Indian Air Force Recruitment 2026
भारतीय वायुसेना भर्ती 2026 — अग्निवीर वायु, AFCAT
Find the latest Indian Air Force recruitment 2026 notifications across all entry schemes. Apply for Agniveer Vayu (Group X Technical & Group Y Non-Technical), AFCAT (Flying, Technical & Ground Duty branches), NDA, CDS, and other officer entries. IAF personnel get salary of Rs 30,000 - 69,400+ per month with flying allowance, free accommodation, medical, and prestigious career opportunities.
यहां भारतीय वायुसेना की सभी नवीनतम भर्ती अधिसूचनाएं देखें। अग्निवीर वायु, AFCAT, NDA, CDS और अन्य प्रवेश योजनाओं के लिए पात्रता, आयु सीमा, शारीरिक मानदंड और आवेदन की पूरी जानकारी।
Frequently Asked Questions — Indian Air Force Recruitment
What are the entry schemes available in the Indian Air Force?▼
The Indian Air Force offers these entry schemes: Agniveer Vayu (4-year service for airmen in technical and non-technical trades), AFCAT (Air Force Common Admission Test for officers - Flying, Technical, and Ground Duty branches), NDA (National Defence Academy through UPSC for 12th pass), CDS (Combined Defence Services for graduates), and Meteorology Entry for post-graduates in Science/Maths.
Agniveer Vayu ke liye kya qualification chahiye aur salary kitni hai?▼
Agniveer Vayu ke liye Science stream (Group X) mein 12th pass with Physics, Maths (50% marks) chahiye. Other than Science (Group Y) mein 12th pass kisi bhi stream mein 50% marks chahiye. Age 17.5 se 23 saal honi chahiye. Salary pehle saal Rs 30,000/month se chauthe saal Rs 40,000/month tak badhti hai. 4 saal baad Seva Nidhi Rs 11.71 lakh milti hai.
What is AFCAT and how to become an Air Force Officer?▼
AFCAT (Air Force Common Admission Test) is conducted twice a year by IAF for officer recruitment. Eligibility: Graduation with 60% marks (for Ground Duty), B.E./B.Tech with 60% (for Technical branch), and graduation with 60% + valid CPSS score (for Flying branch). Selection: AFCAT written exam + AFSB Interview (5-day process including psychological tests, group tasks, and personal interview). Age limit is 20-26 years depending on the branch.
What is the physical fitness test for Air Force recruitment?▼
Air Force physical fitness test includes: 1.6 km run in 6 minutes 30 seconds, 10 push-ups, 10 sit-ups, 20 squats, and chin-ups. Height requirement: Minimum 152.5 cm for men. Eyesight standards are strict - 6/6 in both eyes for flying branch (no glasses), 6/6 & 6/18 correctable for ground duty. Candidates must have good hearing and no color blindness. Weight should be proportionate to height.
What is the salary structure in the Indian Air Force?▼
IAF salary by rank: Agniveer Vayu Rs 30,000-40,000/month, Flying Officer Rs 56,100/month + MSP Rs 15,500, Flight Lieutenant Rs 61,300/month + MSP, Squadron Leader Rs 69,400/month + MSP. Additional benefits include free accommodation, medical, transport allowance, high altitude allowance, flying allowance (for pilots), CSD canteen, pension, and NPS contributions.
Can women join the Indian Air Force?▼
Yes, women can join the Indian Air Force through AFCAT for all three branches - Flying, Technical, and Ground Duty (Administration and Logistics). Women are eligible for permanent commission in all branches. Through NDA, women can now join after 12th. Women officers serve as fighter pilots, helicopter pilots, transport pilots, and in all technical and administrative roles. The physical standards and eligibility criteria are the same as for male candidates with minor relaxations in physical fitness tests.