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IAF Agniveer Vayu Recruitment 2026: Application Process Begins, Check Eligibility Criteria
Last Updated: IAF Agniveervayu Recruitment 2026: Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official website at The Indian Air Force (IAF) has released the IAF Agniveervayu 2026 notification. The registration window opened on July 11 and will conclude on July 31. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official website at Age Limit: Candidates born between January 1, 2006 and July 1, 2009 (both dates inclusive) are eligible to apply. In case, a candidate clears all the stages of the Selection Procedure, then the upper age limit as on the date of enrolment should be 21 years. Educational Qualification: — Candidates should have passed Intermediate/ 10+2/ Equivalent examination with Mathematics, Physics and English from Education Boards recognized by Central, State and UT with minimum 50% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in English. — Or, they must have passed Three years of Diploma Course in Engineering (Mechanical/ Electrical/ Electronics/ Automobile/ Computer Science/ Instrumentation Technology / Information Technology) from Central, State and UT-recognised Polytechnic institutes with 50% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in English in the Diploma Course (or in Intermediate/Matriculation, if English is not a subject in the Diploma Course). — Or, they must have passed Two years of Vocational Courses with non-vocational subjects viz. Physics and Mathematics from Education Boards recognised by central, State and UT with 50% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in English in Vocational Courses (or in Intermediate / Matriculation, if English is not a subject in the Vocational Course). — For students who are not from science backgrounds, they must have passed Intermediate / 10+2 / Equivalent Examination in any stream/subjects from Education Boards recognized by Central, State and UT with minimum 50% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in English. — Or, passed two years of Vocational Courses from Education Boards recognized by Central, State and UT with minimum 50% marks in aggregate and 50 marks in English in a Vocational Course (or in Intermediate / Matriculation if English is not a subject in a Vocational Course). Mandatory Medical Standards: General Medical Standards for AGNIVEER VAYU male & female candidates are as follows:- (A) Height: (i) For Male candidates: Minimum acceptable height is 152 cms. (ii) For Female candidates: Minimum acceptable height is 152 cms. For candidates belonging to North East or hilly regions of Uttarakhand, a lower minimum height of 147 cms will be accepted. In case of candidates from Lakshadweep, the minimum height will be 150 cms. IAF Agniveer Recruitment 2026: Exam Fee Candidates will need to pay an examination fee of Rs 550 plus GST when registering for the online exam. IAF Agniveer Recruitment 2026: Selection Process Candidates will first appear for an online exam based on their chosen subjects (Science or Other). Those who pass the written exam will undergo a physical fitness assessment. Shortlisted candidates will then undergo a medical examination to ensure they meet the Indian Air Force's health standards. view comments First Published: July 12, 2025, 13:10 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
The Hindu
44 minutes ago
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1000-year-old Shiva temple near Vandalur set for major restoration
Renovation work has begun at the over 1000-year-old Maragathambikai sametha Sri Manneeswarar temple in Manivakkam near Vandalur in Chengalpattu district. The temple, believed to be built by King Kulothuinga Chola III, is being restored with government funds at a cost of Rs. 45.20 lakh. One of the main features of the temple is the Linga of Sri Manneeswarar., which is a Suyambu, or self-manifested form. There is also a rare Nandhikeshwara idol facing outward from the temple. A few inscriptions have been found inside, but many of them were painted over during earlier renovations. These will now be carefully cleaned and studied. Initial works including lime-wash painting, and laying cut granite flooring around the temple will be taken up as part of the renovation. The temple which stands on about 25 cents of land, has several shrines including one for Lord Ganesha, Nandhi and the Navagraha. The walls and roofs of these shrines will be cleaned and the older layers of paint on the stone surfaces will be removed. The vimanas over the sanctum sanctorum's of Manneeswarar and Maragathambikai would be repainted. The roofs would also get a weathering course to prevent rainwater seepage. The walls of the two Maha mandapams that have a few lose stones, will be dismantled and re-constructed in place. The temple tank will be fitted with cut-stone steps in all four it has been over 50 years since the last consecration ceremony, the Navagraha shrine would be shifted as per rituals and a temporary structure will be constructed for the idols ahead of the ceremony, which is to be held on Monday. A devotee, Karthik said that the temple needs a Raja gopuram. 'We only have a half-built structure, which we have no idea as to when it was constructed. Considering that it was built by a Chola king, it would be nice if it is built as a five tier one, we are also requesting the department to take steps to construct a new shrine for Lord Muruga.'
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- Time of India
Expedite remaining construction work of SDRF campus: CM
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