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AFCAT Written Exam
In this page we share AFCAT Written Exam Details. Indian Air Force is the fourth largest Air Force in the world with a highly technical and specialized fighting force that safeguards our skies against enemy invasions. Robust, renowned, tough, powerful, Indian Air Force has the distinction of producing an officer whose name, at end of the Second World War, was included among the best pilots of all Allied Forces.
The glorious history of Indian Air Force motivates the young generation to lead a life of nation’s pride and honor. The more prominent desire to deliver a honorable and justifiable career same as like legendary Air Force Marshal Arjan Singh i.e. Air Chief Marshal Arjan Singh, DFC who after 33 years of retirement was made the first ever ‘Marshal of the Air Force’ in recognition of his extra ordinary services on Friday, 25 January 2002.
Indian Air Force all across India conducts AIR FORCE COMMON ADMISSION TEST, for Flying and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) branches. When you join to become an Air Force Officer, we’ll help you develop your leadership and management skills, preparing you fully to take on the challenge of leading in real life situations. As an Officer in the Indian Air Force, you will inherit a glorious heritage and timeless traditions of the IAF, blended perfectly with the latest technology as well as you will strategise, lead and manage. AFCAT (I & II) Written Exam conducted twice a year by Indian Air Force to recruit candidates in the Indian Air Forces. AFCAT is a two-tier examination, wherein it includes: Stage-1 Written examination and Stage-2 AFSB Testing.
Glance at AFCAT Recruitment Drive:
AFCAT Written Exam Detail at a glance
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Exam Name |
Air Force Common Admission Test |
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Conducting Body |
Indian Air Force |
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Official Website |
afcat.cdac.in |
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Exam Type |
National Level |
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Mode of Application |
Online |
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Exam Mode |
Online |
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Selection Process |
Phase I- Written Test (Objective Type) Phase II- AFSB Testing Phase III- Medical Test Phase IV- Merit List |
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Tentative Vacancies Per Course |
250 (twice a year) or as notified from time to time |
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AFCAT (I & II) Exam Notification (in Employment News/ leading daily news Paper/ IAF website) |
June and December |
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AFCAT (I & II) Exam Conducted |
February and August/September |
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Commencement of Training |
Jan and Jul |
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Training Academy |
Indian Air Force Academy, Dundigal |
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Duration of Training |
Flying and Ground Duty (Technical) Branches is 74 weeks and that of Ground Duty (Non-technical) Branches is 52 weeks |
Eligibility Criteria For Afcat Written Examination
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Sex |
Men and Women |
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Marital Status |
Unmarried |
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Age Limit |
Flying branch |
Candidates should be between 20 to 24 years. The upper age limit for candidates having a Commercial Pilot License is relaxed up to 26 years. |
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Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical) Branch |
The age of candidates should be between 20 to 26 years |
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Educational Qualification-Flying Branch |
Candidates with a minimum of 50% marks each in Maths and Physics at 10+2 level with minimum three years degree course in any discipline from a recognized University |
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Educational Qualification- Ground Duty (Technical) |
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 from recognized University |
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Educational Qualification- Ground Duty (Non- Technical) |
Graduate Degree (min. three years degree course) in any discipline from a recognised university with a minimum of 60% marks |
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HOW TO APPLY FOR AFCAT EXAMINATION?
AFCAT applications now have to be made online only. The earlier scheme allowing candidates to apply offline (by post) has been discontinued. Candidates are to apply online through website www.careerairforce.nic.in using a valid and current email address only after notification is released.
RESULTS OF AFCAT EXAMINATION
Results of the AFCAT written exam in 1-2 months after the written exam. The same can be viewed on http://careerairforce.nic.in Being a competitive exam and there is no fixed cut off percentage for passing. Candidates who perform better are sent the call letters for SSB interviews. The final merit list is prepared after the SSB interviews final result and displayed on the Indian Air Force website. Joining instructions are sent to students based on vacancies available as per the merit list.
