Indian Air Force Agniveervayu Non-Combatant Recruitment Notification Out - Apply Offline

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has released the Information Brochure for IAF Agniveervayu Non-Combatant Recruitment 2027, inviting applications for Intake 01/2027 under the Agnipath Scheme. Unmarried male candidates who have passed Matriculation and meet the required age and medical standards can apply for this four-year engagement in the Hospitality or Housekeeping stream. Below is a quick summary of the key facts, followed by complete details on eligibility, salary, selection process, and how to apply.

Consumption of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (banned under the NDPS Act 1985) is a rejection criterion for selection, and a ground for disciplinary action including dismissal if found after enrolment. The IAF follows a zero-tolerance policy on alcoholism and substance abuse. | Permanent body tattoos are not permitted, except on the inner forearm (elbow to wrist), the back/reverse side of the hand, or tribal tattoos as per custom and tradition. Offensive, obscene, indecent, sexist, or racist tattoos are prohibited anywhere on the body. The Selection Centre has the final say on whether a tattoo is acceptable. | Only Sikh candidates whose religion prohibits cutting hair or shaving are permitted to grow hair and/or retain a beard and moustache.

Agniveervayu Non-Combatant recruited under this scheme will be paid an Agniveer package of ₹30,000 per month with a fixed yearly increment, along with risk and hardship allowances (as applicable in IAF), dress and travel allowances, and perks such as ration, clothing, accommodation, and Leave Travel Concession (LTC) as per existing rules. Seva Nidhi Package (Terminal Benefit) Year Monthly Customised Package (₹) In Hand - 70% (₹) Contribution to Agniveer Corpus Fund - 30% (₹) Matching GoI Contribution (₹) 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 After four years, the total contribution to the Agniveer Corpus Fund is approximately ₹5.02 lakh from the individual and a matching ₹5.02 lakh from the Government of India, giving an approximate exit amount of ₹10.04 lakh as the Seva Nidhi package (absolute amount, excluding interest). Agniveervayu Non-Combatant are not required to contribute to any Provident Fund, and there is no entitlement to gratuity or any pensionary benefit. Other Benefits Leave: 30 days of annual leave per year; sick leave based on medical advice by a competent medical authority. Medical and CSD Facilities: Entitled to medical facility at service hospitals and CSD provisions during the engagement period. Insurance: Non-contributory life insurance cover of ₹48 lakh for the duration of the engagement period. Agniveer Skill Certificate: A detailed skill-set certificate is provided at the end of the engagement period, highlighting skills and competency acquired. On completion of four years of service, Agniveervayu Non-Combatant may apply for permanent enrolment in the IAF as NC(E); up to 25% of each specific batch may be enrolled in the regular cadre based on objective criteria including performance, though no candidate has a right to further enrolment. Personnel enrolled under this scheme are not eligible for Ex-Servicemen status after discharge, and release at own request before completing the engagement period is not permissible except in exceptional cases with approval of the Competent Authority.

1. Height Check: Minimum acceptable height 152 cm; candidates below this are disqualified from further tests.
2. PFT-I: A 1.6 km run to be completed within 7 minutes (additional time is given at high altitude: nil up to 5,000 feet, +30 seconds from 5,001–9,000 feet, +120 seconds from 9,001–12,000 feet).
3. PFT-II: 10 push-ups, 10 sit-ups, and 20 squats, each to be completed within 1 minute, with rest breaks of 10 minutes (after the run), 2 minutes (after push-ups), and 2 minutes (after sit-ups) between tests.