Airforce X Group & Y Group Complete Notification Details
Indian Air Force (IAF) has released the official notification for recruitment of Agniveervayu Intake 01/2027 under the Agnipath Scheme. Applications are invited from unmarried male and female candidates of India to serve in the Indian Air Force for four years as Agniveervayu. This recruitment is for X Group (Science) and Y Group (Non-Science) trades.
Airforce New Vacancy Agniveer X & Y Group Official Notification Download:-
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This intake is conducted through STAR Online Examination followed by Physical Fitness Test, Adaptability Test and Medical Examination.
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Registration Start | 12 January 2026 (11:00 AM) |
| Last Date to Apply | 01 February 2026 (11:00 PM) |
| Online Exam | 30 March 2026 & 31 March 2026 |
| Provisional Select List | 14 November 2026 |
| Enrolment List | 01 December 2026 |
🌐 Official Website
Applications must be submitted only through
https://iafrecruitment.edcil.co.in
🎯 Age Limit
Candidates must be born between:
01 January 2006 to 01 July 2009 (both dates inclusive)
Maximum age at enrolment must not exceed 21 years
💍 Marital Status Rules
Only unmarried male and female candidates are eligible.
Candidates must not marry during the four-year engagement period.
Female candidates must not become pregnant during this period.
Violation of this condition will lead to discharge from service
📚 Educational Qualification
🔹 X Group (Science)
Candidate must have:
Option 1:
10+2 with Physics, Mathematics and English
Minimum 50% marks overall and 50% in English
OR
Option 2:
3-year Engineering Diploma in
Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / Automobile / Computer Science / IT / Instrumentation
Minimum 50% overall and 50% in English
OR
Option 3:
2-year Vocational Course with Physics & Mathematics
Minimum 50% overall and 50% in English
🔹 Y Group (Non-Science)
10+2 in any stream
Minimum 50% marks overall and 50% in English
OR
2-year Vocational Course
Minimum 50% marks overall and 50% in English
Science candidates can apply for both X & Y Group together
🏃 Physical Standards
Height
| Category | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| General | 152 cm | 152 cm |
| NE / Uttarakhand Hills | — | 147 cm |
| Lakshadweep | — | 150 cm |
Chest (Male)
Minimum: 77 cm
Expansion: 5 cm
Chest (Female)
Minimum expansion: 5 cm
Running Test (1.6 km)
| Gender | Time |
|---|---|
| Male | 7 minutes |
| Female | 8 minutes |
PFT-II
Male
- 10 Push-ups – 1 min
- 10 Sit-ups – 1 min
- 20 Squats – 1 min
Female
- 10 Sit-ups – 1.5 min
- 15 Squats – 1 min
👁️ Vision Standards
- 6/12 correctable to 6/6
- Myopia: –1D
- Hypermetropia: +2.0D
- Colour Vision: CP-II
LASIK / PRK surgery candidates are not eligible
📝 Selection Process
Phase-I – Online Exam
| Group | Subjects | Time |
|---|---|---|
| X Group | Physics, Maths, English | 60 min |
| Y Group | English, Reasoning, GA | 45 min |
| X + Y | All above | 85 min |
Marking
- +1 for correct
- 0 for not attempted
- –0.25 for wrong answer
Phase-II
- Physical Fitness Test
- Adaptability Test-I
- Adaptability Test-II
Phase-III
- Medical Examination
- Blood, Urine, X-Ray, ECG, Ultrasound (female)
💰 Salary & Seva Nidhi
| Year | Monthly Salary |
|---|---|
| 1st | ₹30,000 |
| 2nd | ₹33,000 |
| 3rd | ₹36,500 |
| 4th | ₹40,000 |
After 4 years:
₹10.04 lakh Seva Nidhi Package (tax-free)
🛡️ Other Benefits
- ₹48 lakh life insurance
- Free medical treatment
- CSD canteen facility
- Skill certificate after service
- Chance for Permanent Airman (up to 25%)
- Eligible for NDA & AFCAT during service
📌 Conclusion
Agniveervayu Intake 01/2027 is one of the biggest opportunities for youth to serve the Indian Air Force through X Group and Y Group. With good salary, discipline, technical training and future career security, this is a golden chance to build a powerful future in defence forces.
Apply early, prepare seriously, and wear the Air Force uniform with pride. ✈️🇮🇳
