Indian Air Force Agniveervayu Intake 02/2027: Apply Online from 6 July, Check Eligibility & Exam Date

Indian Air Force Agniveervayu Intake 02/2027 notification is out alongside Airmen Group Y Medical Assistant 02/2027. Registration opens 6 July 2026 till 26 July 2026, exam on 22-23 September 2026. Check age limit, 10+2 eligibility, ₹550 fee, and apply online at iafrecruitment.edcil.co.in.

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Indian Air Force Agniveervayu Intake 02/2027

If you’ve been refreshing the IAF recruitment page every few days waiting for the next window to open, you can finally relax a bit — the Indian Air Force has dropped the Agniveervayu Intake 02/2027 notification, and the Airmen Group ‘Y’ (Medical Assistant) 02/2027 notification has landed right alongside it. Together, these two notifications cover four entries: Agniveervayu (Science Subjects), Agniveervayu (Other Than Science Subjects), Medical Assistant (10+2), and Medical Assistant (Diploma/Pharmacy). Online registration runs from 06 July 2026 to 26 July 2026, and the written exam is set for 22-23 September 2026.

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Why This Recruitment Matters So Much to Job Seekers

Here’s some context that puts things in perspective: the last cycle, Intake 01/2027, pulled in more than 36.2 lakh applications. That’s not a typo — over thirty-six lakh young aspirants competed for a uniform, a steady government pay cheque, and the pride of serving the nation in blue. Expect Intake 02/2027 to draw similar, if not bigger, numbers.

What makes Agniveervayu genuinely attractive isn’t just the salary, though that helps. It’s the structured four-year service window under the Agnipath Scheme, the possibility of absorption into the regular cadre afterward, and a CV line that opens doors even outside the forces — discipline, fitness, and a defence background still carry real weight with private employers and PSUs. The honest caution worth giving, though, is about competition. With lakhs applying every cycle for a comparatively limited number of seats, this isn’t an exam you can prepare for casually in the last fortnight. Treat the next few weeks as serious prep time, not just form-filling time.

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Indian Air Force Agniveervayu Intake 02/2027 Overview

Vacancy Details

Here’s where we have to be upfront with you: the Indian Air Force has not released a category-wise or trade-wise vacancy breakup for Intake 02/2027 in the notifications reviewed so far. IAF typically fills Agniveervayu seats based on organisational requirement and the final merit list rather than publishing a fixed number months in advance. If a specific figure gets officially confirmed later, we’ll update this section — for now, treat vacancies as “as per service requirement.”

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Who Can Apply? Eligibility Criteria

Nationality and Marital Status

Agniveervayu is open to unmarried Indian male and female candidates. The Airmen Group ‘Y’ Medical Assistant entry, on the other hand, is restricted to Indian and Gorkha (Nepal) male candidates only — so female aspirants interested in a medical trade role will need to apply through the Agniveervayu stream instead.

Age Limit

For Agniveervayu, candidates must be born between 01 July 2005 and 01 January 2010 (both dates inclusive). That works out to roughly 16.5 to 21 years of age as on the enrolment cut-off, which is the standard age band IAF has followed across recent intakes.

For the Medical Assistant trade, age criteria differ by category — broadly, 10+2-stream candidates up to 21 years and Diploma/B.Pharma holders up to 24 years, going by category-specific norms IAF has applied in earlier cycles. The exact date-of-birth block for 02/2027 is laid out precisely in the official notification PDF, so do cross-check it before you start filling the form — IAF tends to shift these date blocks slightly with every intake.

Educational Qualification

• Agniveervayu: Passed 10+2/Intermediate with Physics, Mathematics, and English, scoring at least 50% aggregate (and 50% in English). Candidates with a recognised three-year Diploma in Engineering or a two-year vocational course in equivalent subjects, meeting the same percentage criteria, are also eligible.
• Medical Assistant (10+2): Passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English, meeting the prescribed minimum marks.
• Medical Assistant (Diploma/Pharmacy): A Diploma in Pharmacy, B.Pharma, or B.Sc in Pharmacy with the prescribed marks.

Salary and Benefits

Agniveervayu doesn’t follow a traditional pay-scale-and-grade-pay structure — instead, recruits get a customised monthly package, with a portion automatically routed into the Agniveer Corpus Fund every month. At the end of the four-year engagement, 25% of that contribution comes back as a lump-sum Seva Nidhi package, matched by an equal government contribution. On top of the package, there’s a non-contributory life insurance cover for the engagement period, plus risk, hardship, ration, and clothing allowances along the way. There’s no provident fund deduction and no pension entitlement, which is the trade-off that comes with the shorter, contractual nature of the Agnipath scheme — worth keeping in mind if you’re comparing this to a traditional defence career.

Selection Process

IAF runs the Agniveervayu and Medical Assistant selection in three broad phases, and you need to clear each one before moving to the next:

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1. Phase-I — Online Written Exam (STAR): A computer-based objective test screening candidates on subject knowledge and reasoning.
2. Phase-II — Physical Fitness Test, Adaptability Tests & Document Verification: Conducted at designated Airmen Selection Centres (ASCs). This includes the PFT, Adaptability Test-I, Adaptability Test-II, and scrutiny of your original documents.
3. Phase-III — Medical Examination: A detailed medical check by the Air Force Medical Team as per IAF’s medical standards, including baseline investigations.

Exam Pattern (Phase-I)

• Science Subjects paper: Physics, Mathematics & English — 60 minutes.
• Other Than Science paper: English, Reasoning & General Awareness — 45 minutes.
• Candidates appearing for both: Combined duration of 85 minutes.
• Marking scheme: +1 mark for every correct answer, -0.25 for every wrong answer, with normalised marks used for the final merit calculation across different exam sessions/centres.

Physical Fitness Test (PFT) Standard

• 1.6 km run: within 7 minutes for male candidates, within 8 minutes for female candidates.
• Followed by push-ups, sit-ups, and squats as per the prescribed standards.

Important Dates

Application Fee

Documents You’ll Likely Need

Keep these scanned and ready before you sit down to fill the form — it saves a lot of last-minute scrambling:

• Recent passport-size photograph clicked with a name slate
• Scanned signature
• Left thumb impression
• Parent/Guardian signature (where applicable)
• Live image capture as required during registration
• 10th and 12th mark sheets/certificates
• Diploma or Pharmacy degree certificate and mark sheet (if applying under that category)
• Valid Aadhaar card
• Active personal email ID and mobile number

How to Apply for IAF Agniveervayu & Airmen Group Y Intake 02/2027

1. Create and keep active a valid personal email ID — you’ll need it throughout the process.
2. Visit iafrecruitment.edcil.co.in (or agnipathvayu.cdac.in) and complete Step-I Registration with your personal and contact details.
3. Note down the User ID and Password sent to your email/SMS.
4. Log in and complete Step-II — fill in qualification details and upload required documents.
5. Upload your photograph (with slate), signature, parent’s signature (if applicable), left thumb impression, and live image capture.
6. Pay the ₹550 + GST application fee online through the available payment gateway.
7. Review every entered detail carefully, then submit the form.
8. Download and print a copy of the submitted application for your own records.

Preparation Tips That Actually Help

For the written exam, don’t just memorise formulas — practise enough mock tests under timed conditions so the 60 or 85-minute window stops feeling rushed. Since wrong answers cost you a quarter mark, build the habit of skipping questions you’re genuinely unsure of rather than guessing blindly; that negative marking adds up fast across a full paper.

For the PFT, start training now rather than a week before Phase-II. The 1.6 km run cut-off is tight, and squats/push-ups/sit-ups test sustained stamina, not a one-time burst — daily running plus basic strength training over a couple of months makes a real difference.

On the documentation side, get your certificates, Aadhaar, and category certificates (if applicable) organised early. A surprising number of candidates lose time at Phase-II simply because a document wasn’t ready or didn’t match the application details exactly.

Indian Air Force Agniveervayu Intake 02/2027 FAQ

Q1. What is the last date to apply for Agniveervayu Intake 02/2027? The online application window closes on 26 July 2026.

Q2. When is the Agniveervayu Intake 02/2027 exam? The Phase-I online exam (STAR) is scheduled for 22-23 September 2026.

Q3. Can female candidates apply for Airmen Group Y Medical Assistant 02/2027? No, the Medical Assistant trade under this intake is open only to Indian and Gorkha (Nepal) male candidates. Female aspirants can apply under the Agniveervayu entry instead.

Q4. What is the application fee for Intake 02/2027? ₹550/- plus 18% GST, non-refundable, for all candidates across categories.

Q5. What is the age limit for Agniveervayu Intake 02/2027? Candidates must be born between 01 July 2005 and 01 January 2010 (both dates inclusive).

Q6. How long is the Agniveervayu engagement period? Four years, under the Agnipath Scheme, with a possible pathway into the regular cadre for a percentage of each batch based on performance and requirement.

Q7. Where do I apply for IAF Agniveervayu Intake 02/2027? Through the official CASB portal at iafrecruitment.edcil.co.in.

Indian Air Force Agniveervayu Intake 02/2027 Final Words

If Agniveervayu or the Medical Assistant trade has been on your radar, this is your window — don’t let it slip by procrastinating on the form. Go through the official notification PDF line by line before you apply, especially the exact date-of-birth block and the medical standards section, since those details are non-negotiable at the verification stage. Get your documents in order, start your fitness routine today rather than next month, and submit the application well before 26 July 2026 instead of cutting it close. Good luck — and may this be the intake that gets you into uniform.

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