The Indian Air Force is closing the reopened online application window today for the Agniveervayu Intake 01/2027 under the Agnipath Scheme. Eligible candidates who have not yet completed their registration must submit the application through the official recruitment portal before the deadline.The application process had earlier concluded in February, but the recruitment authority reopened registrations for a limited period after extending the upper age limit for applicants. Today is the final opportunity for eligible candidates to apply under the reopened registration window.Age limit extended to allow more candidatesThe recruitment authority issued a corrigendum referring to recruitment advertisement number CBC 10803/13/0025/2526 published in Employment News. The revision introduced an extension in the upper age limit for the Agniveervayu Intake 01/2027.
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Under the updated criteria, unmarried Indian male and female candidates up to 22 years of age are now eligible to apply. The permissible date of birth range includes candidates born between January 01, 2005 and July 01, 2009, with both dates included.The change effectively grants a one-year relaxation in the upper age limit compared with the earlier eligibility condition. Apart from this modification, all other recruitment rules and requirements mentioned in the original notification remain unchanged.Recruitment notification and application timelineThe Agniveervayu Intake 01/2027 notification was issued on January 12, 2026. The online application process began the same day and continued until February 08, 2026.Following the corrigendum and the revised age eligibility, the online registration portal was reopened for a short period from March 03, 2026. The reopened application window ends today, making it the last day for candidates to complete and submit their forms.Applicants must submit their applications through the official website iafrecruitment.edcil.co.in and pay the application fee of ?649 using the online payment mode.Selection stages for Agniveervayu recruitmentCandidates applying for the Agniveervayu post must meet the required educational qualifications. Applicants must have passed Class 12 or hold an engineering diploma from a recognised institution.The selection procedure consists of several stages beginning with a written examination. Candidates who clear the written test will move to Phase II, which includes physical fitness tests and adaptability assessments.Those who qualify in the second phase will undergo document verification followed by a medical examination before final selection.Examination schedule announcedThe written examination for Agniveervayu Intake 01/2027 is scheduled to take place on March 30 and March 31, 2026.The total number of vacancies for the Agniveervayu post has not been disclosed in the recruitment notification. Candidates who complete the application process before the closing of the reopened window today will be eligible to appear for the examination.
