English Model Question Paper

1. What is the Agnipath scheme and what are its advantages?

Ans: AGNIPATH Scheme in the Indian Armed Forces is a scheme wherein selected candidates will be enrolled as Agniveers for four years period.
On completion of the four year period, Agniveers will go to the society as disciplined, dynamic, motivated and skilled work force for employment in other sectors to pursue their career in job of their choice.
Based on organisational requirement and policies promulgated by the Armed Forces, 100% of the Agniveers after completing their engagement period, will be offered an opportunity to apply for enrolment in the permanent cadre. Of these 25% of Agniveers will be selected to be enrolled in the Armed Forces as a regular cadre. The scheme provides an avenue to Indian youth, desirous of serving the country to get recruited in the Armed Forces for a short duration.
The scheme enhances the youth profile of the Armed Forces.

Advantages

This proposal envisages providing opportunity to the youth to serve in the military for short duration.
It will also lead to a much more youthful and technically adept war fighting force by ensuring a fine balance between youthful and experienced personnel in the Armed Forces.

2. What are the broad objectives of the Scheme?

Ans: The broad objectives of the Scheme are:
a. To enhance youthful profile of the Armed Forces so that they are at their fighting best at all times with increased risk taking ability.
b. To attract young talent from the society to effectively exploit, adopt and use. emerging modern technologies with enhanced technical thresholds of intake while leveraging Technical Institutions of the country.
c. To provide an opportunity to the youth who may be keen to serve the Nation in uniform albeit for a short period of time.
d. To imbibe The Armed Forces ethos, courage, camaraderie, commitment and teamwork in the youth.
e. To provide abilities and qualities such as discipline, dynamism, motivation and work-skills so that the youth remains an asset.

3. What benefits are envisaged to be accrued from the scheme?

Ans: The scheme would be a win win situation for the Armed Forces, Nation, individuals and the society at large.

Nation

a. National Integration based on unity in diversity with equal opportunity to youth including women from all regions.
b. Nation Building through empowered, disciplined & skilled youth with military ethos in civil society.

Armed Forces

a. Improved battle preparedness through transformative evolution with energetic, fitter, diverse, more trainable and resilient youth suited to the changing dynamics.
b. Selection of the Best with rigorous and transparent selection process.
c. Youthful Profile by optimal balance of youth & experience.
d. Harness benefits of SKILL INDIA by induction from Tech Institutes

Individuals

a. Opportunity for Youth to fulfil dream of joining the Armed Forces and serve the Nation.
b. Imbibe military discipline, motivation, skill and physical fitness.
c. Smooth integration into society with skill sets, certification and diplomas/ higher education/credits.
d. Good financial package making him more stable than his civilian counterparts.
e. Confident & better citizens by military training, team building, ethos & camaraderie forged over the years. 
f. Resume so unique that an Agniveer will stand out in the crowd.

4. What would be the impact of the scheme on the operational preparedness of the Armed Forces?

Ans: There would be no impact of the implementation of the scheme on the operations preparedness of the Armed Forces. By having a younger profile which is more fighting fit with less encumbrances, it is expected that the risk taking capability of these personnel would be higher. With the infusion of technology and revamping of the training programmers, the Armed Forces would ensure that the personnel inducted under the scheme have the same skill sets which are required to meet the operational challenges. Since the training standards are clearly defined, and monitored by the highest authorities in the Armed Forces, it would be ensured that the Agniveers meet the highest professional standards.

5. The Scheme envisions younger age profile of the Armed Forces. Is the Age eligibility criterion for enrolment under the Scheme different from the earlier practice?

Ans: Candidates between 17% to 21 years of age meeting other educational, physical and medical criteria would largely be enrolled as Agniveers. The Scheme also aims to harness the “Skill India” initiative by enrolling candidates qualified in ITI/Diploma holders in future with the necessary skills for certain technical trades.

6. Can the Agniveers opt for enrolment in the Permanent Cadre?

Ans: Based on organisational requirement and policies promulgated by the Armed Forces, 100% of the Agniveers after completing their engagement period, will be offered an opportunity to apply for enrolment in the permanent cadre. These applications will be considered by a centralised transparent rigorous screening system which would be based on merit and demonstrated performance during service. 25% of the Agniveers would be selected for enrolment in the permanent Cadre as per the existing Terms and Conditions. Selection of Agniveers for further enrolment into the Armed Forces will be the exclusive jurisdiction of the Government through laid down policies.

7. How does the scheme compare to the other nations?

Ans: A careful analysis of the methodology of induction, retention and release of Armed Forces personnel in various developed countries was carried out to adopt the best practices being followed in these countries. The analysis revealed the following:

a. Primarily Volunteer Model. All countries including those who have conscription have a volunteer Armed Forces once the mandatory time stipulation is over.
b. Enrolment Procedures. Majority of the countries follow multiple enrolments models at various stages of military career enabling soldiers to voluntarily continue or exit service.
c. Retention. All countries after the initial compulsory service period, retain soldiers based on their choice and a meritorious selection process.
d. Training. All countries have a shorter initial training period. Specialised training is imparted once the soldier is selected for service for a longer duration.
e. Incentivization of Exit. These incentives vary from country to country but generally are in the following fields:

i. Relaxation/Incentives to pursue higher education.
ii. Financial package on exit.
iii. Credits in education qualifications for type and duration of service rendered.
iv. Advantage for recruitment in the permanent cadre.
V. Some assurance of job on exit.

f. The Agnipath scheme aims to follow the same model and similar incentives as have been given in the developed countries.

8. Regimental Izzat is one of the primary motivating factors for soldiers and officers to bond and perform beyond the call of duty during wartime. Won’t induction of Agniveers dilute this spirit?

Ans: The traditional culture of units have been built over the years and have a strong foundation which cannot be diluted easily. To retain the Regimental Izzat depends on strong leadership of the officers and other senior supervisors in the units. Further, since the scheme envisages selecting the best of the Agniveers and only those who proved their mettle, the cohesiveness of the unit would be ensured by these personnel. Further, these aspects would be focussed upon and accentuated by training received once the Agniveer reaches the unit.

9. Since there is going to be a limited training period, would it be adequate to meet the operational challenges?

Ans: Youth today eat better, run faster and longer, are more adept to technology and adept more easily to change. The aim to exploit the talent of the present day generation in our training patterns while simultaneously utilizing technology such as simulators to ensure an effective training programme. Since the basic qualification and qualities available with the youth have improved over the years, it gives us an opportunity to restructure the training pattern with more time being available for both physical and technical training. It also gives us an opportunity to review our present training pattern to make them contemporary, technology based and tailor made for the requirements of the Armed Forces.

10. Is the Agnipath scheme likely to be opened to women?

Ans: It is envisaged that in future women will be joining the Armed Forces under the Agniveer scheme.

11. How will this scheme ensure recruitment from all over the country?

Ans: The present scheme is based on unity in diversity with equal opportunity to youth. including women from all regions of the country to serve the Nation. The scheme aims to capitalize on the broad based talent pool of the Nation and select the best for a career in the Armed Forces. The present pattern of selection in to the Armed Forces is not being changed with the introduction of the scheme. The only change that is happening is in the Terms and Conditions of service. As you all are aware, that the three Services are having well established selections centers spread over the country which have enabled them to recruit people from even the remotest part of the Nation. Since these very selection centers would continue to undertake the responsibility of recruiting personnel, we expect that the all India representation would not be affected by the introduction of the scheme.

12. What is the financial package offered to an Agniveer in the Armed Forces?

Ans: Composite Monthly Package

1st year package – 30,000/-.
Upgradation upto 40,000/- in 4th year.

Allowances

Risk & Hardship, Ration, Dress, Travel allowances as applicable.

SevaNidhi

a. 30% of monthly emoluments to be contributed by individuals.
b. Equal amount matched & contributed by the Government.
c. Corpus of 10.04 Lakhs plus accrued interest, exempted from Income Tax, after four years.

Death Compensation

a. Non-contributory life insurance cover of 48 Lakhs.
b. Additional Ex Gratia of 44 Lakhs for death attributable to service.
c. Pay for unserved portion upto four years including ‘SevaNidhi’ component.

Disability Compensation 

a. Compensation based on % disability laid down by medical authorities.
b. One time ex-gratia of 44/25/15 Lakhs for 100%/75%/50% disability respectively.

1. Agnipath is a new HR Management scheme for Armed Forces. Candidates inducted through this scheme will be called Agniveers. These Agniveers once enrolled into the Indian Air Force, will be governed under the Air Force Act 1950, for a period of four years. Endeavour will be made to enroll candidates as Agniveers from all parts of the nation, utilising contemporary technology (online STAR exam and associated testing methods), specialized rallies and campus interviews at recognized technical institutes such as Industrial Training Institutes, NSQF etc. Agniveers would form a distinct rank in the IAF, different from any other existing rank.

2. As part of the enrolment process, each ‘Agniveer’ will be required to formally accept all terms and conditions of the AGNIPATH Scheme. For
personnel below the age of 18 years, the enrolment form will need to be signed by the parents / guardians, in accordance with extant provisions.

3. Post the period of four years, all Agniveers will go back to the society. However, based on organizational requirements and policies promulgated by the IAF, Agniveers who have exited will be offered an opportunity to apply for enrolment in the IAF in the regular cadre. The skills gained by each Agniveer will be captured in a certificate to form part of his resume. These applications will be considered by a centralized board in a transparent manner and not more than 25% of the strength of the specific batch of original Agniveers will be enrolled in the IAF based on performance during their four year engagement period as Agniveers.

4. Agniveers will not have any right to be selected for further enrolment into the Armed Forces. Selection will be the exclusive jurisdiction of the
Government. The enrolment as airmen into the regular cadre of Indian Air Force except for Medical tradesmen, will be available only to those personnel who have completed their engagement period as Agniveers.

5. Eligibility. ‘All India’ ‘All Classes’.

6. Age Limit, Educational Qualification, Physical Standards. Eligible age will be in a range from 17.5 years to 21 years. Other educational qualifications and physical standards would be issued by the Indian Air Force.

7. Medical Standards. Agniveers will have to meet the medical eligibility conditions laid down for enrolment in the IAF as applicable to respective categories / trades. No permanent Low Medical Category Agniveer will be eligible for continuation of his engagement after being placed on Medical Category.

8. Employability. Agniveers enrolled under this entry are liable to be assigned any duty in organizational interest, at the discretion of the IAF.

9. Uniform. To encourage and recognize dynamism of youth, a distinctive insignia will be worn by Agniveers on their uniform during their engagement period.

10. Honours and Awards. Agniveers will be entitled to honours and awards, as per extant guidelines governing the subject for the IAF.

11. Training. On being enrolled, individuals will be imparted military training based on organizational requirements.

12. Assessment. IAF will endeavour to maintain a centralized highquality online database of ‘Agniveers’ and will follow a transparent common assessment methodology. An objective assessment system to ensure fair and impartial assessment will be introduced. Skills attained by Agniveers will be systematically recorded. Broad guidelines will be framed before appointment of the first batch of Agniveers and the same along with any subsequent changes would be circulated.

13. Leave. Grant of leave will be subject to exigencies of the organization. The following leave may be applicable for Agniveers during their engagement period:-

Annual Leave. 30 days per year.
Sick Leave. Based on medical advice.

14. Medical and CSD Facilities. For the duration of their engagement period in IAF, Agniveers will be entitled for medical facility at Service Hospitals as well as CSD provisions.

15. Release At Own Request. Release at own request prior to completion of engagement period will not be permissible for Agniveers except in exceptional cases, with approval of the Competent Authority.

16. Pay, Allowances and Allied Benefits. Individuals enrolled under this Scheme will be paid an Agniveer package of Rs. 30,000/- per month with a fixed yearly increment. In addition, Risk and Hardship, Dress and Travel allowances will be paid.

17. Agniveer Corpus Fund. A non-lapsable dedicated ‘Agniveer Corpus Fund’ will be created in the interest bearing section of the Public Account head. The fund will be administered and maintained under the aegis of Ministry of Defence (MoD) / DMA. Each Agniveer is to contribute 30% of his monthly income to ‘Agniveer Corpus Fund’. The Government will provide interest rate equivalent to the Public Provident Fund on the amount accumulated in the fund.

18. On completion of the engagement period of four years, Agniveers will be eligible to receive ‘Seva Nidhi’ package, which shall comprise their
contribution (into the Agniveer Corpus Fund) and matching contribution from the Government and interest on the accumulated amount. In case of individuals who are subsequently selected for enrolment into the IAF as regular cadre, the ‘Seva Nidhi’ package to be paid to them will comprise
only of their contribution including accrued interest thereon. The ‘Seva Nidhi’ will be exempt from Income Tax.

19. In case of Agniveers exiting before the end of their engagement period in their own request, the ‘Seva Nidhi’ package to be paid to them will comprise only their contribution including accrued interest thereon.

20. Remuneration Package. Details of monthly remuneration, Agniveer Corpus fund and one-time Seva Nidhi package are indicated below:-

Note 1: Agniveers will not be required to contribute to any Provident Fund of the Government.
Note 2: There shall be no entitlement to gratuity and any kind of pensionary benefits in the case of Agniveers.

21. Payment Modality – ‘Seva Nidhi’ Package. Two options to receive the Seva Nidhi package will be provided to each Agniveer, with an aim to provide financial loans for self-employment / entrepreneurship through a bank Guarantee as also to meet immediate / incidental expenses, on exit. Details will be issued separately by GoI.

22. Life Insurance Cover. Agniveers will be provided life insurance cover of Rs. 48 lakhs for the duration of their engagement period as Agniveers in the IAF.

23. Compensation for Death. In case of death, the following will be admissible to Next of Kin (NOK) from the Agniveer Corpus Fund:-

(i) Insurance cover as applicable (as per Paragraph 22 above)
(ii) All other compensation as per details at para 29 below.

24. Compensation for Disability. In case an individual is placed in Permanent Low Medical Category (LMC), the authorities will assess the percentage of disability and attributability. Such personnel will be discharged from IAF on medical grounds post payment of lump-sum compensation as per details listed at para 28 below.

25. ‘Agniveer’ Skill Certificate. At the end of the engagement period, a detailed Skill-set certificate will be provided to the Agniveers, highlighting the skills and level of competency acquired by them during their engagement period.

26. Ex-Agniveers enrolled for Four Years.Ex-Agniveers who are selected to be enrolled in IAF as regular cadre on completion of four years, will be governed by existing terms and conditions of service of airmen/NCs (E) in the Indian Air Force, as amended from time to time.

27. Categorization of Death. The death for the purpose of provision of financial benefits to Agniveers will be categorized as follows:-

(a) Category X. Death due to natural causes neither attributable to nor aggravated by military Service during the engagement period.
(b) Category Y. Death due to causes which are accepted as attributable to or aggravated by military service or due to accidents/mishaps in the performance of duties including training during the engagement period.

(c) Category Z. During the engagement period, death due to acts of violence/attack by terrorists, anti-social elements, enemy, during border skirmishes/war/peace keeping operation/aid to civil power, etc; and during operational preparation and training for war including battle inoculation training/exercises; and accidental deaths due to natural calamities/operations specially notified by the Govt, etc.

28. Computation of Extent of Disability. The extent of disability or functional incapacity shall be determined in the following manner for the purpose of computing the disability compensation:-

29. Payment of Disability/ Death.

Brief on Agnipath Scheme

1. New HR methodology has been introduced in the Armed Forces i.e. the Agnipath Scheme. Under this scheme, Agniveers would be selected to serve the IAF for a duration of four years. The new scheme provides a golden opportunity for India’s youth to experience military life without having to make a long term commitment. This period of four years of active service provides the Agniveers with the much required time to resolve inhibitions if any, with respect to the services way of life and towards enabling them to decide upon Armed forces as a permanent career option.

2. The new scheme gives the IAF an opportunity to tap and attract the best talent available in the country to serve the Indian Air Force with pride. A short tenure in the IAF will facilitate military training to a large section of our society and inculcate amongst them the qualities of leadership, patriotism, determination, discipline, maturity, courage, camaraderie, orderliness and sense of time management.

3. Our endeavor would be to enroll Agniveers from all parts of the nation through an All India competitive examination process utilizing contemporary technology, practices and systems, specialized rallies and campus interviews at technical institutes and will also be resorted to select the most capable candidates. The selection process will continue to be maintained as per existing norms of the service and hence would ensure that quality of youth being enrolled is maintained and they are from all over the country.

4. Today, the youth of our country are better educated and possess a higher exposure to technology as compared to earlier times. Apart from the general population, the scheme envisages enrolment of ITI students, National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF) candidates as well as NCC cadets ensuring that the Agniveers have a better starting point and thus, more compatible to the technology intensive needs of the Indian Air Force. These Agniveers would be exposed to an improved tailor made training curriculum which will enable them to transit quickly and effectively in to the Air Force environment. Moreover, the Agniveers who would be joining the IAF as Regular Cadre would require lesser time for settling down and specialist training for manning tech intensive equipment. Post serving the IAF for four years, certain percentage of Agniveers would be given an
opportunity to re-enroll themselves into regular cadre. The remaining Agniveers would be joining the civil life to pursue their careers in other organizations or work as dynamic entrepreneurs, thereby continuing to contribute to the overall development of the nation. The Seva Nidhi of approx. 10.04 Lakhs would aid the Agniveer to settle and lead a decent lifestyle as a young entrepreneur/ start a second career.

5. We are proud that we have been chosen as flag bearers to train and motivate youth and contribute towards the overall betterment of the nation.

1. Online registration for the Selection Test will be available from 24 June 2022 (1000h) on https://agnipathvayu.cdac.in and will close on 05 July 2022 (1700h). Detailed instructions on how to register/ fill-up application forms are available on the webportal. Candidates are to strictly follow the given instructions.

2. PROVISIONAL SELECT LIST (PSL). The PSL (merit-wise) will be prepared after the completion of selection test and the same will be displayed at all the ASCs and also on web portal https://agnipathvayu.cdac.in on 01 December 2022. Inclusion of names of candidates in the PSL depends upon the performance of the candidates in the selection test and the same is determined by application of cut off marks vis-à-vis number of qualified candidates in phase-II testing and anticipated vacancies. Inclusion of name in provisional select list (PSL) does not guarantee automatic enrolment. Enrolment is strictly in order of merit subject to medical fitness, availability of vacancies, not exceeding the age of 23 years on date of enrolment and meeting all the laid down eligibility criteria as and when called for enrolment. The validity of the PSL shall be 06 months from the date of display and shall be applicable only for AGNIVEERVAYU INTAKE 01/2022.

3. ENROLMENT LIST. List of candidates finally called for enrolment in AGNIVEERVAYU INTAKE 01/2022 will be published on 11 December 2022. E-Call letter ONLY shall be sent to candidates, including standby candidates, called for enrolment on their Registered e-mail IDs.
ONLINE REGISTRATION BY UNMARRIED MALE CANDIDATES FOR SELECTION AS AN AGNIVEERVAYU IN INDIAN AIR FORCE Eligible candidates to log on to https://agnipathvayu.cdac.in for online registration and guidelines for filling up the form online between 24 June 2022 (1000h) to 05 July 2022 (1700h) FOR ANY QUERY CONTACT, PRESIDENT, CASB, BRAR SQUARE, DELHI CANTT, NEW DELHI – 110010, TELEPHONE NO. 011-25694209/ 25699606 AND E-MAIL: casbiaf@cdac.in OR LOG ON TO CASB WEB PORTAL https://agnipathvayu.cdac.in UNDER CANDIDATE’S LOG IN. For queries pertaining to filling up of online application form, candidates may also contact on Telephone No. 020-25503105/25503106.

FOR DETAILED SYLLABUS, MODEL QUESTION PAPERS, PROVISIONAL SELECT LIST AND ENROLMENT LIST, LOG ON TO CASB WEBPORTAL: https://agnipathvayu.cdac.in
(AVAILABLE FROM 24 JUNE 2022)

DISCLAIMER

The terms and conditions given in the advertisement are guidelines only and orders issued by the Government, as amended from time to time, will apply for the selected candidates.

IAF RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CANCEL ENTIRE SELECTION PROCESS AT ANY STAGE WITHOUT ASSIGNING ANY REASONS

CANDIDATES FOUND INDULGING I N ANY TYPE OF MALPRACTICES / UNFAIR MEANS DURING THE EXAMINATION SHALL BE DEBARRED PERMANENTLY

1. General instructions for candidates are as follows:-

(a) Candidates must indicate five choices of examination centre and seven choices of ASCs in order of preference while filling up the online application form. However, CASB reserves the right to allot any centre other than those mentioned in the application.
(b) REQUESTS FOR CHANGE OF EXAMINATION CENTRE OR DATE OF SELECTION TEST SHALL NOT BE ENTERTAINED.
(c) Candidates not reporting for the test on due date and time shall not be accommodated on other dates/shifts.
(d) Duplicate / Incomplete / erroneously filled applications shall be rejected.
(e) Candidates should be prepared to stay for the entire duration of the tests under their own arrangement. No TA/DA shall be admissible.
(f) Candidates are required to provide an active e-mail ID which will be used by CASB for all communications till culmination of the entire selection process and enrolment for the particular intake. It is also advised to preserve e-mail ID and password for all future communications.
(g) Candidate should apply only once in response to this advertisement
(h) Candidature of candidates who apply MORE THAN ONCE IN RESPONSE TO THIS ADVERTISEMENT AND OBTAINS different registration numbers SHALL BE REJECTED.
(j) Mobile phones / smart watches / electronic gadgets shall not be permitted in the examination hall for Phase-I test.

2. If there is any variation between English & Hindi/any other regional language versions of the advertisement, English version shall be taken as authentic.

3. Any CORRIGENDUM/CHANGES/UPDATES shall be available ONLY on CASB web portal https://agnipathvayu.cdac.in and NO INTIMATION SHALL BE GIVEN IN ANY NEWS PAPER/ANY OTHER MEDIA. All candidates are required to see the web portal of this office from time to time.

Phase – I

1. Online Test. Eligible candidates will be sent provisional admit cards for Phase – I of testing on their registered e-mail IDs 48-72 hrs prior to the
examination, which they will download & take a colour printout and will carry the same to the examination centre on the day of online test as
indicated on their respective admit cards to appear in the selection test. However name of city & exam date will be intimated to candidates well in
advance to enable the candidates to plan their movement. This provisional admit card can also be downloaded by the candidate under candidates
login on CASB web portal https://agnipathvayu.cdac.in. All candidates in possession of provisional admit card will undertake Online Test at centres
designated/allotted as per their admit card. Online test will be objective type and questions will be bilingual (English & Hindi) except for English paper.
Online test for candidates opting for both Science subjects and other than Science subjects shall be conducted in one sitting, on the same system.
Candidates are to bring one blue/black pen and original AADHAR card along with them for Phase – I testing. Details of the test are as follows: –

(a) Science Subjects. Total duration of the online test shall be 60 minutes and shall comprise of English, Physics and Mathematics as
per 10+2 CBSE syllabus.

(b) Other Than Science Subjects. Total duration of the online test shall be 45 minutes and shall comprise of English as per 10+2 CBSE
syllabus and Reasoning & General Awareness (RAGA).

(c) Science Subjects & Other Than Science Subjects . Total duration of the online test shall be 85 minutes and shall comprise of
English, Physics and Mathematics as per 10+2 CBSE syllabus and Reasoning & General Awareness (RAGA).

(d) Marking pattern for online test:-
(i) One mark for every correct answer.
(ii) Nil (0) marks for un attempted question.
(iii) 0.25 marks shall be deducted for each wrong answer.

Note : Above examination methodology has been designed to facilitate selection process based on qualifications of candidates.
Irrespective of the examination methodology AGNIVEERVAYU enrolled under this entry are liable to be assigned any duty in
organisational interest, at the discretion of Indian Air Force.

2. CANDIDATES ARE TO QUALIFY IN EACH PAPER SEPARATELY IN SCIENCE AND OTHER THAN SCIENCE SUBJECTS. The result of
Phase-I and the list of shortlisted candidates for Phase-II, based on their performance in Phase-I Online test, will be uploaded on
https://agnipathvayu.cdac.in within one month from the date of online exam.

Phase – II

3. Soon after the declaration of the result of Phase-I (Online) Test, a cut off will be applied based on the marks scored by the candidates in the Phase I Test and SHORTLISTED candidates will be sent a New admit card on their registered e-mail IDs for phase – II test at a designated ASC. This admit card for Phase-II exam can also be downloaded online under candidate’s login on CASB web portal https://agnipathvayu.cdac.in. Candidates have to
report on the stipulated date and time for Phase-II at the designated ASC along with following documents:-

(a) Colour print out of admit card for Phase-II.
(b) Colour print out of duly filled application form downloaded on completion of online registration.
(c) HB pencil, eraser, sharpener, glue stick, stapler and black/blue ball point pen for writing.
(d) Eight copies of un-attested passport size colour photograph (which was used for the online application registration).
(e) Original and four self-attested photocopies of matriculation passing certificate (required for verification of candidate’s name, father’s name and his date of birth).
(f) Original and four self-attested photocopies of matriculation marks sheet (only applicable for three years diploma course holders when English is not a subject in diploma course).
(g) Original and four self-attested photocopies of Intermediate/10+2/equivalent examination passing certificate and marks sheet.

OR

Original and four self-attested photocopies of three years diploma course passing certificate and marks sheets of all semesters.

OR

Original and four self-attested photocopies of two years vocational course passing certificate and all marks sheets including non-vocational course with subjects English, Physics and Mathematics.

(h) Certificate for SOAFP (Son of Air Force Personnel), including certificate for sons of serving/retired/ deceased Air Force civilian employees paid out of defence estimates is to be downloaded as the case may be, from the download section of CASB web portal and brought along while reporting for Phase – II of the examination.
(j) Original Phase-I admit card used during Phase-I test bearing Air Force seal and invigilator’s signature.
(k) Original and four self-attested photocopies of NCC ‘A’, ‘B’ or ‘C’ certificate (if applicable).

Note: Candidate discharged from the IAF for any reason are not eligible to appear in the selection test.

4. Additional Skills/Qualifications/Achievements. Candidates with any additional skills/qualifications/ achievements in fields, including but not limited to, Information Technology, Motor Vehicle driving/maintenance, Hospitality, Logistics, Accounting and Sports are required to intimate the same to recruiting officer and furnish certificates in support of the same.

5. Verification of Eligibility. Candidates should be in possession of the documents mentioned at para 21 above, when appearing for the selection test which would be scrutinised/verified prior to commencement of Phase-II to ascertain the eligibility prima-facie. Detailed verification of all the documents listed at para 21 and 22 above shall be carried out in respect of candidates who pass Adaptability Test – 1. Candidature of those who do not
meet the laid down educational criteria shall be cancelled during initial verification of original certificates & mark sheets and also during detailed verification at ASC.

Note-1: In the case of SOAFP the name of the candidate, parent’s name and the date of birth of the candidate as mentioned in the discharge book/service book/ service particular certificate/ casualty certificate (as applicable) must be the same as mentioned in the matriculation passing certificate of the candidate.

Note-2: Under no circumstances the candidates shall be permitted to appear in Phase-II of the selection test without original educational marks sheets/passing certificates & documents mentioned above in paragraph 21. However, candidates with photocopies of educational marks sheets/passing certificates may be permitted to appear in the selection test only on production of a certificate from college/school principal certifying that educational certificates/marks sheets are deposited with college/school. In exceptional circumstances, DigiLocker verified certificates will be accepted and candidates issued with CSV (certificate subject to verification). Candidates are thereafter required to submit original certificates to nearest ASC within one month from date of issue of CSV.

Note-3: The original passing certificates/marks sheets shall not be retained by the selection centre. The same shall be returned to the candidates on completion of detailed verification.

Note-4: Internet copy of mark-sheet not acceptable.

6. Physical Fitness Test (PFT). Names of the shortlisted candidates, who qualify the online test, shall be displayed on the CASB Web Portal https://agnipathvayu.cdac.in and on a stipulated date shall be called at designated ASC for Physical Fitness Test (PFT) which would consist of 1.6 Km run to be completed within 06 minutes 30 seconds. Candidates shall also have to complete 10 Push-ups, 10 Sit-ups and 20 Squats within the
stipulated time to qualify in the Physical Fitness Test.

Note: Candidates are advised to bring their sports shoes and shorts/track pants.

7. Candidates shall sign a consent form prior to appearing in physical fitness test/medical test for selection in IAF. He shall appear in these tests at his own risk and shall not be paid any compensation by IAF for injury/casualty if any, sustained by him during such tests. The consent form shall be signed by parents/guardian of candidates below 18 years of age. The consent form is appended with Phase II admit card.

8. Adaptability Test- I. All candidates who pass the Physical Fitness Test (PFT) shall have to undertake Adaptability Test-I (objective type written test) which is to assess suitability of a candidate for employment in the IAF which involves deployment in varied geographic terrain, weather and operational conditions.

9. Adaptability Test- II. All candidates who pass Adaptability Test-I shall have to undertake Adaptability Test-II as per policy in vogue. Adaptability Test-II is to select candidates who can adapt to the environment of Indian Air Force and are able to adjust to the military way of life.

Phase – III

10. Medical Examination. Candidates who qualify Adaptability Test-II shall be issued with medical appointment letter at respective ASCs for their medical examination at designated Medical Boarding Centre (MBC) on specified date. Medical examination shall be conducted by Air Force Medical Team as per IAF medical standards and policy in vogue on subject issue. Medical examination would also include Baseline Investigation of:-

(a) Blood Haemogram – Hb, TLC, DLC
(b) Urine RE/ME
(c) Biochemistry
(i) Blood Sugar Fasting & PP
(ii) Serum Cholesterol
(iii) Urea, Uric acid, Creatinine
(iv) LFT- Serum Bilurubin, SGOT, SGPT
(d) X- Ray chest (PA view)
(e) ECG (R)
(f) Tests for Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substance Abuse.
(g) Any other test necessary in the opinion of the Medical Officer.

Candidates declared medically unfit can avail the option for ‘Appeal Medical Board’ (AMB) against their unfitness by depositing Rs. 40/- in a Government Treasury/RBI/SBI through Military Receivable Order (MRO). The application for AMB along with original copy of MRO and photocopy of Unfitness Certificate are to be submitted to the representative of ASC within three working days of medical examination.

11. The recruitment medical officer and the specialist doctors of Armed Forces are the final authorities on declaring a candidate fit or unfit during initial medical examination, appeal medical board and medical examination prior to enrolment. The candidates shall be governed by Armed Forces standards which may be at variance from civil standards. There is no provision for representation or review after the appeal medical board.
Note. Candidates are advised to get tartar and stains removed from their teeth before appearing for the Medical Examination. Ears should be free of wax. Candidates should be prepared to stay for the medical test for four to five days under their own arrangement. No TA/DA shall be admissible. Candidates using corrective glasses must be in possession of prescription from ophthalmologist bearing stamp and registration number and it should not be more than one month old. Passing in the medical examination is not a guarantee for employment in Indian Air Force.

1. AGNIVEERVAYU will be enrolled in the Indian Air Force under Air Force Act 1950, for a period of four years. AGNIVEERVAYU would form a
distinct rank in the Indian Air Force, different from any other existing ranks. Indian Air Force is not obliged to retain AGNIVEERVAYU beyond the
engagement period of four years.

2. On completion of four years of service, based on organization’s requirements and policies promulgated by the Indian Air Force,
AGNIVEERVAYU will be offered an opportunity to apply for permanent enrolment in the Indian Air Force. These applications will be considered in a
centralized manner based on objective criteria including performance during their four year engagement period and up to 25% of each specific batch of AGNIVEERVAYU will be enrolled in regular cadre of IAF. AGNIVEERVAYU will not have any right to be selected for further enrolment into the
Indian Air Force. Selection of the AGNIVEERVAYU for further enrolment, if any, shall be at the discretion of the Indian Air Force.

3. Employability. AGNIVEERVAYU enrolled under this entry are liable to be assigned any duty in organizational interest, at the discretion of the
Indian Air Force.

4. Training. On being enrolled, AGNIVEERVAYU will be imparted military training based on Indian Air Force requirement.

5. Leave. Grant of leave will be subject to exigencies of Indian Air Force. The following leave may be applicable for AGNIVEERVAYU during their
engagement period:-
(a) Annual Leave. 30 days per year.
(b) Sick Leave. Based on medical advice.

6. Medical and CSD Facilities. For the duration of their engagement period in Indian Air Force, AGNIVEERVAYU will be entitled for medical
facility at Service Hospitals as well as CSD provisions.

7. Pay, Allowances and Allied Benefits. AGNIVEERVAYU enrolled under this Scheme will be paid an Agniveer package of Rs 30,000/- per month
with a fixed yearly increment . In addition, Risk and Hardship allowances (as applicable in IAF), Dress and Travel allowances will be paid.

8. Terminal Benefits – Seva Nidhi Package. AGNIVEERVAYU will be given one time ‘Seva Nidhi’ package comprising their monthly
contribution along with matching contribution by the Government on completion of their engagement period, as indicated below:-

Note 1: AGNIVEERVAYU will not be required to contribute to any Provident Fund of the Government.
Note 2: There shall be no entitlement to any gratuity and any kind of pensionary benefits in the case of AGNIVEERVAYU.

9. Insurance, Death and Disability Compensation. AGNIVEERVAYU will be provided non-contributory life insurance cover of Rs 48 lakhs for
the duration of their engagement period as AGNIVEERVAYU in the Indian Air Force. AGNIVEERVAYU will not be governed by provisions contained in the Pension Regulations/Rules for Indian Air Force. For details of Death/Disability compensation log on to https://agnipathvayu.cdac.in.

10. Agniveer Skill Certificate. At the end of engagement period, a detailed Skill-Set certificate will be provided to the AGNIVEERVAYU,
highlighting the skills and level of competency acquired by the personnel during their engagement period.

11. Personnel enrolled under this Scheme will not be eligible for Ex-Servicemen status.

Eligibility Criteria

1. Indian Air Force invites ONLINE application from UNMARRIED MALE INDIAN CITIZENS (citizens of Nepal are also eligible) for selection test from 24 July 2022 onwards to join as an AGNIVEERVAYU.

(THE SELECTION TEST IS NOT FOR SELECTION AS COMMISSIONED OFFICERS/ PILOTS/ NAVIGATORS).

2. Date of Birth Block
(a) Candidate born between 29 December 1999 and 29 June 2005 (both days inclusive) are eligible to apply.
(b) In case, a candidate clears all the stages of the Selection Procedure, then the upper age limit as on date of enrolment is 23 years.

3. Educational Qualification
(a) Science Subjects
Candidates should have passed Intermediate/10+2/ Equivalent examination with Mathematics, Physics and English from an Education
Board listed as COBSE member with minimum 50% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in English.

OR

Passed Three years Diploma Course in Engineering (Mechanical/ Electrical/ Electronics/ Automobile/ Computer Science/
Instrumentation Technology/ Information Technology) from a Government recognized Polytechnic institute with 50% marks in
aggregate and 50% marks in English in diploma course (or in Intermediate/Matriculation, if English is not a subject in Diploma Course).

OR

Passed Two years Vocational Course with non-vocational subject viz. Physics and Maths from State Education Boards/Councils
which are listed in COBSE with 50% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in English in vocational course (or in Intermediate/
Matriculation, if English is not a subject in Vocational Course).

(b) Other Than Science Subjects
Passed Intermediate / 10+2 / Equivalent Examination in any subject approved by Central / State Education Boards listed as COBSE
member with minimum 50% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in English.

OR

Passed two years vocational course from Education Boards listed as COBSE member with minimum 50% marks in aggregate and 50% marks
in English in vocational course or in Intermediate/Matriculation if English is not a subject in Vocational Course.

Note – 1: Candidate eligible for Science Subjects examination (on the basis of Intermediate/10+2) are also eligible for Other than Science subjects
examination and would be given an option of appearing in both Science and Other than Science subjects examination in one sitting while filling up the
online registration form.
Note – 2: Education Boards listed in Council of Boards for School Education (COBSE) website as members, as on date of registration shall
only be considered.
Note – 3: Exact aggregate Percentage of marks before decimal as written in the marks sheet of 10+2/Intermediate/Equivalent Examination/Three years
Diploma Course/Two years Vocational Course OR calculated as per the rules of concerned Education Board/Polytechnic Institute shall only be considered
(For example 49.99% should be taken as 49% and not to be rounded off to 50%).
4. Mandatory Medical Standards. General Medical Standards for AGNIVEERVAYU are as follows:-
(a) Height: Minimum acceptable height is 152.5 cms
(b) Chest: Minimum range of expansion: 5 cm
(c) Weight: Proportionate to height and age.
(d) Corneal Surgery (PRK/LASIK) is not acceptable. Visual requirements as applicable as per Indian Air Force standards.
(e) Hearing: Candidate should have normal hearing i.e. able to hear forced whisper from a distance of 6 meters with each ear separately.
(f) Dental: Should have healthy gums, good set of teeth and minimum 14 dental points.
(g) General Health: Candidate should be of normal anatomy without loss of any appendages. He should be free from any active or latent, acute
or chronic, medical or surgical disability or infection and skin ailments. Candidate shall be physically and mentally FIT to perform duty in any part of the
world, in any climate and terrain.
(h) Details of Medical standards will be available on CASB Web portal https://agnipathvayu.cdac.in.

1. Application will be filled ONLINE by the candidates and detailed instructions to fill up the same are available at https://indianairforce.nic.in and
the same would also be available on https://careerindianairforce.cdac.in.

2. This examination is valid for AGNIVEERVAYU INTAKE 01/2022.

3. ONLINE REGISTRATION shall commence at 1000h on 24 June 2022 and will close at 1700h on 05 July 2022. Only ONLINE REGISTERED
applications shall be accepted. For registration log on to https://agnipathvayu.cdac.in

4. Following documents are to be uploaded as applicable to respective candidates:-
(a) Class 10th /matriculation passing certificate.
(b) Intermediate/10+2 or equivalent mark sheet

OR

3 Yrs Engineering Diploma Final Year Mark sheet (if applying on the basis of 3 Yrs Engineering Diploma from a Govt. recognised
polytechnic in prescribed stream) and Matriculation mark sheet (if English is not a subject in Diploma course).

OR

2 Yrs Vocational course mark sheet and marks sheets of non-vocational course with subjects English, Physics and Mathematics.

(c) Passport size recent colour photograph (taken not before April 2022) of size 10 KB to 50 KB (front portrait in light background without
head gear except for Sikhs). The photograph is to be taken with candidate holding a black slate in front of his chest with his name and date of
photograph taken, clearly written on it with white chalk in capital letters.

(d) Candidate’s left hand thumb impression image (Size 10 KB to 50 KB).

(e) Candidate’s signature image (Size 10 KB to 50 KB).

(f) Candidate’s parent’s (Father/Mother)/Guardian’s signature image (if candidate is below 18 years on the date of filling the online
application).

(g) The mark sheet indicating marks in English subject in Diploma (if applying on the basis of 3 Yrs Engineering Diploma qualification) or in
12th/10th if English is not a subject in Diploma.

5. Examination Fee: Examination fee of Rs.250/- is to be paid by the candidate while registering for the online examination. The payment can be
made by using Debit Cards/ Credit Cards/Internet Banking through payment gateway. The examination fee can also be paid by Challan payment at
any Axis Bank Branch.

6. Candidate must have his valid E-mail ID and Mobile No. for successful online registration.

7. Candidate should enter AADHAR number in on-line application. Candidates from J&K, Assam and Meghalaya are exempted for the same.

8. Candidates are to reach at the examination Centre with colour print out of provisional admit card. Candidates shall be debarred from appearing in
the online test in case anomalies / irregularities/ incorrect information are observed during initial verification at the examination venue or at any
subsequent stage of selection process.

9. The candidates should carry his AADHAR Card (as displayed on their Admit Card) as proof of identity whenever they report for the Selection Test
(Phase-I & II) and Medical Test. Candidates from J&K, Assam and Meghalaya are to carry any other valid ID Proof.
10. Details about required educational qualification, physical/medical standards and job specification are available on CASB web portal
https://agnipathvayu.cdac.in under the candidate’s login and this information can be accessed by the candidate without signing in.

11. COVID-19 INSTRUCTIONS FOR CANDIDATES APPEARING FOR SELECTION TEST
(a) Given the risk of COVID-19, candidates are advised to follow all instructions / guidelines issued by Central/State Governments from time to
time.
(b) At the entrance any candidate showing symptoms of Influenza Like Illness (ILI), will not be allowed for the test considering the safety of other
persons.

12. PRESIDENT, CASB RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ALLOT EXAMINATION CENTRE FOR PHASE – I AND II WHICH MAY OR MAY NOT BE
AS PER CHOICE OF THE CANDIDATE.