Indian Air Force Agniveervayu Non-Combatant Intake 01/2027: Eligibility, Package, Written Test and PFT Guide
Here is a chance many students miss completely, friends. The Indian Air Force has invited applications for Agniveervayu (Non-Combatant) under the Agnipath Scheme, Intake 01/2027, in two streams — Hospitality and Housekeeping. The biggest reason to look at this seriously is the qualification: you only need to have passed Matriculation (Class 10) from a recognised board. No 12th, no ITI, no diploma. If you are an unmarried male born within the eligible date range, the Air Force door is open to you.
The Agniveer package starts at ₹30,000 per month in the first year and rises to ₹40,000 by the fourth year, plus a Seva Nidhi of about ₹10.04 lakh on exit and a ₹48 lakh non-contributory insurance cover. One thing you must understand right away — this application is completely offline, sent by post or dropped in a box at one of the 134 listed Air Force centres. There is no online form for this intake. The last date for receipt of applications is 17 August 2026. Read every line below carefully; GovtJobsAlert.in has broken the whole notification down for you.
Key Highlights — IAF Agniveer Vayu Non-Combatant 2026
The Agnipath Scheme enrols young Indians into the armed forces for a four-year engagement, after which up to 25% of each batch is taken into the regular cadre. This particular intake is for the non-combatant trades — Hospitality and Housekeeping — which support the day-to-day running of Air Force stations, messes and accommodation. It is one of the most accessible defence sector government jobs for a 10th-pass candidate anywhere in the country.
- Post Name: Agniveervayu (Non-Combatant) — Hospitality and Housekeeping streams
- Intake: 01/2027 under the Agnipath Scheme
- Total Vacancies: Not announced — the notification lists streams centre-wise but prints no numbers
- Agniveer Package: ₹30,000 per month in Year 1, rising to ₹40,000 in Year 4
- Application Mode: Offline — by ordinary post or drop box at any of 134 listed centres
- Application Fee: No fee
- Last Date for receipt of application: 17 August 2026
How Many Vacancies Are There in IAF Agniveer Vayu Non-Combatant 2026?
We have to be straight with you here, because you will see fake numbers circulating on social media within days. The notification carries a 134-row centre table with a column headed “Vacancy in Stream” — but that column contains only stream names, never any digits. For the 32 centres under HQ Western Air Command the column header itself reads “Vacancy in Stream will be updated shortly”.
| Stream | Centres Offering It | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Hospitality | 79 centres | Not announced |
| Housekeeping | 100 centres | Not announced |
| To be updated later | 32 centres | Not announced |
So please do not believe any specific vacancy figure until the Air Force publishes one. What matters far more is that you apply to the correct centre for the stream you want, because your written test happens at the same station where you submitted the application.
What is the Eligibility for IAF Agniveer Vayu Non-Combatant 2026? Age and Qualification
Educational Qualification
The requirement is the same for both the Hospitality and Housekeeping streams, and it is beautifully simple.
- Passed Matriculation or equivalent examination from Education Boards recognised by the Central Government, a State Government or a Union Territory, as on the date of registration
- Experience certificate is optional — attach it only if you have one; it is not compulsory
That is the entire academic requirement. If you are a 10th pass candidate looking for a government job, very few central openings are this straightforward.
Age Limit
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Date of birth window | Born between 1 January 2005 and 1 July 2009 (both days inclusive) |
| Upper age at enrolment | Must not exceed 22 years |
| Age relaxation | None — no relaxation clause exists in this notification |
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Please check your date of birth against that window very carefully before you spend money on postage. There is no age relaxation for any category in this recruitment, so a single day outside the range means your application will not be accepted.
Other Essential Conditions
- Only unmarried male candidates are eligible — women are not eligible for this intake
- You must give an undertaking not to marry during the four-year engagement; breaking it means dismissal from service
- Candidates below 18 years must submit parental consent with the application
Physical and Medical Standards
- Minimum height: 152 cm
- Chest: minimum expansion of 5 cm
- Weight: proportionate to height and age
- Vision: refractive error not exceeding ± 3.5 D including astigmatism; acuity 6/36 each eye, correctable to 6/9 each eye; colour vision CP-III. PRK and LASIK surgery are not acceptable
- Hearing: forced whisper heard from 6 metres in each ear
- Dental: minimum 14 dental points
What is the Salary for IAF Agniveer Vayu Non-Combatant 2026?
The notification prints the complete Agniveer package year by year, so there is no guesswork here. You receive 70% of the package in hand each month, while 30% goes into your Agniveer Corpus Fund — and the Government of India puts in a matching amount.
| Year | Monthly Package | In Hand (70%) |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Year | ₹30,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 2nd Year | ₹33,000 | ₹23,100 |
| 3rd Year | ₹36,500 | ₹25,550 |
| 4th Year | ₹40,000 | ₹28,000 |
On completing four years you receive approximately ₹10.04 lakh as the Seva Nidhi package — about ₹5.02 lakh of your own contribution plus ₹5.02 lakh from the Government, excluding interest.
Along with the package you get Risk and Hardship Allowance, Dress Allowance, Travel Allowance, free ration, clothing, accommodation and Leave Travel Concession, plus a non-contributory life insurance cover of ₹48 lakh. Two honest caveats straight from the notification — there is no PF contribution, and no gratuity or pensionary benefits attach to the four-year engagement.
What is the Selection Process for IAF Agniveer Vayu Non-Combatant 2026?
Selection runs in clear phases at the same Air Force station where you submitted your application.
Phase 1: Written Test (Offline, Pen and Paper)
This is not an online test. It is a traditional pen-and-paper paper conducted at the station.
| Subject | Marks | Minimum to Qualify |
|---|---|---|
| General English (Class 10 standard) | 15 | 5 |
| General Knowledge (Class 10 standard) | 15 | 5 |
| Total | 30 | 15 (50%) |
The notification does not state the exam duration, the number of questions or whether there is negative marking, so please do not trust any figure you see elsewhere on this point. Prepare Class 10 level English grammar, comprehension and basic general knowledge — our preparation strategy guides will help you build the habit of daily revision.
Phase 2: Physical Fitness Test (PFT)
- Height check: minimum 152 cm — candidates below this are not taken forward
- PFT-I: 1.6 km run in 7 minutes (30 seconds extra at 5,001–9,000 ft altitude, 120 seconds extra at 9,001–12,000 ft)
- PFT-II: 10 push-ups, 10 sit-ups and 20 squats, each within 1 minute — push-ups begin 10 minutes after the run, sit-ups 2 minutes after the push-ups, and squats 2 minutes after the sit-ups
Phase 3: Stream Suitability Test
Candidates who clear the PFT face a Stream Suitability Test (SST) for the Hospitality or Housekeeping stream they applied for.
Phase 4: Medical Examination
Those who clear the SST go through a detailed medical examination against the standards listed above.
How to Apply Offline for IAF Agniveer Vayu Non-Combatant 2026?
This is the part where most candidates go wrong, so follow it exactly. There is no online application — you must send a physical application by ordinary post or drop it in the box at your chosen centre.
- Download the notification and the application form from the official IAF recruitment website (link in the Essential Links section below)
- Identify a centre from the 134-centre list that offers your preferred stream — Hospitality or Housekeeping
- Fill the application form in capitals, in English, and attach self-attested copies of your Matriculation certificate and mark-sheet, a character certificate not older than 6 months, a self-attested Aadhaar copy (candidates from Jammu & Kashmir, Assam and Meghalaya are exempt), and a passport-size photograph taken while holding a black slate showing your name and the date, not older than 6 months — plus an experience certificate if you have one
- Attach the parental consent form if you are below 18 years of age
- Enclose a self-addressed envelope with a ₹10 postage stamp affixed, exactly as the notification requires
- Send the complete application by ordinary post to your chosen centre, or drop it in the designated box at that station
- Ensure it reaches the centre by 17 August 2026 — this is a receipt deadline, not a posting deadline
Please note that the ₹10 stamp is a postal requirement, not an application fee. There is no fee to pay at any stage of this recruitment.
What is the Last Date to Apply for IAF Agniveer Vayu Non-Combatant 2026? Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Intake | 01/2027 |
| Last date for receipt of application | 17 August 2026 |
| Written test date | To be intimated by the centre |
| PFT and Stream Suitability Test | To be intimated by the centre |
The notification gives only the receipt deadline. All other dates will be communicated to you by the Air Force station where you submitted the application, which is exactly why your postal address and the self-addressed envelope must be filled correctly. Keep an eye on our exam calendar for further updates.
Is There Any Application Fee for IAF Agniveer Vayu Non-Combatant 2026?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All categories | No fee |
There is no application fee whatsoever for this recruitment. The only expense you will have is the postage on your application envelope and the ₹10 stamp you must affix on the self-addressed envelope enclosed inside — that stamp is so the Air Force can post your call letter back to you.
Essential Links — IAF Agniveer Vayu Non-Combatant Recruitment 2026
- Download Official Notification PDF with Application Form
- Visit Indian Air Force Recruitment Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
A uniform, a package of ₹30,000 a month and a Seva Nidhi of around ₹10.04 lakh — all on a 10th pass qualification. That is a genuinely rare opening. Check your date of birth against the eligibility window, get your documents attested, and post your application well before 17 August 2026 so that postal delays do not cost you the chance. For more defence job notifications and 10th pass vacancies, keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in.