date of Birth: You must be born between January 1, 2006, and July 1, 2009 (both dates inclusive).
- Upper Age Limit: Candidates should not exceed 21 years on the date of enrolment.
2. Educational Qualification
- Science Subjects: Passed 10+2 with Mathematics, Physics, and English with minimum 50% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in English. (Alternatively, a 3-year Diploma in Engineering or 2-year Vocational course with Physics and Math).
- Other than Science Subjects: Passed 10+2 in any stream with minimum 50% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in English.
3. Physical Standards
- Height: Minimum 152.5 cm for males; 152 cm for females.
- Weight: Proportionate to height and age.
- Chest: Well-proportioned with a minimum expansion of 5 cm.
Application Process
The application fee is ₹550 plus GST (approximately ₹649 total) for all categories.
- Visit Official Portal: Go to agnipathvayu.cdac.in or iafrecruitment.edcil.co.in.
- Registration: Sign up with a valid email ID and mobile number to receive your login credentials.
- Upload Documents: You will need a recent color photograph (taken with a black slate held in front of the chest showing your name and date of photo), signature, and thumb impression.
- Payment: Complete the transaction via credit/debit card or net banking.
