IAF Agniveervayu Open Recruitment Rally 2026 (Other Than Science)

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has released the Agniveervayu Open Recruitment Rally notification for candidates from the North Eastern States and the Andaman & Nicobar Islands. Eligible unmarried Indian male and female candidates can appear for the rally to join as Agniveervayu (Other Than Science Subjects) under Intake 01/2027. The recruitment is conducted through region-specific rallies, and this one will be held at Chumoukedima (Nagaland) and Sri Vijaya Puram (Andaman & Nicobar Islands).

This Agniveervayu rally is part of the Agnipath Scheme and involves a four-year engagement under the Air Force Act, 1950. There is no separate online application for this rally; candidates must report directly at the venue. The rally is scheduled from 2026-08-31 to 2026-09-07, with selection comprising a Physical Fitness Test, Written Test, Adaptability Tests (I and II), and a Medical Examination. Tentatively, the provisional select list is expected on 2026-11-14, followed by the enrolment list tentatively on 2026-12-01.

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

The notification is for Agniveervayu recruitment under Intake 01/2027 for the stream “Other Than Science Subjects” and does not specify a total number of vacancies in the provided text. Selection is conducted through open recruitment rallies at two venues—Chumoukedima (Nagaland) and Sri Vijaya Puram (Andaman & Nicobar Islands)—for eligible candidates domiciled in the covered states/UT.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Candidates applying for Agniveervayu (Other Than Science Subjects) must have passed one of the following qualifications with the required marks in aggregate and in English:

• Intermediate/10+2 (any stream/subject) from a Central/State/UT recognised education board, with minimum 50% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in English.
• Two-year Vocational Course from a recognised education board, with minimum 50% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in English. If English is not a subject in the Vocational Course, the English requirement is considered in Intermediate/Matriculation.
• Three-year Engineering Diploma from a recognised polytechnic institute in one of the following disciplines: Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Automobile, Computer Science, Instrumentation Technology, or Information Technology. The candidate must have minimum 50% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in English. If English is not a subject in the diploma course, the English requirement is considered in Intermediate/Matriculation.

For percentage calculation, the notification states that the exact aggregate percentage before decimal as recorded in the marksheet (or as calculated as per the concerned board/institute rules) will be considered. It also clarifies that rounding is not done—for example, 49.99% will be treated as 49%, not rounded to 50%.

Age Limit

Only candidates whose date of birth falls between 2005-01-01 and 2009-07-01 (both dates inclusive) are eligible. At the time of enrolment, the upper age limit must not exceed 22 years. The notification does not mention any additional age relaxation in the provided text.

Application Fee

No application fee is mentioned for appearing at the rally because the recruitment is based on direct reporting at the venue without a separate online application. However, the notification specifies a fee for an appeal medical board: candidates declared medically unfit can apply for an Appeal Medical Board (AMB) by depositing 40 through e-MRO/MRO within three working days of the medical examination.

How to Apply

1. Check that you meet the eligibility conditions for Agniveervayu (Other Than Science Subjects), including the domicile requirement for the covered states/UT.
2. Choose the correct rally venue based on your domicile: Chumoukedima (Nagaland) or Sri Vijaya Puram (Andaman & Nicobar Islands).
3. Plan your travel in advance. The rally starts at 06:00 AM, and only candidates who report up to 10:00 AM (cut-off time) on their scheduled reporting date will be permitted entry.
4. Report directly at the venue on the date assigned for your category (women/men) as per the selection programme.
5. Carry the required documents and items to the venue, including original/DigiLocker-verified certificates and marksheets, domicile proof (or applicable COAFP/Air Force Civilian Employee certificate with service documents), photographs, and the consent form for physical fitness and medical tests (parent/guardian signature required for candidates below 18 years).
6. Complete the on-ground stages of selection as per the programme, including Physical Fitness Test, written test, adaptability tests, and medical examination.
7. If declared medically unfit, and you wish to appeal, submit the AMB request by depositing 40 through e-MRO/MRO within three working days of the medical examination.

Salary & Pay Scale

In addition to the monthly package, the notification states that on exit after four years, Agniveervayu will receive a one-time Seva Nidhi package of approximately 10.04 lakh (excluding interest). The scheme also includes benefits such as Risk and Hardship Allowance, Dress and Travel Allowance, ration, clothing, accommodation, Leave Travel Concession, 30 days of annual leave, sick leave as per medical advice, and non-contributory life insurance cover of 48 lakh during the engagement period. The notification also clarifies that Agniveervayu will not be entitled to gratuity, pension, or Ex-Servicemen (ESM) status after discharge.

Selection Process

Selection begins with verification of eligibility at the venue using original/DigiLocker-verified educational certificates and other applicable documents to ascertain prima-facie eligibility. Candidates who pass the eligibility verification proceed to the Physical Fitness Test (PFT). The PFT includes PFT-I (a 1.6 km run) and PFT-II (push-ups/sit-ups/squats depending on gender) with a recuperation period of 10 minutes between stages. On the same day, candidates who qualify the PFT take a written test of 45 minutes, bilingual in English and Hindi (except the English paper). The written test includes English (20 questions based on 10+2 CBSE syllabus) and Reasoning & General Awareness/RAGA (30 questions), with separate qualification for each paper. Marking is +1 for each correct answer, 0 for unattempted questions, and -0.25 for wrong answers or multiple-option responses.

After the written test, candidates undergo Adaptability Test-I (objective written test) and Adaptability Test-II (conducted on the same or subsequent day) to assess suitability and adaptability to the Air Force environment and military way of life. Finally, a medical examination is conducted in September at designated Medical Boarding Centres: Jorhat (11 ASC) for the Nagaland rally and Sri Vijaya Puram (8 ASC) for the Andaman & Nicobar Islands rally. The medical examination covers baseline blood, urine, biochemistry, chest X-ray, ECG, and for female candidates, ultrasonography investigations among others. Candidates declared medically unfit may apply for an Appeal Medical Board (AMB) by depositing 40 through e-MRO/MRO within three working days of the medical examination.

If you meet the eligibility requirements and domicile conditions, plan your reporting carefully and appear at the rally venue on your scheduled reporting date before the rally concludes on 2026-09-07.