IAF Agniveer Vayu 02/2026 Syllabus & Exam Pattern
IAF Agniveer Vayu 02/2026: What is actually verified
Information Last Verified: 31 July 2026
If you are preparing for the IAF Agniveer Vayu 02/2026 intake, the first thing to do is separate verified facts from social-media guesses. The live official portal currently shows Intake 02/2026, not 02/2027, and the eligibility page clearly states the age band, stream options, and the choice to appear for both Science and Other Than Science if you qualify for Science. This page keeps only the facts I could confirm directly from the official portal and the official instructions PDF.
That means no invented exam date, no guessed vacancy count, and no mixing of stream-wise rules. You will find the confirmed selection stages, the section-wise exam pattern, the official marking scheme, and a practical syllabus breakdown that matches the current intake.
| Verified item | Official status |
|---|---|
| Intake label | 02/2026 |
| Age limit | 17½ to 21 years on date of enrolment |
| Exam date | To be announced on the official portal |
| Marking scheme | +1 correct, -0.25 wrong, 0 unattempted |
| Official portal | agnipathvayu.cdac.in/AV/ |
Indian Air Force Agniveervayu selection process
The official eligibility page confirms the main route: Computer Based Test, Physical Fitness Test, Adaptability Test-I, Adaptability Test-II, and Medical Examination. The wording on the official portal is important because it confirms that the current intake is a structured defence recruitment process, not a generic classroom-style exam. Candidates should always follow the latest notice and the portal instructions section before applying.
| Stage | What happens | Official note |
|---|---|---|
| Phase I | Online CBT | Section-wise paper based on stream |
| Phase II | PFT + Adaptability Test-I + Adaptability Test-II | Conducted only after qualifying Phase I |
| Phase III | Medical Examination | Final medical fitness check |
IAF Agniveer Vayu exam pattern 02/2026
The official instructions PDF makes the exam structure very clear. The paper is section-based, each section has a fixed time, and the system auto-submits the section once the time ends. This is why you should not think of the exam as one single block where you can jump freely across all questions for the entire duration.
Science Subjects
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | 20 | 20 | 20 minutes |
| Physics | 25 | 25 | 20 minutes |
| Mathematics | 25 | 25 | 20 minutes |
| Total | 70 | 70 | 60 minutes |
Other Than Science Subjects
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | 20 | 20 | 20 minutes |
| Reasoning & General Awareness (RAGA) | 30 | 30 | 25 minutes |
| Total | 50 | 50 | 45 minutes |
Both Science & Other Than Science Subjects
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | 20 | 20 | 20 minutes |
| Physics | 25 | 25 | 20 minutes |
| Mathematics | 25 | 25 | 20 minutes |
| RAGA | 30 | 30 | 25 minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 85 minutes |
Important note: the official instructions say that each subject appears in sequence, the section is automatically submitted when its time ends, and you cannot go back to a submitted section. That is why stream-wise practice matters more than random mixed practice.
Marking scheme
| Response | Marks |
|---|---|
| Correct answer | +1 |
| Wrong answer | -0.25 |
| Unattempted question | 0 |
Eligibility criteria you should actually follow
- Nationality: Indian citizen.
- Age: minimum 17½ years and maximum 21 years on the date of enrolment.
- Marital status: only unmarried candidates are eligible as per the official eligibility page.
- Science stream: 10+2 with Mathematics, Physics and English, or the diploma/vocational route mentioned on the official page.
- Other Than Science stream: 10+2 in any stream with English, or the vocational route mentioned on the official page.
- Both option: candidates eligible for Science Subjects can also opt for both streams in one sitting while registering online.
Do not copy age-relaxation rules from unrelated defence or civil recruitment guides. For this intake, the live eligibility page is the source of truth, and that page currently confirms a 17½ to 21 age band.
Practical syllabus breakdown
The official portal confirms the subject structure more clearly than a chapter-by-chapter list. So the best way to study is to keep the official stream names intact and prepare the subject buckets that naturally fit each paper. That gives you a clean, exam-first plan without pretending the portal published more detail than it actually did.
English
- Comprehension
- Grammar and sentence rules
- Vocabulary
- Synonyms and antonyms
- Voice and narration
Physics
- Units, measurement and mechanics
- Motion, force and work
- Heat, thermodynamics and waves
- Electricity and magnetism
- Optics and basic modern physics
Mathematics
- Algebra and equations
- Trigonometry
- Geometry and coordinate geometry
- Statistics and basic probability
- Functions and standard 10+2 level problem solving
Reasoning & General Awareness (RAGA)
- Verbal reasoning
- Non-verbal reasoning
- Current affairs
- Indian history, polity and geography
- Defence awareness and general science basics
Do not mix up Science Mathematics with RAGA. The Science stream asks Mathematics as a separate subject, while RAGA is a different section entirely.
Phase II: PFT, Adaptability Test-I and Adaptability Test-II
The official page confirms these tests but does not publish a detailed physical-standard table on the eligibility page we verified. That means you should prepare for running, basic fitness, and adaptability checks, but keep the final measurements tied to the latest official notice when it appears on the portal. In defence recruitment, over-specifying unverified physical numbers is a fast way to damage trust.
How to download the official update
- Open the official portal: agnipathvayu.cdac.in/AV/
- Check the eligibility page: Eligibility Criteria
- Read the latest instructions and recruitment notice posted on the portal itself.
- Match your stream, age, and educational qualification before registering.
- Save the PDF or instruction page for reference while preparing.
FAQs
Q: Is the intake label officially 02/2026?
A: Yes. The live official portal currently shows Intake 02/2026.
Q: Is 02/2027 the correct intake for this page?
A: No. The live portal we verified shows 02/2026, so 02/2027 should not be published here.
Q: What is the age limit for Agniveervayu 02/2026?
A: The official eligibility page confirms 17½ to 21 years on the date of enrolment.
Q: Is the exam date officially announced?
A: Not on the live portal we verified. Publish it only when the official notice appears.
Q: Is there negative marking?
A: Yes. The official instructions confirm +1 for a correct answer, -0.25 for a wrong answer, and 0 for an unattempted question.
Q: Can Science candidates choose both streams?
A: Yes. The official eligibility page says Science-eligible candidates can also opt for both Science and Other Than Science.
Q: What are the streams in the exam?
A: Science Subjects, Other Than Science Subjects, and Both Science & Other Than Science.
Q: How long is the Science paper?
A: Science Subjects is 70 questions, 70 marks, and 60 minutes.
Q: How long is the Other Than Science paper?
A: Other Than Science Subjects is 50 questions, 50 marks, and 45 minutes.
Q: Where should I check updates?
A: Always check the official portal at agnipathvayu.cdac.in/AV/ and the linked eligibility page.
Conclusion
The safest way to prepare for IAF Agniveer Vayu 02/2026 is to keep the official intake label, age band, and marking scheme exactly as verified on the portal. Do not chase unconfirmed 2027 references, and do not publish a date that the live portal does not confirm. The best next step is simple: follow the official site, practice section-wise, and keep your registration documents ready.
Mandatory disclaimer: Age limits and exam pattern are based on the Intake 02/2026 official portal and instructions. Verify your eligibility at agnipathvayu.cdac.in before applying. Exam date is to be announced. All information is for general guidance only. Always read the complete official notification before applying.