Indian Air Force (IAF) Agnipath / Agniveer Recruitment / Bharti 2024 – Last Date Extended

Indian Air Force (IAF) Agnipath / Agniveer Recruitment / Bharti 2024 – Notification Summary

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has launched the Agnipath / Agniveer Recruitment 2024, a unique opportunity for young Indians to serve in the defense sector. This program offers positions for ‘Agniveers’ under a temporary employment scheme with the potential for regularization. While the exact number of vacancies hasn’t been disclosed, the program is open to candidates across India. Agniveers will receive a progressive salary structure starting from ₹ 21,000 in the first year to ₹ 28,000 in the fourth year, along with contributions to Seva Nidhi and several other benefits like life insurance, skill certificates, and ex-gratia payments in case of death or disability on duty.

Eligible candidates for the IAF Agniveer role should have completed their Intermediate/10+2 in Science or Non-Science streams from recognized boards, meeting specified criteria. The age limit for applicants is set between 17.5 to 21 years. The selection process includes an online exam, physical & medical tests, ensuring a comprehensive evaluation of candidates. An examination fee of ₹ 550 is applicable, payable through various online modes. The notification for this groundbreaking recruitment is already released and the application window will open from 08.07.2024 to 28.07.2024 (extended upto 04.08.2024), marking a significant opportunity for young individuals aspiring to join the Indian Air Force.

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Indian Air Force (IAF) Agnipath / Agniveer Recruitment / Bharti – Scheme Details

Agnipath is a revolutionary Human Resource Management system for the Armed Forces including for the Indian Air Force (IAF). Candidates selected through the Agnipath Scheme in the Indian  Air Force (IAF) will be referred to as Agniveers Of Indian Air Force (IAF). Once registered in the Indian Air Force, these Agniveers will be supervised for four years by the Air Force Act 1950. The Indian Air Force is making efforts to recruit Agniveers from all over the country by utilising modern technology (online STAR exam and associated testing techniques), specialised rallies, and campus interviews at recognised technical colleges such as Industrial Training Institutes, NSQF, and so on. Agniveers would be a separate rank in the IAF, distinct from any other current rank.

After four years, all Agniveers recruited in the Indian Air Force will be returned to society. However, Agniveers who have left the IAF will be given the chance to re-join the IAF in the regular cadre based on organisational criteria and policies set by the IAF. Each IAF Agniveer’s skills will be documented in a certificate that will be included in his resume. These applications will be reviewed in a transparent manner by a centralised board, and no more than 25% of the strength of the specific batch of original Agniveers will be registered in the IAF based on performance during their four-year engagement time as Agniveers.

Detailed Selection Process for Agniveer in Indian Air Force (IAF)

Agniveer Vayu in the Indian Air Force through Agnipath Scheme will be selected through following phases –

• Phase-I Online Test: Eligible candidates will be sent provisional admit cards for Phase – I of testing on their registered e-mail IDs 48-72 hours prior to the examination, which they will download, print in colour, and bring to the examination centre on the day of the online test as indicated on their respective admit cards in order to appear in the selection test. However, the name of the city and the date of the exam will be communicated to candidates in advance so that they may arrange their travel. Except for the English paper, the online test will be objective in nature, with bilingual (English & Hindi) questions. Candidates who choose both Science and non-Science subjects will take the online test in one sitting on the same system. Candidates must bring one blue/black pen and their authentic AADHAR card to Phase I testing. The following are the test specifics: –
  • Science Subjects. Total duration of the online test shall be 60 minutes and shall comprise of English, Physics and Mathematics as per 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: Total duration of the online test shall be 85 minutes and shall comprise of English, Physics and Mathematics as per 10+2 CBSE syllabus and Reasoning & General Awareness (RAGA).
  • Marking pattern for online test:- (i) One mark for every correct answer. (ii) Nil (0) marks for un attempted question. (iii) 0.25 marks shall be deducted for each wrong answer. 
• Phase-II: Soon after the declaration of the result of Phase-I (Online) Test, a cut off will be applied based on the marks scored by the candidates in the Phase I Test and Shortlisted candidates will be sent a New admit card on their registered e-mail IDs for phase – II test at a designated ASC. Which will also be available on IAF Portal. Candidates have to report on the stipulated date and time for Phase-II at the designated ASC along with following documents:-
  • Colour print out of admit card for Phase-II.
  • Colour print out of duly filled application form downloaded on completion of online registration.
  • HB pencil, eraser, sharpener, glue stick, stapler and black/blue ball point pen for writing.
  • Eight copies of un-attested passport size colour photograph (which was used for the online application registration).
  • Original and four self-attested photocopies of matriculation passing certificate (required for verification of candidate’s name, father’s name and his date of birth).
  • Original and four self-attested photocopies of matriculation marks sheet (only applicable for three years diploma course holders when English is not a subject in diploma course).
  • Original and four self-attested photocopies of Intermediate/10+2/equivalent examination passing certificate and marks sheet. OR Original and four self-attested photocopies of three years diploma course passing certificate and marks sheets of all semesters. OR Original and four self-attested photocopies of two years vocational course passing certificate and all marks sheets including non-vocational course with subjects English, Physics and Mathematics.
  • Certificate for SOAFP (Son of Air Force Personnel), including certificate for sons of serving/retired/ deceased Air Force civilian employees paid out of defence estimates is to be downloaded as the case may be, from the download section of CASB web portal and brought along while reporting for Phase – II of the examination.
  • Original Phase-I admit card used during Phase-I test bearing Air Force seal and invigilator’s signature. (k) Original and four self-attested photocopies of NCC ‘A’, ‘B’ or ‘C’ certificate (if applicable).
• Physical Fitness Test (PFT) for Agniveer Vayu: Names of the shortlisted candidates, who qualify the online test, shall be displayed on the CASB Web Portal and on a stipulated date shall be called at designated ASC for Physical Fitness Test (PFT) which would consist of 1.6 Km run to be completed within 07 minutes for male candidates and within 08 minutes for female candidates. Candidates shall also have to complete 10 Push-ups, 10 Sit-ups and 20 Squats within the stipulated time to qualify in the Physical Fitness Test. 
• Adaptability Test-I for Agniveer Vayu: All candidates who pass the Physical Fitness Test (PFT) shall have to undertake Adaptability Test-I (objective type written test) which is to assess suitability of a candidate for employment in the IAF which involves deployment in varied geographic terrain, weather and operational conditions.
• Adaptability Test-II for Agniveer Vayu: All candidates who pass Adaptability Test-I shall have to undertake Adaptability Test-II as per policy in vogue. Adaptability Test-II is to select candidates who can adapt to the environment of Indian Air Force and are able to adjust to the military way of life.
• Phase-III Medical Examination: Candidates who qualify Adaptability Test-II shall be issued with medical appointment letter at respective ASCs for their medical examination at designated Medical Boarding Centre (MBC) on specified date. Medical examination shall be conducted by Air Force Medical Team as per IAF medical standards and policy in vogue on subject issue. Medical examination would also include Baseline Investigation of:-
  • Blood Haemogram – Hb, TLC, DLC
  • Urine RE/ME
  • Biochemistry
    • Blood Sugar Fasting & PP
    • Serum Cholesterol
    • Urea, Uric acid, Creatinine
    • LFT- Serum Bilurubin, SGOT, SGPT
  • X- Ray chest (PA view)
  • ECG (R)
  • Tests for Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substance Abuse.
  • Any other test necessary in the opinion of the Medical Officer.

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