Agniveer Vayu (Science Group)

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has opened its gates for the youth to join their Force as Agniveers under the Agnipath Scheme. The IAF has two groups: Group X and Group Y of Airmen. The Agniveervayus will initially be recruited into these groups. The authorities will release the application form tentatively in November 2023. Candidates willing to appear for Agniveer Vayu must submit their application form before December 2023.

Candidates must fulfil all the eligibility requirements before filling out the application form. The authorities will conduct the exam online for science, other than science subjects and science and other than science subjects. As per the latest notification, the nature of the work of the Agniveervayus may not be fixed or defined; It may vary with time. Continue reading the article for more details regarding Agniveer Vayu 2023 upcoming events.

Agniveer Vayu 2023 (Science Group) Exam Summary

Candidates can go through the below table to get an overview of the exam:

Particulars	Details
Organisation Name	India Air Force (IAF)
Conducting Authority	Central Airmen Selection Board (CASB)
Name of Scheme	Agneepath
Duration of Service	4 years
Application Mode	Online Mode
Number of Phases	3
Stages of Recruitment	Online Test Physical Fitness Test Adaptability Test- 1 Adaptability Test- 2 Medical Test
Website	agnipathvayu.cdac.in indianairforce.nic.in

All the latest updates on Agniveer Vayu 2023 provided by the conducting authority will be listed here.

Candidates appearing for the exam must know the eligibility criteria, the application form details, and other important information related to Agniveer Vayu 2023 must go through the notification released by the authorities on the official website.

As the 2023 notification is yet to be released, candidates can go through the previous year’s notification to get an idea of the previous year’s trends and requirements:

Agniveer Vayu 2022 notification

Candidates can go through the following events to keep track of the upcoming events to avoid deadlines:

Event	Tentative Dates
Start of Registration – Online	November 2023
End of Registration	December 2023
Phase I – Admit Card	December 2023
Phase II and III – Admit Card	December 2023
Phase I – Online Test	January 2023
Phase II	January 2023
Phase III	January 2023
Result – Phase I	February 2023
Phase II	February 2023
Phase III	February 2023

The Ministry of Defence is working on the Agneepath scheme. As per the Agneepath scheme, 46 thousand candidates (expected) will be recruited from the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force and will be known as Agniveer. 

The Agniveer Vayu 2023 salary and job profile are yet to be finalised. To get an idea of the same, candidates can refer to previous years’ salary and job profile:

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)
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
Total Contribution in the Agniveers Corpus Fund at the end of four years			Rs. 5.02 lakh	Rs. 5.02 lakh
Exit after 4 years		Rs.10.04 lakhs as Seva Nidhi Package (amount excluding interest)

Candidates appearing for Agniveer Vayu 2023 must fulfil all the eligibility requirements to avoid disqualification. The authorities release the eligibility criteria and the notification on the official website. The following information provides details regarding the eligibility criteria for Agniveer Vayu 2023:

Age Criteria

The candidate’s birthday must fall between December 29, 2000, and June 29, 2006 (both days inclusive) (for science subjects).

Educational Qualification

Science subject candidates must have passed the Intermediate/10+2 or an equivalent examination with Mathematics, Physics, and English from a COBSE-recognised Education Board, with a minimum of 50% in aggregate and 50% marks in English. 

Or

Cleared a 3-year Diploma Course in Engineering (Mechanical/ Electrical/ Electronics/ Automobile/ Computer Science/ Instrumentation Technology/ Information Technology) from a Government recognised Polytechnic institute with a minimum of 50% aggregate and 50% marks in English in the Diploma Course or Intermediate/Matriculation level if English is not a subject in Diploma.

To know the complete eligibility criteria click on the below link:

Agniveer Vayu 2023 eligibility criteria

The list of centres for various phases of Agniveervayus will be updated here as soon as the authorities release the same on the official website. 

Post List

Screening of candidates will be conducted for the following categories as per requirement.

1. Agniveer – General Duty (All Arms)
2. Agniveer – Technical (All Arms)
3. Agniveer – Clerk/Store Keeper/Technical (All Arms)
4. Agniveer – Tradesman (All Arms) – 10th pass
5. Agniveer – Tradesman (All Arms) – 8th pass

Candidates go through the below table to know the Agniveer Vayu exam pattern:

Particulars	Details
Group	Science Subjects
Subjects	Physics English Mathematics
Number of Questions	70 Questions
Type	Multiple Choice Questions
Duration	60 Minutes

To know the marking scheme click on the link mentioned below:

Agniveer Vayu 2023 exam pattern

Candidates appearing for Agniveer Vayu must be aware of the syllabus; this will help them create a study plan and follow it religiously. The authorities will release the Agniveer Vayu syllabus on the official website. The syllabus is based on a 10+2 board and is divided into three subjects, i.e. Physics, English and Mathematics. 

To access the syllabus, click on the below link:
Agniveer Vayu syllabus 2023

Candidates can go through the below data to know effective preparation tips and include them in their study plan:

• Prepare a timetable
• Study the syllabus
• Focus on the basics
• Learn and practice time management
• Make quick notes

To know more effective preparation tips click on the link mentioned below:

Agniveer Vayu preparation tips 2023

The authorities will release the Agniveer Vayu 2023 phase 1 admit card on the official website, i.e. indianairforce.nic.in. Candidates who successfully registered for the exam can download the hall ticket. The admit card will provide important details such as the exam date, time and centre name. To appear for the exam, candidates must carry their hall ticket to the exam centre. 

For more details about the admit card, click on the below link:
Agniveer Vayu admit card 2023

The IAF releases the Agniveer Vayu answer key on the official website. Candidates can access the answer keys using their credentials mentioned in the admit card. Candidates can follow the below steps to download the answer key:

• Step 1: Visit the official website of the Indian Air Force 
• Step 2: Scroll along with the list of the Agniveer tab.
• Step 3: Click on the Indian Air Force Agniveer Answer Key link.
• Step 4: Compare the answers marked in the Indian Air Force Agniveer answer key with the OMR sheet.
• Step 5: Download and save the answer key for future reference.

Click on the below link to learn more details regarding the answer key:

Agniveer Vayu 2023 answer key

Candidates must qualify for each paper/subject. The result of phase I and the list of shortlisted candidates for Phase II will be based on their performance in Phase I. The authorities will announce the Agniveer Vayu 2023 Phase I Results on the official website within one month from the online exam date.

Click on the link below to learn the steps to access the results:
Agniveer Vayu 2023 results

After the phase I results are announced, a cut-off will be applied that is based on the marks scored by all the candidates. The shortlisted candidates will be sent another phase II admit card to their registered e-mail IDs. 

Agniveer Vayu 2023 Expected Cut-off

The following table provides the expected cut-off marks for Agniveer Vayu 2023:

Category	Expected Cut-off Marks
General/UR	70-80 Marks
OBC (Other Backward Class)	65-75 Marks
SC (Scheduled Caste)	60-70 Marks
ST (Scheduled Tribes)	60-70 Marks
EWS (Economically Weaker Section)	65-75 Marks

To know more details on cut-off click on the below link:
Agniveer Vayu 2023 cut-off

The following are the most frequently asked questions on Agniveer Vayu 2023:

Q.1: Is there any age relaxation for graduates or postgraduates?

Ans: One-time relaxation for the Agniveer 2022 batch, i.e. the upper age limit is up to 23 years. 

Q.2: What is shortlisting of candidates for phase II?

Ans: Shortlisting candidates for phase II is done by applying the cut-off to call a sizeable number of candidates for testing at designated ASCs. The candidate being shortlisted purely depends on their performance in the online test. This list only carries candidates who have qualified to appear for the phase II testing. The number of candidates in this list is based on the likely vacancies and rejections during subsequent stages of testing.

Q.3: What is after the selection test?

Ans: Candidates who have cleared the selection test of online test, PFT, Adaptability Test-1 and Adaptability Test-2, and a medical test, have to secure a place in the Provisional Select List (PSL).

Q.4: Can my parents/guardian accompany me to the enrollment venue?

Ans: Only candidates are permitted to come to the enrollment venue. Parents / Guardians are advised to refrain from accompanying the candidates as accommodation may be an issue in towns where enrolment is being conducted due to COVID-19.

Q.5: How can I retrieve the misplaced/forgotten login ID?

Ans: If you have forgotten your login ID, you must contact the CDAC by telephone – at 020-25503105/106 or by e-mail. Further, candidates are informed to create a personal e-mail ID required for all communication with the candidates, like the sending phase I & II admit card, phase I result, and e-call letter.

We hope the above article has answered all your queries. Embibe wishes you good luck and all the best. Stay tuned to Embibe for the latest updates on Agniveer Vayu 2023.