Defence entries | as of 2026-05-31
Agniveervayu eligibility, pattern, syllabus, and official sources
Indian Air Force Agniveervayu intake through online test, physical fitness, adaptability, documents, and medical stages.
Eligibility at a glance
| Age | Intake-specific DOB window Use the current CASB intake notification. |
|---|---|
| Education | Science and non-science stream requirements vary by intake. |
| Relaxations | As listed in the intake notification. |
Pattern and selection process
Stages
- Phase I online test
- Phase II physical fitness test
- Adaptability tests
- Document verification
- Medical
Mode: Online plus physical, adaptability, and medical stages. Marks: Intake notice-defined.. Duration: Intake notice-defined.
Selection flow
- Phase I online test
- Phase II physical and adaptability checks
- Documents
- Medical
- Merit
Syllabus outline and cadence
Syllabus buckets
- Science stream: English, Physics, Mathematics
- Other than science: English, reasoning, general awareness
Comparable exams and hiring routes
| Entity | Education | Age band | Interview | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agniveervayu | Class 12 stream-specific | DOB-window based | No | Online plus physical |
| Agniveer Army | 8th to 12th by category | 17.5-21 typical | No | CEE plus rally |
| Agniveer Navy | Class 10 or 12 by entry | DOB-window based | No | INET plus physical |
| AFCAT | Graduate or engineering by branch | Branch-specific | Yes | Online plus AFSB |
| CDS | Graduate | Academy-specific | Yes | Written plus SSB |
| NDA | Class 12 | DOB-window based | Yes | Written plus SSB |
Sources by field
Each row links a field on this page to the official source it is drawn from. Confirm the current cycle's exact figures on the linked source before you apply.
| Field | Official source | Last checked |
|---|---|---|
| Age eligibility | Agnipath Vayu portal | 2026-05-31 |
| Education | Agnipath Vayu portal | 2026-05-31 |
| Relaxations | Agnipath Vayu portal | 2026-05-31 |
| Exam pattern | Agnipath Vayu portal | 2026-05-31 |
| Syllabus outline | Agnipath Vayu portal | 2026-05-31 |
| Selection process | Agnipath Vayu portal | 2026-05-31 |
| Cadence | Agnipath Vayu portal | 2026-05-31 |
| FAQ 1 | Agnipath Vayu portal | 2026-05-31 |
| FAQ 2 | Agnipath Vayu portal | 2026-05-31 |
FAQs
Is Agniveervayu syllabus the same for science and non-science candidates?
No. The science stream includes Physics and Mathematics while other streams use English, reasoning, and general awareness as per intake rules.
Where are Agniveervayu dates published?
CASB publishes intake details on the Agnipath Vayu portal.