IAF Agniveervayu 2026 notice, explained
The main rules of the official notice in plain words. Each point gives the page or para, so you can check it in the notice yourself.
In short
| Age | Born between 01-07-2005 and 01-01-2010 |
|---|---|
| Education | Class 12 pass |
| Final-year students | Cannot apply (p.2, paras 30.7, 31 note 2) |
Who can apply
Age: Born between 01-07-2005 and 01-01-2010
Education
- Science subjects: 10+2 with Mathematics, Physics and English, 50% aggregate and 50% in English; OR 3-year engineering diploma (listed branches) with 50% aggregate and 50% English; OR 2-year vocational course with Physics and Maths, 50% aggregate and 50% English (p.1, para 7.1)
- Other than Science subjects: 10+2 in any stream with 50% aggregate and 50% in English; OR 2-year vocational course with 50% aggregate and 50% English (p.1, para 7.2)
Final-year students: cannot apply; the qualification must already be complete (p.2, paras 30.7, 31 note 2)
Other conditions
- Only unmarried candidates (male and female); must not marry during the 4-year engagement; women must not become pregnant during the engagement (p.1, para 6)
- Choose one domicile category (permanent domicile of a state/UT, or COAFP-I/COAFP-II for Air Force children); selection is state-wise and the certificate is checked at Phase-II (p.1, para 8)
- Marks are taken exactly as in the marksheet, not rounded (49.99% counts as 49%) (p.1, para 7 note 3)
- Candidates discharged from the IAF for any reason are not eligible; ex-Army/Navy/government employees only if discharged with no adverse entries (p.2, para 30 note 2)
Documents
To upload with the form
- Photograph with name-and-date slate, 100-200 KB, JPG/JPEG (p.3, para 42.3.1)
- Signature, 80-150 KB, JPG/JPEG (p.3, para 42.3.2)
- Parent's/guardian's signature (if under 18) (p.3, para 42.3.3)
- Left thumb impression, 50-100 KB, JPG/JPEG (p.3, para 42.3.4)
- Live image captured by web camera at registration (p.3, para 42.3.5)
Plus 11 documents to bring for verification. See them as a tick list
Photo and signature sizes, with resizers
Source: Indian Air Force (CASB) advertisement: Agniveervayu Intake 02/2027 under Agnipath Scheme; online registration 06-26 July 2026, online exam 22-23 September 2026 (06.07.2026). Always confirm in the current notice.
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