Indian Air Force Announces Agniveervayu Non-Combatant Recruitment for 2025

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has announced its Non-Combatant Recruitment Notification for 2025, targeting the Agniveervayu (Non-Combatant) positions for Intake 01/2026. This offers candidates opportunities in Housekeeping and Hospitality under the Agnipath Scheme. Interested individuals can submit their applications offline until September 1, 2025.

The notification specifies that applications are open only to unmarried male candidates who have completed their Matriculation (Class 10) or an equivalent qualification from recognized educational boards. Successful candidates will commit to a four-year service period and are required to remain unmarried throughout this term.

The number of vacancies for the Non-Combatant roles has not been disclosed in the notification. Candidates are encouraged to visit the official website agnipathvayu.cdac.in for further details regarding the Indian Air Force Non-Combatant Vacancy 2025.

Eligibility criteria specify that only unmarried male candidates can apply, and they must remain unmarried throughout the four-year service. Candidates should have completed their Matriculation or equivalent from a recognized board by the time of registration. Eligible applicants must be born between January 2, 2005, and July 2, 2008.

Applicants need to download the application form and necessary certificates available under the ‘Agniveervayu Non-Combatant’ section on the official website, agnipathvayu.cdac.in. The completed application, along with the required documents, should be submitted either via normal post or dropped in designated drop boxes at specified locations.

Applications that are incomplete or submitted after the deadline will not be considered.

Documents Required:

• Class 10 certificate/mark sheet
• Domicile certificate
• Caste certificate (if applicable)
• Aadhaar card
• Two passport-size photographs
• One self-addressed envelope with ₹10 postal stamp
• Experience certificate (if any)

Applicants must self-attest all the documents.

Physical Fitness Standards

Applicants must meet the minimum fitness standards as outlined:

• Height: 152.5 cm (minimum)
• Chest: 5 cm expansion
• Weight: Proportionate to height and age
• Vision & Hearing: Should meet normal standards

Fitness Test includes:

• 1.6 km run in 6 minutes 30 seconds
• 10 push-ups in 1 minute
• 10 sit-ups in 1 minute
• 20 squats in 1 minute

Salary and Benefits

Non-Combatant Agniveervayu personnel will receive a monthly salary starting at ₹30,000 in the first year, with annual increments. Both the government and individual contributions will go towards the Seva Nidhi package, culminating in a total payout of ₹10.04 lakh after four years of service.

Pay Structure:

Selection Process

The recruitment follows a comprehensive five-stage process:

1. Written Test
2. Skill/Trade Test
3. Physical Fitness Test
4. Document Verification
5. Medical Examination

Candidates who successfully navigate the selection stages will receive their appointment letters and become Agniveervayu (Non-Combatants) in the IAF.

Aspiring candidates are encouraged to meet the eligibility requirements, thoroughly prepare for the selection stages, and take advantage of this opportunity to serve in national defense.

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