INDIAN AIR FORCE INVITES ONLINE APPLICATIONS FROM UNMARRIED MALE (INDIAN/NEPALESE) CANDIDATES FOR THE SELECTION TEST FOR AGNIVEERVAYU INTAKE 01/2022 UNDER AGNIPATH SCHEME
ONLINE REGISTRATION DATES: FROM 24 JUNE 2022 TO 05 JULY 2022
ONLINE EXAM DATES: 24 JULY 2022 ONWARDS
- The application will be filled ONLINE by the candidates and detailed instructions to fill up the same are available at https://indianairforce.nic.in and the same would also be available on https://careerindianairforce.cdac.in.
- This examination is valid for AGNIVEERVAYU INTAKE 01/2022.
- ONLINE REGISTRATION shall commence at 1000h on 24 June 2022 and will close at 1700h on 05 July 2022. Only ONLINE REGISTERED applications shall be accepted. For registration log on to https://agnipathvayu.cdac.in
- Following documents are to be uploaded as applicable to respective candidates:-
(a) Class 10th /matriculation passing certificate.
(b) Intermediate/10+2 or equivalent mark sheet
OR - 3 Yrs Engineering Diploma Final Year Mark sheet (if applying on the basis of 3 Yrs Engineering Diploma from a Govt. recognised
polytechnic in the prescribed stream) and Matriculation mark sheet (if English is not a subject in Diploma Course).
OR - 2 Yrs Vocational course mark sheet and marks sheets of non-vocational course with subjects English, Physics and Mathematics.
(c) Passport size recent colour photograph (taken not before April 2022) of size 10 KB to 50 KB (front portrait in light background without head gear except for Sikhs). The photograph is to be taken with the candidate holding a black slate in front of his chest with his name and date of photograph taken, clearly written on it with white chalk in capital letters.
(d) Candidate’s left-hand thumb impression image (Size 10 KB to 50 KB).
(e) Candidate’s signature image (Size 10 KB to 50 KB).
(f) Candidate’s parent’s (Father/Mother)/Guardian’s signature image (if the candidate is below 18 years on the date of filling the online application).
(g) The mark sheet indicating marks in English subject in Diploma (if applying on the basis of 3 Yrs Engineering Diploma qualification) or in 12th/10th if English is not a subject in Diploma.
- Following documents are to be uploaded as applicable to respective candidates:-
- Examination Fee: The examination fee of Rs.250/- is to be paid by the candidate while registering for the online examination. The payment can be made by using Debit Cards/ Credit Cards/Internet Banking through the payment gateway. The examination fee can also be paid by Challan payment at any Axis Bank Branch.
- The candidate must have his valid E-mail ID and Mobile No. for successful online registration.
- The candidate should enter the AADHAR number in the online application. Candidates from J&K, Assam and Meghalaya are exempted for the same.
- Candidates are to reach at the examination Centre with a colour printout of the provisional admit card. Candidates shall be debarred from appearing in the online test in case anomalies/irregularities/ incorrect information are observed during initial verification at the examination venue or at any subsequent stage of the selection process.
- The candidates should carry their AADHAR Card (as displayed on their Admit Card) as proof of identity whenever they report for the Selection Test (Phase-I & II) and Medical tests. Candidates from J&K, Assam and Meghalaya are to carry any other valid ID Proof.
- Details about required educational qualifications, physical/medical standards and job specifications are available on the CASB web portal https://agnipathvayu.cdac.in under the candidate’s login and this information can be accessed by the candidate without signing in.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
Date of Birth Block:
(a) Candidates born between 29 December 1999 and 29 June 2005 (both days inclusive) are eligible to apply.
(b) 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.
Educational Qualification
- 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.
OR - 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).
OR - Passed Two years of 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 the vocational courses (or in Intermediate/
Matriculation, if English is not a subject in Vocational Course).
- 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.
- Other Than Science Subjects:
- Passed Intermediate / 10+2 / Equivalent Examination in any subject approved by Central / State Education Boards listed as COBSE member with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in English.
OR - Passed two years vocational course from Education Boards listed as COBSE member with minimum 50% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in English in the vocational course or in Intermediate/Matriculation if English is not a subject in Vocational Course.
- Passed Intermediate / 10+2 / Equivalent Examination in any subject approved by Central / State Education Boards listed as COBSE member with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in English.
Note – 1: Candidates eligible for the Science Subjects examination (on the basis of Intermediate/10+2) are also eligible for the 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 the Council of Boards for School Education (COBSE) website as members, as on the 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%).
Mandatory Medical Standards:
General Medical Standards for AGNIVEERVAYU are as follows:-
- Height: Minimum acceptable height is 152.5 cms
- Chest: Minimum range of expansion: 5 cm
- Weight: Proportionate to height and age.
- Corneal Surgery (PRK/LASIK) is not acceptable. Visual requirements as applicable as per Indian Air Force standards.
- Hearing: The 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, a good set of teeth and a minimum of 14 dental points.
- General Health: The candidate 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 or skin ailments. Candidate shall be physically and mentally FIT to perform duty in any part of the world, in any climate and terrain.
- Details of Medical standards will be available on the CASB web portal https://agnipathvayu.cdac.in
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
- AGNIVEERVAYU will be enrolled in the Indian Air Force under Air Force Act 1950, for a period of four years. AGNIVEERVAYU would form a distinct rank in the Indian Air Force, different from any other existing ranks. Indian Air Force is not obliged to retain AGNIVEERVAYU beyond the engagement period of four years.
- On completion of four years of service, based on the organisation’s requirements and policies promulgated by the Indian Air Force,
AGNIVEERVAYU will be offered an opportunity to apply for permanent enrolment in the Indian Air Force. These applications will be considered in a centralised manner based on objective criteria including performance during their four-year engagement period and up to 25% of each specific batch of AGNIVEERVAYU will be enrolled in a regular cadre of IAF. AGNIVEERVAYU will not have any right to be selected for further enrolment into the Indian Air Force. Selection of the AGNIVEERVAYU for further enrolment, if any, shall be at the discretion of the Indian Air Force. - Employability: AGNIVEERVAYU enrolled under this entry are liable to be assigned any duty in organisational interest, at the discretion of the Indian Air Force.
- Training: On being enrolled, AGNIVEERVAYU will be imparted military training based on the Indian Air Force requirements.
- Leave: Grant of leave will be subject to the exigencies of the Indian Air Force. The following leave may be applicable for AGNIVEERVAYU during their engagement period:-
(a) Annual Leave. 30 days per year.
(b) Sick Leave. Based on medical advice. - Medical and CSD Facilities: For the duration of their engagement period in the Indian Air Force, AGNIVEERVAYU will be entitled to medical facilities at Service Hospitals as well as CSD provisions.
- Pay, Allowances and Allied Benefits: AGNIVEERVAYU enrolled under this Scheme will be paid an Agniveer package of Rs 30,000/- per month with a fixed yearly increment. In addition, Risk and Hardship allowances (as applicable in IAF), Dress and Travel allowances will be paid.
- Terminal Benefits: Seva Nidhi Package. AGNIVEERVAYU will be given one time ‘Seva Nidhi’ package comprising their monthly
contribution along with matching contribution by the Government on completion of their engagement period, as indicated below:-
| Year | Customised Package (Monthly) | In Hand (70%) | Contribution to Agniveers Corpus Fund (30%) | Contribution to Corpus fund by GoI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Figures in Rs. (Monthly Contribution) (Approximately) | ||||
| 1st Year | 30,000/- | 21,000/- | 9,000/- | 9,000/- |
| 2nd Year | 33,000/- | 23,100/- | 9,900/- | 9,900/- |
| 3rd Year | 36,500/- | 25,550/- | 10,950/- | 10,950/- |
| 4th Year | 40,000/- | 28,000/- | 12,000/- | 12,000/- |
| All Figures in Rs. (Monthly Contribution) (Approximately) | ||||
| Total Contribution in Agniveers Corpus Fund after four years | Rs. 5.02 lakh | Rs. 5.02 lakh | ||
| Exit after 4 year | Approximately Rs. 10.04 Lakhs as Seva Nidhi Package (Absolute amount excluding interest) |
Note 1: AGNIVEERVAYU will not be required to contribute to any Provident Fund of the Government.
Note 2: There shall be no entitlement to any gratuity and any kind of pensionary benefits in the case of AGNIVEERVAYU.
- Insurance, Death and Disability Compensation. AGNIVEERVAYU will be provided non-contributory life insurance cover of Rs 48 lakhs for the duration of their engagement period as AGNIVEERVAYU in the Indian Air Force. AGNIVEERVAYU will not be governed by provisions contained in the Pension Regulations/Rules for Indian Air Force. For details of Death/Disability compensation log on to https://agnipathvayu.cdac.in.
- Agniveer Skill Certificate. At the end of engagement period, a detailed Skill-Set certificate will be provided to the AGNIVEERVAYU,
highlighting the skills and level of competency acquired by the personnel during their engagement period. - Personnel enrolled under this Scheme will not be eligible for Ex-Servicemen status.
SEQUENCE OF EXAMINATION:
Phase-I
- Online Test: Eligible candidates will be sent provisional admit cards for Phase – I of testing on their registered e-mail IDs 48-72 hrs prior to the examination, which they will download & take a colour printout and will carry the same to the examination centre on the day of online test as indicated on their respective admit cards to appear in the selection test. However, the name of the city & exam date will be intimated to candidates well in advance to enable the candidates to plan their movement. This provisional admit card can also be downloaded by the candidate under the candidate’s login on CASB web portal https://agnipathvayu.cdac.in. All candidates in possession of provisional admit card will undertake Online Test at centres designated/allotted as per their admit card. The online test will be objective type and questions will be bilingual (English & Hindi) except for English paper. Online test for candidates opting for both Science subjects and other than Science subjects shall be conducted in one sitting, on the same system. Candidates are to bring one blue/black pen and an original AADHAR card along with them for Phase-I testing. Details of the test are as follows:-
- Science Subjects: Total duration of the online test shall be 60 minutes and shall comprise English, Physics and Mathematics as per the 10+2 CBSE syllabus.
- Other Than Science Subjects: Total duration of the online test shall be 45 minutes and shall comprise of English as per 10+2 CBSE syllabus and Reasoning & General Awareness (RAGA).
- Science Subjects & Other Than Science Subjects: Total duration of the online test shall be 85 minutes and shall comprise of English, Physics and Mathematics as per the 10+2 CBSE syllabus and Reasoning & General Awareness (RAGA).
- Marking pattern for online test:-
(i) One mark for every correct answer.
(ii) Nil (0) marks for unattempted questions.
(iii) 0.25 marks shall be deducted for each wrong answer.
Note: Above examination methodology has been designed to facilitate the selection process based on the qualifications of candidates.
Irrespective of the examination methodology AGNIVEERVAYU enrolled under this entry are liable to be assigned any duty in
organisational interest, at the discretion of the Indian Air Force.
- CANDIDATES ARE TO QUALIFY IN EACH PAPER SEPARATELY IN SCIENCE AND OTHER THAN SCIENCE SUBJECTS. The result of Phase-I and the list of shortlisted candidates for Phase-II, based on their performance in the Phase-I Online test, will be uploaded on
https://agnipathvayu.cdac.in within one month from the date of the online exam.
Phase-II
Soon after the declaration of the result of the Phase-I (online) Test, a cut-off will be applied based on the marks scored by the candidates in the Phase-I Test and shortlisted candidates will be sent a New Admit Card on their registered e-mail IDs for Phase-II test at a designated ASC. This admit card for Phase-II exam can also be downloaded online under the candidates’s login on CASB web portal https://agnipathvayu.cdac.in. Candidates have to report on the stipulated date and time for Phase-II at the designated ASC along with the following documents:
- Colour print-out of admit card for Phase-II
- Colour print-out of duly filled application form downloaded on completion of online registration.
- HB pencil, eraser, sharper, glue stick, stapler and black/blue ballpoint pen for writing.
- Eight copies of the unattested passport-size coloured photographs (which were used for the online application registration).
- Original and four self-attested photocopies of matriculation passing certificate (required for verification of candidate’s name, father’s name and his date of birth).
- Original and four self-attested photocopies of matriculation passing certificate (only applicable for three years diploma course holders when English is not a subject in diploma course).
- Original and four self-attested photocopies of intermediate/10+2/equivalant examination passing certificate and mark sheet.
or
Original and four self-attested photocopies of three years diploma course passing certificate and mark sheets of all semesters.
or
Original and four self-attested photocopies of two years vocational course passing certificate and all mark sheets including a non-vocational course with subjects English, Physics and Mathematics.
- Certificate of SOAFP (Son of Air Force Personnel), including a certificate for sons of serving/retired/deceased Air Force civilian employee paid out of defence estimates is to be downloaded as the case may be, from the downloaded section of CASB web portal and brought along while reporting for Phase-II of the examination.
- Original Phase-I admit card used during Phase-I test bearing Air Force seal and invigilator’s signature.
- Original and four self-attested photocopies of NCC “A”, “B” or “C” certificate (if applicable).
Note: Candidates discharged from IAF for any reason are not eligible to appear in the selection test.
Physical Fitness Test (PFT):
- Names of the shortlisted candidates, who qualify the online test, shall be displayed on the CASB web portal HTTP://agnipathvayu.cdac.in and on a stipulated date shall be called at the designated ASC for Physical Fitness Test (PFT) which would consist of 1.6 Km run to be completed within 06 minutes 30 seconds. Candidates shall also have to complete 10 Push-ups, 10 Sit-ups and 20 squares within the stipulated time to qualify in the Physical Fitness Test.
Note: Candidates are advised to bring their sports shoes and shorts/track pants.
- Adaptability Test-I: All candidates who pass the Physical Fitness Test (PFT) shall have to undertake the Adaptability Test-I (objective type written test) which is to assess the suitability of a candidate for employment in IAF which involves deployment in varied geographic terrain, weather and operational conditions.
- Adaptability Test-II: All candidates who pass Adaptability Test-I shall have to undertake Adaptability Test-II as per policy in vogue. Adaptability Test-II is to select candidates who can adapt to the environment of the Indian Air Force and are able to adjust to the military way of life.
Phase-III:
- Medical Examination: Candidates who qualify Adaptability Test-II shall be issued with a medical appointment letter at respective ASCs for their medical examination at the designated Medical Boarding Center (MBC) on the specified date. The medical examination shall be conducted by Air Force Medical Team as per IAF medical standards and policy in vogue on subject issue. Medical examination would also include baseline investigation of:
- Blood Haemogram – Hb, TLC, DLC
- Urine RE/ME
- Biochemistry
- Blood Sugar Fasting & PP
- Serum Cholesterol
- Urea, Uric acid, Creatinine
- LFT- Serum Bilirubin, SGOT, SGPT
- X-ray Chest (PA View)
- ECG (R)
- Test of Narcotic Drug and Psychotropic Substance Abuse
- Any other test necessary in the opinion of the Medical Officer.
Candidates declared medically unfit can avail the option for ‘Appeal Medical Board’ (AMB) against their unfitness by depositing Rs. 40/- in a Government Treasury/RBI/SBI through Military Receivable Order (MRO). The application for AMB along with the original copy of MRO and photocopy of the Unfitness Certificate are to be submitted to AMB.
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