Indian Air Force Agniveer Vayu Intake 01/2026: Notification, Eligibility & Selection
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has released the official notification for the Agniveer Vayu Intake 01/2026 under the Agnipath Scheme. This recruitment is open for unmarried Indian male and female candidates who wish to serve the nation for a 4-year tenure.
IAF Agniveer Vayu 01/2026: Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Notification Released | 02nd January 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 12th January 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 01st February 2026 |
| Exam Date (Online Test) | 30th-31st March 2026 |
| Admit Card Available | 24-48 Hours Before Exam |
| Result Declaration | April 2026 (Expected) |
Eligibility Criteria
1. Educational Qualification
Science Subjects: Passed 10+2 (Intermediate) with Mathematics, Physics, and English with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in English. (OR a 3-year engineering diploma).
Other Than Science Subjects: Passed 10+2 (Intermediate) in any stream with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in English.
2. Age Limit
Age Range: Candidates must be born between 02/07/2005 and 01/01/2009 (both dates inclusive).
Upper Age Limit: 21 Years (on the date of enrollment).
3. Application Fee
All Categories: ₹500/- + GST (Total approx. ₹550/-)
Payment Mode: Online via Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.
Physical Fitness Test (PFT) Standards
| Test | Male Candidates | Female Candidates |
| 1.6 KM Run | Within 07 Minutes | Within 08 Minutes |
| Push-ups | 10 repetitions | Not Applicable |
| Sit-ups | 10 repetitions | 10 repetitions |
| Squats | 20 repetitions | 15 repetitions |
| Min. Height | 152.5 CMS | 152 CMS |
Agniveer Salary Package (4 Years)
| Year | Monthly Package | In-Hand (70%) | Corpus Fund (30%) |
| 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/- |
| Exit (4 yr) | Seva Nidhi Package | ₹10.04 Lakh | (Plus Interest) |
Some Useful Important Links
| Direct Action | Resource Link |
| Apply Online (Candidate Login) | Click Here |
| Download Official Notification | Download PDF |
| Official Website (Agnipath Vayu) | Visit Official Site |
| Join Our Telegram Channel | Click Here to Join |
| Join Our WhatsApp Channel | Click Here to Join |
Selection Process
Phase I: Online Written Test (Objective Type).
Phase II: Physical Fitness Test (PFT), Adaptability Test 1 & 2.
Phase III: Medical Examination.
Final List: Preparation of Provisional Select List (PSL).
