Indian Air Force Recruitment 2023 – Agniveer Vayu Online Apply

Indian Air Force has released the official notification for the recruitment of Agniveer Vayu vacancy under Agnipath Scheme or Agneepath Scheme across the country. Interested and eligible candidates those who want to enter Indian Air Force as a soldier may apply online here.

Indian Air Force
                                          Indian Air Force

Name of post: Agniveer Vayu

No of posts: To be updated later

Name of batch: Agniveer Vayu Intake 01/2024

Name of scheme: Agnipath Scheme

Duration of service: 4 Years

Name of department: Indian Air Force

Name of ministry: Ministry of Defence, India

Date of launch of the scheme: 14th June 2022

Job location: All India

Indian Air Force.
Last Date: 17/08/2023

Mode of application: Online
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

1. Age.
(a) Date of Birth Block. Candidate born between 27 June 2003 and 27 December 2006 (both dates inclusive) are eligible to apply.
(b) In case, a candidate clears all the stages of the Selection Procedure, then the upper age limit as on date of enrolment should be
21 years.
6. Marital Status and Pregnancy. Only unmarried candidates (male & female) will be eligible for enrolment as Agniveervayu and they shall
undertake not to marry during the defined engagement period of four years. Keeping in view limited period of engagement of Agniveervayu inclusive of
training, skill development activities, practical as well as formative assessment and organisational requirement of continued service of Agniveervayu
during the engagement period, longer absence of Agniveervayu during the engagement period will adversely affect the operational efficiency of the Indian
Air Force. Agniveervayu who marry during the said period shall be discharged from the service. Further, only unmarried Agniveervayu will be eligible for
selection in regular cadre as Airman. Female candidates additionally shall be required to undertake not to get pregnant during the engagement period.
Such women Agniveervayu on becoming Low Medical Category (LMC) due to pregnancy shall be liable to be discharged from service. Pregnancy will
debar the women Agniveervayu for selection into Regular Cadre. At the time of enrolment, candidates shall require to sign a voluntary undertaking
accepting above conditions”.
2. Educational Qualification
(a) Science Subjects
Candidates should have passed Intermediate/10+2/ Equivalent examination with Mathematics, Physics and English from Education
Boards recognized by Central, State and UT with minimum 50% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in English.
OR
Passed Three years Diploma Course in Engineering (Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / Automobile / Computer Science /
Instrumentation Technology / Information Technology) from Central, State and UT recognized Polytechnic Institute with 50% marks in
aggregate and 50% marks in English in Diploma Course (or in Intermediate/Matriculation, if English is not a subject in Diploma
Course).
OR
Passed Two years Vocational Course with non-vocational subject viz. Physics and Mathematics from Education Boards recognized
by Central, State and UT with 50% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in English in Vocational Course (or in Intermediate / Matriculation,
if English is not a subject in Vocational Course).
(b) Other than Science Subjects
Passed Intermediate / 10+2 / Equivalent Examination in any stream/subjects from Education Boards recognized by Central, State and UT
with minimum 50% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in English.
OR
Passed two years Vocational Course from Education Boards recognized by Central, State and UT with minimum 50% marks in aggregate
and 50% marks in English in Vocational Course (or in Intermediate / Matriculation if English is not a subject in Vocational Course).
Note – 1: Candidates eligible for Science Subjects examination (Including Intermediate/ 10+2/three years’ diploma course in engineering or two
years’ vocational course with non-vocational subjects of Physics and Maths) are also eligible for Other than Science Subjects and would be given
an option of appearing in both Science Subjects and Other than Science Subjects examination in one sitting while filling up the online registration
form.
Note – 2: Education Boards recognized by Central, State and UT as on date of registrations shall only be considered.
Note – 3: Exact aggregate Percentage of marks before decimal as written in the marks sheet of 10+2/Intermediate/Equivalent Examination/Three
years Diploma Course/Two years Vocational Course OR calculated as per the rules of concerned Education Board / Polytechnic Institute shall only
be considered (For example 49.99% should be taken as 49% and not to be rounded off to 50%).
3. Mandatory Medical Standards. General Medical Standards for AGNIVEERVAYU male & female candidates are as follows:-
(a) Height:
(i) For Male candidates: Minimum acceptable height is 152.5 cms.
(ii) For Female candidates: Minimum acceptable height is 152 cms. For candidates belonging to North East or hilly regions of
Uttarakhand, a lower minimum height of 147 cms will be accepted. In case of candidates from Lakshadweep, the minimum height will be
150 cms.
Note: Candidates availing height relaxation for being domicile of North East/Hilly Regions of Uttarakhand/Lakshadweep are to submit
domicile certificate with endorsement of domicile status at the time of Phase-II testing. Further, candidates from hilly regions of Uttarakhand
must have specific endorsement of hilly region in their domicile certificate.
(b) Weight: Proportionate to height and age.
(c) Chest: For Male and Female candidates: The chest wall should be well proportioned with minimum range of expansion of 05 cms.
(d) Hearing: Candidate should have normal hearing i.e. able to hear forced whisper from a distance of 6 meters by each ear separately.
(e) Dental: Should have healthy gums, good set of teeth and minimum 14 dental points.
(f) Visual standards
Visual Acuity Maximum limits of Refractive error Colour Vision
6/12 each eye, correctable to 6/6 each
eye Hypermetropia: +2.0D CP-II
Myopia: 1D
Including ± 0.50 D Astigmatism

(g) Corneal Surgery (PRK/LASIK) is not acceptable.
Note: Candidates should bring prescription and spectacles for corrected vision, if used. The latest prescription should contain diopter
measurement, Ophthalmologist’s registration number, stamp, signature and date of prescription should be within a month prior to appearing
for medical examination.
(h) General Health: Candidate should be of normal anatomy without loss of any appendages. He / She should be free from any active or
latent, acute or chronic, medical or surgical disability or communicable disease, infection and skin ailments. Candidate shall be physically and
mentally FIT to perform duty in any part of the world, in any climate and terrain.
(j) Gynaecological Examination (For female candidates): The examination covers external genitalia, hernia orifices and the perineum, any
evidence of stress urinary incontinence or genital prolapse outside introitus.
(k) Gender (For female candidates): Any candidate if found to have predominant characteristics of the opposite gender as
evident on external physical examination, will be rejected as Unfit. Any candidate having undergone gender reassignment surgery will
be declared Unfit.
(l) Pregnancy (For female candidates): Any candidate, if found to be pregnant shall be disqualified and her candidature
rejected.
(m) Details of medical standards are available on CASB web portal https://agnipathvayu.cdac.in .
4. Consumption of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substance (NDPS). Consumption of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic
substances banned under the NDPS Act 1985 shall be a reject criteria for selection into the IAF. AGNIVEERVAYU found either in
possession or storing or distributing or consuming such drugs and substances after enrolment shall be liable for disciplinary action including
dismissal from the IAF. ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY TO ALCOHOLISM AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE IS FOLLOWED IN IAF.
5. Body Tattoo. Permanent body tattoos are not permitted, however, tattoos only on inner face of the fore arms (inside of elbow to the
wrist), back (dorsal) part of the hand/reverse side of the palm and Tribals with tattoo which are as per the custom and traditions of their tribes may
be considered. Offensive, obscene, indecent, sexist or racist tattoos are prohibited regardless of location on the body. However, right to consider
a tattoo acceptable or unacceptable will rest with the selection centre. Candidates with permanent body tattoos are to submit two Postcard
size photographs (close up and distant view) with details of size and type of the Tattoo during the second phase of testing.
6. Only Sikh candidates, whose religion prohibits cutting of hair or shaving of face, shall be permitted to grow hair and/or retain beard and
moustache. Accordingly, those Sikh candidates willing to retain the same as per laid down specification are to get their photographs with beard
and moustache.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
7. Agniveervayu will be enrolled in the Indian Air Force under Air Force Act 1950, for a period of FOUR years. Agniveervayu would form a
distinct rank in the Indian Air Force, different from any other existing ranks. The Indian Air Force is not obliged to retain Agniveervayu beyond the
engagement period of four years.
8. On completion of four years of service, based on organisation’s requirements and policies promulgated by the Indian Air Force,
Agniveervayu will be offered an opportunity to apply for enrolment in the regular cadre of the Indian Air Force as Airmen. These applications will be
considered in a centralised manner based on objective criteria, including performance during their four-year engagement period and up to 25% of
each specific batch of Agniveervayu will be enrolled in regular cadre of IAF. Agniveervayu will not have any right to be selected for further
enrolment into the Indian Air Force. Selection of the Agniveervayu for further enrolment, if any, shall be at the discretion of the
Government of India.
9. Employability. Agniveervayu enrolled under this entry are liable to be assigned any duty in organisational interest at the discretion of the
Indian Air Force.
10. Training. On being enrolled, Agniveervayu will be imparted military training based on Indian Air Force requirements.
11. Leave. Grant of leave will be subject to exigencies of the Indian Air Force. The following leave is applicable for Agniveervayu during their
engagement period: –
(a) Annual Leave. 30 days per year.
(b) Sick Leave. Based on medical advice.
12. Medical and CSD Facilities. For the duration of their engagement period in the Indian Air Force, Agniveervayu will be entitled for medical
facility at Service Hospitals as well as CSD provisions.
13. Pay, Allowances and Allied Benefits. Agniveervayu enrolled under this Scheme will be paid an Agniveer package of Rs. 30,000/- per
month with a fixed yearly increment. In addition, Risk and Hardship allowances (as applicable in IAF), Dress and Travel allowances will be paid.
Perks such as ration, clothing, accommodation and Leave Travel Concession (LTC) shall also be provided as per the existing rules.
14. Terminal Benefits – Seva Nidhi Package. AGNIVEERVAYU will be given one time ‘Seva Nidhi’ package comprising their monthly
contribution along with matching contribution by the Government on completion of their engagement period, as indicated below: –
Year         Customised Package (Monthly)           In Hand (70%)         Contribution to                                Contribution to Corpus

Agniveers Corpus Fund (30%)                    fund by GoI

All Figures in Rs. (Monthly Contribution) (Approximately)
1st Year                30,000/-                                  21,000/-                       9,000/-                                                     9,000/-
2nd Year               33,000/-                                  23,100/-                       9,900/-                                                     9,900/-
3rd Year                36,500/-                                 25,550/-                       10,950/-                                                   10,950/-
4th Year                40,000/-                                 28,000/-                       12,000/-                                                   12,000/-
All Figures in Rs. (Monthly Contribution) (Approximately)
Total Contribution in Agniveers Corpus Fund after four years      Rs. 5.02 lakh                                         Rs. 5.02 lakh
Exit after 4 years Approximately Rs. 10.04 Lakhs as Seva Nidhi Package
(Absolute amount excluding interest)
Note 1: AGNIVEERVAYU will not be required to contribute to any Provident Fund of the Government.
Note 2: There shall be no entitlement to gratuity and any kind of pensionary benefits.
15. Insurance, Death and Disability Compensation. AGNIVEERVAYU will be provided non-contributory Life Insurance cover of
Rs. 48 Lakhs for the duration of their engagement period as AGNIVEERVAYU in the Indian Air Force. AGNIVEERVAYU will not be governed by
provisions contained in the Pension Regulations/Rules for Indian Air Force. For details of Death/Disability compensation log on to
https://agnipathvayu.cdac.in .
16. ‘Agniveer Skill Certificate’. At the end of engagement period, a detailed Skill-Set certificate will be provided to the AGNIVEERVAYU,
highlighting the skills and level of competency acquired by the personnel during their engagement period.
17. ‘Not Entitled to the ESM Status’. Personnel enrolled under this Scheme will not be eligible for Ex-Servicemen status after their
discharge from the Service on completion of four years engagement period.
HOW TO APPLY
18. Candidates are to fill ONLINE Applications by logging on to https://agnipathvayu.cdac.in.
19. During online registration, the following documents are to be uploaded as applicable by respective candidates: –
(a) Class 10th /matriculation passing certificate.
(b) Intermediate/10+2 or equivalent mark sheet.
(c) Higher education Qualification/Additional skill certificates, if any.

OR
3 Yrs Engineering Diploma Final Year Mark sheet (if applying on the basis of 3 Yrs Engineering Diploma from a Govt. recognised
polytechnic in prescribed stream) and Intermediate/Matriculation mark sheet (if English is not a subject in Diploma Course).

OR
2 Yrs Vocational course mark sheets of non-vocational course with subjects English, Physics and Mathematics.
(d) Passport size recent colour photograph (taken not before June 2023) of size 10 KB to 50 KB (front portrait in light background
without head gear except for Sikhs). The photograph is to be taken with candidate holding a black slate in front of his/her chest with his/
her name and date of photograph taken, clearly written on it with white chalk in capital letters. Change in appearance like growing beard,
head gear etc., in comparison to the photograph may result in cancellation of candidature for STAR online examination and Phase-II.
(e) Candidate’s left hand thumb impression image (Size 10 KB to 50 KB).
(f) Candidate’s signature image (Size 10 KB to 50 KB).
(g) Candidate’s parent’s (Father/Mother) / Guardian’s signature image (if candidate is below 18 years on the date of filling the online
application).
20. Examination Fee: Examination fee of Rs. 250/- is to be paid online by the candidate while registering for the online examination. The
payment can be made by Debit Cards/ Credit Cards/Internet Banking through payment gateway. Candidates are advised to follow the instructions/
steps given on the payment gateway, and also print/keep transaction details for their records.
21. Refund of multiple payments: If multiple payments are received from a candidate against single application, then that will be refunded
back to the originating account after closing of registration and re-conciliation of all payment records. However, if candidate is found to have filed
multiple applications, only one application will be accepted and the amount with respect to other applications not considered for recruitment process
will not be refunded. Fee once paid shall not be refunded under any circumstances and shall not be kept in reserve for any other examination or
selection.
22. Candidate must have his/her valid E-mail ID and Mobile No. for successful online registration.
23. Candidate should enter AADHAAR number in on-line application. Candidates from J&K, Assam and Meghalaya are exempted for the
same, if not having AADHAAR card.
24. Candidates are to reach at the examination Centre with colour print out of provisional admit card. Candidates shall be debarred from
appearing in the online test in case anomalies / irregularities/ incorrect information are observed during initial verification at the examination venue or
at any subsequent stage of selection process.
25. The candidates should carry his/her AADHAAR Card (as displayed on their Admit Card) as proof of identity whenever they report for the
Selection Test (Phase-I & II) and Medical Test. Candidates from J&K, Assam and Meghalaya are to carry any other valid ID Proof, if not having
AADHAAR Card.
26. Details about required educational qualification and physical/medical standards are available on CASB web portal
https://agnipathvayu.cdac.in under the candidate’s login and this information can be accessed by the candidate without signing in.
GENERAL
27. General instructions for candidates are as follows: –
(a) Candidates must indicate five choices of examination centre for STAR ONLINE EXAM and twelve choices of ASCs for Phase-II, in
order of preference while filling up the online application form. However, CASB reserves the right to allot any centre other than those
mentioned in the application.
(b) REQUESTS FOR CHANGE OF EXAMINATION CENTRE OR DATE OF SELECTION TEST SHALL NOT BE ENTERTAINED.
(c) Candidates not reporting for the test on due date and time shall not be accommodated on other dates/shifts.
(d) Duplicate / Incomplete / erroneously filled applications shall be rejected.
(e) Candidates should be prepared to stay for the entire duration of the tests under their own arrangement. No TA/DA shall be
admissible.
(f) Candidates are required to provide an active e-mail ID which will be used by CASB for all communications till culmination
of the entire selection process and enrolment for the particular intake. It is also advised to preserve e-mail ID and password for
all future communications.
(g) Candidate should apply only once in response to this advertisement.
(h) Candidature of candidates who apply MORE THAN ONCE IN RESPONSE TO THIS ADVERTISEMENT AND OBTAINS different
registration numbers SHALL BE REJECTED.
NOTE: PRESIDENT, CASB RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ALLOT EXAMINATION CENTRE FOR PHASE – I AND II WHICH MAY OR
MAY NOT BE AS PER CHOICE OF THE CANDIDATE.
28. COVID-19 INSTRUCTIONS FOR CANDIDATES APPEARING FOR SELECTION TEST
(a) Given the risk of COVID-19, candidates are advised to follow all instructions / guidelines issued by Central/State Governments
from time to time.
(b) At the entrance any candidate showing symptoms of Influenza Like Illness (ILI), will not be allowed for the test considering the
safety of other persons.
29. If there is any variation between English & Hindi/any other regional language versions of the advertisement, English version shall be taken
as authentic.
30. Any CORRIGENDUM/CHANGES/UPDATES shall be available ONLY on CASB web portal https://agnipathvayu.cdac.in and
NO INTIMATION SHALL BE GIVEN IN ANY NEWS PAPER/ANY OTHER MEDIA. All candidates are required to see the web portal of this office
from time to time.

31. PROVISIONAL SELECT LIST (PSL). The Provisional Select List (PSL) (merit-wise) will be prepared after the completion of
selection test and the same will be displayed at all the ASCs and also on web portal https://agnipathvayu.cdac.in on 17 May 2024. Inclusion of
names of candidates in the Provisional Select List (PSL) depends upon the performance of the candidates in the selection test and the same is
determined by application of cut off marks vis-à-vis number of qualified candidates in phase-II testing and anticipated vacancies. Inclusion of name
in Provisional Select List (PSL) does not guarantee automatic enrolment. IAF reserves the right to cancel the Selection Process even after
publication of the Provisional Select List (PSL), if necessary. Enrolment is strictly in order of merit subject to medical fitness, availability of vacancies,
not exceeding the age of 21 years on date of enrolment and meeting all the laid down eligibility criteria as and when called for enrolment.
The validity of the Provisional Select List (PSL) shall be 06 months from the date of display and shall be applicable only for
AGNIVEERVAYU INTAKE 01/2024.
32. ENROLMENT LIST. List of candidates finally called for enrolment in AGNIVEERVAYU INTAKE 01/2024 will be published on
33 May 2024. E-Call letter ONLY shall be sent to candidates called for enrolment on their Registered e-mail IDs.
34. FOR ANY QUERY VISIT ONLINE QUERY PORTAL OF CDAC AND CONTACT CASB, BRAR SQUARE, DELHI CANTT,
NEW DELHI – 110010, TELEPHONE NO. 011-25694209/ 25699606 AND E-MAIL: casbiaf@cdac.in OR LOG ON TO CASB WEB PORTAL
https://agnipathvayu.cdac.in UNDER CANDIDATE’S LOG IN. For queries pertaining to filling up of online application form, candidates may
also contact on Telephone No. 020-25503105/25503106

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