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IAF Agniveer Vayu 02/2026 PSL — Provisional Select List at agnipathvayu.cdac.in

Table Of Contents
  1. Highlights
  2. Important Dates
  3. Fees (Re-evaluation / Compartment)
  4. Eligibility
  5. How to Check Your Result
  6. Important Links
  7. FAQs
  8. Analysis & Trends

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IAF Agniveer Vayu 02/2026 PSL — Provisional Select List at agnipathvayu.cdac.in — Highlights

Quick highlights for IAF Agniveer Vayu 02/2026 PSL — Provisional Select List at agnipathvayu.cdac.in — recruiting body, post, vacancies, eligibility, salary, and key dates at a glance.
Recruiting Body Indian Air Force
Post / Position Agniveer Vayu — IAF Airmen (Group X + Group Y trades) — Intake 02/2026
Eligibility
  • Class 12 (10+2) with Physics + Chemistry + Maths + English — minimum 50% aggregate + 50% in English. Trades: Automobile Technician (Tech), Mechanical (Aircraft Maintenance), Electronics (Radar / Avionics), Electrical Fitter, Weapon Systems, Communication Technical, etc.
  • Class 12 (any stream) — minimum 50% aggregate + 50% in English. Trades: Administrative Assistant, Accountant, Logistics, Medical Assistant, Education Instructor (P.T.), Auto Tech, Provost (Military Police), Indian Air Force (Security), Operations Assistant, etc.
  • Class 12 with Physics + Chemistry + Biology / Maths + English — minimum 50% aggregate. Medical Assistants serve at Air Force Stations + Air Force Hospitals (Command Hospital AF) supporting medical operations.
Age Limit 17.5–21 years (as on Per IAF Agniveer Vayu 02/2026 notification — typically reckoned as on a specified cut-off date. 17.5-21 years for the intake cycle. Verify exact reckoning per the advertisement.)
Official Website agnipathvayu.cdac.in

Important Dates

Important dates for IAF Agniveer Vayu 02/2026 PSL — Provisional Select List at agnipathvayu.cdac.in
Event Date
IAF Agniveer Vayu 02/2026 Notification Per IAF advertisement on agnipathvayu.cdac.in
Online Application Window 2-3 weeks per IAF Agniveer Vayu standard
Phase-I Online Test Multi-shift online CBT at CDAC-allotted centres
Phase-I Result + Phase-II Shortlist Shortlists candidates for PFT + Adaptability Tests
Phase-II PFT + Adaptability Tests At designated Air Force Stations / IAF Recruitment Centres
Medical Examination At designated Air Force Hospitals
Provisional Select List (PSL) Release 2026 — verify exact date on agnipathvayu.cdac.in
Joining at Air Force Station for Training Per IAF allotment + AFS reporting schedule

Fees (Re-evaluation / Compartment)

Application fee by category for IAF Agniveer Vayu 02/2026 PSL — Provisional Select List at agnipathvayu.cdac.in
Category Fee Payment Mode
All categories ₹550 ₹550 application fee — paid via Net Banking / Debit / Credit / UPI on CDAC payment gateway during application. No fee exemption under Agniveer Vayu. Verify exact fee on the IAF advertisement.
IAF Agniveer Vayu 02/2026 PSL: Provisional Select List, Training

Eligibility & Age Limit

Age Limit: 17.5–21 years as on Per IAF Agniveer Vayu 02/2026 notification — typically reckoned as on a specified cut-off date. 17.5-21 years for the intake cycle. Verify exact reckoning per the advertisement.

No age relaxation under Agnipath scheme. <strong>Strict age band 17.5-21 years</strong> applies to all candidates regardless of category. This is the most significant restriction of the Agnipath scheme versus the pre-2022 IAF Airmen recruitment.

Educational Qualification:

  • Group X (Science) Trades: Class 12 (10+2) with Physics + Chemistry + Maths + English — minimum 50% aggregate + 50% in English. Trades: Automobile Technician (Tech), Mechanical (Aircraft Maintenance), Electronics (Radar / Avionics), Electrical Fitter, Weapon Systems, Communication Technical, etc.
  • Group Y (Non-Science) Trades: Class 12 (any stream) — minimum 50% aggregate + 50% in English. Trades: Administrative Assistant, Accountant, Logistics, Medical Assistant, Education Instructor (P.T.), Auto Tech, Provost (Military Police), Indian Air Force (Security), Operations Assistant, etc.
  • Group Y (Medical Assistant specific): Class 12 with Physics + Chemistry + Biology / Maths + English — minimum 50% aggregate. Medical Assistants serve at Air Force Stations + Air Force Hospitals (Command Hospital AF) supporting medical operations.

Nationality: Indian citizens (Male + Female under Agniveer Vayu). Nepalese citizens (Gorkha) and certain Indian-origin migrants from Bhutan, Burma, Sri Lanka, etc. eligible per IAF rules + character certificate from Indian authorities.

How to Check Your Result

  1. Visit the official portal of IAF — direct link in the result CTA above.
  2. Locate the result link for the relevant examination + year (most boards have a dedicated result-check page per cycle).
  3. Enter your Roll Number and Date of Birth exactly as they appear on the admit card.
  4. Submit the form. The provisional mark sheet PDF will display on screen.
  5. Save and print at least two copies of the score card for your records.
  6. Cross-check name spelling, subject codes, and totals. If anything looks wrong, follow the re-checking / re-evaluation process within the official window.
  7. The original embossed mark sheet is collected from the candidate's school 30-60 days later, when the examining body dispatches printed certificates.

Check Result on Official Portal →

Keep your roll number and date of birth ready. Servers may be slow for the first few hours after release.

Frequently Asked Questions

IAF Agniveer Vayu 02/2026 PSL kab declare hua?
The Indian Air Force released the Agniveer Vayu Intake 02/2026 Provisional Select List at agnipathvayu.cdac.in. PSL-listed candidates are the final selectees after clearing Phase-I + Phase-II + Medical. Verify the exact PSL release date on the IAF official notice linked in "Important Links" above.
IAF Agniveer Vayu PSL kaise check kare?
(1) Open agnipathvayu.cdac.in. (2) Click "Candidate Login" on the homepage. (3) Enter your Registration Number + Password (use "Forgot Password" with registered mobile / email if needed). (4) View your candidate status — PSL-listed candidates see a PSL notification + joining instructions for the allotted Air Force Station. (5) Download the joining letter PDF if listed — it specifies the AFS, reporting date, and required documents. If not listed, the dashboard shows your stage of elimination + stage-wise marks.
PSL kya hota hai aur final result se kaise alag hai?
In IAF Agniveer Vayu, the PSL (Provisional Select List) IS the final result — it lists candidates selected for training as Agniveer Vayu. "Provisional" because it remains subject to document verification + final character/police check at the training Air Force Station. In rare cases, candidates can be removed from the PSL between publication + joining if originals reveal a discrepancy or police verification surfaces disqualifying issues. For 99%+ of PSL-listed candidates, the PSL converts directly to joining.
IAF Agniveer Vayu ka selection process kya hai?
Four-stage. (1) Phase-I Online Test at CDAC centres — Science stream (English 20 + Physics 25 + Maths 25), Non-Science (English 20 + Reasoning 30 + GA 30), or Both (combined). 60-85 MCQs · 60-80 min · -0.25 negative. Sectional + overall qualifying. (2) Phase-II PFT + Adaptability Tests at Air Force Stations — 1.6 km run in 6:30 (Male UR) + 10 push-ups + 10 sit-ups + 20 squats + Adaptability Test 1 (situational reasoning) + Adaptability Test 2 (group discussion + individual assessment). (3) Medical Examination at Air Force Hospital — strict vision (6/6 Group X / 6/9 Group Y), height (162.5cm Male / 152.5cm Female with regional relaxations), chest (Male 77-82cm + 5cm expansion), BMI, no disqualifying conditions. (4) PSL Release + joining at AFS for training.
Agnipath scheme aur pre-2022 IAF recruitment mein kya farak hai?
Major restructuring announced June 2022. Service duration: 4 years (vs pre-2022 15-year regular service). End-of-tenure: 75% exit with Seva Nidhi corpus (₹11.71 lakh tax-free); top 25% selected for regular Airmen cadre (full 15-year + pension). Age band: strict 17.5-21 years, no category relaxation (more restrictive than pre-2022). Pay: Year 1 ₹30,000 → Year 4 ₹40,000 + 70% in-hand + 30% Seva Nidhi contribution (matched by govt). Female recruitment: Agniveer Vayu was the first IAF below-officer cadre to recruit Female candidates from intake 01/2023. Pre-2022 system had longer service + pension + traditional Airmen progression; Agnipath emphasises shorter service + skill acquisition + post-exit civilian transition.
Group X aur Group Y trades mein kya antar hai?
Group X (Technical): Trades requiring Class 12 with PCM + English — Automobile Technician (Tech), Mechanical (Aircraft Maintenance), Electronics (Radar / Avionics), Electrical Fitter, Weapon Systems Operator, Communication Technical. Phase-I test uses Science Subjects stream. Group Y (Non-Technical): Trades requiring Class 12 in any stream — Administrative Assistant, Accountant, Logistics, Medical Assistant, Education Instructor (PT), Auto Tech, Provost (military police), IAF (Security), Operations Assistant. Phase-I test uses Non-Science stream. Medical Assistant is a Group Y trade with an additional requirement of PCB / Math at Class 12.
Agniveer Vayu ki salary aur Seva Nidhi corpus kya hai?
Monthly pay (during 4-year service): Year 1 ₹30,000 / Year 2 ₹33,000 / Year 3 ₹36,500 / Year 4 ₹40,000. 70% in-hand + 30% Seva Nidhi contribution (matched by Government of India). Plus risk + hardship + flying / specialist allowances per posting. Seva Nidhi corpus at end of 4 years: approximately ₹11.71 lakh tax-free (combination of candidate's 30% contribution over 4 years + govt match + accrued interest at applicable rates). The corpus is paid out to the 75% Agniveers who exit at 4 years; the 25% selected for regular Airmen continue in service with regular pay + benefits. Plus comprehensive medical care + canteen + standard military benefits during service.
PSL ke baad joining ke liye kya prepare kare?
Documents (originals + 4 copies): Class 10 + 12 certificates + mark sheets, domicile + nationality proof, character certificate (within last 6 months), 8 passport photos, valid bank passbook copy. Physical conditioning: Basic training (~12 weeks at AFS) is physically demanding — maintain 3-5 km daily running, push-up + sit-up + squat progression, flexibility work. Don't arrive deconditioned. Service mindset: Read IAF service traditions + customs + AF Salute protocol basics. First few weeks adjust to military discipline + chain of command. Personal items: per IAF candidate joining instructions — typically a small kit bag with essentials; most service-issue clothing + gear is provided at the Air Force Station.

IAF Agniveer Vayu 02/2026 PSL — Provisional Select List at agnipathvayu.cdac.in — Analysis & Trends

🚨 IAF AGNIVEER VAYU 02/2026 PSL — OUT

The Indian Air Force has released the Agniveer Vayu Intake 02/2026 Provisional Select List (PSL) at agnipathvayu.cdac.in. PSL-listed candidates are the final selectees for training as Agniveer Vayu after clearing all four stages — Phase-I online test, Phase-II PFT + Adaptability Tests, and Medical Examination. Selected Agniveers will report to allotted Air Force Stations for basic + trade-specific training before operational deployment in Years 2-4 of their 4-year Agniveer service.

Sources: agnipathvayu.cdac.in (primary) + IAF recruitment portal + Career Power + Defence Adda + Testbook IAF Agniveer Vayu coverage.

What a PSL means in IAF Agniveer Vayu context

The Provisional Select List (PSL) is the final stage of the IAF Agniveer Vayu selection — not an intermediate shortlist. PSL-listed candidates have already cleared:

  1. Phase-I Online Test with sufficient marks in the relevant stream (Science / Non-Science / Both)
  2. Phase-II PFT + Adaptability Tests 1 + 2 at the Air Force Station / Recruitment Centre
  3. Medical Examination at the designated Air Force Hospital — clearing the strict vision, height, BMI, and fitness standards

The PSL is "Provisional" because it remains subject to document verification + final character/police verification at the training Air Force Station. In rare cases, candidates can be removed from the PSL between publication + joining if (a) original documents reveal a discrepancy from the application data, or (b) character/police verification surfaces issues that disqualify under IAF rules.

Agnipath scheme — what changed for IAF recruitment

The Agnipath scheme (announced June 2022) restructured all three armed services\' recruitment of below-officer-rank personnel. For IAF specifically:

  • Service duration: All new IAF airmen recruited as Agniveer Vayu for a 4-year tenure (vs the pre-2022 15-year regular service).
  • End-of-tenure split: 75% Agniveers exit at end of 4 years with a Seva Nidhi corpus (₹11.71 lakh tax-free, govt-matched contribution scheme); top 25% selected for regular Airmen service (full 15-year + pension cadre).
  • Age band: Strict 17.5-21 years — no relaxation for any category. This is more restrictive than the pre-2022 system which had up to 21-23 years upper limit for some categories.
  • Pay structure: Year 1 ₹30,000/month → Year 4 ₹40,000/month. 70% in-hand + 30% Seva Nidhi contribution (matched by govt). Plus standard service allowances (risk, hardship, deployment).
  • Female Agniveer Vayu: Agniveer Vayu became the first IAF below-officer cadre to recruit Female candidates from intake 01/2023 onwards.

How to check the PSL

  1. Open agnipathvayu.cdac.in.
  2. Click "Candidate Login" on the homepage.
  3. Enter your Registration Number + Password (or use "Forgot Password" with your registered mobile / email).
  4. Once logged in, view your candidate status — PSL-listed candidates see a notification + joining instructions for their allotted Air Force Station.
  5. Download the joining letter PDF if PSL-listed. The letter specifies the Air Force Station + reporting date + documents required at joining.
  6. If not on the PSL, the candidate dashboard shows the stage of elimination + stage-wise marks for analysis.

Preparing for joining + training

If you\'re on the PSL, the next 4-6 weeks before joining matter:

  1. Documents: Originals + 4 copies of Class 10 + 12 certificates + mark sheets, domicile + nationality proof, character certificate (recent, within 6 months), 8 passport photos, valid bank passbook copy.
  2. Physical conditioning: Basic training is physically demanding — maintain running fitness (3-5 km daily), strength conditioning (push-ups + sit-ups + squats progression), flexibility. Don\'t arrive deconditioned.
  3. Service mindset: Read IAF service traditions + customs + AF Salute protocol basics. The first few weeks of training are about adjusting to military discipline + chain of command.
  4. Personal items: Per IAF\'s candidate joining instructions — typically a small kit bag with essentials. Most service-issue clothing + gear is provided at the AFS.