The Indian Air Force has issued separate recruitment notifications for Agniveervayu Intake 02/2027 and Airmen Group ‘Y’ Medical Assistant Trade Intake 02/2027.
Both recruitment processes follow the same application schedule, but they should not be treated as one combined vacancy. Their educational requirements, age limits, service tenure, salary structure and career conditions are different.
Online registration began on 6 July 2026 and will close at 11:00 PM on 26 July 2026. The Phase-I online examination for both entries is scheduled for 22 and 23 September 2026.
Two separate Indian Air Force recruitment notifications
The recruitment announcement covers two completely different career entries.
Agniveervayu Intake 02/2027
Agniveervayu recruitment is conducted under the Agnipath Scheme. Selected candidates are engaged in the Indian Air Force for four years.
Eligible unmarried male and female candidates can apply. After completing the four-year engagement, Agniveervayu personnel may apply for enrolment in the regular Airmen cadre.
However, regular retention is not automatic. Up to 25% of a particular batch may be considered for the regular cadre, depending on performance, organisational requirements and government policy.
Airmen Medical Assistant Intake 02/2027
The Medical Assistant recruitment is a regular Group ‘Y’ Airmen entry. It is open to eligible male candidates with Physics, Chemistry and Biology qualifications or recognised pharmacy qualifications.
This entry is not part of the four-year Agnipath system. Selected Medical Assistant Airmen are enrolled for an initial period of 20 years, subject to applicable service conditions.
Indian Air Force Recruitment 2026 important dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application begins | 6 July 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 26 July 2026 |
| Phase-I online examination | 22–23 September 2026 |
Candidates should avoid waiting until the final day because incomplete payment, document-upload issues or technical errors may prevent successful submission.
Agniveervayu Intake 02/2027 eligibility
Age requirement
Candidates must have been born between:
1 July 2005 and 1 January 2010, including both dates.
Candidates who clear every stage of recruitment should not be more than 22 years old on the date of enrolment.
Marital status
Only unmarried male and female candidates are eligible.
Selected candidates are required to remain unmarried during the four-year engagement period. Candidates should carefully read all conditions concerning marriage and pregnancy before submitting the application.
Educational qualification for science subjects
Candidates applying under the science category should have passed 10+2 or an equivalent examination with:
- Mathematics
- Physics
- English
- At least 50% aggregate marks
- At least 50% marks in English
Eligible candidates with a three-year engineering diploma or a two-year vocational course involving Physics and Mathematics may also apply, subject to the prescribed conditions.
Educational qualification for subjects other than science
Candidates who have passed 10+2 in any stream may apply if they have:
- At least 50% aggregate marks
- At least 50% marks in English
Candidates eligible for the science category may also choose the combined examination option covering science and non-science subjects.
Medical Assistant Intake 02/2027 eligibility
The Medical Assistant notification provides separate eligibility conditions for 10+2 candidates and pharmacy-qualified applicants.
Medical Assistant with 10+2 qualification
Candidates must have passed 10+2 or an equivalent examination with:
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Biology
- English
- At least 50% aggregate marks
- At least 50% marks in English
The eligible date-of-birth range is:
1 July 2006 to 1 July 2010, including both dates.
Only unmarried candidates are eligible under this category.
Medical Assistant Pharmacist category
Applicants with pharmacy qualifications should have first passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English.
They must also possess one of the following:
- Diploma in Pharmacy
- Bachelor of Pharmacy
- Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy
At least 50% marks are required in the pharmacy qualification. Candidates should also hold valid registration with a State Pharmacy Council or the Pharmacy Council of India at the time of enrolment.
The date-of-birth criteria are different for married and unmarried pharmacy-qualified candidates.
| Category | Eligible date-of-birth range |
|---|---|
| Unmarried pharmacy-qualified candidate | 1 July 2003 to 1 July 2008 |
| Married pharmacy-qualified candidate | 1 July 2003 to 1 July 2006 |
Agniveervayu salary during four-year engagement
The Agniveervayu monthly package increases each year.
| Service year | Monthly package | Approximate in-hand amount |
|---|---|---|
| First year | ₹30,000 | ₹21,000 |
| Second year | ₹33,000 | ₹23,100 |
| Third year | ₹36,500 | ₹25,550 |
| Fourth year | ₹40,000 | ₹28,000 |
Thirty per cent of the monthly package is deposited into the Agniveer Corpus Fund. The Government of India makes an equal contribution.
After four years, the estimated Seva Nidhi package is approximately ₹10.04 lakh, excluding interest.
Agniveervayu personnel may also receive applicable risk and hardship allowances, travel allowance, dress allowance, accommodation, ration, medical facilities and CSD benefits during service.
However, completion of the four-year engagement does not provide automatic pension, gratuity or ex-servicemen status.
A non-contributory life insurance cover of ₹48 lakh is provided during the engagement period.
Medical Assistant pay and service benefits
Candidates selected as Medical Assistant Airmen receive a stipend of ₹14,600 per month during training.
After successful completion of training, the stated starting gross emoluments at the minimum pay level, including Military Service Pay, are approximately ₹26,900 per month, along with applicable Dearness Allowance.
Other admissible benefits may include:
- Transport Allowance
- House Rent Allowance
- Children Education Allowance
- Leave Ration Allowance
- Medical facilities
- Service accommodation
- CSD benefits
- Ration and clothing
- Leave Travel Concession
The initial enrolment period is 20 years. Subject to service conditions, the tenure may be extended up to the age of 57 years.
The notification also refers to group insurance cover of ₹62.5 lakh, subject to the prescribed contribution and terms.
What does an Indian Air Force Medical Assistant do?
A Medical Assistant is trained to support healthcare services within the Indian Air Force.
The role may include:
- Nursing assistance
- First aid
- Patient-care support
- Management of medical stores
- Dispensary duties
- Ward supervision
- Assistance in Air Force medical units
Candidates should understand that the role is not limited to pharmacy or hospital-counter duties. They may be assigned additional responsibilities according to Indian Air Force requirements.
Phase-I online examination pattern
Agniveervayu examination
| Candidate group | Duration | Subjects |
|---|---|---|
| Science subjects | 60 minutes | Physics, Mathematics and English |
| Other than science | 45 minutes | English, Reasoning and General Awareness |
| Both groups | 85 minutes | Physics, Mathematics, English, Reasoning and General Awareness |
Medical Assistant examination
The Medical Assistant Phase-I examination will be of 45 minutes and will generally include:
- English based on the 10+2 CBSE syllabus
- Reasoning
- General Awareness
Marking system
For both recruitments:
- One mark is awarded for every correct answer.
- No mark is awarded for an unanswered question.
- 0.25 marks are deducted for each incorrect answer.
Marks may be normalised when the examination is conducted in multiple shifts.
Indian Air Force selection process
The recruitment process broadly includes:
- Phase-I online examination
- Phase-II document verification
- Physical Fitness Test
- Adaptability Test-I
- Adaptability Test-II
- Medical examination
- Merit list and enrolment
Passing an examination stage does not guarantee final selection. Candidates must meet the educational, physical, medical and document requirements at every stage.
Physical and medical standards
Minimum height for Agniveervayu
The general minimum height requirement is:
- Male candidates: 152 cm
- Female candidates: 152 cm
Specified relaxation may be available for eligible female candidates from certain regions.
Minimum height for Medical Assistant
The minimum acceptable height for Medical Assistant and Medical Assistant Pharmacist candidates is generally 152 cm.
Candidates must also meet the prescribed standards relating to:
- Weight
- Chest measurement
- Eyesight
- Hearing
- Dental health
- General physical fitness
- Mental fitness
Medical fitness is finally determined by the designated Air Force Medical Board. A certificate issued by a private doctor does not guarantee acceptance.
Application fee
The examination fee for both recruitment processes is:
₹550 plus 18% GST
Payment can generally be made through supported online modes such as:
- Debit card
- Credit card
- Net banking
- UPI
The fee is non-refundable.
Documents candidates should keep ready
Candidates should prepare the following documents, depending on the category under which they are applying:
- Class 10 certificate
- Class 10 marksheet
- Class 12 certificate and marksheet
- Engineering diploma documents
- Vocational-course documents
- Pharmacy diploma or degree
- Pharmacy Council registration
- Domicile certificate
- NCC certificate
- Discharge certificate, where applicable
- Employer NOC, where required
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Signature
- Left-thumb impression
Candidates should follow the photograph-upload instructions carefully. The notification requires the photograph to be prepared in the prescribed format. Incorrect photographs or incomplete documents may result in rejection.
Beware of fake recruitment agents
The Indian Air Force recruitment process is based on eligibility, examination performance, physical standards, medical fitness and merit.
Candidates should not trust:
- Agents promising guaranteed selection
- Unofficial registration websites
- Social-media payment links
- Fake admit cards
- Fraudulent appointment letters
- Individuals demanding money for recruitment assistance
The prescribed application fee should be paid only through the official recruitment portal.
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