The Indian Air Force (IAF) has opened its doors for aspiring youth through the Agniveervayu recruitment drive under the Agnipath Scheme 2025. This initiative is an excellent chance for young individuals, including 10th pass candidates, to gain military training, discipline, and a platform for future growth.
Key Recruitment Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Agniveervayu |
| Start Date to Apply Online | 21 April 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 11 May 2025 |
| Online Exam Date | Starting from 22 July 2025 |
| Vacancy | Approx. 2,500 positions (final count later) |
| Application Fee | ₹550 + GST (payable via online mode) |
Eligibility Requirements
- Age Criteria: Applicants must be born between 2 January 2005 and 2 July 2008.
- Marital Status: Only unmarried male and female citizens of India can apply.
- Educational Qualification:
- Science Stream:
- 10+2 with Physics, Maths, and English.
- Minimum 50% marks overall and 50% in English.
- Non-Science Stream:
- 10+2 in any stream recognized by boards.
- 50% aggregate marks and 50% in English.
- 10th Pass (Vocational):
- Two-year vocational course with 50% total marks.
- 50% in English (in 10th, 12th, or vocational course).
- Science Stream:
Stages of Selection
The recruitment process includes multiple stages to assess candidates’ knowledge, physical ability, and adaptability:
- Online Test:
- Objective-type questions based on the stream chosen.
- Physical Fitness Test (PFT):
- 1.6 km run in 6 min 30 sec
- 10 push-ups
- 10 sit-ups
- 20 squats
- Adaptability Test – I & II:
- Designed to assess mental and physical readiness for military duties.
- Medical Test:
- Conducted per IAF’s medical standards.
Exam Structure
| Stream | Subjects Covered | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Science | English, Physics, Mathematics | 60 minutes |
| Other Than Science | English, Reasoning, General Awareness | 45 minutes |
| Combined (Science + Non) | All Above Subjects | 85 minutes |
Application Procedure
- Visit the official IAF recruitment portal.
- Choose “Apply Online for Agniveervayu 2025”.
- Register using a valid email ID and phone number.
- Fill in the online form and upload relevant documents.
- Make payment and submit the application.
- Keep a copy of the submitted form for reference.
FAQs
Q1: Are 10th pass students eligible?
Yes, candidates who have completed a two-year vocational course with 50% marks are eligible under the non-science stream.
Q2: Can Agniveervayu personnel be retained permanently?
Up to 25% of the recruits may be selected for permanent service based on performance and IAF’s requirements.
Q3: Is there any age relaxation for reserved categories?
No, the age limit is strictly between 2 January 2005 and 2 July 2008 for all applicants.
Q4: Is there negative marking in the online test?
Yes, one-fourth (0.25) of the marks will be deducted for each incorrect answer.