Complete study material from the official notification and the official syllabus.
Indian Air Force (IAF) invites online applications for AGNIVEERVAYU Intake 01/2027 under Agnipath Scheme for unmarried Indian male & female candidates. Selection is by multi‑stage testing: Phase‑I (online STAR test), Phase‑II (Physical Fitness Test, Adaptability tests and document verification) and Phase‑III (Medical exam) with final enrolment subject to medical fitness and state‑wise vacancies. (Source: Official notification PDF, Page 1-3).
Age: born between 01 Jan 2006 and 01 Jul 2009 (both inclusive). Educational: Science stream—10+2/Intermediate with Maths, Physics & English (50% aggregate and 50% in English) OR 3‑year engineering diploma (50% & 50% in English) OR 2‑yr vocational with Physics & Maths (50% & 50% in English). Other than Science—10+2 in any stream with 50% aggregate and 50% in English (full details and notes in official PDF). (Source: Official notification PDF, Page 1).
| Stage | Type | Qualifying | Details | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phase‑I — STAR Online Test | Computer Based Test | No (marks counted) | Objective bilingual (English/Hindi) online test. Science Subjects paper (Physics, Mathematics, English) — 60 minutes; Other‑than‑Science paper (English + Reasoning & General Awareness (RAGA)) — 45 minutes; option to appear for both in one sitting (combined 85 minutes). Marking: +1 for correct, 0 for unattempted, −0.25 for wrong. Marks are normalised across sessions for shortlisting. (Source: Official PDF, Page 2). (Page 2 / official PDF) | Verified |
| Phase‑II — Physical Fitness Test (PFT) & Adaptability Tests | Physical Test | Yes (qualifying only) | Shortlisted candidates from Phase‑I attend PFT (PFT‑I: 1.6 km run; PFT‑II: push‑ups/sit‑ups/squats with specified timings) followed by Adaptability Test‑I (objective written) and Adaptability Test‑II (policy/environment fit). Document verification is also done at Phase‑II. (Source: Official PDF, Page 2-3). (Page 2-3 / official PDF) | Verified |
| Phase‑II — Document Verification | Document Verification | Yes (qualifying only) | Original certificates (matric, 10+2 or diploma/vocational, domicile/COAFP, Phase‑I admit card, photos, etc.) or DigiLocker verified prints required. Candidates without required originals will not be allowed for Phase‑II. (Source: Official PDF, Page 3). (Page 3 / official PDF) | Verified |
| Phase‑III — Medical Examination | Medical Exam | Yes (qualifying only) | Comprehensive medical exam by Air Force Medical Team including baseline blood tests, biochemistry, chest X‑ray, ECG, ultrasound for females and other investigations as required. Medical Board decision is final. (Source: Official PDF, Page 2-3). (Page 2-3 / official PDF) | Verified |
| Stage | Paper / Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration | Negative Marking | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Science Subjects (Phase‑I) | Physics, Mathematics, English (10+2 CBSE syllabus) | Not specified | 1 mark per correct answer; 0 for unattempted; −0.25 for each wrong answer. (Marks normalised for shortlisting). | 60 minutes | Yes, −0.25 per wrong answer. | Verified |
| Other than Science Subjects (Phase‑I) | English (10+2 CBSE) and Reasoning & General Awareness (RAGA) | Not specified | 1 mark per correct answer; 0 for unattempted; −0.25 for each wrong answer. | 45 minutes | Yes, −0.25 per wrong answer. | Verified |
| Combined (Science + Other than Science) option (Phase‑I) | Physics, Mathematics, English and RAGA (10+2 CBSE syllabus) | Not specified | 1 mark per correct answer; 0 for unattempted; −0.25 for each wrong answer. | 85 minutes (combined) | Yes, −0.25 per wrong answer. | Verified |
| Normalization & Shortlisting | Applied to Phase‑I marks | Not specified | Marks scored in STAR Phase‑I will be normalised to account for session difficulty; shortlisting & cut‑offs applied on normalised marks state‑wise. | Not specified | Not specified | Not Verified |
| Test | Standard / Requirement | Status |
|---|---|---|
| PFT‑I — 1.6 km run | Male: within 07 minutes; Female: within 08 minutes. (Page 2 / official PDF) | Verified |
| PFT‑II — Strength & endurance exercises (after 10 min recovery) | Male: 10 push‑ups in 1 min, 10 sit‑ups in 1 min, 20 squats in 1 min. Female: 10 sit‑ups in 1 min 30 sec, 15 squats in 1 min (sequence and short recovery breaks as per centre procedure). Detailed technique on CASB portal. (Page 2 / official PDF) | Not Verified |
Official documents and links (where available), study resources, checklist and revision plan.
Not found on the official website yet.
Not found on the official website yet.
Not found on the official website yet.
| Period | Focus |
|---|---|
| Weeks 1–2 | Concept clear‑up: NCERT basics in Physics & Maths; grammar fundamentals in English. |
| Weeks 3–4 | Topic practice and problem solving; timed sectional practice for each subject. |
| Week 5 | Full‑length mocks in correct time format (60/45/85 min); analyse mistakes and reduce guesswork. |
| Week 6 | Intensive PFT training: run intervals + core exercises (push‑ups/sit‑ups/squats) and recovery practice. |
| Final 7–10 days | Light revision, formula sheet, short mocks for confidence, document checklist and medical prep. |
Not Verified: Exact chapter‑wise CBSE 10+2 syllabus mapping for each question (detailed syllabus not contained in the provided PDF; candidates should use CASB portal for official detailed syllabus).; Official previous year question papers/answer keys (available on candidate login/portal after exam; not present in the provided PDF).
The exam structure, pattern and syllabus are taken from the official notification and official pages. The preparation strategy, checklist and revision plan are guidance. Always follow the official notification and the recruiting organization's website.
