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Verified 2026 PatternIndian Air ForceCentral Govt12th PassUpdated: 01/03/2026

Indian Air Force Agnipath Scheme (Agniveervayu) Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2026

Detailed topic-wise syllabus and exam pattern for Indian Air Force Agnipath Scheme (Agniveervayu) 2026 covering all examination stages, marking scheme, question format, duration, and subject breakdown.

Selection Stages
Official Scheme
Stage 1 • Stage 2 • Stage 3
Exam Format
Objective & Descriptive
Bilingual (English & Hindi)
Negative Marking
Official Penalty Rules
Qualifying thresholds apply
Eligibility
12th Pass
12th Pass in relevant discipline from a recognized University / Board.

Subject-Wise & Micro-Topic Syllabus Breakdown

Official syllabus curriculum and subject topics prescribed by Indian Air Force

1

Stage 1: Written Examination (Objective CBT / OMR)

5 topics
  • General Knowledge & Current Affairs: Indian History, Geography, Polity, Indian Defence Forces, Science & Technology, Sports, Awards (50 Marks)

  • General English: Comprehension, Error Spotting, Synonyms/Antonyms, Idioms & Phrases, Sentence Improvement, One Word Substitution (50 Marks)

  • Numerical Ability & Mathematics: Arithmetic, Percentages, Ratio, Profit & Loss, Speed & Distance, Time & Work, Algebra, Geometry, Mensuration (50 Marks)

  • Reasoning & Mental Aptitude / Law & Constitution (for Police): Non-verbal & verbal reasoning, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Crime control, Human rights, Traffic rules (50 Marks)

  • Duration: 2 Hours (120 Minutes). Negative marking: 0.25 to 0.33 marks per wrong answer.

2

Stage 2: Physical Efficiency Test (PET) & Physical Measurement Test (PMT)

4 topics
  • Male Running: 5 km in 24 mins (Paramilitary/Police) or 1.6 km in 6.5 mins (Army/Navy/Airforce)

  • Female Running: 1.6 km in 8.5 mins (Paramilitary/Police) or 800m in 4 mins (Army/Airforce)

  • Height & Chest Measurement: Male Height min 168/170 cm, Chest min 80-85 cm (5 cm expansion); Female Height min 152/157 cm.

  • Long Jump & High Jump (as per specific armed force / police standards)

3

Stage 3: Document Verification & Detailed Medical Examination (DME)

2 topics
  • Visual Standards: 6/6 and 6/9 without glasses (distant vision), no color blindness.

  • Physical Fitness: Free from knock knees, flat foot, varicose veins, squint in eyes, hearing defects, and surgical deformities.

Frequently Asked Questions (3)

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