| Important Dates | Application Fee |
| • Advertisement Date: 25–31 July 2026 (Employment News) • Application Form Availability: From 31 July 2026 • Last Date for Application to Reach: 17 August 2026 | • UR / OBC / EWS / SC / ST / PWD: Nil • Mode of Payment: Not applicable |
| Age Limit Details |
| • Age Limit: 22 Years • If a candidate clears all stages of selection, the upper age limit as on the date of enrolment should be 22 Years . • Age relaxation extra as per rules. |
| Vacancy Details – Total: Not Released | ||
| Post Name | Vacancy | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Agniveervayu Non-Combatant (Hospitality & Housekeeping) | Not Released | 10th Pass (Matriculation) |
| Quick Overview |
| • Post Name: Agniveervayu Non-Combatant (Hospitality & Housekeeping Streams) |
| Age Limit, Vacancy Details, and Qualification |
| Other Key Eligibility Conditions: • Only unmarried male candidates are eligible; selected candidates must undertake not to marry during the four-year engagement period. • Minimum height: 152 cm; minimum chest expansion: 5 cm. • Vision: 6/36 in each eye, correctable to 6/9 each eye; refractive error not exceeding ±3.5 D including astigmatism. • Minimum 14 dental points; candidates with dental implants or fixed/removable orthodontic appliances will be declared unfit. • Permanent body tattoos are not permitted, except on the inner forearm, back of hand, or as per tribal custom. • Only Sikh candidates may retain unshorn hair, beard, and moustache as per religious practice. |
| Job Profile / Streams |
| Candidates apply for one of the following two streams: • Hospitality Stream – Cooking, kitchen management, food presentation, safe storage of items, handling crockery/cutlery, laying tables, and serving food and water. • Housekeeping Stream – Cleaning floors, rooms, bathrooms; grass-cutting, gardening; washing utensils/clothes; and related tasks such as hair-cutting, ironing, or leather-item repair. |
| Pay, Allowances and Terminal Benefits |
| • Agniveer Package: Starts at Rs. 30,000/- per month in Year 1, rising to Rs. 33,000/-, Rs. 36,500/-, and Rs. 40,000/- by Year 4, plus Risk & Hardship, Dress, and Travel allowances, along with ration, clothing, accommodation, and LTC as per rules. • Seva Nidhi Package: A one-time terminal benefit of approximately Rs. 10.04 Lakhs on completion of four years (30% of monthly pay contributed by the candidate, matched by the Government). • Insurance: Non-contributory life insurance cover of Rs. 48 Lakhs during the engagement period. • No entitlement to gratuity, pension, or Ex-Servicemen status after the four-year term; up to 25% of each batch may be offered permanent enrolment as NC(E) based on performance. |
| IAF Agniveervayu Non-Combatant Recruitment 2026 Selection Process |
| The selection process for IAF Agniveervayu Non-Combatant Recruitment 2026 includes the following stages: • Written Test (General English & General Knowledge) • Physical Fitness Test (Height Check, PFT-I run, PFT-II push-ups/sit-ups/squats) • Stream Suitability Test (task-based assessment for chosen stream) • Medical Examination Written Test Pattern: General English (15 marks) and General Knowledge (15 marks), 30 marks total. Minimum 5 marks required in each subject, and an overall minimum of 15 marks (50%) to qualify. PFT Standards: PFT-I is a 1.6 km run to be completed within 7 minutes (with extra time allowed at high-altitude locations). PFT-II requires 10 push-ups, 10 sit-ups, and 20 squats, each within 1 minute, with rest breaks in between. |
| How to Apply for IAF Agniveervayu Non-Combatant Recruitment 2026 |
| • Download the blank application form from the “Application Forms” sub-tab under the “Agniveervayu Non-Combatant” tab on iafrecruitment.edcil.co.in • Fill the form in CAPITAL LETTERS, in English only, mentioning just one stream (Hospitality or Housekeeping) • Write your name, father’s name, and date of birth exactly as per your Matriculation certificate • Paste one self-attested passport-size colour photograph on the form and admit card • Attach your Aadhaar copy, Class 10th mark sheet and passing certificate, character certificate, and experience certificate (if any) • Attach a self-addressed envelope with a Rs. 10/- stamp affixed • Sign the PFT/Medical consent form yourself (if 18+) or have your parent/legal guardian sign it (if below 18) • Send the completed form by ordinary post or drop box to any one of the addresses listed in the official notification, ensuring it reaches on or before 17 August 2026 • Candidates submitting more than one application will have their candidature rejected entirely |
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