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IAF Agniveervayu vs SSC GD: salary, eligibility, exam pattern and syllabus

  • IAF Agniveervayu is conducted by Indian Air Force; SSC GD is conducted by SSC.
  • Qualification — IAF Agniveervayu: Science subjects: Intermediate/10+2 or equivalent with Mathematics, Physics and English, with at least 50% in aggregate and 50% in English; or a three-year engineering diploma from a recognised polytechnic; or a two-year vocational course with Physics and Mathematics (each with 50% aggregate and 50% in English). SSC GD: Matriculation / 10th class pass from a recognised board on or before 1 January 2026.
  • Age limit — IAF Agniveervayu: Born between 3 July 2004 and 3 January 2008 (both dates inclusive); upper age limit 21 years on the date of enrolment (as on Date of birth window for Intake 02/2025). SSC GD: 18–23 years (born 2 Jan 2003 – 1 Jan 2008) (as on 1 January 2026).
  • IAF Agniveervayu has 3 stages in its printed pattern; SSC GD has 1.

IAF Agniveervayu vs SSC GD: side by side

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FactIAF AgniveervayuSSC GD
Conducting body
  • Indian Air Force
  • agnipathvayu.cdac.in
  • SSC
  • ssc.gov.in
Latest notice
  • Agniveervayu Intake 02/2025 under the Agnipath Scheme – online applications (published Online registration 8–28 July 2024 (no issue date printed on the notice))
  • Constable (GD) in CAPFs and SSF, and Rifleman (GD) in Assam Rifles Examination, 2026 — Notice (published 1 December 2025)
Application status
  • Applications closed on 28 July 2024.
  • Applications closed on 31 December 2025.
Posts
  • Agniveervayu (four-year engagement under the Agnipath Scheme)
  • Customised package ₹30,000 per month in year 1, rising to ₹33,000, ₹36,500 and ₹40,000 in years 2–4; 70% in hand, 30% to the Agniveer Corpus Fund
  • Constable (GD) in CAPFs
  • Constable (GD) in SSF
  • Rifleman (GD) in Assam Rifles
Pay (as printed)
  • Customised package ₹30,000 per month in year 1, rising to ₹33,000, ₹36,500 and ₹40,000 in years 2–4; 70% in hand, 30% to the Agniveer Corpus Fund
  • Level 3 (₹21,700 – ₹69,100)

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Age limit
  • Born between 3 July 2004 and 3 January 2008 (both dates inclusive); upper age limit 21 years on the date of enrolment (as on Date of birth window for Intake 02/2025)
  • 18–23 years (born 2 Jan 2003 – 1 Jan 2008) (as on 1 January 2026)
Qualification
  • Science subjects: Intermediate/10+2 or equivalent with Mathematics, Physics and English, with at least 50% in aggregate and 50% in English; or a three-year engineering diploma from a recognised polytechnic; or a two-year vocational course with Physics and Mathematics (each with 50% aggregate and 50% in English)
  • Other than science subjects: Intermediate/10+2 or equivalent in any stream with at least 50% in aggregate and 50% in English; or a two-year vocational course with the same percentages
  • Matriculation / 10th class pass from a recognised board on or before 1 January 2026
Selection stages
  • Online test – Science subjects (60 minutes)
  • Online test – Other than science subjects (45 minutes)
  • Online test – Science and other than science in one sitting (85 minutes)
  • Computer-based exam (60 minutes)
Negative marking
  • Not printed in the notice data shown here
  • Computer-based exam: Negative marking: 0.25 per wrong answer.
Vacancies
  • The notice does not print a number of vacancies.
  • Force-wise, gender-wise and category-wise tables in the notice (BSF, CISF and other forces)
Application fee
  • ₹550 plus GST (online: debit card, credit card or internet banking)
  • The fee is non-refundable once paid, with limited exceptions for multiple payments.
  • ₹100
  • Categories exempted from the fee (including women candidates) are listed in the notice.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between IAF Agniveervayu and SSC GD eligibility?

IAF Agniveervayu: age Born between 3 July 2004 and 3 January 2008 (both dates inclusive); upper age limit 21 years on the date of enrolment as on Date of birth window for Intake 02/2025; Science subjects: Intermediate/10+2 or equivalent with Mathematics, Physics and English, with at least 50% in aggregate and 50% in English; or a three-year engineering diploma from a recognised polytechnic; or a two-year vocational course with Physics and Mathematics (each with 50% aggregate and 50% in English). Other than science subjects: Intermediate/10+2 or equivalent in any stream with at least 50% in aggregate and 50% in English; or a two-year vocational course with the same percentages. SSC GD: age 18–23 years (born 2 Jan 2003 – 1 Jan 2008) as on 1 January 2026; Matriculation / 10th class pass from a recognised board on or before 1 January 2026. Both from the latest official notices.

What is the salary of IAF Agniveervayu vs SSC GD?

As printed in the notices — IAF Agniveervayu: Customised package ₹30,000 per month in year 1, rising to ₹33,000, ₹36,500 and ₹40,000 in years 2–4; 70% in hand, 30% to the Agniveer Corpus Fund. SSC GD: Level 3 (₹21,700 – ₹69,100). Allowances are paid on top; in-hand pay is not estimated here.

How is the selection process of IAF Agniveervayu different from SSC GD?

IAF Agniveervayu: Phase I: online objective test; Phase II: Physical Fitness Test, Adaptability Test-II and document verification; Phase III: medical examination under IAF standards; Provisional Select List (merit) and enrolment list. SSC GD: Computer-based examination; Physical Standard Test (PST) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET); Medical examination and document verification.

How many vacancies are there in IAF Agniveervayu and SSC GD?

IAF Agniveervayu: The notice does not print a number of vacancies.. SSC GD: Force-wise, gender-wise and category-wise tables in the notice (BSF, CISF and other forces). As printed in each latest notice.

What is the application fee for IAF Agniveervayu and SSC GD?

IAF Agniveervayu: ₹550 plus GST (online: debit card, credit card or internet banking). SSC GD: ₹100. Fee exemptions are listed in each notice.

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