Indian Air Force Recruitment 2024 Agniveer (Sports Person) Posts
Indian Air Force Recruitment 2024 Agniveer (Sports Person) Posts
Indian Air Force Recruitment 2024 Agniveer (Sports Person) Posts : The Indian Air Force (IAF) has announced a significant opportunity for sports enthusiasts to join the force through the recruitment of Agniveervayu (Sports Person) Posts. This recruitment drive is specifically tailored for individuals who excel in sports and are eager to serve the nation in a distinguished role. The online application process will be open from 20th August 2024 to 29th August 2024 on the official website at agnipathvayu.cdac.in.
Overview of the Recruitment
The Indian Air Force, as part of its Agniveer scheme, is inviting applications from young and dynamic sports persons who are passionate about representing the IAF in various sports events and contributing to its rich sporting legacy. This recruitment offers a unique pathway for athletes to combine their sporting talent with a career in the Indian Air Force.
Organization Name: Indian Air Force
Job Category: Central Government Jobs
Employment Type: Temporary Basis
Duration: 04 Years
Total No of Vacancies: Agniveervayu (Sports) Posts
Place of Posting: All Over India
Eligibility Criteria : To be eligible for the Agniveervayu (Sports Person) Posts, candidates must meet the following criteria:
Nationality: Must be an Indian citizen.
Age Limit: Candidates must have been born between 27th June 2003 and 27th December 2006 (both days inclusive).
Educational Qualification: (a) Science Subjects Candidates should have passed Intermediate/10+2/ Equivalent examination with Mathematics, Physics and English from an Education Board recognised by Central, State and UT 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 Mathematics from an Education Board recognised by Central, State and UT with minimum 50% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in English in vocational course (or in Intermediate (12th) / Matriculation (10th), if English is not a subject in vocational course).
(b) 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 minimum 50% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in English.
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Passed 2 years vocational course from Education Boards recognised by Central Government, State Government and UT with minimum 50% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in English in vocational course (or in Intermediate (12th) / Matriculation (10th) if English is not a subject in Vocational Course).
Sports Achievements: (a) Individual should have represented the country in Junior National competitions / Senior National competitions recognized by International Olympics committee in any of the sports disciplines mentioned at Para 1.
(b) Individual should have attained the minimum standard of 5th 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 at Above Sports Discipline Table.
(c) In team events, the individual should have represented state in Junior National competitions / 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 at Above Sports Discipline Table.
Salary and Benefits : Selected candidates under the Agniveervayu (Sports Person) scheme will receive the following remuneration:
- Monthly Salary:
- 1st year: INR 30,000 (in-hand)
- 2nd year: INR 33,000 (in-hand)
- 3rd year: INR 36,500 (in-hand)
- 4th year: INR 40,000 (in-hand)
- Other Benefits:
- Risk & Hardship allowances as applicable.
- Insurance cover of INR 48 Lakhs.
- Leave as per IAF policy.
After completion of four years, the Agniveers will receive a one-time “Seva Nidhi” package of approximately INR 11.71 Lakhs, which is exempted from Income Tax.
Selection Process: The selection process for the Agniveervayu (Sports Person) posts consists of the following stages:
Physical Fitness Test (PFT): Candidates will undergo a rigorous physical fitness test which includes a 1.6 Km run to be completed within 6 minutes 30 seconds, 10 push-ups, 10 sit-ups, and 20 squats within the stipulated time frame.
Sports Skill Trials: Candidates will be tested on their proficiency in the specific sport they are applying for. This trial will be conducted by a panel of experts from the respective sport.
Medical Examination: Candidates who qualify in the PFT and sports skill trials will undergo a detailed medical examination by the IAF medical board to assess their medical fitness.
Final Merit List: A final merit list will be prepared based on the performance in sports trials and medical examination. Successful candidates will be shortlisted and notified accordingly.
How to Apply: Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria and are interested in applying for the Agniveervayu (Sports Person) posts can follow the steps below:
- Visit the Official Website: Go to the Indian Air Force’s official recruitment portal at agnipathvayu.cdac.in.
- Registration: Click on the ‘Apply Online’ link available on the homepage. Complete the registration process by providing necessary details like name, email ID, and mobile number.
- Filling the Application Form: Log in using the credentials provided at the time of registration. Fill out the application form with personal, educational, and sports-related details.
- Upload Documents: Upload scanned copies of necessary documents including educational certificates, sports participation certificates, photograph, and signature in the specified format.
- Payment of Application Fee: Pay the application fee (if applicable) through the online payment gateway provided on the website.
- Submit Application: Review the filled-in application form and submit it. Take a printout of the application form for future reference.
Important Dates
- Starting Date for Online Application: 20th August 2024
- Last Date for Submission of Online Application: 29th August 2024
- Date of Physical Fitness Test: To be notified
- Date of Sports Trials: To be notified
- Announcement of Final Merit List: To be notified
Important Links
- Official Notification: Download Here
- Apply Online: Click Here
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Click Here
The Indian Air Force Agniveervayu (Sports Person) recruitment for 2024 is a golden opportunity for athletes to serve the nation while pursuing their passion for sports. Candidates are encouraged to carefully review the eligibility criteria and follow the application process to ensure a successful application. This recruitment drive not only offers a prestigious career but also a chance to represent the Indian Air Force in national and international sports events.