DefenceAll IndiaChecked 14 Jul 2026

Indian Air Force Agniveer Vayu 02/2027 – X Group (Technical) & Y Group (Non-Technical / Education Inst / Medical Asst) Recruitment 2026

Indian Air Force Agniveer Vayu 02/2027 recruitment for X Group (Technical – engine room, electrical, air weapons) and Y Group (Non-Technical / Education Instructor / Medical Assistant) under the Agnipath Scheme. Agniveers serve for 4 years with monthly package rising from Rs. 30,000 to Rs. 40,000 and Seva Nidhi ~Rs. 11.71 lakh on exit. 25% are retained as permanent IAF airmen. Air Force Agniveer is among the most competitive Agnipath entries.

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Recruitment Summary

Organization
Indian Air Force
Post Name
Agniveer Vayu 02/2027 – X Group (Technical) & Y Group (Non-Technical / Education Inst / Medical Asst)
Total Vacancies
Multiple
Qualification
X Group: 10+2 with Physics & Maths (60% aggregate). Y Group (Education Instructor): 10+2 any stream (50%). Y Group (Medical Asst): 10+2 Science with PCB (50%).
Last Date
20-07-2026
Location
All India
Age Limit
17.5 to 21 years. Only unmarried candidates eligible.
Salary / Pay
Year 1: Rs. 30,000/month in-hand. Year 4: Rs. 40,000/month. Plus IAF kit, ration, and service insurance.
Application Fee
Rs. 250 + 18% GST.

Vacancy Details

PostVacancies
Agniveer Vayu – X Group (Technical)Multiple
Agniveer Vayu – Y Group (Non-Technical / Education Inst / Medical Asst)Multiple

Exam / Selection Pattern

  • Phase 1: Adaptability Test – 45 questions, 45 min. Qualifying.
  • Phase 2 X Group: English (20 Qs), Physics (25 Qs), Maths (25 Qs). 70 Qs, 70 marks, 45 min.
  • Phase 2 Y Group (Education Inst): English (20 Qs), Reasoning (30 Qs), GK (20 Qs). 70 Qs, 70 marks, 45 min.
  • PFT: 1.6 km run in 8 min (male), Push-ups, Sit-ups, 9-foot ditch crossing.
  • Negative marking: 0.25 marks per wrong answer in Phase 2.

Selection Process

  1. 1Phase 1: Adaptability Test (Online) – Reasoning, General Awareness
  2. 2Phase 2: Technical/Non-Technical Written Test
  3. 3Physical Fitness Test (PFT)
  4. 4Medical Examination

How to Apply

  1. 1.Visit agnipathvayu.cdac.in.
  2. 2.Register and fill Agniveer Vayu 02/2027 application.
  3. 3.Upload documents, pay fee, and submit before 20 July 2026.

Important Notes

  • Air Force Agniveer is highly competitive compared to Army/Navy Agniveer. Prepare X Group Physics and Maths thoroughly.
  • 25% retention as permanent IAF airmen. Remaining 75% receive Seva Nidhi and preferential hire in CAPFs.