New Delhi, July 15, 2025 – The Indian Air Force (IAF) has officially opened applications for Agniveer Vayu Intake 02/2026 under the Agnipath scheme. Interested candidates—both men and women—can apply online via the official portal agnipathvayu.cdac.in from July 11 to July 31, 2025.
📌 Eligibility & Selection Process
- Age: Applicants must be between 17.5 and 21 years, born between July 2, 2005, and January 2, 2009.
- Education: Options include:
- 10+2 with Physics, Mathematics, and English (minimum 50% aggregate and English)
- 3-year engineering diploma with 50% in relevant streams and English
- 10+2 in any stream or vocational course with similar marks.
🛡️ Selection Stages
- Online written exam (objective-type)
- Physical Fitness Test (PFT) – e.g., 1.6 km run, sit-ups & push-ups.
- Adaptability Tests (I & II)
- Medical Examination
- Document Verification.
💰 Compensation & Tenure
- Four-year service term under the Agnipath scheme, with outstanding performers eligible for permanent enrolment.
- Monthly salary (Year 1): ₹30,000, with approximately ₹21,000 in hand due to Agniveer Corpus Fund contribution.
- Incremental salary structure:
- Year 2: ₹33,000; Year 3: ₹36,500; Year 4: ₹40,000/month.
- Seva Nidhi package: Approx. ₹10.04 lakh on completion, plus ₹48 lakh life insurance cover.
🗓️ Important Dates
- Application window: July 11–31, 2025.
- Online exam, admit card release, and subsequent PFT & medical evaluation dates will be announced on the portal.
🔍 Why It Matters
- Short-term yet impactful: Four-year tenure provides invaluable exposure to defence work and discipline.
- Female participation: Open to both genders—promoting inclusive service.
- Career progression: Exceptional performance may lead to enrolment as permanent airmen.
- Structured résumé-boost: Even non-retained Agniveers benefit from military training when seeking future employment.
⚠️ Disclaimer
This article is based on official updates and credible news sources as of July 2025. Candidates should verify all details—such as eligibility, selection criteria, deadlines, and fee structures—on the official portal [agnipathvayu.cdac.in] before applying. This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, academic, or professional advice.
