The Indian Air Force (IAF) has released the Agniveervayu Open Recruitment Rally notification for candidates from the North Eastern States and the Andaman & Nicobar Islands to join as Agniveervayu (Other Than Science Subjects) under Intake 01/2027. As per the notification, unmarried Indian male and female candidates fulfilling the domicile requirement can appear in the Open Recruitment Rally, to be held from 31st August 2026 to 7th September 2026 at Chumoukedima (Nagaland) and Sri Vijaya Puram (Andaman & Nicobar Islands).
Indian Air Force Agniveervayu Open Recruitment Rally 2026
The Indian Air Force conducts region-specific Open Recruitment Rallies to enrol Agniveervayu under the Agnipath Scheme, for a four-year engagement period under the Air Force Act, 1950. This particular rally covers candidates domiciled in the North Eastern states and the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, for posts in streams other than Science subjects.
Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Body | Indian Air Force (Central Airmen Selection Board, CASB) |
| Intake | Agniveervayu Intake 01/2027 |
| Stream | Other Than Science Subjects |
| Rally Venues | Chumoukedima (Nagaland); Sri Vijaya Puram (Andaman & Nicobar Islands) |
| Rally Dates | 31st August 2026 to 7th September 2026 |
| Application Mode | Direct reporting at rally venue (no separate online application) |
| Date of Birth Block | 01 January 2005 to 01 July 2009 (both dates inclusive) |
| Upper Age Limit at Enrolment | 22 years |
| Engagement Period | 4 years, under the Air Force Act, 1950 |
| Educational Qualification | 10+2/Intermediate (any stream), 2-year Vocational Course, or 3-year Engineering Diploma, with 50% aggregate and 50% in English |
| Selection Process | Physical Fitness Test, Written Test, Adaptability Test-I & II, Medical Examination |
| Monthly Package | ₹30,000/- (1st year), rising to ₹40,000/- (4th year), with additional allowances |
| Provisional Select List | Tentatively 14th November 2026 |
| Enrolment List | Tentatively 1st December 2026 |
| Official Website | https://ift.tt/lypkAQq |
Selection Programme for Rally at Chumoukedima (Nagaland)
| Date | Category | Reporting Date | Activities | Districts Covered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01–02 September 2026 | Women | 01 September 2026 | Physical Fitness Test (PFT), Written Test, Adaptability Test-I, Adaptability Test-II & Medical Appointments | All districts of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura |
| 04–05 September 2026 | Men | 04 September 2026 | Physical Fitness Test (PFT), Written Test, Adaptability Test-I, Adaptability Test-II & Medical Appointments | All districts of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura |
Venue: Nagaland Armed Police Training Centre (NAPTC), Chumoukedima District, Nagaland – Pin 797103
Selection Programme for Rally at Sri Vijaya Puram (Andaman & Nicobar Islands)
| Date | Category | Reporting Date | Activities | Districts Covered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01–02 September 2026 | Women | 01 September 2026 | Physical Fitness Test (PFT), Written Test, Adaptability Test-I, Adaptability Test-II & Medical Appointments | All districts of UT of Andaman & Nicobar Islands |
| 03–04 September 2026 | Men | 03 September 2026 | Physical Fitness Test (PFT), Written Test, Adaptability Test-I, Adaptability Test-II & Medical Appointments | All districts of UT of Andaman & Nicobar Islands |
Venue: Netaji Stadium, Rajiv Gandhi Nagar, Sri Vijaya Puram, Atlanta Point, Port Blair, Andaman & Nicobar Islands – Pin 744104
Note: The rally commences from 6:00 AM onwards, and only candidates reporting up to 10:00 AM (cut-off time) on their scheduled reporting date will be permitted entry. Candidates must plan for contingencies such as delayed trains, buses, or flights.
Eligibility Criteria for IAF Agniveervayu Recruitment 2026
- Date of Birth: Candidates born between 1st January 2005 and 1st July 2009 (both dates inclusive) are eligible. The upper age limit as on the date of enrolment should not exceed 22 years.
- Marital Status: Only unmarried male and female candidates are eligible. Agniveervayu must remain unmarried during the four-year engagement period; getting married during this period will lead to dismissal from service. Female candidates must also undertake not to become pregnant during the engagement period, failing which they will be liable for dismissal and debarred from selection into the Regular Cadre.
Educational Qualification (Other Than Science Subjects)
Candidates must have passed one of the following:
- Intermediate/10+2/equivalent examination in any stream/subject from a Central/State/UT recognised Education Board, with minimum 50% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in English; OR
- A two-year Vocational Course from a recognised Education Board, with minimum 50% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in English (in the Vocational Course, or in Intermediate/Matriculation if English is not a subject in the Vocational Course); OR
- A three-year Diploma Course in Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics/Automobile/Computer Science/Instrumentation Technology/Information Technology) from a recognised Polytechnic institute, with minimum 50% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in English (in the Diploma Course, or in Intermediate/Matriculation if English is not a subject in the Diploma Course).
Note: The exact aggregate percentage before decimal, as recorded in the marksheet (or as calculated per the concerned Board/Institute’s rules), alone will be considered; for example, 49.99% will be treated as 49%, not rounded to 50%.
Domicile Requirement for IAF Agniveervayu Rally
Candidates must satisfy one of the following conditions to appear at either rally venue:
- Permanent Domicile: Permanent domicile of the states/UT mentioned above, evidenced by a Domicile Certificate issued by a Gazetted Officer of the Revenue Department or other authorised official, with the candidate’s and parent’s name matching the matriculation certificate.
- COAFP-I: Children of serving Air Force personnel (Officers/Airmen/NCs(E) and Unit Cadre Civilians paid from Defence Estimates) whose parent is presently serving in an Air Force Unit or organisation located in the covered districts, irrespective of their own domicile status.
- COAFP-II: Children of Air Force personnel (Officers/Airmen/NCs(E) and Unit Cadre Civilians) whose parent is retired/discharged/deceased, and who reside in the covered states/UT, with proof of minimum one year’s stay along with relevant service documents.
Mandatory Medical Standards for Agniveervayu
| Parameter | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Height (Male) | Minimum 152 cms |
| Height (Female) | Minimum 152 cms (147 cms for North East/hilly Uttarakhand ethnicity; 150 cms for Lakshadweep ethnicity, subject to domicile endorsement) |
| Weight | Proportionate to height and age |
| Chest (Male) | Minimum circumference 77 cms, with minimum 5 cms expansion |
| Chest (Female) | Minimum 5 cms expansion |
| Hearing | Normal hearing; must hear forced whisper from 6 metres, each ear separately |
| Dental | Healthy gums, good teeth, minimum 14 dental points; fixed/removable orthodontic appliances make candidate unfit |
| Visual Standards | 6/12 each eye, correctable to 6/6; Hypermetropia +2.0D, Myopia -1D, including ±0.50D Astigmatism; Colour Vision CP-II |
Documents Required for IAF Agniveervayu Rally
Candidates must carry the following to the rally venue:
- Writing material: HB pencil, eraser, sharpener, glue stick, stapler, and black & blue ball-point pens
- Ten un-attested recent passport-size colour photographs (taken holding a black slate with name and date written in white chalk)
- Original/DigiLocker-verified printout and four self-attested photocopies of the matriculation passing certificate
- Original/DigiLocker-verified printout and four self-attested photocopies of 10+2/Intermediate/Diploma/Vocational course certificate and marksheet
- Original and four self-attested photocopies of the Domicile Certificate, or the applicable COAFP/Air Force Civilian Employee certificate along with service documents
- NOC in original, for candidates presently serving in any government organisation
- Discharge Certificate, for candidates discharged from the Indian Army/Navy/other government organisation
- Photographs of body tattoos, if applicable, as per prescribed specifications
- NCC ‘A’, ‘B’, or ‘C’ Certificate, if applicable
- A duly filled and signed Consent Form for the Physical Fitness Test and Medical Tests (parent/guardian signature required for candidates below 18 years)
Selection Procedure for IAF Agniveervayu Recruitment 2026
Verification of Eligibility: Original/DigiLocker-verified educational certificates and other applicable documents are scrutinised at the venue prior to the Physical Fitness Test to ascertain prima-facie eligibility.
Physical Fitness Test (PFT):
- PFT-I: 1.6 km run — within 7 minutes for male candidates, within 8 minutes for female candidates.
- PFT-II (after 10 minutes’ recuperation): For male candidates — 10 push-ups (1 minute), 10 sit-ups (1 minute), 20 squats (1 minute), with rest intervals between exercises. For female candidates — 10 sit-ups (1 minute 30 seconds), 15 squats (1 minute).
Written Test: Conducted the same day for candidates who qualify the PFT. Duration 45 minutes, bilingual (English & Hindi) except the English paper, comprising English (20 questions, as per 10+2 CBSE syllabus) and Reasoning & General Awareness/RAGA (30 questions). Candidates must qualify each paper separately. Marking: +1 for each correct answer, 0 for unattempted questions, and -0.25 for each wrong answer or multiple-option response.
Adaptability Test-I: An objective-type written test to assess suitability for employment in the Indian Air Force.
Adaptability Test-II: Conducted on the same or a subsequent day to assess adaptability to the Air Force environment and military way of life.
Medical Examination: Conducted in September at designated Medical Boarding Centres — Jorhat (11 ASC) for the Nagaland rally, and Sri Vijaya Puram (8 ASC) for the Andaman & Nicobar Islands rally — covering baseline blood, urine, biochemistry, chest X-ray, ECG, and (for female candidates) ultrasonography investigations, among others.
Candidates declared medically unfit may apply for an Appeal Medical Board (AMB) by depositing ₹40/- through e-MRO/MRO, within three working days of the medical examination.
Pay, Allowances and Benefits for Agniveervayu
Agniveervayu enrolled under this scheme will be paid a monthly package as follows, with 70% paid in hand and 30% contributed to the Agniveer Corpus Fund (matched equally by the Government):
| Year | Monthly Package | In-Hand (70%) | Agniveer’s Contribution (30%) | Government’s Matching Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Year | ₹30,000/- | ₹21,000/- | ₹9,000/- | ₹9,000/- |
| 2nd Year | ₹33,000/- | ₹23,100/- | ₹9,900/- | ₹9,900/- |
| 3rd Year | ₹36,500/- | ₹25,550/- | ₹10,950/- | ₹10,950/- |
| 4th Year | ₹40,000/- | ₹28,000/- | ₹12,000/- | ₹12,000/- |
On exit after four years, Agniveervayu will receive a one-time ‘Seva Nidhi’ package of approximately ₹10.04 lakh (excluding interest). Additional benefits include Risk and Hardship Allowance, Dress and Travel Allowance, ration, clothing, accommodation, Leave Travel Concession, 30 days of annual leave, sick leave as per medical advice, and non-contributory life insurance cover of ₹48 lakh during the engagement period. Agniveervayu will not be entitled to gratuity, pension, or Ex-Servicemen (ESM) status after discharge.
FAQs
Q1. When and where will the IAF Agniveervayu Open Recruitment Rally (Other Than Science) be held?
Ans: The rally will be held from 31st August 2026 to 7th September 2026 at Chumoukedima (Nagaland) and Sri Vijaya Puram (Andaman & Nicobar Islands), for candidates domiciled in the respective covered states/UT.
Q2. What is the age limit for IAF Agniveervayu Recruitment 2026?
Ans: Candidates born between 1st January 2005 and 1st July 2009 (both dates inclusive) are eligible, with the upper age limit at enrolment not exceeding 22 years.
Q3. What is the educational qualification required for Agniveervayu (Other Than Science)?
Ans: Candidates must have passed 10+2/Intermediate in any stream, a two-year Vocational Course, or a three-year Engineering Diploma in specified trades, with minimum 50% aggregate and 50% marks in English.
Q4. What is the selection process for IAF Agniveervayu Recruitment 2026?
Ans: Selection comprises a Physical Fitness Test, a Written Test (English and Reasoning & General Awareness), Adaptability Test-I and II, and a Medical Examination.
Q5. What is the salary of Agniveervayu in the Indian Air Force?
Ans: Agniveervayu receive a monthly package starting at ₹30,000/- in the first year, rising to ₹40,000/- in the fourth year, along with allowances, and a Seva Nidhi package of approximately ₹10.04 lakh on completion of four years.
Q6. Is there a permanent job guarantee after the four-year Agniveervayu engagement?
Ans: No. On completion of four years, only up to 25% of each batch may be offered enrolment into the Regular Cadre as Airman, based on organisational requirements and performance; there is no automatic right to further enrolment.
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