Indian Air Force Agniveer Vayu (Sports) Recruitment 2026

Indian Air Force Agniveer Vayu (Sports) Recruitment 2026

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has released the official notification for the recruitment of Agniveer Vayu (Sports) under the Agnipath Scheme. This is a specialized entry for outstanding unmarried Indian male and female athletes who have represented the country or state in specific sports disciplines.


📅 Important Dates

Event Date
Notification Released 24 March 2026
Online Registration Starts 25 March 2026 (11:00 AM)
Last Date to Apply Online 16 April 2026 (05:00 PM)
Recruitment Trials Date To b-e notified

📊 Sports Disciplines Included

The recruitment is open for athletes in the following fields:

  • Athletics, Basketball, Boxing, Cricket, Football, Gymnastics, Hockey, Handball, Kabaddi, Squash, Swimming, Volleyball, Water Polo, Weightlifting, and Wrestling.

🎓 Eligibility Criteria

  • Educational Qualification:

    • Science Subjects: Passed Intermediate/10+2 with Mathematics, Physics, and English with minimum 50% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in English.

    • Other Than Science Subjects: Passed Intermediate/10+2 in any stream with minimum 50% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in English.

  • Sports Achievement:

    • Must have represented the country in International/Junior International meets.

    • OR represented State/University in National/Inter-University championships.

  • Age Limit (as of date of enrolment):

    • Minimum: 17.5 Years.

    • Maximum: 21 Years.

    • (Candidate should b-e born between 03 July 2005 and 03 January 2009).

  • Marital Status: Only Unmarried candidates are eligible.


📝 Selection Process

  1. Initial Screening: Based on sports certificates and educational documents.

  2. Physical Fitness Test (PFT): 1.6 Km run, Push-ups, Sit-ups, and Squats within specified time limits.

  3. Sports Skill Trials: Performance evaluation in the respective sport.

  4. Medical Examination: Final fitness check by Air Force Medical Authorities.

💸 Application Fee

  • All Candidates: ₹100/-

  • Note: Fee must b-e paid online via the official portal.


💻 How to Apply

  1. Visit the official IAF Agniveer Vayu portal: agnipathvayu.cdac.in.

  2. Navigate to the “Agniveer Vayu (Sports) Intake 01/2026” section.

  3. Register and fill in your sports achievements and educational details.

  4. Upload your Sports Certificates, 10th/12th Marksheets, Photo, and Signature.

  5. Submit the fee and save the registration form.

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