The Indian Air Force (IAF) has released the provisional answer key along with candidate response sheets for the Agniveervayu Intake 02/2027 recruitment on September 26, 2026. The update pertains to the Phase-I computer-based test conducted nationwide on September 22 and 23, 2026, for Science and Other than Science subjects.
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Answer Key Released: 26 September 2026
Overview & Recruitment Schedule
Particulars
Details
Recruitment Authority
Indian Air Force (IAF)
Notification / Intake
Agniveervayu Intake 02/2027 under Agnipath Scheme
Online Registration Window
July 06, 2026 (11:00 AM) to July 26, 2026 (11:00 PM)
Born between July 01, 2005 and January 01, 2010 (both dates inclusive)
Upper Age Limit
Maximum 22 years on the date of enrolment
Marital Status
Unmarried Indian male and female candidates only
Educational Qualification (Science)
10+2 / Intermediate with Mathematics, Physics & English with min. 50% aggregate & 50% in English OR 3-Year Engineering Diploma with min. 50% aggregate & 50% in English
Educational Qualification (Other than Science)
10+2 / Intermediate in any stream with min. 50% aggregate & 50% in English
Examination Fee
₹550 + 18% GST (Non-refundable)
Mandatory Medical & Physical Standards
Parameter
Male Requirements
Female Requirements
Height
Minimum 152.5 cm
Minimum 152 cm (147 cm for North East / Hilly regions; 150 cm for Lakshadweep)
Chest Circumference
Min. 77 cm with min. 5 cm expansion
Well-proportioned with min. 5 cm expansion
Visual Standards
6/12 each eye (correctable to 6/6), refractive error within limits (-1.00 to +2.00 D)
Same visual acuity standards
Disqualification Conditions
Permanent tattoos (except forearm/dorsal hand/tribal customs), history of LASIK/PRK
Pregnancy, predominant opposite gender traits, history of LASIK/PRK
Phase-I Online Examination Scheme
Subject Group
Duration
Subjects & Syllabus
Science Subjects
60 Minutes
English, Mathematics, and Physics (10+2 CBSE Syllabus)
Other Than Science Subjects
45 Minutes
English (10+2 CBSE Syllabus) and Reasoning & General Awareness (RAGA)
Science & Other Than Science (Both)
85 Minutes
Mathematics, Physics, English, and RAGA
Marking Pattern
• +1 Mark for every correct answer • 0 Marks for unattempted questions • -0.25 Marks deducted for each wrong answer
Score Normalization
Normalization formula applied across sessions; qualifying marks required in each paper individually
Answer Key & Objection Window Details
Feature
Guideline / Detail
Answer Key & Response Sheet Release
Displayed inside the candidate’s web login under the “Objection Management” portal
Availability Duration
Accessible for 3 days during the objection management period
Objection Scope
Allows candidate-level challenge against questions or provisional keys with required justification
Post-Window Rule
No queries or RTI requests entertained after the objection window concludes
Phase-II Selection & Physical Fitness Test (PFT)
Stage / Test
Male Standards
Female Standards
PFT-I (1.6 Km Run)
Within 7 minutes
Within 8 minutes
PFT-II: Push-ups
10 push-ups (Within 1 minute)
Not Applicable
PFT-II: Sit-ups
10 sit-ups (Within 1 minute)
10 sit-ups (Within 1 minute 30 seconds)
PFT-II: Squats
20 squats (Within 1 minute)
15 squats (Within 1 minute)
Subsequent Testing
Adaptability Test-I & Adaptability Test-II followed by Phase-III Medical Examination
Block 7: Agniveer Package & Seva Nidhi
Year
Monthly Customized Package
1st Year
₹30,000
2nd Year
₹33,000
3rd Year
₹36,500
4th Year
₹40,000
Exit (After 4 Years)
Seva Nidhi Package: Approximately ₹10.04 Lakhs (accumulated corpus + accrued interest) tax-free
Other Benefits
₹48 Lakh non-contributory life insurance cover; up to 25% enrolled into the regular cadre as Airmen
Download Answer Key
Follow these steps to download the answer key:
Visit the official login portal using the link below.
Enter your registration number and password or date of birth.
Click on the answer key option to view and download the PDF.
Save the file for future reference and objection filing if applicable.
