Agniveer Vayu Notification: Expected Dates, Intake Cycle and Preparation Plan

Every cycle, thousands of aspirants lose valuable preparation time because they wait for the official announcement before opening a single book. The Agniveer Vayu notification follows a clear and predictable pattern, and once you understand it, you can start preparing months before the registration window opens.

This guide explains how the Vayu intake cycle works, when the Agniveer Vayu next notification 2027 is expected, what the eligibility criteria and exam pattern look like, and gives you a month-by-month plan you can start today.

How the Agniveer Vayu Intake Cycle Works

Under the Agnipath scheme IAF, the Indian Air Force recruits Agniveervayu for a four-year engagement. The IAF runs two intakes a year, and each intake is named in the format 01/YYYY or 02/YYYY.

The most important thing to understand: the intake year is roughly one year after the notification year. The number refers to when selected candidates join training, not when the notification is released. For example, the notification for Intake 01/2027 came out in January 2026.

Here is how the recent cycles have run:

The pattern is consistent: one notification in January (exam around March) and one in June–July (exam around September).

Each cycle follows the same stages:

1. Official notification on iafrecruitment.edcil.co.in, covering eligibility, the Agniveer Vayu syllabus and exam dates

2. Online registration, usually open for about three weeks

3. Phase 1: Agniveer Vayu written test (online)

4. Phase 2: Physical fitness test PFT and Adaptability Tests at Airmen Selection Centres

5. Phase 3: Medical examination

6. Final merit and enrolment list

Agniveer Vayu Notification Expected Date: When Is the Next One?

Intake 02/2027 has already been completed, with its online exam held on 22–23 September 2026. That makes Intake 01/2028 the Agniveer Vayu next notification 2027.

Based on the last two January cycles, here is the projected timeline:

The Agniveer Vayu notification expected date has not been officially announced yet. Treat these as projections and check iafrecruitment.edcil.co.in and agnipathvayu.cdac.in regularly for the official notice. After that, the following notification (Intake 02/2028) would be expected around June–July 2027, so Indian Air Force recruitment 2027 should again see two windows.

Agniveer Vayu Eligibility Criteria

These criteria have stayed stable across recent intakes. Always confirm them in the official notice once it is out.

Age: Candidates must be between 17.5 and 21 years, defined as a fixed date-of-birth range in each notification. For example, Intake 01/2027 required candidates born between 01 January 2006 and 01 July 2009. Expect Intake 01/2028 to shift this range forward by about a year.

Marital status: Only unmarried Indian men and women can apply, and they must stay unmarried during the four-year engagement.

Educational qualification:

Science-stream candidates can choose to appear in both Science and Other than Science subjects in a single sitting.

Physical standards: Minimum height is 152.5 cm for men and 152 cm for women, with chest and weight standards as given in the notification.

Agniveer Vayu Exam Pattern: Phase 1 and Phase 2

Phase 1: Agniveer Vayu Written Test

Phase 1 is an online objective test. The paper depends on the stream you choose:

Each correct answer earns 1 mark and each wrong answer costs 0.25 marks. The Agniveer Vayu syllabus for Physics and Mathematics follows the Class 11 and 12 CBSE syllabus, while English and Reasoning are at the 10+2 level.

Phase 2: PFT and Adaptability Tests

Candidates who clear Phase 1 are called to an Airmen Selection Centre for Phase 2.

Physical fitness test PFT:

The run is PFT-I. The strength exercises (PFT-II) follow after a 10-minute break, with 2-minute breaks between each exercise.

Adaptability Test I and II: These assess whether you are suited to military life and to working in a team. Adaptability Test I is a written test, and Adaptability Test II is a group-based assessment.

Phase 3: Medical Examination

Candidates who clear Phase 2 undergo a medical examination as per IAF standards before the final merit list.

How to Prepare for Agniveer Vayu Before the Notification Releases

You don’t need the notification to start. The syllabus and exam pattern have stayed the same for years, so here is how to prepare for Agniveer Vayu in the months before the January 2027 notification.

Start with subject priority. Science-stream candidates should give the most time to Physics and Mathematics, since they carry 50 of the 70 or 100 questions. Other than Science candidates should focus on Reasoning and General Awareness, which carries 30 of 50 questions. Everyone needs English.

Train for PFT early. Men need to finish 1.6 km in under 7 minutes, and many aspirants struggle with this. Aim for 6 minutes 30 seconds in practice so you have a buffer on test day. Women should aim for around 7 minutes 30 seconds.

Practise with the negative marking in mind. With 0.25 marks lost per wrong answer, don’t guess blindly, but don’t skip questions where you can rule out options either.

Month-by-Month Preparation Roadmap (November 2026 to March 2027)

This plan is timed for the expected January 2027 notification and March 2027 exam.

November 2026: Syllabus Mapping and Foundation

• Download the Intake 02/2027 notification from the official portal and study its syllabus. The next one will be almost identical.

• Solve one past paper to find your weak areas.

• Science stream: revise Physics and Maths basics (units, kinematics, laws of motion, algebra, trigonometry).

• Study 3–4 hours daily and start running 3–4 times a week.

December 2026: Topic-Wise Practice

• Cover all major chapters in Physics and Maths, plus English grammar, vocabulary and comprehension.

• Other than Science: build Reasoning skills and read current affairs daily.

• Take one full-length mock test every week and track accuracy and speed separately.

• Bring your 1.6 km run under 7:30 (men) or 8:15 (women) and add push-ups, sit-ups and squats.

January 2027: Mocks and Registration

• Register as soon as the notification is out. Don’t wait for the last week, when the portal slows down.

• Keep scanned documents ready: Class 10 and 12 marksheets, photograph, signature and identity proof.

• Move to two mocks a week and revise weak chapters.

• Get your run under 7 minutes (men) or 8 minutes (women).

February–March 2027: Final Phase

• Take three or more mocks a week under timed conditions.

• Revise formulas and short notes daily.

• Practise the full PFT sequence (run, then push-ups, sit-ups and squats with short breaks) twice a week.

• Download the admit card when released, usually 24–72 hours before the exam.

FAQs

When will the next Agniveer Vayu notification be released?
The next notification, for Intake 01/2028, is expected in January 2027, with the online exam likely around March 2027. This is based on the pattern of recent January cycles. Check iafrecruitment.edcil.co.in for the official date.

Why is the 2027 notification called Intake 01/2028?
The intake number refers to the batch’s training year, not the notification year. For example, the Intake 01/2027 notification was released in January 2026, so the notification released in January 2027 is expected to be for Intake 01/2028.

What is the age limit for Agniveer Vayu?
Candidates must be between 17.5 and 21 years, defined as a date-of-birth range in each notification. For Intake 01/2027, candidates had to be born between 01 January 2006 and 01 July 2009.

What is the difference between Phase 1 and Phase 2?
Phase 1 is an online written test in English, Physics, Mathematics and/or Reasoning and General Awareness, depending on your stream. Phase 2 includes the Physical Fitness Test and Adaptability Tests I and II at an Airmen Selection Centre.

What is the PFT running time for Agniveer Vayu?
Male candidates must complete the 1.6 km run within 7 minutes, and female candidates within 8 minutes. Men also need 10 push-ups, 10 sit-ups and 20 squats, while women need 10 sit-ups and 15 squats.

What educational qualification is required for Agniveer Vayu?
Science stream candidates need 10+2 with Physics, Mathematics and English with 50% aggregate and 50% in English, or an equivalent diploma or vocational course. Other than Science candidates need 10+2 in any stream with 50% aggregate and 50% in English.