The Indian Air Force has released the eligibility criteria for its Agneepath exam. If the eligibility criteria is fulfilled, candidates can apply for the Indian Air Force through the Agneepath scheme.

Like all defence-related organisations, the Indian Air Force (IAF)  comes with its own set of eligibility criteria. What they are will be discussed in length in this article.

That way candidates will be familiar with the Indian Air Force Agneepath Exam Eligibility for future instances of the exam.

The Indian Air Force also conducts the Air Force Common Admission Test for multiple posts in the force. It is not part of the Agnipath Scheme and is a separate exam. To know more visit the linked article.

What is the Agneepath Scheme?

Agneepath Army Bharti Scheme is a central government scheme for youth to give entry into the Indian Armed Forces.Under the scheme, Indian youth can join the defence services for four years and will be able to serve the country.

Candidates preparing for the Defence exams can find the following links useful

Eligibility Conditions for Indian Air Force Agnipath Exam

The eligibility conditions for Indian Air Force Agneepath Exam are as follows:

1. Age Limit: Candidates born between 29 December 1999 and 29 June 2005 (both days inclusive) are eligible to apply. The minimum age limit is 17 years in this case.

  • In case, a candidate clears all the stages of the Selection Procedure, then the upper age limit as on date of enrolment is 23 years

2. Educational qualifications: The educational qualification is given as follows:

Indian Air Force Agnipath Exam Education Qualification
Science Subjects Other Science Subjects
Candidates should have passed Intermediate/10+2/ Equivalent examination with Mathematics, Physics and English from an Education Board listed as COBSE member with minimum 50% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in English. Passed Intermediate / 10+2 / Equivalent Examination in any subject approved by Central / State Education Boards listed as COBSE member with minimum 50% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in English.
Passed Three years Diploma Course in Engineering (Mechanical/ Electrical/ Electronics/ Automobile/ Computer Science/ Instrumentation Technology/ Information Technology) from a Government recognized Polytechnic institute with 50% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in English in diploma course (or in Intermediate/Matriculation, if English is not a subject in Diploma Course). Passed two years vocational course from Education Boards listed as COBSE member with minimum 50% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in English in a vocational course or in Intermediate/Matriculation if English is not a subject in a Vocational Course.
Passed Two years Vocational Course with non-vocational subject viz. Physics and Maths from State Education Boards/Councils which are listed in COBSE with 50% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in English in vocational courses (or in Intermediate/ Matriculation, if English is not a subject in Vocational Course).

Note – 1: Candidates eligible for Science Subjects examination (on the basis of Intermediate/10+2) are also eligible for Other than Science subjects examination and would be given an option of appearing in both Science and Other than Science subjects examination in one sitting while filling up the online registration form.

Note – 2: Education Boards listed in Council of Boards for School Education (COBSE) website as members, as on date of registration shall only be considered.

Note – 3: Exact aggregate Percentage of marks before decimal as written in the marks sheet of 10+2/Intermediate/Equivalent Examination/Three years Diploma Course/Two years Vocational Course OR calculated as per the rules of concerned Education Board/Polytechnic Institute shall only be considered (For example 49.99% should be taken as 49% and not to be rounded off to 50%)

3. Nationality: Candidates should be from India or Nepal

4. Medical Standards: The medical standards for Indian Air Force Agneepath Exam is as follows:

Indian Air Force Medical Standards for Agnipath Scheme
Height Minimum acceptable height is 152.5 cms
Chest Minimum range of expansion: 5 cm
Weight Proportionate to height and age
Hearing Candidate should have normal hearing i.e. able to hear forced whisper from a distance of 6 meters with each ear separately
Dental Should have healthy gums, good set of teeth and minimum 14 dental points

Salient points about Indian Air Force Medical Standards for Agnipath Scheme:

  • Corneal Surgery (PRK/LASIK) is not acceptable. Visual requirements as applicable as per Indian Air Force standards.
  • Candidates should be of normal anatomy without loss of any appendages. He should be free from any active or latent, acute or chronic, medical or surgical disability or infection and skin ailments. Candidate shall be physically and mentally FIT to perform duty in any part of the world, in any climate and terrain

Frequently Asked Question about Indian Air Force Agnipath Exam Eligibility

Q1

Who can apply for Agnipath Air Force?

Those Indian young people whose age is between 17.5 to 23 years can apply for IAF Agnipath Vayu Recruitment Scheme.
Q2

Is tattoo allowed under Indian Air Force Agnipath Eligibility?

Permanent body tattoos shall not be permitted, however, tattoos only on the inner face of the forearms (inside of elbow to the wrist), back (dorsal) part of the hand/reverse side of the palm and for Tribal tattoos which are as per custom and traditions of their tribes may be considered.
Q3

Who can join Agnipath?

Any Indian candidate between the age of 17½ and 23 years who fulfill the educational, physical and medical requirements for the respective post can apply for Agnipath Scheme Army Recruitment.
Q4

What is the maximum age at which one can apply for the Indian Air Force under the Agnipath Scheme?

The maximum age one should be at to apply for the Indian Air Force under the Agnipath Scheme is 23. The minimum age is 17
Q5

Are female candidates eligible to apply for the Indian Air Force?

Yes, female candidates are eligible to apply for a post in the Territorial Army.
Q6

Is it mandatory to have a diploma for the Indian Air Force Agniveer 2022 application?

The official notification has stated that the candidate should have completed a class 10+2 from the relevant stream with a minimum of 55% marks.

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