The Indian Air Force is recruiting for Agniveervayu (Sports) posts under the Agnipath Scheme. This is a contractual job for four years. Unmarried male candidates from India with outstanding sports achievements can apply. The online application starts on 11/08/2025 and the last date to apply is 20/08/2025. This is a great chance for sportspersons to join the Indian Air Force.
Recruitment Overview
| Recruitment Organization | Indian Air Force |
| Post Name | Agniveervayu (Sports) |
| Advt No. | Agniveervayu (Sports) Intake 01/2026 |
| Job Type | Contractual (4 Years) |
| Salary | Rs. 30,000/- per month plus allowances |
| Applicant Eligible From | India |
| Job Location | Anywhere in India |
| Category | Air Force Jobs 2025 |
Post Details
The Indian Air Force is looking for candidates in many sports. The age limit for all posts is that the candidate must be born between 01/01/2005 and 01/07/2008. The upper age limit at the time of joining should be 21 years.
| Sporting Discipline | Specific Event/Position |
|---|---|
| Athletics | 200M, 800M, 1500M, 5000M, 10000M and more |
| Basketball | Centre and Point Guard |
| Boxing | Various Weight Categories |
| Chess | Player |
| Cricket | Spin Bowler and All Rounder |
| Cycle Polo | Defender or All Rounder |
| Cycling | 4Km Individual pursuit and 10 Km Scratch race |
| Football | Forward, Midfielder and Goalkeeper |
| Golf | Player |
| Gymnastics | All Rounder for Six Apparatus |
| Handball | Pivot and All Rounder |
| Hockey | Goalkeeper, Attacker and Defender |
| Kabaddi | Right Cover, Left Raider and more |
| Lawn Tennis | Single or Doubles |
| Shooting | 10M Air Pistol, 10M Air Rifle and more |
| Squash | Single or Doubles |
| Swimming / Diving | Diving, Butterfly, Free Style, Backstroke |
| Volleyball | Attacker |
| Water Polo | All Rounder, Centre Forward and Full back |
| Weight Lifting | Various Weight Categories |
| Wrestling | Greco Roman and Freestyle |
| Wushu | Sanda and Taolu |
Exam Fee
| All Categories | Rs. 100/- (plus taxes) |
Essential Qualification
- For All Posts (Science Subjects)
- 12th Grade pass with Maths, Physics, and English.
- Minimum 50% total marks and 50% in English.
- OR Three years Engineering Diploma.
- OR Two years Vocational Course.
- For All Posts (Other than Science)
- 12th Grade pass in any stream.
- Minimum 50% total marks and 50% in English.
- OR Two years vocational course.
- Sports Achievements
- Represented India in Junior/Senior International events.
- OR 5th place in Junior National or represented State/UT in Senior National.
- OR Represented a team in National level events.
Selection Process
- Document Verification
- Physical Fitness Test (PFT): Includes a 1.6 Km run, push-ups, sit-ups, and squats.
- Sports Skill Trials: Based on the sport you apply for.
- Medical Examination
How to Apply
- First, read the notification carefully.
- Click the Apply Online link below.
- Fill out the application form with your details.
- Upload required documents like photos and certificates.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Print the final application form.
Important Dates
| Online Application Start | 11/08/2025 at 10:00 AM |
| Online Application Last Date | 20/08/2025 at 05:00 PM |
| Recruitment Trials Start | 08/09/2025 |
Important Links
| Apply Online (from 11/08/2025) | Click Here |
| Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
FAQs
- What is the age limit for Agniveervayu Sports recruitment?
- Candidates born between 01 January 2005 and 01 July 2008 can apply.
- What is the application fee?
- The application fee is Rs. 100 plus applicable taxes for all candidates.