IAF Agniveer Recruitment 2024 Notification Released

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IAF Agniveer Recruitment 2024 Notification

IAF Agniveer Recruitment 2024 Notification: Application Process, Eligibility, and Important Dates. The Indian Air Force (IAF) has released the notification for Agniveer Vayu selection test under the Agnipath initiative, inviting applications from unmarried Indian male and female aspirants. Here are the key details:

IAF Agniveer Recruitment 2024 Highlights:

• Commencement of Application: January 17, 2024
• Application Deadline: February 6, 2024
• Official Website: Agnipath
• Total Openings: 3,500

Eligibility Criteria: IAF Agniveer Recruitment 2024

• Age Limit: Candidates between 17.5 and 21 years.
• Birth Range: Born between January 2, 2004, and July 2, 2007.

1. The minimum age limit for enrolment in IAF as an Agniveervayu is 17½ years as on date of enrolment and maximum age limit is 21 years as on date of enrolment. However, exact Date of Birth block as published in advertisement is to be followed.
2. In case, a candidate clears all the stages of the Selection Procedure, then the upper age limit as on date of enrolment should be 21 years.

Marital Status and Pregnancy

Only unmarried Indian male and female candidates are eligible for enrolment as Agniveervayu in IAF. And they shall undertake not to marry during the defined engagement period of four years. Keeping in view limited period of engagement of Agniveervayu inclusive of training, skill development activities, practical as well as formative assessment and organisational requirement of continued service of Agniveervayu during the engagement period, longer absence of Agniveervayu during the engagement period will adversely affect the operational efficiency of the Indian Air Force. Agniveervayu who marry during the said period shall be discharged from the service. Further, only unmarried Agniveervayu will be eligible for selection in regular cadre as Airman. Female candidates additionally shall be required to undertake not to get pregnant during the engagement period. Such women Agniveervayu on becoming Low Medical Category (LMC) due to pregnancy shall be liable to be discharged from service. Pregnancy will debar the women Agniveervayu for selection into Regular Cadre. At the time of enrolment, candidates shall require to sign a voluntary undertaking accepting above conditions”.

Education Criteria

Eligibility for Civilian Candidates

(a) Science Subjects :-

1. Candidates should have passed Class 10+2/Intermediate/Equivalent examination with Mathematics, Physics and English from an Education Board recognized by Central/ State/UT Govt with minimum 50% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in English.
2. Should have passed three years Diploma Course in Engineering (Mechanical/ Electrical / Electronics/ Automobile/ Computer Science/ Instrumentation Technology/ Information Technology) from Polytechnic Institute recognized by Central/State/UT Govt with 50% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in English in Diploma Course (or in Intermediate/Matriculation, if English is not a subject in Diploma Course).
3. Should have passed two years Vocational course with non-vocational subject viz. Physics and Mathematics from Education Boards recognized by Central/State/UT Govt with 50% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in English in Vocational Course (or in Intermediate/Matriculation, if English is not a subject in Vocational Course).

(b) Other than Science Subjects:-

1. Should have passed Intermediate/10+2/Equivalent Examination in any stream/subjects from Education Board recognized by Central/State/UT Govt minimum 50% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in English.
2. Passed two years vocational course from Education Boards recognized by Central/State/UT Govt with minimum 50% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in English in Vocational Course or in Intermediate/Matriculation if English is not a subject in Vocational Course.

Note-1:
Candidate eligible for Science Subjects examination (Including Intermediate/10+2/three years’ diploma course in engineering or two years vocational course with non-vocational subjects of Physics and Maths) are also eligible for Other than Science Subjects and would be given an option of appearing in both Science Subjects and Other than Science Subjects examination in one sitting while filling up the online registration form.

Note-2:
Education Boards recognized by Central/State/UT Govt as on date of registration will only be permitted.

Note-3:
Exact aggregate Percentage of marks before decimal as written in the marks sheet of 10+2/Intermediate/Equivalent Examination/Three years Diploma Course/Two years Vocational Course OR calculated as per the rules of concerned Education Board/Polytechnic Institute will only be considered (For example 49.99% should be taken as 49% and not be rounded off to 50%).

Note-4:
Candidate must possess his/her unique valid e-mail ID and mobile number for filling of online application. All communication with candidate will be done on his/her registered e-mail ID only.

Note-5:
Agniveervayu will not be permitted to marry during their entire tenure of four years in the IAF. A candidate may be dismissed from service if he / she marries during his / her tenure or is found to be already married inspite of giving certificate of being “unmarried”.

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PHYSICAL / MEDICAL STANDARDS

To get selected as an Agniveervayu, the candidate must be physically and mentally fit to perform duties in any part of the world, climate and terrain. Physical/ medical standards to become an Agniveervayu are as follows:-

Parameters	Description
	Male	Female
Height	Minimum acceptable height is 152.5 cms	Minimum acceptable height is 152 cms. For candidates belonging to North East or hilly regions of Uttarakhand, a lower minimum height of 147 cms will be accepted. In case, candidates from Lakshadweep, the minimum height will be 150 cms.
	Note: Candidates availing height relaxation for being domicile of North East/Hilly Regions of Uttarakhand/Lakshadweep are to submit domicile certificate with endorsement of domicile status at the time of Phase-II testing. Further, candidates from hilly regions of Uttarakhand must have specific endorsement of hilly region in their domicile certificate.
Weight	Weight should be Proportionate to height and age.
Chest	The chest wall should be well proportioned with minimum range of expansion of 05 cms
Hearing	Candidate should have normal hearing i.e. able to hear forced whisper from a distance of 6 meters by each ear separately.
Dental	Should have healthy gums, good set of teeth and minimum 14 dental points.
Visual standards	Visual AcuityMaximum limits of Refractive errorColour Vision6/12 each eye, correctable to 6/6 each eyeHypermetropia:+2.0D Myopia: 1D including ± 0.50 D AstigmatismCP-IINote:Candidates should bring prescription and spectacles for corrected vision, if used. The latest prescription should contain diopter measurement, Ophthalmologist’s registration number, stamp, signature and date of prescription should be within a month prior to appearing for medical examination.
General Health	Candidate should be of normal anatomy without loss of any appendages. He / She should be free from any active or latent, acute or chronic, medical or surgical disability or communicable disease, infection and skin ailments. Candidate shall be physically and mentally FIT to perform duty in any part of the world, in any climate and terrain.
Gynaecological Examination (For female candidates)	–	The examination covers external genitalia, hernia orifices and the perineum, any evidence of stress urinary incontinence or genital prolapse outside introitus.
Gender (For female candidates):	–	Any candidate if found to have predominant characteristics of the opposite gender as evident on external physical examination, will be rejected as Unfit. Any candidate having undergone gender reassignment surgery will be declared Unfit.
Pregnancy (For female candidates):	–	Any candidate, if found to be pregnant shall be disqualified and her candidature rejected.

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MEDICAL EXAMINATION

1. Candidates who qualify Adaptability Test-II shall be issued with medical appointment letter at respective ASCs. Medical examination shall be conducted by Air Force Medical Team as per IAF medical standards and policy in vogue on subject issue. Medical examination would also include Baseline Investigation of: –
   1. Blood Haemogram – Hb, TLC, DLC
   2. Urine RE/ME
   3. Biochemistry:-
      1. Blood Sugar Fasting & PP
      2. Serum Cholesterol
      3. Urea, Uric acid, Creatinine
      4. LFT—Serum Bilirubin, SGOT, SGPT.
   4. X- Ray chest (PA view)
   5. Ultrasonography of lower abdomen & Pelvis (For female candidates only)
   6. ECG (R)
   7. Any other test necessary in the opinion of the Medical Officer.
   8. Candidates declared medically unfit can avail the option for ‘Appeal Medical Board’ (AMB) against their unfitness by depositing Rs. 40/- in a Government Treasury/RBI/ SBI through Electronic Military Receivable Order (e-MRO)/Military Receivable Order (MRO).
   9. The application for AMB along with original copy of e-MRO/MRO, photocopy of Unfitness Certificate are to be submitted to the representative of ASC within three working days of medical examination.
2. The recruitment medical officer and the specialist doctors of Armed Forces are the final authorities on declaring a candidate fit or unfit during initial medical examination, appeal medical board and medical examination prior to enrolment.
3. The candidates shall be governed by Armed Forces standards which may be at variance from civil standards. There is no provision for representation or review after the appeal medical board.

1. Candidates are advised to get tartar and stains removed from their teeth before appearing for the Medical Examination. Ears should be free of wax. Candidates should be prepared to stay for the medical examination for four to five days under their own arrangement. No TA/DA shall be admissible.
2. Passing in the medical examination is not a guarantee for employment in Indian Air Force.
3. Request for change of Medical Examination Centre or Date of Medical Examination shall not be entertained.

PAY and PERKS

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Agniveervayu enrolled under this Scheme will be paid an Agniveervayu package of ₹ 30,000/- per month with a fixed yearly increment. In addition, Risk and Hardship allowances (as applicable in IAF), Dress and Travel allowances will be paid.

1. Terminal Benefits-Seva Nidhi Package. Agniveervayu will be given one-time Seva Nidhi package comprising their monthly contribution along with matching contribution by the Government on completion of their engagement period, as indicated below:-

Year	Customised Package (Monthly)	In Hand (70%)	Contribution to Agniveers Corpus Fund (30%)	Contribution to Corpus fund by GoI
All Figures in Rs. (Monthly 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
All Figures in Rs. (Monthly Contribution)
Total Contribution in Agniveers Corpus Fund after four years			Rs. 5.02 lakh	Rs. 5.02 lakh
Exit after 4 year		Rs. 10.04 Lakhs as Seva Nidhi Package (absolute amount excluding interest)

1. Note 1: Agniveervayu will not be required to contribute to any Provident Fund of the Government.
   Note 2: There shall be no entitlement to any gratuity and any kind of pensionary benefits in the case of Agniveervayu.
2. Leave. Grant of leave will be subject to exigencies of the organization. The following leave may be applicable for Agniveervayu during their engagement period:-
   1. Annual Leave. 30 days per year.
   2. Sick Leave. Based on medical Advice.
3. Medical and CSD Facilities. For the duration of their engagement period in IAF, Agniveervayu will be entitled for medical facility at Service Hospitals as well as CSD provisions.
4. Life insurance cover. Agniveervayu will be provided non-contributory life insurance cover of ₹ 48 lakhs for the duration of their engagement period as Agniveervayu in IAF and they will not be eligible for Air Force Group Insurance Fund (AFGIS) schemes/ benefits.
5. Compensation for Death. Agniveervayu will not be governed by provisions contained in the Pension Regulations/ Rules for IAF(as amended from time to time). In case of death, the following will be admissible to Next of Kin (NOK) from the Agniveer Corpus Fund:-
   1. Insurance cover as applicable (as per para above).
   2. All other compensation as per details placed at para below.
6. Categorisation of Death. The death for the purpose of provision of financial benefits to Agniveervayu will be categorised as follows:-
   1. Category X. Death due to natural causes neither attributable to nor aggravated by military service during the engagement period.
   2. Category Y. Death due to causes which are accepted as attributable to or aggravated by military service or due to accidents/ mishaps in the performance of duties including training during the engagement period.
   3. Category Z. During the engagement period, death due to acts of violence/attack by terrorists, anti-social elements, enemy, during border skirmishes/war/ peacekeeping operations/ aid to civil power, etc; and during operational preparation and training for war including battle inoculation training/ exercise; and accidental deaths due to natural calamities/ operations specially notified by the Govt, etc.
7. Compensation for Disability. In case an individual is placed in Permanent Low Medical Category (LMC), the authorities will assess the compensation based on percentage of disability and attributability. The extent of disability or functional incapacity shall be determined in the following manner for the purpose of computing the disability compensation:-

Sl.No.	Percentage of disability as finally accepted	Percentage to be reckoned for computing disability compensation
(a)	Between 20% and 49%	50%
(b)	Between 50% and 75%	75%
(c)	Between 76% and 100%	100%

8. Payment on Disability/ Death.

Year	Customised Package (Monthly)	In Hand (70%)
(a)	Death during engagement period on Bonafide duty (Category ‘Y/Z’)	Insurance cover of ₹ 48 lakhs from Public Fund.One-time ex-gratia ₹ 44 lakhs from Public Fund.Full pay for unserved period upto four years (with effect from date of death) including Seva Nidhi component.Balance accumulated (as on date) in the individual’s Seva Nidhi fund and Govt contribution including interest from the Agniveervayu Corpus Fund
(b)	Death during engagement period not on duty (Category ‘X’)	Insurance Cover of ₹ 48 lakhs from Public Fund.Balance accumulated (as on date) in the individual’s Seva Nidhi fund and Govt contribution including interest from the Agniveervayu Corpus Fund.
(c)	Disability (attributed/aggravated due to conditions of engagement)	One-time ex-gratia ₹ 44/25/15 Lakhs based on % of disability (100/75/50) from Public Fund.Full pay for unserved period upto four years (with effect from date of disability) including Seva Nidhi component (from Public fund).Balance accumulated (as on date) in the individual’s Seva Nidhi fund including interest and Govt contribution from the Agniveervayu Corpus Fund.

Application Procedure: IAF Agniveer Recruitment 2024

1. Visit the official website of Agnipath at agnipathvayu.cdac.in.
2. Click on the “Air Force Agniveer Application Form” available on the homepage.
3. Login using username/email ID and password.
4. Fill out the application form with the required details.
5. Upload necessary documents as per the instructions.
6. Carefully check all details and submit the complete application.
7. Download the Agniveer application form and take a printout for reference.

Application Fee: IAF Agniveer Recruitment 2024

• Candidates are required to pay a registration fee of Rs 550 online.

Selection Procedure: IAF Agniveer Recruitment 2024

The IAF Agniveer selection process will consist of three phases:

1. Computer-Based Test (CBT)
2. Physical Fitness Test (PFT)
3. Adaptation Tests 1 and 2, and a Medical Examination

Important Dates: IAF Agniveer Recruitment 2024

• Application Commencement: January 17, 2024
• Application Deadline: February 6, 2024

This recruitment drive is part of the Agnipath program, and selected candidates will serve a four-year tenure in the Indian Air Force. Aspirants are advised to visit the official website for detailed information and updates.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – IAF Agniveer Recruitment 2024

Candidates are advised to refer to the official website for detailed information and updates related to the IAF Agniveer Recruitment 2024.