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-> AFCAT 1 2024 Result has been released.
-> Candidates can download their scorecard online by email ID and password.
-> A total of 317 vacancies have been announced.
-> The Indian Air Force (IAF) conducts the Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT twice a year to recruit candidates in various branches such as Flying, Technical, Weapon Systems, Administration, Logistics, Accounts, Education & Meteorology. Attempt online test series and go through AFCAT Previous Year Papers!
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The Air Force Common Admission Test is one of the highly sought-after examinations conducted by the Indian Air Force (IAF) to recruit eligible candidates for the Flying Branch, Ground Duty (Technical) Branch, and Ground Duty (Non-Technical) Branch. The AFCAT exam is conducted twice a year by the Indian Air Force (IAF). Interested candidates who wish to join the Indian Air Force can apply online for the AFCAT exam.
The willing candidates who aspire to qualify for the AFCAT exam must perform well in every particular stage of the selection process. After qualifying for the AFCAT online examination, the shortlisted candidates are called for the Air Force Selection Board (AFSB) Testing.
The applicants who are applying for the AFCAT Ground Duty (Technical Branch) must appear for both the AFCAT online examination as well as the Engineering Knowledge Test (EKT). Whereas, the candidates from Ground Duty (Non-Technical) Branch have to appear only for the AFCAT exam.
AFCAT (Air Force Common Admission Test) is conducted twice a year, usually in February and August.The AFCAT 1 2024 exam is scheduled to be held from February 16 to 18 February 2024. The AFCAT 2 2024 exam dates are yet to be announced by the Indian Air Force.
AFCAT Exam 2024 Overview |
|
Name of Organization |
Indian Air Force |
Exam Name |
Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT 02/2023) |
Post Name |
Flying Branch and Ground Duty Staff (Technical & Non-Technical)/ NCC Special Entry |
Year |
2024 |
Batch | 01/2024 |
Registration Start Date |
1st December 2023 |
Last Date to Apply |
30th December 2023 |
Admit Card Release Date |
30th January 2024 |
Exam Date |
16th to 18th February 2024 |
Result Date |
8th March 2024 |
Mode of Exam |
Online |
Frequency of Exam |
Twice a Year |
Indian Air Force has released the result. Candidates can download their scorecard online by email ID and password.
The AFCAT Admit Card has been released. This is for the AFCAT 01/2024 batch. Candidates can download the hall ticket using the direct link given above.
The Indian Air Force (IAF) will soon release the detailed AFCAT 2024 notification. The vacancy details are also notified in the detailed notification. Candidates will be selected based on the merit list of the AFCAT exam, availability of training slots, various cadre control mechanisms, and an exact number of vacancies. Check the table below to know the AFCAT vacancy for the 2023 cycle.
AFCAT Vacancy 2024 | ||
Post | Vacancy for Males | Vacancy for Females |
Flying Branch | 28 | 10 |
AFCAT Ground Duty (Technical) |
AE (L): 104 AE (M): 45 |
AE (L): 11 AE (M): 5 |
Ground Duty (Non-Technical) |
Weapon & Systems: 15 Admin: 44 LGS: 11 Accts: 11 Edn: 8 Met: 9 |
Weapon & Systems: 2 Admin: 6 LGS: 2 Accts: 2 Edn: 2 Met: 2 |
Flying (NCC Special Entry) | 10% seats out of CDSE vacancies for PC and 10% seats out of AFCAT vacancies for SSC |
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Candidates looking for job opportunities in the Indian Air Force (IAF) can apply online for AFCAT through the official website of the AFCAT CDAC. The candidates should note that the application can be submitted online only. The candidates are advised to check the complete details before applying online. Candidates should fill the application online mode from the official website.
Step 1: Proceed to AFCAT Official Website and proceed to the application link.
Step 2: Complete your name, email ID, phone number, etc. in order to complete registration.
Step 3: Login in and fill in your desired selection entry, Personal, Educational, and other required details in the form carefully.
Step 4: Upload the required documents according to the prescribed format i.e. Photo, Signature & Thumb Impression (size of each jpg/ jpeg file to be between 10 and 50 kb). The candidates can use the Testbook Resize Tool.
Step 5: Select your exam city and proceed to fee payment.
Step 6: Pay the requisite application fee.
Step 7: The completely filled application form can be saved for future reference.
Candidates applying for the AFCAT entry will have to pay an application fee while submitting the application form. Candidates applying for the NCC entry need not pay any application fee. The application fee should only be paid online. Payment through cash or demand draft (DD) will not be entertained. Candidates should keep the transaction details for future records.
Entry | Application Fee |
AFCAT Entry | INR 550/- |
NCC Special Entry | NA |
Note: Fee is not applicable for NCC special entry.
The aspiring candidates must ensure that they satisfy the AFCAT eligibility criteria as required. Candidates need to meet all the required criteria as mentioned below. Read below to know more.
Eligibility Criteria | Requirements |
Age Limit | 20 to 24 years |
Qualification | Candidates should have mandatorily passed with a minimum of 50% marks each in Maths and Physics at 10+2 level |
Nationality | The candidate must be a Citizen of India as per Indian Citizenship Act, 1955. |
Marital Status | Candidates must be unmarried at course commencement and not married during training; those married will be discharged and liable for government expenses. |
The questions that will be asked in the AFCAT written exam will be based on different subjects. Various topics for the AFCAT Syllabus for various subjects are as given below.
Subject | Topics |
English | Synonyms, Comprehension, Error Detection, Antonyms, Sentence Rearrangement, Sentence Completion/Filling in of correct word, Idioms and Phrases, Cloze Test, Fill in the gaps in a paragraph, Analogy, One word substitution |
General Awareness | History, Geography, Civics, Environment & Ecology, Basic Science, Science & Technology, Polity, Defence, Art & Culture, Personalities, Current Affairs, National & International organizations, Sports |
Numerical Ability | Time and Work, Average, Percentage, Decimal Fraction, Ratio & Proportion, Simple Interest & Compound Interest, Profit & Loss, Time & Distance (Trains/Boats & Streams), Area and Perimeter, Probability, Number System & Number Series, Mixture & Alligation, Clocks |
Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test | Verbal Reasoning, Non Verbal Reasoning, Coding-Decoding, Series, Classification, Analogy, Logical Venn Diagrams, Data Interpretation, Mental Ability, Military Aptitude Test |
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The written examination for the AFCAT will consist of 100 questions. The first section will consist of subjects like General Awareness, Verbal Ability in English, Numerical Ability, and Reasoning which will be of 300 marks in total. The AFCAT Exam Pattern is as follows.
Exam | Section | Exam Duration | Total No. of Questions | Marks |
AFCAT | General Awareness, Verbal Ability in English, Numerical Ability, Reasoning & Military Aptitude Test | 02 Hours | 100 | 300 |
The Indian Air Force offers a variety of advantages to eligible candidates along with a handsome salary. The initial stipend payable to the trainee candidates at the time of training is Rs. 56100/- per month. The table below mentions the details of pay band, military service pay, and the CPC for AFCAT Salary which are offered to the employees.
Post | Salary |
Pay Band | INR 56,100/- per month (Level 10 - Pay Matrix) |
Military Service Pay | INR 15,000/- per month |
CPC | INR 56,000/- - INR 1,77,500/- |
The selection process for the AFCAT will be of various stages. The first stage will be a written examination. Candidates who qualify at this stage will be called up for the SSB exam. The SSB exam will further consist of tests like Picture Perception and Discussion tests, Psychological tests, etc. Also, the candidates must be physically fit when they appear for SSB Interview as they will have to undergo various tests. Finally, the candidates will be tested for medical fitness. Those candidates who will complete all the stages and fall under the final merit list will be considered eligible for the post. The AFCAT selection process will be as follows.
Note: Online Test will be held only for AFCAT Entry.
The Indian Air Force will invite qualified candidates by sending call letters to all the candidates who clear the AFCAT exam to appear for the second stage of selection that includes AFSB Testing, also known as the Air Force Selection Board. The AFSB comprises two stages of testing as mentioned below.
All those recommended candidates who have qualified for the AFSB will be called for the medical examination. The Indian Air Force (IAF) has notified only two centers for conducting the Medical Examination which is located at the Institute of Aviation Medicine, Bengaluru, and the Air Force Central Medical Establishment (AFCME).
Once the medical examination is conducted successfully, a final merit list would be declared on the basis of the marks scored by the candidate in the AFCAT written exam, and AFSB Interview. All those candidates who have been shortlisted would be given the joining letter to join the prestigious Indian Air Force.
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