Indian Air Force (IAF) Intake 02/2027 Recruitment 2026 - Apply for Agniveervayu & Airmen Group Y Medical Assistant

Indian Air Force Recruitment 2026 - Agniveervayu & Airmen Group Y

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has released two major recruitment notifications for Agniveervayu Intake 02/2027 and Airmen Group Y Medical Assistant 02/2027. This is a great opportunity for unmarried Indian male and female candidates to serve in the Indian Air Force.

Recruitment Overview

Particulars

Agniveervayu Intake 02/2027

Airmen Group Y Medical Assistant 02/2027

Recruiting Body

Indian Air Force (CASB)

Indian Air Force (CASB)

Eligible Candidates

Unmarried Indian male & female

Male Indian / Gorkha (Nepal) citizens

Engagement Period

4 years (Agnipath Scheme)

20 years, extendable to age 57

Registration Start

06 July 2026, 1100 Hrs

06 July 2026, 1100 Hrs

Registration End

26 July 2026, 2300 Hrs

26 July 2026, 2300 Hrs

Online Exam Date

22-23 September [hidden] September 2026

Application Fee

₹550 + 18% GST

₹550 + 18% GST

Official Website

iafrecruitment.edcil.co.in

iafrecruitment.edcil.co.in

AGNIVEERVAYU INTAKE 02/2027 - Details

Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit

Date of Birth: Between 01 July 2005 and 01 January 2010 (both dates inclusive)

Upper age limit on enrolment date must not exceed 22 years

Marital Status

Only unmarried male and female candidates are eligible

Candidates must undertake not to marry during the 4-year engagement

Female candidates must not become pregnant during service (violation leads to dismissal)

Educational Qualification

Science Stream: 10+2/Intermediate with Maths, Physics & English (50% aggregate + 50% in English) OR 3-year Engineering Diploma (Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics/Automobile/Computer Science) with 50% marks OR 2-year Vocational Course with Physics & Maths (50% marks)

Other Streams: 10+2/Intermediate in any stream (50% aggregate + 50% in English) OR 2-year Vocational Course (50% aggregate + 50% in English)

Domicile Categories

Permanent Domicile: Permanent residents of districts supported by Domicile Certificate from Gazetted Revenue Officer

COAFP-I: Children of currently serving Air Force personnel posted in relevant State/UT

COAFP-II: Children of retired/discharged/deceased Air Force personnel residing in State/UT for minimum 1 year

Agniveervayu Physical & Medical Standards

Minimum Height (Male): 152 cms

Minimum Height (Female): 152 cms (147 cms for NE/hilly Uttarakhand; 150 cms for Lakshadweep)

Visual Acuity: 6/12 each eye, correctable to 6/6

Refractive Error Limit: Hypermetropia +2.0D, Myopia -1D (including ±0.50D Astigmatism)

Colour Vision: CP-II

Chest (Male): Minimum 77 cms with 5 cms expansion

Chest (Female): Minimum 5 cms expansion

Hearing: Able to hear forced whisper from 6 metres, each ear

Dental: Healthy gums and minimum 14 dental points

Tattoos: Permanent tattoos restricted to inner forearm and back of hand only; offensive tattoos are disqualifying

Agniveervayu Pay Package

Year

Monthly Package

In-Hand (70%)

Agniveer Corpus

GoI Contribution

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

On completion: Seva Nidhi package of approximately ₹10.04 lakh (excluding interest)

Non-contributory life insurance cover: ₹48 lakh during engagement period

No gratuity, pension, or PF contributions

No Ex-Servicemen (ESM) status after discharge

Up to 25% of each batch may be offered opportunity to apply for regular Airmen cadre

AIRMEN GROUP Y MEDICAL ASSISTANT 02/2027 - Details

Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit (By Category)

Category

Date of Birth Block

Upper Age at Enrolment

10+2 candidates (unmarried)

01 July 2006 to 01 July 2010

21 years

Diploma/B.Pharma/B.Sc Pharmacy (unmarried)

01 July 2003 to 01 July 2008

24 years

Diploma/B.Pharma/B.Sc Pharmacy (married)

01 July 2003 to 01 July 2006

24 years

Educational Qualification

10+2 Route: Passed 10+2/Intermediate with Physics, Chemistry, Biology & English (minimum 50% aggregate and 50% in English)

Diploma/Pharmacy Route: Passed 10+2 with PCB & English (50% aggregate, 50% English) PLUS Diploma/B.Pharma/B.Sc Pharmacy with minimum 50% marks and valid registration from State Pharmacy Council or PCI at time of enrolment

Medical Assistant Physical & Medical Standards

Minimum Height: 152 cms

Visual Acuity: 6/36 each eye, correctable to 6/6

Refractive Error Limit: Not exceeding +3.50D including Astigmatism

Colour Vision: CP-II

Chest: Minimum 77 cms with 5 cms expansion

Other Standards: Same as Agniveervayu

Medical Assistant Pay & Allowances

Training Stipend: ₹14,600 per month during training

Post-Training Salary: Starting gross emoluments minimum ₹26,900 per month (including Military Service Pay) + Dearness Allowance

Other Allowances: Transport Allowance, CPMA, Leave Ration Allowance, Children Education Allowance, HRA

Leave: 60 days annual leave + 30 days casual leave per calendar year

Insurance: Group Insurance cover of ₹62.5 lakh at premium of ₹3,200/month

Employment Duration: 20 years, extendable to age 57

Job Role: Training in nursing and first-aid, management of medical stores/dispensaries, ward supervision duties

Physical Fitness Test (PFT) Requirements

Test

Agniveervayu Male

Agniveervayu Female

Medical Assistant

1.6 Km Run

Within 7 minutes

Within 8 minutes

7 min (up to 21 yrs) / 7:30 min (Diploma/Pharmacy)

Push-ups

10 in 1 minute

Not required

10 in 1 minute

Sit-ups

10 in 1 minute

10 in 1 min 30 sec

10 in 1 minute

Squats

20 in 1 minute

15 in 1 minute

20 in 1 minute

Selection Process

Phase I: Online Written Test

Post/Stream

Duration

Subjects

Agniveervayu (Science)

60 minutes

Physics, Mathematics, English

Agniveervayu (Other than Science)

45 minutes

English, Reasoning & General Awareness

Agniveervayu (Both Streams)

85 minutes

Physics, Mathematics, English, RAGA

Airmen Medical Assistant

45 minutes

English, Reasoning & General Awareness

Marking Scheme: +1 mark for correct answer, 0 for unattempted, -0.25 for wrong answer. Candidates must qualify in each subject individually.

Phase II: Physical Fitness & Adaptability Tests

Physical Fitness Test (as detailed above)

Two written Adaptability Tests assessing suitability for military life

Phase III: Medical Examination

Detailed medical examination by Air Force Medical Team

Tests include: Blood haemogram, urine tests, biochemistry profile, chest X-ray, ECG

Appeal Medical Board available for unfit candidates (₹40 appeal fee)

Important Dates

Online Registration Begins: 06 July [hidden] Hrs)

Online Registration Ends: 26 July [hidden] Hrs)

Online Examination: 22-23 September 2026

Provisional Select List (PSL): Last week of May 2027

Enrolment List Publication: After 01 June 2027

Application Fee

Fee Amount: ₹550 + 18% GST (= approximately ₹649 total)

Payment Mode: Online (Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI)

Non-refundable: Under all circumstances

How to Apply for IAF Recruitment 2026

Visit the official portal: iafrecruitment.edcil.co.in

Step I (Registration): Enter personal and contact details, click "Generate OTP"

Verify mobile number and email ID using OTPs received

Agree to terms & conditions and click "Submit" to receive User ID and Password

Step II (Application Form): Log in and click "Go To Application"

Fill in personal, communication, and qualification details

Upload scanned photograph, signature, parent's signature (if under 18), and left thumb impression

Capture live photo via webcam for face-match verification

Preview form, correct errors, and click "Submit"

Pay examination fee of ₹550 + 18% GST through payment gateway

Print and retain final submitted application form for future reference

Documents Required for Phase II Testing

Colour printout of Phase-II Admit Card and filled application form

Eight passport-size colour photographs (same as used in registration)

Matriculation passing certificate and marksheet

10+2/Intermediate/Diploma/Vocational passing certificate and marksheets

Diploma/B.Pharma/B.Sc Pharmacy certificate (Medical Assistant Diploma route only)

Domicile/COAFP Certificate (Agniveervayu) or SOAFP Certificate (Medical Assistant)

Original Phase-I Admit Card bearing Air Force seal

NCC 'A'/'B'/'C' Certificate (if applicable)

HB pencil, eraser, sharpener, glue stick, stapler, ball pen

Important Points to Note

Mobile phones and electronic devices are strictly prohibited during Phase-I and Phase-II (violators face permanent debarment)

No Travel Allowance (TA) or Dearness Allowance (DA) is admissible

No change of exam centre, date, or medical examination centre will be entertained

PSL inclusion does not guarantee enrolment (valid for 6 months from display date)

Selection is merit-based; no bribe or intermediary required

Updates only published on official CASB portal, not in newspapers

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. When will the IAF Agniveervayu 2026 online examination be conducted?

The online examination will be conducted on 22 and 23 September 2026 for both recruitment notifications.

Q2. What is the application fee for IAF Recruitment 2026?

The non-refundable application fee is ₹550 plus 18% GST (approximately ₹649 total).

Q3. Who can apply for IAF Agniveervayu Intake 02/2027?

Unmarried male and female Indian citizens born between 01 July 2005 and 01 January 2010 can apply.

Q4. Who is eligible for Airmen Group Y Medical Assistant Recruitment 2026?

Only male Indian and Gorkha (Nepal) citizens with required PCB qualification or Pharmacy qualifications are eligible.

Q5. What is the salary of Agniveervayu?

Agniveervayu receive ₹30,000 in first year, increasing to ₹40,000 by fourth year, plus Seva Nidhi benefits.

Q6. What is the salary of Medical Assistant?

Medical Assistants receive ₹14,600 stipend during training and ₹26,900+ per month after training with various allowances.

Q7. What is the selection process?

Three phases: Online Written Test → Physical Fitness & Adaptability Tests → Medical Examination.

Q8. Is this a permanent job?

Agniveervayu is 4-year engagement. Medical Assistant is 20-year cadre (extendable to age 57).

Direct Apply Link

Apply Now at iafrecruitment.edcil.co.in

Official Links

Official Website: [hidden]

Recruitment Portal: iafrecruitment.edcil.co.in

Agniveervayu Notification: Check official website

Medical Assistant Notification: Check official website

Salary: Rs. 14,600 per month.