Indian Air Force (IAF) is accepting online applications for the recruitment of Agniveervayu under the Agnipath Scheme for intake 01/2025. Eligible and interested Indian male and female candidates are invited to apply.
Indian Air Force Agniveervayu 01/2025 Online- CASB Home
CASB Home portal at agnipathvayu.cdac.in is now accepting registrations for STAR 01/2025 for the Agniveervayu Intake 01/2025. Eligible candidates can log in and complete their applications starting from January 17, 2024, up to the last application date on February 6, 2024, for the Agniveervayu Intake 01/2025 Online Form 2024.
Indian Air Force Agniveervayu 2024 Recruitment: Overview
| Recruitment Agency | Indian Air Force |
| Board Name | Central Airmen Selection Board (CASB) |
| Post Name | Agniveervayu |
| Star | 01/2025 |
| Application Start Date | 17th January 2024 |
| Application Last Date | 06th February 2024 |
| Agniveervayu Salary | Rs 30,000/- |
| Download Notification | CASB Agniveervayu Notification 2024 |
| Apply Online For | CASB Agniveervayu 2024 |
Indian Air Force Agniveervayu Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration Start Date | January 17, 2024 |
| Registration Last Date | February 6, 2024 |
| Admit Card Date | To be notified later |
| Online Exam Dates | March 17, 2024 onwards |
Indian Air Force Agniveervayu Application Fee
| Examination Fee | Payment Method |
|---|---|
| Rs.550/- | Debit Cards, Credit Cards, Internet Banking |
| through payment gateway |
Indian Air Force Agniveervayu Age Limitation
| Eligibility Criteria | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Maximum Age | 21 Years |
| Candidate’s Birth Range | January 2, 2004, to July 2, 2007 (both days inclusive) |
| Age Relaxation | See Notification for details |
CASB Agniveervayu Eligibility Criteria 2024
Date of Birth Block –
- Applicants born between January 2, 2004, and July 2, 2007 (inclusive of both dates) meet the eligibility criteria for applying.
- Should a candidate successfully navigate through all stages of the Selection Procedure, the upper age limit at the time of enrolment must not exceed 21 years.
Educational Qualification –
(a) Science Subjects
Eligible candidates must have cleared the Intermediate/10+2 or an equivalent examination with Mathematics, Physics, and English from Education Boards recognized by Central, State, and UT, securing a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate and 50% marks in English.
OR
Passed Three years Diploma Course in Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics / Automobile / Computer Science/ Instrumentation Technology / Information Technology) To be eligible, individuals must have graduated from a recognized Polytechnic Institute in Central, State, and UT with 50% marks in the aggregate and 50% marks in English in the Diploma Course. In case English is not a subject in the Diploma Course, this criterion applies to Intermediate/Matriculation.
OR
Successful candidates should have passed a Two-Year Vocational Course with non-vocational subjects, specifically Physics and Mathematics, from Education Boards recognized by Central, State, and UT. The eligibility criteria include securing a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate and 50% marks in English in the Vocational Course. Alternatively, this condition applies to Intermediate/Matriculation if English is not a subject in the Vocational Course.
(b) Other Than Science Subjects
Candidates meeting the eligibility criteria must have successfully cleared the Intermediate/10+2 or an Equivalent Examination in any stream/subjects from Education Boards recognized by Central, State, and UT, with a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate and 50% marks in English.
OR
To be eligible, individuals must have successfully undertaken a Two-Year Vocational Course from Education Boards recognized by Central, State, and UT. The candidate should have obtained a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate and 50% marks in English in the Vocational Course, or in Intermediate/Matriculation if English is not included in the Vocational Course.
Note – 1: Candidates eligible for Science Subjects examination (based on Intermediate/10+2) can also opt for the Other than Science subjects examination. They will have the flexibility to appear in both Science and Other than Science subjects examinations in a single sitting when completing the online registration form.
Note – 2: Only Education Boards recognized by Central, State, and UT as of the registration date will be taken into consideration.
Note – 3:Â Only the exact aggregate percentage of marks, as recorded before the decimal point on the marks sheet of 10+2/Intermediate/Equivalent Examination/Three years Diploma Course/Two years Vocational Course OR determined in accordance with the guidelines of the relevant Education Board/Polytechnic Institute, will be considered. For example, 49.99% should be maintained as 49% and not rounded off to 50%.
General Medical Standards for Agniveervayu
- Height:
- Male : Minimum acceptable height is 152.5 cms.
- Female : Minimum acceptable height is 152 cms.
- Chest:
- Male : Minimum chest circumference should be 77 cms and the chest expansion should be atleast 05 cms.
- Female : The chest wall should be well proportioned and well developed with the minimum range of expansion of 05 cms.
- Weight: Proportionate to height and age.
- Corneal Surgery (PRK/LASIK) is not acceptable. Visual requirements as applicable as per Indian Air Force standards.
- Hearing: Candidate should have normal hearing i.e. able to hear forced whisper from a distance of 6 meters with each ear separately.
- Dental: Should have healthy gums, good set of teeth and minimum 14 dental points.
- General Health: To qualify, candidates must exhibit normal anatomy without any loss of appendages. They should not have any active or latent, acute or chronic, medical or surgical disability or infection, including skin ailments. Additionally, candidates need to be physically and mentally fit to carry out duties across various parts of the world, under different climates and terrains.
- Details of Medical standards will be available on CASB Web portal https://agnipathvayu.cdac.in.
CASB Agniveervayu Physical Fitness Test (PFT)
CASB Web Portal, located at https://agnipathvayu.cdac.in, will exhibit the names of shortlisted candidates who have qualified the online test. On a scheduled date, these candidates will be called to designated ASC for the Physical Fitness Test (PFT), encompassing a 1.6 Km run to be accomplished within seven minutes for males and eight minutes for females. In addition, male candidates must successfully complete 10 Push-ups, 10 Sit-ups, and 20 Squats within the stipulated time to pass the Physical Fitness Test.
| ender | Test | Max Time Period | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 10 Push-ups | 01 minute | Test will be conducted after 10 minutes break on completion of run |
| 10 Sit-ups | 01 minute | Test will be conducted after 02 minutes break on completion of 10 Push-ups | |
| 20 Squats | 01 minute | Test will be conducted after 02 minutes break on completion of 10 Sit-ups | |
| Female | 10 Sit-ups | 01 minute 30 seconds | Test will be conducted after 10 minutes break on completion of run |
| 15 Squats | 01 minute | Test will be conducted after 02 minutes break on completion of 10 Sit-ups |
CASB Air Force Agniveervayu Recruitment Notification 2024
Eligible unmarried male and female candidates (Indian/Nepalese) are invited by the Indian Air Force to apply for the selection test under the Agnipath Scheme for Agniveervayu intake 01/2025. The online registration window is scheduled to run from January 17, 2024, to February 6, 2024. Only online registrations will be considered, and interested candidates can register at https://agnipathvayu.cdac.in.
Download Agniveervayu Notification Star 01/2025 PDF
Indian Air Force Agniveervayu Selection Method
Selection of candidates will be based on Phase I (Online), Phase II Test, Mandatory Medical Standards, Physical Fitness Test (PFT), and Medical Examination. For detailed insights into the selection process, interested applicants should thoroughly read the official recruitment details, including terms and conditions.
Indian Air Force Agniveervayu Test Syllabus
The online test will consist of objective-type questions and will be bilingual, with questions presented in both English and Hindi, except for the English paper. Candidates choosing both Science and other than Science subjects will undergo a unified online test in a single sitting on the same system.
Science Subjects. Candidates will have 60 minutes for the online test, covering English, Physics, and Mathematics, aligning with the 10+2 CBSE syllabus.
Other Than Science Subjects. Total duration of the online test shall be 45 minutes and shall comprise of English as per 10+2 CBSE syllabus and Reasoning & General Awareness (RAGA).
Science Subjects & Other Than Science Subjects: Candidates will be allotted 85 minutes for the online test, covering English, Physics, Mathematics, and Reasoning & General Awareness (RAGA), following the 10+2 CBSE syllabus.
- Marking pattern for online test:-
- One mark for every correct answer.
- Nil (0) marks for un attempted question.
- 0.25 marks shall be deducted for each wrong answer.
Agniveervayu Salary/ Pay, Allowances and Allied Benefits.
Individuals enrolled as AGNIVEERVAYU under this Scheme will receive a monthly Agniveer package of Rs 30,000, accompanied by a fixed annual increment. Additionally, they will be entitled to Risk and Hardship allowances (as applicable in IAF), along with Dress and Travel allowances.
Agniveervayu Terminal Benefits – Seva Nidhi Package
AGNIVEERVAYU will receive a one-time ‘Seva Nidhi’ package, consisting of their monthly contribution matched by a corresponding contribution from the Government upon completion of their engagement period, as detailed below:
| Year | Customised Package (Monthly) | In Hand (70%) | Contribution to Agniveers Corpus Fund (30%) | Contribution to Corpus fund by GoI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Figures in Rs. (Monthly Contribution) (Approximately) | ||||
| 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/- |
| All Figures in Rs. (Monthly Contribution) (Approximately) | ||||
| Total Contribution in Agniveers Corpus Fund after four years | Rs. 5.02 lakh | Rs. 5.02 lakh | ||
| Exit after 4 year | Approximately Rs. 10.04 Lakhs as Seva Nidhi Package(Absolute amount excluding interest) | |||
- Note 1: AGNIVEERVAYU will not be required to contribute to any Provident Fund of the Government.
- Note 2: There shall be no entitlement to any gratuity and any kind of pensionary benefits in the case of AGNIVEERVAYU.
CASB Agniveervayu Provisional Select List (PSL)
The Provisional Select List (PSL), organized in order of merit, will be formulated after the completion of the selection test. This list will be exhibited at all ASCs and on the web portal https://agnipathvayu.cdac.in, tentatively in April 2024. Inclusion in the PSL is contingent on candidates’ performance in the selection test, determined by the application of cut-off marks concerning the number of qualified candidates in phase-II testing and anticipated vacancies. However, inclusion in the Provisional Select List (PSL) does not guarantee automatic enrollment. The Indian Air Force retains the right to cancel the Selection Process even after the PSL is published if necessary. Enrollment is strictly based on merit, subject to medical fitness, availability of vacancies, not exceeding the age of 21 years on the date of enrollment, and meeting all the specified eligibility criteria when called for enrollment. The PSL’s validity shall be for 6 months from the date of display and is applicable only for AGNIVEERVAYU INTAKE 01/2025.
Air Force Agniveervayu Important Instructions
- AGNIVEERVAYU will be inducted into the Indian Air Force as per the provisions of the Air Force Act 1950, serving for a period of four years. Within the Indian Air Force, AGNIVEERVAYU will occupy a distinct rank, different from any other existing ranks. The Indian Air Force holds the discretion to conclude the service of AGNIVEERVAYU at the conclusion of the prescribed four-year engagement period.
- Upon completing four years of service, AGNIVEERVAYU will be given an opportunity to apply for permanent enrolment in the Indian Air Force, in line with the organization’s requirements and policies as specified by the Indian Air Force. Evaluation of these applications will be conducted centrally, utilizing objective criteria, including performance during the four-year engagement period. A maximum of 25% from each specific AGNIVEERVAYU batch will be considered for enrolment in the regular cadre of IAF. AGNIVEERVAYU does not possess any inherent right to be selected for further enrolment in the Indian Air Force, and any such selections will be entirely at the discretion of the Indian Air Force.
How To Apply Online For Agniveervayu at CASB Portal
The online registration form for the Selection Test will be open for access from January 17, 2024, through https://agnipathvayu.cdac.in, and will be accepting submissions until February 6, 2024. Precise instructions on how to register and complete application forms can be found on the official recruitment web portal CASB.
Indian Air Force Agniveervayu Contact Details
- Telephone Number – 020-25503105, 020-25503106
- e-mail Address – [email protected]
- Address – President, CASB, Brar Square, Delhi Cantt, New Delhi – 110010.
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