AFCAT Notification 2024: Air Force Common Admission AFCAT has released a recruitment notification for Ground Duty and Flying Officer posts in the Air Force department. The AFCAT is to be conducted twice a year, the first notification as released. Those who are waiting for the AFCAT 02/2024 can apply online on or before the last date.
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AFCAT Notification No: 02/2024.
Air Force Common Adm Test (AFCAT) is an examination was it managed by the Indian Air Force (IAF) for the most eligible and bright candidates from all over India and same the salary will be in the high range. The minimum stipend will be paid at least Rs. 50,000/- per month for these jobs and the exact salary/payscale and stipend details are given below. The candidates check the complete payment process details and AFCAT Roles and Responsibilities.
| AFCAT 01/2024 Notification | AFCAT Results |
| AFCAT Cutoff Marks | AFCAT Previous Papers |
| AFCAT Model Papers | AFCAT Syllabus & Pattern |
AFCAT Recruitment 2024
AFCAT Online applications are OPEN for 304 vacancies, these vacancies are to be filled by 2024-25 year. Those who are eligile and intrested for the AFCAT jobs, they can submit online applications on or before the last date.
| Name of the Authority | Air Force Comm Admission Test (AFCAT) |
| Name of the Posts | Ground Duty, Flying Officers Posts |
| Number of Posts | 304 Vacancies |
| Qualification | B.E/B.Tech |
| Age Limit | 20 to 24 years |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 28.06.2024 |
| Selection Procedure | Written & Medical Fitness Tests |
| Official Website | afcat.cdac.in |
AFCAT Exam Date
- Name of the Organisation: Indin Air Force.
- Name of the Examination: AFCAT
- Post Name: Commissioned Officers (Flying and Ground Duty)
- Number of Posts: 304 Vacancies (as per 02/2024 Notification).
- Selection Process: Merit-Based Examination.
- AFCAT Examination Mode: Computer Based Test (CBT Online)
AFCAT Vacancy 2024
Total 241 vacancies were announced for the 2024-25 year by AFCAT to complete a national level, the AFCAT examination was conducted from the national level. those who are interested to work with IAF can apply on or before the last date.
- Flying Branch – 18 Posts
- Ground Duty Technical – 124 Posts
- Ground Duty Non Technical – 95 Posts
| Post Name | Branch Name | Total Vacancy | |
| AFCAT Entry | Flying | 18 | |
| Ground Duty (Technical) | 124 | ||
| Ground Duty (Non- Technical) | 95 | ||
| NCC Special Entry | Flying | 10% of seats | |
Above table vacancies abbreviation:
- AFCAT: Air Force Common Admission Test
- SSC: Short Service Commission
- PC: Permanent Commission
- AE (M): Aeronautical Engineer (Mechanical)
- AE (L): Aeronautical Engineer (Electronics)
AFCAT Age Limit
Flying Branch: Candidates must have 20 years to 24 Years as of (01.01.2024). And the candidate must be born between 02 January 1996 to 01 January 2000 and there will be age relaxation in the Flying branch for 2 years as per the candidate’s reservation criteria.
Ground Duty (Technical/Non-Technical Branches): Candidates must have 20 years to 26 Years as of (01.01.2024). And the candidate must be born between 02 January 1994 to 01 January 2000. No age relaxation as applicable.
Indian Air Force Salary
The selected candidates are eligible to receive salary or stipend payment, which is as shown below; refer to the complete AFCAT IAF salary details.
- Flight Cadet (Stipend) – Fixed Rs. 56,100/- per month during Training
- Flying Officer – from Rs. 56,000 to 1,10,700 /-
AFCAT Eligibility
Flying Branch: Candidates must have a B.E/B.Tech in any discipline with (with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level) and not percentage cutoff marks and final year students are also eligible for Flying Branch Post.
Ground Duty (Technical Branches): Candidate must be a Graduate (Minimum 3 years Degree Course) in any discipline with a minimum of 60% marks from a recognized University. And must have cleared Section A & B Examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India from a recognized University with a minimum 60% marks.
Ground Duty (Non-Technical Branches): Candidates have cleared Section A & B Examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India from a recognized University with a minimum of 60% marks.
AFCAT Physical Fitness and Medical Records
- For male candidates, height should not be less than 157.5 cm
- For female candidates, height should not be less than 152 cm
- However, in case of candidates that fall under the category of Gorkhas, Nepalese, Assamese and Garhwalis (or belonging to the North East and other hilly areas), the height will be relaxed by 5 cm.
AFCAT Vision Standards
Executive Branch
| Criteria | NDA/10+2 /INA/ Aviation (Observer/ Pilot) | GSES/ NCC (Spl)/ SCC (GSX) Hydro | NAIC | Law/ Logo/ EDU | ATC |
| Uncorrected Vision | 6/6,6/9 | 6/12,6/12 | 6/60,6/60 | 6/60,6/60 | 6/9,6/9 |
| Corrected Vision | 6/6,6/6 | 6/6,6/6 | 6/6,6/12 | 6/6,6/12 | 6/6,6/6 |
| Limits of Myopia | -.75 | -1.5 | -3.5 | -3.5 | -0.75 |
| Limits of Hypermetropia | +1.5 | +1.5 | +3.5 | +3.5 | +3.0 |
| Limits of Colour Perception | I | I | II | III | II |
| Binocular Vision | III | III | III | II | III |
Technical Branch
| CRITERIA | Common Entry 10+2 (INAC) | Graduate Entry (UNIV/ SSC) | Naval Constructor/ Architect |
| Uncorrected Vision without glasses | 6/6,6/9 | 6/24,6/24 | 6/60,6/60 |
| Corrected Vision with glasses | 6/6,6/6 | 6/6,6/6 | 6/12,6/12 |
| Limits of Myopia | -.75 | -3.5 | -3.5 |
| Limits of Hypermetropia | +1.5 | +3.5 | +3.5 |
| Binocular Vision | III | III | III |
| Limits of Colour Perception | I | II | II |
AFCAT Important Dates
- Opening Date of Online Application Forms: 30.05.2024 onwards
- Closing Date of Online Application Forms: 28.06.2024
- AFCAT Exam Date 2024: July/ August 2024
- AFCAT Admit Cards will be available 2 weeks before the examination
AFCAT Syllabus
| Exam | Subject | No. of Qs | Max Marks | Exam Duration |
| AFCAT | General Awareness | 100 | 300 | 2 Hours |
| Verbal Ability | ||||
| Numerical Ability | ||||
| Military Reasoning | ||||
| Aptitude Test | ||||
| EKT (Ground Duty Technical Branch only) | Mechanical | 50 | 150 | 45 Minutes |
| Computer Science | ||||
| Electrical | ||||
| Electronics |
- The online examination was done under the IAF Observation and Administration
- There will be a negative mark in the AFCAT exam, each wrong answer will deduct 1 mark and the correct answer will be credited to 3 marks.
- AFCAT exam will be Objective only and the language is English.
AFCAT Apply Online
- Those who are eligible for AFCAT Recruitment Drive in both posts can Apply Online
- Click on the Candidates Login and Selection the AFCAT 02/2024 Option
- New Window will appear, then click on Register here option.
- Fill in the complete details and click on the signup button.
- After that Verification of Email, Mobile Number, and other candidates required information, Now you can pay Online AFCAT Examination Fee Rs.250/- by using an Online debit/credit/Internet banking card.
- After submission of the online application, take the printout copy for future reference.
Afcat official website
Afcat official website is afcat.cdac.in
| AFCAT 02/2024 Notification | AFCAT 01/2024 Results |
| AFCAT Cutoff Marks | AFCAT Previous Papers |
| AFCAT Model Papers | AFCAT Syllabus & Pattern |
28th June 2024.
304 Vacancies.
20 to 26 years. (Age limit varied as per post wise; refer to official job notification for more details).
10% from announced vacancies.
Ground Duty Posts
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