Dreaming of soaring high with the Indian Air Force? The Agniveer Vayu 2025 recruitment offers a golden opportunity for young aspirants to serve the nation. To help you navigate the application process, we’ve outlined the essential eligibility criteria, including age, educational qualifications, and physical standards.
Key Highlights ✨
- Organization Name: Indian Air Force (IAF)
- Program Name: Agniveer Vayu 2025
- Age Limit: 17.5 to 21 years
- Educational Qualification: Varies by group (Science and Non-Science)
- Marital Status: Unmarried candidates only
- Physical Standards: Specific requirements for height, weight, and vision
- Nationality: Indian citizens and certain other categories
- Engagement Period: 4 years
- Official Website: agnipathvayu.cdac.in
Age Criteria 🗓️
To be eligible for Agniveer Vayu 2025, candidates must be between 17.5 and 21 years old at the time of enrollment. This means your birthdate should fall within the specific range mentioned in the official notification. It’s crucial to verify the exact dates to ensure eligibility.
Educational Qualifications 🎓
The educational requirements differ based on the group you’re applying for:
Science Group
- 12th/Intermediate: Passed with Mathematics, Physics, and English, securing at least 50% marks in aggregate and 50% in English. or
- Three-year Diploma Course: Completed in Engineering disciplines like Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Automobile, Computer Science, Instrumentation Technology, or Information Technology from a recognized Polytechnic Institute with 50% aggregate marks and 50% in English (either in the diploma course or in 10th/12th if English wasn’t a subject in the diploma).
Non-Science Group
- 12th/Intermediate: Passed in any stream with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate and 50% in English. or
- Two-year Vocational Course: Completed with non-vocational subjects like Physics and Mathematics from recognized boards, achieving 50% aggregate marks and 50% in English (either in the vocational course or in 10th/12th if English wasn’t a subject in the vocational course).
Note: Only education boards recognized by the Council of Boards for School Education (COBSE) are considered valid. Ensure your board is listed on the COBSE website.
Marital Status 💍
Only unmarried male and female candidates are eligible. Applicants must pledge not to marry during the four-year engagement period. If a candidate marries during this tenure or is found to have been married at the time of enrollment, they will face discharge from service.
Physical Standards 🏋️
Meeting the physical standards is vital for selection. The requirements include:
- Height: Minimum acceptable height is 152.5 cm for male candidates and 152 cm for female candidates. However, this may vary based on specific trades and regions.
- Weight: Proportionate to height and age, following standard medical guidelines.
- Chest: Minimum chest expansion of 5 cm.
- Vision: Specific visual standards apply. For instance, candidates should have a minimum corrected vision of 6/6 in one eye and 6/9 in the other. Detailed vision standards are provided in the official notification.
Note: Candidates must be physically and mentally fit to perform duties in any environment and terrain.
Nationality 🌍
Applicants must be:
- Indian citizens.
- Nepalese citizens are also eligible.
Candidates with dual citizenship must renounce their foreign citizenship to be eligible.
Engagement Period 📅
Selected candidates will serve as Agniveer Vayu for a period of four years, which includes training. During this tenure, Agniveers will receive training to enhance their skills and will be assessed regularly.
For detailed information and updates, visit the official Indian Air Force Agniveer Vayu website.