IAF Agniveer Vayu Intake 02/2027 Notification out – Check your eligibility and Apply form Online

Indian Air Force (IAF) is the air arm of the Indian Armed Forces, functioning under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India, and is responsible for securing Indian airspace and conducting aerial warfare. Its official Agniveer Vayu recruitment portal is iafrecruitment.edcil.co.in.

IAF Agniveer Vayu Intake 02/2027 – Overview

Every recruitment cycle, lakhs of young aspirants across India watch the IAF recruitment portal for the next Agniveer Vayu window to open — and for Intake 02/2027, that wait is over. The Indian Air Force (IAF) has released the Agniveer Vayu Intake 02/2027 Recruitment 2026 notification (Advt. No. 02/2027) under the Agnipath Scheme, inviting unmarried Indian male and female candidates with a Class 12 Pass (10+2) qualification, aged between 17.5 and 22 years, to apply for Agniveer Vayu posts. Online applications are open from 06 July 2026 to 26 July 2026 at iafrecruitment.edcil.co.in. The application fee is ₹550 for all categories, and the online selection test is scheduled for 22–23 September 2026.

Source: Official IAF Agniveer Vayu Intake 02/2027 Notification (Advt. No. 02/2027), Indian Air Force, June 2026. Download PDF

IAF Agniveer Vayu Intake 02/2027 – Important Dates & Full Schedule

Online registration for IAF Agniveer Vayu Intake 02/2027 opens on 06 July 2026 and closes on 26 July 2026, with the online selection test held on 22–23 September 2026.

Source: Official IAF Agniveer Vayu Intake 02/2027 Notification (Advt. No. 02/2027), Indian Air Force, June 2026.

IAF Agniveer Vayu Intake 02/2027 – Vacancy Details (Post-wise)

IAF Agniveer Vayu Intake 02/2027 does not specify a fixed vacancy number in the notification — final intake strength is decided by the Air Force after the selection process based on service requirement, the same approach followed in the 01/2027 cycle, which inducted candidates against approximately 3,000 posts.

Source: Official IAF Agniveer Vayu Intake 02/2027 Notification (Advt. No. 02/2027), Indian Air Force, June 2026.

IAF Agniveer Vayu Intake 02/2027 – Application Fee

All IAF Agniveer Vayu Intake 02/2027 applicants pay a flat ₹550 examination fee — there is no fee exemption by category or gender, unlike most central civil recruitments.

Source: Official IAF Agniveer Vayu Intake 02/2027 Notification (Advt. No. 02/2027), Indian Air Force, June 2026.

IAF Agniveer Vayu Intake 02/2027 – Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit for IAF Agniveer Vayu Intake 02/2027

The age limit for IAF Agniveer Vayu Intake 02/2027 is 17.5 to 22 years for all candidates — applicants must be born between 01 July 2005 and 01 January 2010 (both dates inclusive).

Source: Official IAF Agniveer Vayu Intake 02/2027 Notification (Advt. No. 02/2027), Indian Air Force, June 2026.

Educational Qualification

Science Subjects: 10+2 with Mathematics, Physics and English (min. 50% aggregate and 50% in English) OR 3-year Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / Automobile / Computer Science / Instrumentation Technology / Information Technology) with min. 50% marks and 50% in English OR 2-year Vocational Course in non-vocational Physics and Maths with min. 50% aggregate and 50% in English.
Other than Science Subjects: 10+2 with min. 50% aggregate and 50% in English OR 2-year Vocational Course with min. 50% aggregate and 50% in English.

Physical Standards

The minimum medical standard for IAF Agniveer Vayu Intake 02/2027 is 152.5 cm height with 5 cm of minimum chest expansion; weight must be proportionate to height as assessed at the medical examination.

There is no category-wise (SC/ST/OBC) age relaxation under the Agnipath Scheme for Agniveer Vayu — the 17.5–22 year band applies uniformly to every applicant regardless of category. Candidates may also apply for Science, Other than Science, or both streams in the same cycle, but each stream is tested through a separate online paper, and a candidate must independently clear the qualifying cut-off of each stream they have applied for.

IAF Agniveer Vayu Intake 02/2027 – Pay Scale & Salary

Beyond the basic monthly package shown above, Agniveer Vayu personnel also draw risk and hardship allowance along with dress and travel allowances, which are added on top of the figures in the table. On exit after the 4-year engagement, an Agniveer Vayu receives a tax-free Seva Nidhi package of approximately ₹11.71 lakh — combining the candidate's own accumulated corpus contribution (around ₹5.02 lakh across 4 years) with a matching Government contribution. Agniveer Vayu are also covered by a ₹48 lakh life insurance policy for the full duration of their engagement, and up to 25% of each batch may be offered enrolment into the regular IAF cadre based on performance and service requirement at the end of the 4-year term.

IAF Agniveer Vayu Intake 02/2027 – Physical Standard Test (Height, Chest & Weight)

The Physical Standard Test for IAF Agniveer Vayu Intake 02/2027 checks height, chest expansion, and weight before a candidate is allowed to proceed to the Physical Fitness Test — candidates who do not meet 152.5 cm height or 5 cm chest expansion are not permitted to continue further, irrespective of their online test score.

IAF Agniveer Vayu Intake 02/2027 – Selection Process

Selection for IAF Agniveer Vayu Intake 02/2027 begins with the Phase I online objective test — 45 minutes for Other than Science, 60 minutes for Science, or 85 minutes for candidates appearing in both streams — covering English, Physics, Mathematics, Reasoning and General Awareness as applicable, with bilingual (English/Hindi) questions except the English paper. Candidates who clear the stream-wise cut-off move to Phase II, where the Physical Fitness Test, followed by Adaptability Test I and II, evaluates physical endurance and suitability for military deployment across varied terrains and climates. Phase III's Medical Examination is the final qualifying hurdle before a candidate's name appears on the Provisional Select List; there is no separate personal interview in this process.

How to Fill IAF Agniveer Vayu Intake 02/2027 Online Form – Step by Step

1. Visit the Portal: Go to the official IAF recruitment website, iafrecruitment.edcil.co.in.
2. Open the Link: Click on "Agniveervayu Intake 02/2027" application link once it activates on 06 July 2026.
3. Register: Sign up with a valid mobile number and email ID to generate your login credentials.
4. Fill the Form: Enter personal, communication, and educational details accurately as per your certificates.
5. Upload Documents: Upload your photograph (taken holding a black slate with name and date in white chalk capital letters, light background, 10–50 KB) and signature.
6. Pay the Fee: Pay the ₹550 application fee online via Debit Card, Credit Card, or Net Banking.
7. Verify and Submit: Check the preview carefully, confirm every column, then submit the final application.
8. Save a Copy: Take a printout of the submitted form and fee receipt for future reference.

IAF Agniveer Vayu Intake 02/2027 Admit Card – How to Download

The IAF Agniveer Vayu Intake 02/2027 Admit Card has not been released yet. It will be made available before the 22–23 September 2026 online test at iafrecruitment.edcil.co.in. Candidates should keep their registration number, email ID, and date of birth ready to download the hall ticket once it is issued.

IAF Agniveer Vayu Intake 02/2027 – Exam Syllabus & Paper Pattern

The Phase I online test for IAF Agniveer Vayu Intake 02/2027 is objective (multiple-choice) and based on the CBSE 10+2 syllabus. Science-stream candidates are tested on English, Physics and Mathematics in 60 minutes; Other than Science candidates are tested on English and Reasoning & General Awareness (RAGA) in 45 minutes; candidates appearing for both streams get 85 minutes covering all subjects. The marking scheme awards +1 for every correct answer, 0 for unattempted questions, and deducts 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.

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