Agniveer Air Force Exam Age Calculator 2026
Indian Air Force Agniveer Vayu Intake Recruitment
- Minimum Age
- 17 years
- Maximum Age
- 21 years
- Cutoff Date
- 1 August 2026
- Recruitment Year
- 2026
- Conducting Body
- Defence
Age Relaxation
Category-wise age relaxation applicable to Agniveer Air Force Exam (2026).
| Category / Condition | Relaxation (Years) |
|---|---|
| General (No relaxation) | 0 |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | +3 |
| SC | +5 |
| ST | +5 |
| EWS | +0 |
| Person with Benchmark Disability (PwBD) | +10 |
| Ex-serviceman | +3 |
Relaxations are cumulative where applicable per official notification. (21 years).
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Enter your details below to check if you meet the age criteria for Agniveer Air Force Exam (2026).
Agniveer Air Force Exam ā FAQs (2026)
What is the age limit for Agniveer Air Force Exam?
For Agniveer Air Force Exam, the notified age band is 17ā21 years for General/EWS candidates as on the cutoff date. OBC (+3 years), SC/ST (+5 years), PwBD (up to +10 years), and ex-servicemen (+3 years where applicable) may get upper-age relaxation per the official Defence notification.
How is age calculated for defence recruitment?
Age for Agniveer Air Force Exam is reckoned as on the crucial/cutoff date in the official notificationānot on application or exam date. This calculator uses 1 August 2026 as the default; enter the date from your notification if it differs.
Is there age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC in Agniveer Air Force Exam?
Agniveer recruitment typically has no standard SC/ST/OBC age relaxation; any relaxation appears only if explicitly mentioned in that year's Army/Air Force/Navy notification.
What is the date of birth range for Agniveer Air Force Exam?
Date of birth as on Class 10 (matriculation) certificate is accepted for Agniveer Air Force Exam. It must match across application and certificates; NDA/CDS also reject other DOB proofs unless specified.
Can I apply for Agniveer Air Force Exam if I exceed the age limit by one day?
Generally, no. Agniveer Air Force Exam enforces age limits strictly as on the cutoff dateāeven one day beyond the maximum eligible age (after relaxations) usually makes a candidate ineligible.
Which document is accepted for date of birth in Agniveer Air Force Exam?
Date of birth as on Class 10 (matriculation) certificate is accepted for Agniveer Air Force Exam. It must match across application and certificates; NDA/CDS also reject other DOB proofs unless specified.
Is marital status considered for Agniveer Air Force Exam age eligibility?
Marital status rules (e.g. unmarried for NDA, CDS under 25) are separate from age calculation. Check Agniveer Air Force Exam notification for marriage-related eligibility.
How many attempts are allowed in Agniveer Air Force Exam?
Most Defence recruitments including Agniveer Air Force Exam have no fixed attempt capāyou can apply each year until you cross the maximum eligible age (with relaxation if applicable). Banking exams like IBPS PO also have no attempt limit within age. SBI PO limits attempts (e.g. 4 for General, 7 for OBC).
What is the minimum age for Agniveer Air Force Exam?
The minimum age for Agniveer Air Force Exam is 17 years as on the cutoff date. Candidates below this age are not eligible.
Can final-year students apply for Agniveer Air Force Exam?
Final-year students may apply for some exams like ISRO/UPSC if they complete degree by the date in notificationāage limits still apply as on cutoff date.