The Indian Air Force has released the Information Brochure for the recruitment of Agniveervayu (Non-Combatant) under the Agnipath Scheme for Intake 01/2026. Applications are invited from eligible unmarried male candidates for deployment in Hospitality and Housekeeping streams across multiple Air Force Stations in India. The engagement period is 4 years with Agniveer package, Seva Nidhi, medical/CSD benefits, and an opportunity for up to 25% candidates to be enrolled later into the regular cadre as NC(E) based on IAF requirements.
Job Details
| Particulars | Details |
| Department | Indian Air Force |
| Post Name | Agniveervayu (Non-Combatant) – Hospitality & Housekeeping Streams |
| Engagement | 4 years under Agnipath Scheme |
| Intake | 01/2026 |
| Marital Status | Unmarried male candidates only |
| Age (DOB Range) | Born between 01.01.2005 and 01.07.2008 (both dates inclusive) |
| Education | Matriculation/10th pass from Boards recognized by Central/State/UT (as on registration date) |
| Height | Minimum 152cm |
| Application Mode | Offline: Submit duly filled application by post or drop box at specified locations |
| Application Forms | Available under Agniveervayu Non-Combatant → Application Forms on agnipathvayu.cdac.in |
| Last Date to Apply | 01.09.2025 |
| Official Website | https://agnipathvayu.cdac.in |
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Intake: 01/2026 (Agniveervayu Non-Combatant)
Post and Vacancy Details
| Stream | Indicative Work Profile |
| Hospitality | Cooking, kitchen management, dish presentation, hygiene and sanitization, safe storage, handling crockery/cutlery/refrigeration, table/chair laying, serving food/water/beverages |
| Housekeeping | Cleaning floors/roads/rooms/bathrooms/urinals, broom making, grass/hedge cutting, ground leveling/trenching, garden watering, washing utensils/clothes, water handling, office equipment handling; plus hair cutting/shaving/head massage, ironing, leather stitching/repair, shoe polishing, garment cutting/stitching/alteration/darning, ribbons/badges making |
Note: Stream-wise vacancies are location-specific; candidates may submit at any one designated postal/drop location listed in the brochure.
Salary Details
- Agniveer monthly package with fixed yearly increment:
- Year 1: ₹30,000/month (₹21,000 in-hand + ₹9,000 contribution to Agniveer Corpus; Govt. matches ₹9,000)
- Year 2: ₹33,000/month (₹23,100 in-hand; ₹9,900+₹9,900 contribution)
- Year 3: ₹36,500/month (₹25,550 in-hand; ₹10,950+₹10,950 contribution)
- Year 4: ₹40,000/month (₹28,000 in-hand; ₹12,000+₹12,000 contribution)
- Seva Nidhi (on completion of 4 years): Approximately ₹10.04 lakh (excluding interest)
- Allowances/Perks: Risk & Hardship (as applicable), Dress & Travel, ration, clothing, accommodation, LTC
- Life Insurance: Non-contributory cover of ₹48 lakh during engagement
Educational Qualification
- Matriculation/10th pass or equivalent from Boards recognized by Central/State/UT (as on registration date)
Age Limit
- Date of Birth: 01.01.2005 to 01.07.2008 (both dates inclusive)
- Upper age at enrolment: 21 years (for candidates clearing all stages)
Medical Standards
- Height: Minimum 152cm
- Chest: Minimum expansion 5cm
- Weight: Proportionate to height and age
- Vision: Not exceeding +3.5D (including astigmatism); 6/36 each eye correctable to 6/9 each eye; Colour vision CP-III; PRK/LASIK not acceptable
- Hearing: Normal; able to hear forced whisper at 6m with each ear
- Dental: Healthy gums, good set of teeth, minimum 14 dental points
- General: Fit physically and mentally to serve anywhere, any climate/terrain
- Body Tattoo: Permanent tattoos generally not permitted; limited exceptions (inner forearms/back of hand; tribal customs) as per policy; photographs required at Phase-II
- Gender Note: Predominant opposite gender characteristics or gender reassignment surgery leads to unfit
- NDPS: Zero tolerance to alcohol/substance abuse (NDPS Act compliance)
Selection Process
- Phase-I: Written Test (at the station where application submitted)
- Common for both streams
- 20 marks total: General English (Class 10 CBSE) – 10 marks; General Knowledge (Class 10 level) – 10 marks
- Minimum aggregate 10 marks to pass
- Phase-II: Physical Fitness Test (PFT)
- Height check: ≥152cm
- PFT-1: 1.6km run in 6 min 30 sec (relaxation for high-altitude locations as per table)
- PFT-2: 10 push-ups (1 min) → 2 min break; 10 sit-ups (1 min) → 2 min break; 20 squats (1 min)
- Phase-III: Stream Suitability Test (SST)
- Qualifying; minimum 50% (15 marks) required
- Practical tasks aligned to chosen stream; unwillingness to perform any task leads to disqualification
- Phase-IV: Medical Examination
- Conducted by Air Force Medical Team as per IAF standards
- Includes haemogram, urine RE/ME, biochemistry (sugar, cholesterol, RFT, LFT), chest X-ray (PA), ECG, and others as required
- Final Merit/Enrolment: As per IAF requirements, merit, and medical fitness
Debarring conditions: Use of unfair means, prohibited gadgets, impersonation, taking snapshots/videos of papers, misconduct, forged documents, etc., will lead to permanent debarment.
How to Apply
- Visit the web portal: agnipathvayu.cdac.in → Agniveervayu Non-Combatant → Application Forms.
- Download:
- Blank Application Form
- Required certificates/proformas
- Follow detailed instructions for filling the form
- Submit duly filled application and enclosures by Normal Post or Drop Box to any ONE of the specified locations only (do not submit multiple applications).
- Ensure the application reaches the chosen location on or before 01.09.2025.
- Applications not in prescribed format, incomplete, or received after due date will be rejected.
Key enclosures:
- Class 10th mark sheet and pass certificate (originals to be produced at tests; attach copies with application)
- Recent passport-size colour photograph (not older than 6 months), front portrait, light background, without headgear (except Sikhs). Photo must show candidate holding a black slate with name and photo date in white chalk, capital letters. Keep two extra copies for enrolment stage.
- Consent Certificate (by parents/legal guardian if below 18; self-signed if 18 or above)
- Character Certificate (Gazetted Officer/Panchayat Officer/School/College Principal as applicable, not older than 6 months, with office seal)
- Experience certificate, if any
Submission addresses/drop boxes: The brochure lists 120+ locations pan-India (e.g., Bengaluru, New Delhi, Gandhinagar, Jaisalmer, Pune, Thane, Mumbai, Sulur, Thanjavur, Thiruvananthapuram, Kanpur, Chandigarh, Pune, Avadi, Prayagraj, Srinagar, Leh, Jammu, Udhampur, Ambala, Pathankot, Hindon, Sirsa, Nal, Amritsar, Dehradun, Thoise, Shillong, Guwahati, Bagdogra, Kumbhirgram, Panagarh, Port Blair, etc.). Choose any one location for posting or drop box submission as per the table in the brochure.
Instructions
- Apply only in the prescribed format available on the portal; multiple applications will lead to cancellation.
- Candidates must report for tests with Aadhaar Card (as per admit card); J&K, Assam, Meghalaya candidates may bring other valid ID if Aadhaar not available.
- No TA/DA; be prepared to stay 4–5 days for medicals if required.
- Mobile phones/smart watches/electronic gadgets are not permitted in exam hall.
- Candidates must maintain personal hygiene; remove tartar/stains; ensure ears are wax-free; carry valid ophthalmology prescription (≤1 month old) if using corrective glasses.
- IAF reserves the right to cancel the selection process at any stage without assigning reasons.
Important Dates
- Last Date for Receipt of Application: 01.09.2025
- Admit Card: Will mention date, time, venue of written test (sent to accepted candidates)
- Written Test/PFT/SST/Medical: As scheduled at assigned locations
Important Links
- Notification/Information Brochure – Click Here
- Official Portal – Click Here
