IAF: Excellent opportunity to join the Indian Air Force; applications open for Agniveer Vayu and Group-Y posts—check eligibility..

Indian Air Force Agniveer Vayu 2026: There is great news for young people aspiring to build a career in the Indian Air Force (IAF). The Air Force has commenced the online application process for two major recruitment drives starting today, July 6, 2026. The first recruitment is for Airman Group 'Y' (Medical Assistant) Intake 02/2027, while the second is for Agniveer Vayu Intake 02/2027.

Applications for both recruitments will be accepted from 11:00 AM on July 6 until 11:00 PM on July 26, 2026. The online examination will be held on September 22 and 23, 2026.

Service Duration for Both Recruitments

Recruitment | Service Duration | Eligibility
--- | --- | ---
Airman Group 'Y' Medical Assistant | 20 years (extendable based on requirements) | Male Indian citizens and Gorkha citizens of Nepal
Agniveer Vayu | 4 years | Unmarried Indian male and female candidates

1. Airman Group 'Y' Medical Assistant Recruitment 2026
This recruitment is a regular Airman recruitment drive, not part of the Agnipath Scheme. Selected candidates will receive long-term employment along with salary, allowances, medical facilities, accommodation, rations, and other government benefits.

Important Dates
Application Start: July 6, 2026 (11:00 AM)
Last Date: July 26, 2026 (11:00 PM)
Online Exam: September 22 & 23, 2026

Who Can Apply?
10+2 (Standard Entry): Must have passed the 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized board with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English, securing a minimum of 50% aggregate marks and 50% marks in English.
Vocational Entry: Must have passed a two-year vocational course (including Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English) with a minimum of 50% marks. Pharmacy Entry: Candidates must have passed 10+2 (PCB) and hold a Diploma in Pharmacy, B.Pharm, or B.Sc. (Pharmacy) with a minimum of 50% marks. Valid registration with the State Pharmacy Council or PCI is mandatory.

What is the age limit?
10+2 Candidates
Unmarried males only
Date of Birth: 1 July 2006 to 1 July 2010 (both dates inclusive)
Maximum age at the time of enrollment: 21 years

Pharmacy Candidates

Unmarried
Date of Birth: 1 July 2003 to 1 July 2008

Married
Date of Birth: 1 July 2003 to 1 July 2006
Maximum age: 24 years
Physical Standards
Minimum height: 152 cm
Male chest: 77 cm, with a minimum expansion of 5 cm
Eyesight: 6/36, correctable to 6/6 with glasses
Candidates who have undergone LASIK/PRK surgery are not eligible
Minimum 14 dental points
Normal hearing ability required

What is the selection process?
Phase-1
Online Exam

Phase-2
1.6 km run
Push-ups
Sit-ups
Squats
Adaptability Test-I & II

Phase-3
Detailed Medical Examination

What is the salary?
Training stipend: ₹14,600 per month
Starting salary after training: ₹26,900 per month + allowances
Initial service period: 20 years
Service can be extended up to the age of 57 years based on requirements.

What other facilities are provided?

Medical facilities
Rations
Uniform
Government accommodation
CSD facilities
60 days of annual leave
30 days of casual leave
Group insurance worth ₹62.5 lakh

Agnivayu Recruitment Intake 02/2027
The second recruitment drive for the Indian Air Force under the Agnipath scheme is for the Agnivayu Intake 02/2027. Through this recruitment, the youth of the country will get an opportunity to serve in the Indian Air Force for a period of four years. The application process will be entirely online.

Important Dates
The key dates related to the recruitment are as follows:

Online application starts: 6 July 2026, 11:00 AM
Last date for application: 26 July 2026, up to 11:00 PM
Online examination: 22 and 23 September 2026
Provisional Select List (PSL): Last week of May 2027
Final Enrolment List: To be released after 1 June 2027

Who can apply?
Only unmarried Indian male and female candidates can apply for this recruitment.

Age Limit
Candidates must have been born between 1 July 2005 and 1 January 2010 (both dates inclusive). If a candidate successfully completes all stages of the selection process, their maximum age at the time of enrolment must not exceed 22 years.

Agnivayus will not be permitted to marry during the four-year service period. Additionally, female candidates must undertake not to become pregnant during this period. Violation of these rules may lead to discharge from service.

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