The Indian Air Force (IAF) has announced online applications for unmarried Indian male candidates to participate in Recruitment Trials for Outstanding Sportsmen as Agniveervayu (Sports) Intake 02/2025 under the Agnipath Scheme. This initiative offers a unique opportunity for the nation’s youth to experience military life for four years. The online application process is open from February 13, 2025, to February 22, 2025. The recruitment trials are scheduled from March 10, 2025, to March 12, 2025.
The IAF aims to recruit talented sportsmen across various disciplines, including Athletics, Cricket, Boxing, Basketball, Cycle Polo, Cycling, Football, Gymnastics, Handball, Hockey, Lawn Tennis, Squash, Swimming/Diving, Kabaddi, Shooting, Volleyball, Water Polo, Weightlifting, Wrestling, and Wushu. This recruitment drive is exclusively for unmarried male candidates who excel in sports at the national or international level and are looking to combine their passion with a career in the Indian Air Force.
Eligible candidates must meet specific age and educational qualifications and demonstrate exceptional sporting achievements to apply for this position. The age limit requires candidates to be born between July 3, 2004, and January 3, 2008 (both dates inclusive). Detailed information regarding the application process, eligibility criteria, selection procedure, and required documents are available on the official website https://agnipathvayu.cdac.in/casbspm.
IAF Agniveervayu (Sports) Recruitment 2025
| Recruitment Authority | Indian Air Force (IAF) |
| Post Name | Agniveervayu (Sports) |
| Application Dates | February 13, 2025, to February 22, 2025 |
| Service Duration | 4 years |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | agnipathvayu.cdac.in/casbspm |
Vacancy 2025 Breakdown: Sports Disciplines
| Sporting Discipline | Specific Event/Position/Category |
|---|---|
| Athletics | 110M Hurdles, 800M, 3000M SC, Long Jump, High Jump, Discus Throw, Hammer Throw, Race Walk, Pole Vault |
| Cricket | Spin Bowler (Leg Spin/Left arm), Middle-order Batter/Wicket Keeper, All-Rounder |
| Boxing | 46-48Kg, 48-51Kg, 54-57Kg, 63.5-67Kg, 67-71Kg, 71-75Kg, 75-80 Kg, +92 Kg |
| Basketball | Centre, Point Guard |
| Cycle Polo | Defender, All-Rounder |
| Cycling | 4Km Individual pursuit, 10 Km Scratch race |
| Football | Defender, Midfielder |
| Gymnastics | All Rounder for Six Apparatus |
| Handball | Goalkeeper, Pivot, All-Rounder |
| Hockey | Full Back, Mid Fielder |
| Lawn Tennis | Single/ Doubles |
| Squash | Single/ Doubles |
| Swimming / Diving | High Board Diver, Spring Board Diver, Butterfly 100 and 200 M, IM 200 and 400 M, Free Style 200, 400, 800 and 1500 M, Backstroke 50 and100M |
| Kabaddi | Left Cover, Raider, Right Corner, All-Rounder |
| Shooting | 10 M Air Pistol, 10 M Air Rifle, 50 M Rifle 3P, 25 M Rapid Fire Pistol |
| Volleyball | Setter, Libero, Attacker |
| Water Polo | All Rounder, Centre Forward, Right Wing, Left Wing |
| Weightlifting | 60Kg, 65Kg, 71Kg, 79Kg, 110Kg, +110Kg (As per WFI new weight categories from Jun 2025) |
| Wrestling | Greco Roman: Wt. Cat 63Kg, 77Kg, 87 Kg, Freestyle: Wt. Cat 70Kg, 125Kg |
| Wushu | Sanda- Wt Cat 70-75 Kg, 75-80Kg, 85-90Kg, Taolu- Nanquan |
Eligibility Criteria For IAF Agniveervayu (Sports)
Age Limit
- Date of Birth Block: Candidates born between July 3, 2004, and January 3, 2008 (both dates inclusive) are eligible to apply.
- Upper Age Limit: If a candidate clears all stages of the Selection Trial, the upper age limit as of the date of enrolment should be 21 years.
Educational Qualification
- Science Subjects:
- Passed Intermediate/10+2/ Equivalent examination with Mathematics, Physics, and English from an Education Board recognized by Central, State, and UT with a minimum of 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 the Diploma Course).
- OR Passed Two years Vocational course with non-vocational subjects viz. Physics and Mathematics from an Education Board recognized by Central, State, and UT with a minimum of 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).
- Other Than Science Subjects:
- Passed Intermediate/ 10+2/ Equivalent Examination in any stream/ subjects approved by Education Boards recognised by Central, State and UT with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in English.
- OR Passed two years vocational course from Education Boards recognised by Central, State and UT with a minimum of 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).
Sports Achievements
- Individual should have represented the country in Junior/ Senior International competitions recognised by International Olympics committee (IOA) in any of the sports disciplines mentioned above.
- Individual should have attained the minimum standard of fifth place in the Junior National competitions, represented the State/Union Territory in Senior National competitions conducted by respective Sports Federations or All India Inter University competitions or SAI (Khelo India National) in any of the sports disciplines mentioned above.
- In team events, the individual should have represented the state in Junior/ Senior National competitions conducted by respective Sports Federations or All India Inter University Championship or SAI (Khelo India National) in any of the sports disciplines mentioned above.
- For Cricket Discipline Only: Candidates who have played All India Inter-University or BCCI Trophies – U-19, U-23, Ranji Trophy, Duleep Trophy, Deodhar Trophy or higher participation are only eligible to apply.
- For Shooting Discipline Only: Candidates who have International Medal/ Participation representing India OR have attained the national ranking (NSCC) up to 50th rank in 10M Air Pistol/ 10M Air Rifle/ 50M Rifle 3P/ 25M Rapid Fire pistol.
IAF Agniveervayu (Sports) Recruitment Selection Process
- Verification of Eligibility: Document verification to ascertain eligibility.
- Physical Fitness Test (PFT):
- 1.6 Km run to be completed within 07 minutes.
- 10 Push-ups within 01 minute.
- 10 Sit-ups within 01 minute.
- 20 Squats within 01 minute.
- Sports Skill Trials: Conducted for PFT pass candidates in Delhi-NCR at venues decided by AFSCB.
- Medical Examination: Conducted by the Air Force Medical Team as per IAF medical standards.
Application Fees
- Registration Fee: ₹100/- (plus taxes as applicable).
Important Dates
- Online Application Start Date: February 13, 2025 (1000 Hrs)
- Online Application Last Date: February 22, 2025 (1700 Hrs)
How To Apply For The IAF Agniveervayu (Sports) Recruitment?
- Visit the official website: agnipathvayu.cdac.in/casbspm
- Fill out the ONLINE Application form.
- Ensure you have scanned copies of the following documents in JPG/ JPEG format:
- Class 10th / Matriculation Passing Certificate
- Intermediate/ 10+2 or equivalent mark sheet and passing certificate.
- Three Yrs Engineering Diploma Final Year Mark sheet (if applicable)
- Two Yrs Vocational Course mark sheets (if applicable)
- Passport size recent color photograph
- Candidate’s left-hand thumb impression image
- Candidate’s signature image
- Sports Achievement Certificates (maximum five)
- Pay the Registration Fee of Rs. 100/- (plus taxes as applicable) online.
- Ensure you have an active E-mail ID and Mobile No. for successful online registration.
- Enter AADHAAR number in the online application.
- Submit the application form before the deadline.
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