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Am I fit for Agniveer Vayu?
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Am I fit for Agniveer Vayu?

Defence and Police Academy

Defence and Police Academy

January 01, 1970
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Complete breakdown of Agniveer Vayu Scheme physical fitness standards, training routines, and diet plans. Learn how to meet the physical requirements for all three services - Army, Navy, and Air Force.

#Am I Fit for Agniveer Vayu (Air Force)?

The Agniveer Vayu program under the Indian Air Force offers a chance to serve the nation with pride, discipline, and purpose. Here�s everything you need to know about fitness, eligibility, and preparation.

##Eligibility Criteria

###Educational Qualification

For Science (Technical) Group (X):

10+2 with Physics, Maths, and English from COBSE-recognized board

? Minimum 50% overall and 50% in English

OR

3-year Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Automobile, CS, IT, etc.) with 50% marks

OR

2-year Vocational course with Physics & Maths, 50% marks overall and 50% in English.

For Non-Science (Y) Group:

10+2 in any subject with 50% overall and 50% in English,

OR

2-year Vocational course (COBSE board) with same marks requirement.

###Age Limit

17.5 to 21 years

##Physical Standards

###Parameter and Requirement

Height 152.5 cm (Male), 152 cm (Female). Relaxation: Uttarakhand hills � 147 cm, Lakshadweep � 150 cm

Weight Proportionate to height and age

Chest 77 cm with 5 cm expansion (Male)

Vision 6/12 in each eye, correctable to 6/6. LASIK not allowed

Hearing Normal hearing � should hear a forced whisper from 6 m

Dental Healthy gums, good teeth, minimum 14 dental points

Tattoos Only allowed on inner forearms or as per tribal customs

##Selection Process

###Written Test

Group X (Science): 70 questions | 70 marks | 60 min

Physics � 25, English � 20, Maths � 25

Group Y (Non-Science): 50 questions | 50 marks | 45 min

RAGA (Reasoning + Arithmetic + GK) � 30, English � 20

Both Groups: 100 questions | 85 min

Physics 25 + Maths 25 + English 20 + RAGA 30

Negative marking: �0.25 for each wrong answer

###Physical Fitness Test (PFT)

PFT-I

1.6 km Run:

Male � Complete within 7 min

Female � Complete within 8 min

PFT-II

Test Male Female Rest Time

Push-ups 10 in 1 min � �

Sit-ups 10 in 1 min 10 in 1 min 2 min

Squats 20 in 1 min 15 in 1 min 2 min

###Adaptability Tests

Test I: 45 situational reaction tests (SRTs) in 30 min

Test II: Group discussion / interaction round

##Medical Examination

Conducted by authorized Air Force doctors.