IAF Agniveervayu Non-Combatant Recruitment 2026

IAF Agniveervayu Non-Combatant Recruitment 2026

Recruitment Overview

Important Dates

The brochure refers candidates to the Employment News notification for the exact due date applicable to the location where the application is submitted.

Eligibility Criteria & Vacancy / Seat Details

Key Eligibility Criteria

• Marital Status: Only unmarried male candidates are eligible. Candidates must sign a voluntary undertaking not to marry during the 4-year engagement period. Marriage during service leads to dismissal.
• Age Limit: Born between 01 January 2005 and 01 July 2009 (both days inclusive). Upper age limit as on date of enrolment should be 22 years.
• Educational Qualification: Passed Matriculation/equivalent examination from a Board recognised by the Central Government, State Government, or Union Territory.
• Gender: Male candidates only. Candidates with predominant characteristics of the opposite gender or who have undergone gender reassignment surgery will be rejected.

Mandatory Medical Standards

The above medical standards are broad guidelines only; final medical fitness is conclusively decided by the Medical Board.

General Disqualifications

• Consumption of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances (NDPS Act 1985) — rejection criterion and ground for dismissal.
• Zero-tolerance policy on alcoholism and substance abuse.
• Permanent body tattoos not permitted (except inner forearm, back of hand, or tribal tattoos per custom). Offensive, obscene, sexist, or racist tattoos prohibited anywhere.
• Only Sikh candidates whose religion prohibits cutting hair/shaving may grow hair/beard/moustache.

Job Profile

Salary & Benefits

• Seva Nidhi Package (Exit): Approx ₹10.04 lakh (₹5.02 lakh individual contribution + ₹5.02 lakh GoI matching, excluding interest).
• Other Benefits: 30 days annual leave; sick leave as per medical advice; medical facility at service hospitals; CSD provisions; non-contributory life insurance cover of ₹48 lakh; Agniveer Skill Certificate at end of engagement.
• Post-Engagement: May apply for permanent enrolment as NC(E); up to 25% of each batch may be selected based on performance. No right to further enrolment. Not eligible for Ex-Servicemen status. No PF, gratuity, or pensionary benefit.

Selection / Admission / Evaluation Process

The selection process has four phases. Candidates are issued admit cards for the written test stating date, location, and time.

Written Test – Required Documents

• Aadhaar card (J&K, Assam, Meghalaya candidates may carry another valid ID)
• Character certificate signed by Gazetted Officer/Panchayat Officer/School Principal/College Principal (not older than 6 months, with office seal)
• Original 10th/Matriculation passing certificate (or DigiLocker-verified printout)
• Original 10th marksheet
• Experience certificate (if any)

Physical Fitness Test – Key Details

Important Instructions (Exam Day)

• Selection is merit-based; no bribe is required at any stage.
• Candidates not reporting by the cut-off time will not be permitted to appear.
• No TA/DA is admissible; candidates bear their own expenses for the full duration.
• Mobile phones, smart watches, and electronic gadgets are prohibited in the examination hall.
• Original educational certificates are compulsory; DigiLocker-verified copies are provisional only.
• Clear dental tartar/stains and ear wax before the medical examination; be prepared to stay 4–5 days for medical tests.
• In case of any variation between English and Hindi versions, the English version is authentic.
• The IAF reserves the right to cancel the entire selection process at any stage without assigning any reason.
• Data entered in the application form is treated as final; wrong data entry leads to disqualification.

How to Apply / Register / Check Status

1. Visit the Official Website (https://iafrecruitment.edcil.co.in).
2. Navigate to the "Agniveervayu Non-Combatant" tab and open the "Application Forms" sub-tab.
3. Download the blank application form and the other required certificates/forms.
4. Fill the application form exactly as per the format hosted on the web portal; applications not in this format will be rejected.
5. Attach all required documents (see checklist below).
6. Send the duly filled application by normal post or drop box to any one of the addresses listed in the brochure (over 130 IAF stations/drop-box locations across India, grouped by Command headquarters, each marked with the eligible stream).
7. Ensure the application reaches the chosen address on or before 17 August 2026.

Note: Applications received after the due date will not be accepted. Submitting multiple applications leads to outright rejection. Incomplete applications (information or documents) will be rejected.

Required Documents Checklist

• Class 10th/Matriculation mark sheet and Class 10th passing certificate
• Recent passport-size colour photograph (not older than 6 months as on last date of receipt), front portrait on light background without headgear (except Sikhs), holding a black slate with name and date in white chalk capital letters — two copies retained for enrolment
• Consent certificate signed by parents/legal guardian (for candidates below 18 years); self-consent certificate (for candidates above 18 years)
• Self-addressed envelope with a ten-rupee stamp affixed

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. What is IAF Agniveervayu Non-Combatant Recruitment 2026? It is a recruitment drive by the Indian Air Force to enrol Agniveervayu Non-Combatant personnel under the Agnipath Scheme, for Intake 01/2027, in the Hospitality or Housekeeping stream.

Q2. How many vacancies are there in IAF Agniveervayu Non-Combatant Recruitment 2026? The brochure does not specify a numeric vacancy count. It lists application locations by stream (Hospitality and/or Housekeeping), and some locations note that the vacancy in stream will be updated shortly.

Q3. What is the last date to apply for IAF Agniveervayu Non-Combatant Recruitment 2026? The last date for receipt of application is 17 August 2026.

Q4. What is the age limit for IAF Agniveervayu Non-Combatant Recruitment 2026? Candidates must be born between 01 January 2005 and 01 July 2009. If a candidate clears all selection stages, the upper age limit as on the date of enrolment should be 22 years.

Q5. What is the educational qualification required? Candidates must have passed Matriculation/equivalent examination from an Education Board recognised by the Central Government, State Government, or a Union Territory.

Q6. Can married candidates apply for Agniveervayu Non-Combatant? No. Only unmarried male candidates are eligible, and they must undertake not to marry during the four-year engagement period.

Q7. What is the salary for IAF Agniveervayu Non-Combatant? Selected candidates get an Agniveer package of ₹30,000 per month with a fixed yearly increment, plus risk and hardship allowances, dress and travel allowances, and other perks as per existing rules.

Q8. What is the selection process for IAF Agniveervayu Non-Combatant Recruitment 2026? The selection process has four phases: a Written Test (General English and General Knowledge, 30 marks total), a Physical Fitness Test (height check, 1.6 km run, push-ups/sit-ups/squats), a Stream Suitability Test, and a Medical Examination.

Q9. How can I apply for IAF Agniveervayu Non-Combatant Recruitment 2026? Candidates must download the application form from the Official Website and submit the duly filled form along with the required documents by normal post or drop box to one of the addresses listed in the brochure, before the last date.

Q10. What is the engagement period for Agniveervayu Non-Combatant? Agniveervayu Non-Combatant are enrolled under the Air Force Act 1950 for a period of four years, and the IAF is not obliged to retain them beyond this period.

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