Securing a spot in the Indian Air Force as an Agniveer Vayu requires clearing a rigorous multi-stage recruitment process designed to test academic proficiency, physical endurance, and medical fitness. Candidates progress through an online written examination, field tests, and comprehensive health checks to reach final enrolment.
Selection Stages
1. Online Application
Unmarried Indian male and female candidates apply online through the official Indian Air Force recruitment portal. Applicants must fill in details, pay the required application fee (INR 550 + 18% GST), and upload necessary documents within the specified registration window.
2. Phase I: Online Written Test (CBT)
Candidates appear for an objective-type online computer-based test with bilingual questions (English and Hindi, except for the English paper). Science stream tests last 60 minutes, non-science tests (RAGA & English) last 45 minutes, and combined stream tests last 85 minutes. A negative marking of 0.25 marks applies for wrong answers, and scores are subject to normalization.
3. Phase II: Physical Fitness Test (PFT) & Adaptability Tests
Shortlisted candidates from Phase I receive Phase II admit cards to appear at designated Selection Centres. The stage includes a 1.6 km run within stipulated time limits alongside push-ups, sit-ups, and squats. Candidates clearing the PFT undergo Adaptability Test-I and Adaptability Test-II to assess suitability for military service and deployment conditions.
4. Document Verification
During Phase II, candidates undergo verification where original educational certificates, mark sheets, identity proofs, and photographs are thoroughly scrutinized against the submitted application data.
5. Phase III: Medical Examination
Candidates who clear Phase II undergo a detailed medical examination conducted by an Air Force Medical Establishment. Medical fitness is conclusively determined by the medical board as per official defence service standards.
6. Final Merit List & Enrolment
A final merit list is prepared based on normalized marks in the Phase I written examination subject to qualifying Phase II and Phase III. Candidates are selected for enrolment based on rank and available vacancies.
How The Final Merit Is Made
The final select list is prepared primarily using the normalized marks achieved by candidates in the Phase I Online Computer-Based Test. While Phase II (PFT and Adaptability Tests) and Phase III (Medical Examination) are mandatory qualifying stages, they do not contribute numerical marks toward the final score. After completing four years of service, up to 25% of each Agniveer Vayu batch may be enrolled in the regular cadre of the Indian Air Force based on organizational requirement and performance.
Documents You'll Need
- 10th / Matriculation passing certificate and mark sheet for age verification.
- 10+2 / Intermediate / Equivalent educational mark sheet and passing certificate (or 3-year Diploma / 2-year Vocational course certificates).
- Valid Government photo ID proof (Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Passport, or Voter ID).
- Passport-size color photographs taken as per specified official guidelines (light background, holding a black chalkboard with name and date of photo written).
- NCC Certificates (A, B, or C certificates if applicable for bonus marks/consideration).
- Discharge certificate or service records in case of children of serving, retired, or deceased Air Force personnel.
Selection FAQs
Is there negative marking in the Phase I online written exam?
Yes, there is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for every incorrect answer in the Phase I CBT examination. Unattempted questions carry zero penalty.
Are Physical Fitness Tests (PFT) and Medicals scored or qualifying?
Phase II (Physical Fitness Test and Adaptability Tests) and Phase III (Medical Examination) are purely qualifying in nature. However, qualifying in these stages is strictly mandatory to be considered for the final merit list.
Are marks normalized for the IAF Agniveer Vayu online test?
Yes, normalization of marks is applied across different shifts of the Phase I computer-based test to ensure fairness across varying difficulty levels.