Good news for young aspirants in India’s North East and the Andaman & Nicobar Islands — the IAF Agniveervayu Open Recruitment Rally 2026 is officially here. The Indian Air Force, through the Central Airmen Selection Board (CASB), has released this rally notification to enrol Agniveervayu (Other Than Science Subjects) under Intake 01/2027. Unlike most Sarkari Naukri openings, this one doesn’t need an online application — you simply show up at the rally venue with your documents.
The rally will be held from 31 August 2026 to 7 September 2026 at two venues: Chumoukedima in Nagaland, and Sri Vijaya Puram in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands. If you’re an unmarried candidate from the North Eastern states or the Andaman & Nicobar Islands dreaming of a career in uniform, this guide covers everything — eligibility, physical standards, selection stages, salary, and exactly what to carry on rally day.
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IAF Agniveervayu Open Recruitment Rally 2026 – Quick Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Body | Indian Air Force (Central Airmen Selection Board – CASB) |
| Intake | Agniveervayu Intake 01/2027 |
| Stream | Other Than Science Subjects |
| Rally Venues | Chumoukedima (Nagaland); Sri Vijaya Puram (Andaman & Nicobar Islands) |
| Rally Dates | 31 August 2026 to 7 September 2026 |
| Application Mode | Direct reporting at the rally venue — no separate online application |
| Engagement Period | 4 years, under the Air Force Act, 1950 |
| Official Website | iafrecruitment.edcil.co.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 29 July 2026 |
| Women’s Rally (Chumoukedima) | 01–02 September 2026 |
| Men’s Rally (Chumoukedima) | 04–05 September 2026 |
| Women’s Rally (Sri Vijaya Puram) | 01–02 September 2026 |
| Men’s Rally (Sri Vijaya Puram) | 03–04 September 2026 |
| Provisional Select List | 14 November 2026 (tentative) |
| Enrolment List | 1 December 2026 (tentative) |
⚠️ Reporting for each rally day starts at 6:00 AM, and gates close at 10:00 AM sharp — candidates arriving after the cut-off will not be allowed entry. Since these venues are in remote areas, plan your travel a day in advance to avoid missing your slot due to delayed trains, buses, or flights.
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This particular Agniveervayu rally is region-specific, so you can attend only if you meet one of these conditions:
- Your rally venue is decided by your home district. Candidates from all districts of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, and Tripura will report at Chumoukedima, Nagaland.
- Candidates from all districts of the Andaman & Nicobar Islands will report at Sri Vijaya Puram.
- Sons and daughters of currently serving Air Force personnel (COAFP-I) or of retired/discharged/deceased Air Force personnel (COAFP-II) residing in these regions are also eligible, even if their own domicile lies elsewhere.
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit (Date of Birth Block)
| Category | Date of Birth Window | Upper Age at Enrolment |
|---|---|---|
| All Candidates | 01 January 2005 to 01 July 2009 (both dates inclusive) | 22 years |
✅ Only unmarried male and female candidates can apply. Agniveervayu must remain unmarried throughout the four-year engagement — getting married during this period leads to dismissal from service. Female candidates must also stay unpregnant during the tenure, or they risk dismissal and will be barred from Regular Cadre selection.
Educational Qualification (Other Than Science Subjects)
You need to have passed one of the following, with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks and 50% marks in English:
- 10+2/Intermediate examination in any stream, from a recognised Board; OR
- A two-year Vocational Course from a recognised Board (with 50% in English, either in the vocational course or in Matriculation); OR
- A three-year Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Automobile, Computer Science, Instrumentation Technology, or Information Technology) from a recognised Polytechnic.
💡 Pro Tip: The Air Force considers only the whole-number percentage exactly as printed on your marksheet. So 49.99% is treated as 49%, not rounded up to 50% — double-check your marksheet before assuming you’re eligible.
Medical & Physical Standards
| Parameter | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Height (Male) | Minimum 152 cm |
| Height (Female) | Minimum 152 cm (147 cm for North East/hilly Uttarakhand ethnicity; 150 cm for Lakshadweep ethnicity) |
| Chest (Male) | Minimum 77 cm, with 5 cm expansion |
| Chest (Female) | Minimum 5 cm expansion |
| Hearing | Must hear a forced whisper from 6 metres, each ear |
| Dental | Minimum 14 dental points; braces/orthodontic appliances make a candidate unfit |
| Vision | 6/12 each eye, correctable to 6/6; Colour Vision CP-II |
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Application Fee
There is no application fee for this rally, since it works on direct physical reporting rather than an online form. The only cost you may face is if a Medical Board declares you unfit and you wish to appeal — an Appeal Medical Board (AMB) request costs ₹40, payable through e-MRO/MRO within three working days of your medical examination.
Agniveervayu Salary and Pay Package 2026
This is the section every aspirant wants to see first — here’s exactly what you’ll take home.
| Year | Monthly Package | In-Hand (70%) | Your Contribution (30%) | Govt’s Matching Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Beyond the monthly package, Agniveervayu also get Risk and Hardship Allowance, Dress and Travel Allowance, free rations, clothing, accommodation, Leave Travel Concession, 30 days of annual leave, and a non-contributory life insurance cover of ₹48 lakh during service.
On completing your four-year term, you receive a one-time Seva Nidhi package of approximately ₹10.04 lakh, built from your own contributions plus the government’s matching share (excluding interest). Keep in mind that Agniveervayu are not entitled to gratuity, pension, or Ex-Servicemen (ESM) status after this engagement ends — only up to 25% of each batch gets offered a Regular Cadre position based on performance and vacancies.
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Selection Process for IAF Agniveervayu Recruitment 2026
The entire selection happens over one or two days at the rally venue itself, in this order:
- Document Verification — Your original/DigiLocker-verified certificates are checked before the Physical Fitness Test to confirm prima-facie eligibility.
- Physical Fitness Test (PFT) — PFT-I is a 1.6 km run (7 minutes for men, 8 minutes for women). After 10 minutes’ rest, PFT-II covers push-ups, sit-ups, and squats within set time limits.
- Written Test — A 45-minute bilingual (English & Hindi) paper covering English (20 questions, as per 10+2 CBSE syllabus) and Reasoning & General Awareness (30 questions), held the same day for candidates who clear the PFT. You must qualify each section separately. Marking is +1 for correct answers, 0 for unattempted ones, and -0.25 for each wrong or multiple-marked answer.
- Adaptability Test-I — An objective written test checking your suitability for Air Force employment.
- Adaptability Test-II — Conducted the same or a following day, assessing your adaptability to military life.
- Medical Examination — Held in September at Jorhat (11 ASC) for Nagaland-rally candidates, and at Sri Vijaya Puram (8 ASC) for Andaman-rally candidates, covering blood, urine, biochemistry, chest X-ray, ECG, and (for women) ultrasonography.
How to Attend the IAF Agniveervayu Rally
Since there is no online application, follow these steps to be rally-ready:
- Confirm your correct rally venue and reporting date based on your home district and gender category.
- Reach the venue well before 6:00 AM on your scheduled reporting date — entry closes strictly at 10:00 AM.
- Carry all original certificates along with four self-attested photocopies of each.
- Bring ten un-attested passport-size colour photographs, taken while holding a black slate with your name and date written in white chalk.
- Keep writing material ready — HB pencil, eraser, sharpener, glue stick, stapler, and black/blue ball-point pens.
- Carry a signed Consent Form for the Physical Fitness and Medical Tests (parents/guardians must sign for candidates below 18 years).
- Proceed through document verification, then the PFT, Written Test, Adaptability Tests, and finally the medical examination, as per the schedule.
💡 Pro Tip: Keep your Domicile Certificate, matriculation certificate, and 10+2/Diploma certificate photocopies organised in separate folders beforehand — rally venues move fast, and disorganised paperwork is one of the most common reasons candidates lose time or get rejected at the scrutiny stage.
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Documents Required at the Rally Venue
- Ten un-attested recent passport-size colour photographs (with name and date on a black slate)
- Original and four self-attested photocopies of your matriculation certificate
- Original and four self-attested photocopies of 10+2/Intermediate/Diploma/Vocational certificate and marksheet
- Original and four self-attested photocopies of your Domicile Certificate, or the applicable COAFP/Air Force Civilian Employee certificate
- NOC in original, if you’re currently serving in any government organisation
- Discharge Certificate, if you were earlier discharged from the Army/Navy/other government service
- Photographs of body tattoos, if applicable
- NCC ‘A’, ‘B’, or ‘C’ Certificate, if you hold one
- Signed Consent Form for the Physical Fitness Test and Medical Tests
Important Links
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Website | iafrecruitment.edcil.co.in |
| Official Notification | [Check official site] |
| More Defence Jobs | Defence Jobs Category on Govtserviceinfo.com |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. When is the IAF Agniveervayu Open Recruitment Rally 2026?
The rally runs from 31 August 2026 to 7 September 2026 at Chumoukedima (Nagaland) and Sri Vijaya Puram (Andaman & Nicobar Islands), with separate reporting dates for women and men.
Q2. Do I need to apply online for this rally?
No. This is a direct-reporting rally — there is no separate online application. You simply report at your designated venue on your scheduled date with all required documents.
Q3. What is the age limit for IAF Agniveervayu Recruitment 2026?
You must be born between 1 January 2005 and 1 July 2009 (both dates inclusive), and your age at enrolment should not exceed 22 years.
Q4. Can candidates from outside the North East or Andaman & Nicobar Islands attend this rally?
No, unless you fall under the COAFP-I or COAFP-II category as a child of Air Force personnel connected to these regions. This rally is domicile-specific to the covered states and UT.
Q5. What is the salary of an Agniveervayu in the Indian Air Force?
The monthly package starts at ₹30,000 in the first year and rises to ₹40,000 by the fourth year, along with allowances and a Seva Nidhi package of roughly ₹10.04 lakh on completing the four-year term.
Q6. Is there negative marking in the Agniveervayu written test?
Yes. You get +1 for every correct answer, 0 for unattempted questions, and -0.25 for every wrong or multiple-option answer.
Q7. Will I get a pension or Ex-Servicemen status after my Agniveervayu term ends?
No. Agniveervayu are not entitled to gratuity, pension, or ESM status. Only up to 25% of each batch may be offered a Regular Cadre position based on performance and vacancies.
Summing Up…
The IAF Agniveervayu Open Recruitment Rally 2026 is a genuine, fast-moving opportunity for eligible candidates from the North East and Andaman & Nicobar Islands to start a career with the Indian Air Force. Since there’s no online form to fill, your preparation now should focus entirely on your physical fitness, your documents, and reaching the right venue on time. Revise your Reasoning and General Awareness basics, keep your fitness routine consistent between now and September, and make sure every certificate and photocopy is ready well in advance.
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Disclaimer: All information in this article has been sourced from the official recruitment notification published by the Indian Air Force. GovtServiceInfo.com is not a recruiting authority and does not accept job applications. We strongly recommend reading the full official notification before appearing at the rally and verifying all details — especially dates, eligibility, and venue instructions — directly from the official website. We are not responsible for any changes made by the recruiting authority after the date of publication.
