Indian Air Force Agniveer Vayu 2025 recruitment begins: Check direct link, eligibility and steps to apply here

The Indian Air Force has officially opened the registration window for Agniveer Vayu Intake 02/2026 under the Agnipath scheme . Aspiring candidates can now apply online at agnipathvayu.cdac.in from July 11 to July 31, 2025. This recruitment drive offers a prestigious opportunity for young Indian men and women to join the Air Force for a four-year term, with potential for absorption into regular service based on performance.

Candidates must ensure they meet all eligibility criteria, including educational qualifications, age limit, and physical standards, before applying. The selection process involves an online test, physical fitness test, and medical examination.
IAF Agniveer Vayu eligibility criteria To register online, candidates must fulfil the following eligibility criteria:

Age Limit:

• Candidates must be between 17.5 and 21 years of age at the time of enrollment.
  
• Date of birth should fall between July 2, 2005, and January 3, 2009 (both inclusive).

Educational Qualification:

• Science Stream: 10+2 with Physics, Mathematics, and English with at least 50% marks in aggregate and 50% in English.
  
• OR 3-year Engineering Diploma with minimum 50% overall and 50% in English.
  
• Non-Science Stream: 10+2 in any subject with 50% in aggregate and 50% in English.
  
• OR 2-year vocational course with the same marks requirement.

Physical Standards:

• Minimum height: 152.5 cm
  
• Weight and chest measurements should be proportionate.
  
• Visual standards and hearing ability must meet Air Force norms.

How to apply for Indian Air Force Agniveer Vayu 2025Here is how to register online:

Visit agnipathvayu.cdac.in.

Register with a valid email ID and mobile number.

Log in and select "Intake 02/2026".

Fill the form with personal, academic, and contact details.

Upload documents:

• Passport-size photo
  
• Signature
  
• Left thumb impression
  
• 10th & 12th/Diploma certificates
  

Pay the fee of ₹550 + GST via online payment methods.

Submit the form and download the confirmation page.

Direct link to apply online here.

Admit cards for the online test will be available around 2–3 days before the exam and must be printed with ID proof to attend.

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