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Updated On : 01 December 2023 11:15 AM
Indian Air Force (IAF) invites online applications for Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) 01/ 2024 / NCC Special Entry for courses commencing in January 2025 as commissioned officers in Flying and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) branches. All eligible male and female candidates can apply online at AFCAT official website afcat.cdac.in from 01st December 2023 onwards for Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) 01/ 2024.
Interested candidates read the full notification carefully, before applying online.
Indian Air Force
Air Force Common Admission Test 01/2024
Candidates should have mandatorily passed with a minimum of 50% marks each in Maths and Physics at 10+2 level and
Aeronautical Engineer (Electronics) {AE (L)}. Candidates with a minimum of 50% marks each in Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level and a minimum of four years degree graduation/ integrated post-graduation qualification in Engineering/ Technology OR cleared Sections A and B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India or Graduate membership examination of the Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers by actual studies with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent in the following disciplines:-
Aeronautical Engineer (Mechanical) {AE (M)}.
Candidates with a minimum of 50% marks each in Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level and a minimum of four years degree graduation/ integrated post-graduation qualification in Engineering/Technology OR cleared Sections A & B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India by actual studies with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent in the following disciplines:-
Weapon Systems (WS) Branch. Candidates should have mandatorily passed with a minimum of 50% marks each in Maths and Physics at 10+2 level and
Graduation with minimum three years degree course in any discipline with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent. OR
BE/B Tech degree (Four years course) from a recognised University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent.
Administration & Logistics. Passed 10+2 and Graduate Degree (Minimum three years degree course) in any discipline from a recognised university with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent or cleared section A & B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India from a recognised university with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent.
Accounts Branch. Passed 10+2 and done graduation in any of the following streams with 60 % marks or equivalent from a recognized university:-
Education. Passed 10+2 and Post-Graduation with 50% marks in any discipline including integrated courses offering PG (Single degree without permission to exit and lateral entry) and with 60%marks in Graduation in any disciple.
Meteorology. Passed 10+2 and B Sc with Physics and Mathematics with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent or four year Graduation in Engineering/Technology discipline with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent in the following streams:-
| Entry | Branch | Vacancies | |
| Men (SSC) | Women (SSC) | ||
| AFCAT Entry | Flying | 28 | 10 |
| Ground Duty (Technical) |
AE(L) : 104 AE(M) : 45 |
AE(L) : 11 AE(M) : 04 |
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| Ground Duty (Non-Technical) |
Weapon Systems (WS) Branch: 15 Admin: 44 LGS: 11 Accts: 11 Edn: 08 Met: 09 |
Weapon Systems (WS) Branch : 02 Admin : 06 LGS : 02 Accts : 02 Edn : 02 Met : 02 |
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| NCC Special Entry | Flying |
10% seats out of CDSE vacancies for PC and 10% seats out of AFCAT vacancies for SSC |
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Indian Air Force invites Indian citizens (Men and Women) to be part of this elite force as Group ‘A’ Gazetted Officers in Flying and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) branches. Before apply online candidates must read the official notification to proceed further, you can download through given link as under:
| Recruitment Agency | Indian Air Force |
| Test Name | Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) |
| Advertisement No. | 01/ 2024 |
| Courses Commencing In | January 2025 |
| Application Start Date | 01 December 2023 |
| Application Last Date | 30 December 2023 |
| Total Post | 317 |
| Download Notification | AFCAT 01 2024 Notification |
| Apply Online For | AFCAT 2024 |
For AFCAT entry, IAF shall prepare a list of candidates who obtain the minimum qualifying marks in the Online AFCAT as fixed by the IAF in their discretion. Candidates who are declared successful in the Online AFCAT will be called at one of the Air Force Selection Boards. Candidates who have applied for NCC Special Entry will be directly called for AFSB testing at one of the AFSB centres. The AFSB centres are at Dehradun (1 AFSB), Mysuru (2 AFSB), Gandhinagar (3 AFSB), Varanasi (4 AFSB) and Guwahati (5 AFSB). Candidates who opt for flying branch can only opt for Dehradun, Mysore and Varanasi. Candidates who have qualified in the written exam are required to choose AFSB date and venue by themselves on the website https://careerindianairforce.cdac.in or https://afcat.cdac.in in order to generate call- up letter for AFSB interview.
Height, Sitting Height, Leg Length and Thigh Length.
Minimum height for Flying Branch will be 162.5 cm. Acceptable measurements of leg length, thigh length and sitting height for such aircrew will be as under: -
The minimum height for entry into ground duty branches will be 157.5 cm. For Gorkhas and individual belonging to North-Eastern regions of India and hilly regions of Uttarakhand, the minimum acceptable height will be 5 cm less (152.5 cm). In case of candidates from Lakshwadweep the minimum acceptable height can be reduced by 2 cm (155.5 cm).
Physical Standards (For Females)
The minimum height acceptable for various branches are as follows:-
Note: For other branches only – For candidates belonging to the North East region or hilly regions of Uttarakhand, a lower minimum height of 147 cm will be accepted. In case of candidates from Lakshadweep, the minimum acceptable height will be 150 cm.
Candidates are advised to be physically fit when you report for SSB in order to be able to undergo various tests at AFSB. You should aim to achieve an ability to run 01 mile (1.6 kms) in 10 minutes, 10 push ups and 3 chin ups
| Exam | Subject | Duration | No. of Questions | Max Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AFCAT | General Awareness, Verbal Ability in English, Numerical Ability and Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test | 02 Hours | 100 | 300 |
The Online examination will consist of objective type questions and will be in English only.
Marking Scheme is as follows:-
On 10 Aug 23 (1700 hrs) onwards click “DOWNLOAD ADMIT CARD” to download your Admit Card from the website https://afcat.cdac.in and you will also receive admit card on your registered email ID. If the candidate does not receive his/ her admit card in their registered email id or is not able to download the same from the mentioned website, he/ she is required to enquire from AFCAT Query Cell at C-DAC, Pune. (Phone Nos: 020-25503105 or 020- 25503106). E-Mail queries may be addressed to afcatcell@cdac.in.
(a) Pay. Pay on Commissioning (as per 7th CPC)
| Rank | Pay as per Defence Matrix | Level | MSP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flying Officer | Rs. 56100 - 177500 | 10 | Rs. 15500 |
Note:- Flight Cadets shall receive a fixed stipend of Rs. 56,100/- per month during one year of training.
(b) Allowances. In addition to pay, allowances are applicable based on the nature of duty/ place of posting and it includes Flying, Transport, Technical, Field Area, Special Compensatory (Hill area), Special Force, Siachen, Island Special Duty, Test Pilot & Flight Test Engineer, Area and Remote Locality Allowance, etc.
(c) Insurance. Rs. 1.10 crore Insurance Cover (on contribution) is applicable to serving officers. An additional cover of Rs. 15 Lakhs (on contribution) is applicable to Flying Branch Officers.
Aspirants for IAF are required to apply online by using the link https://careerindianairforce.cdac.in, or https://afcat.cdac.in. Aadhaar Card is mandatory for online registration. Detailed instructions for filling in the online application form are appended below:-
