The AFCAT Notification 01/2024 has been released. A total of 317 vacancies have been announced for the 01/204 batch. candidates can apply from 1st December to 30th December 2023. This a great opportunity for defense job aspirants. Read this article to know all the important details and the latest updates about AFCAT 2024.

• The AFCAT 2024 Exam will be held from the 16th to the 18th of February 2024 tentatively.
• The selection process consists of a written exam followed by the Air Force Selection Board (AFSB), which includes document verification and a medical examination.
• The AFCAT exam for selecting Flying Branch and Ground Duty posts is conducted twice a year.
• The recruitment is open to both male and female aspirants

What is AFCAT?

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.

Download AFCAT Notification PDF - 01/2024

AFCAT Vacancy 2024

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 vacancy for the 2023 cycle.

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AFCAT Apply Online 2024

Candidates looking for job opportunities in the Indian Air Force (IAF) can apply online 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.

Direct Link To Apply for the AFCAT Exam 2024

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.

AFCAT Application Fee 2024

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.

Note: Fee is not applicable for NCC special entry.

AFCAT Eligibility 2024

The aspiring candidates must ensure that they satisfy the eligibility criteria as required. Candidates need to meet all the required criteria as mentioned below. Read below to know more.

AFCAT Flying Branch & NCC Entry Eligibility 2024

Check out the parameters on which the candidates' eligibility will be checked.

Age Limit:(Flying Branch)

• Minimum Age - 20 years.
• Maximum Age - 24 years.
• The candidates should be of this age as of 1st January 2025.

Educational Qualification

Candidates should have mandatorily passed with a minimum of 50% marks each in Maths and Physics at 10+2 level and

• Graduation with a minimum three years degree course in any discipline from a recognized University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent. OR
• BE/B Tech degree (Four years course) from a recognized University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent. OR
• Candidates who 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 or equivalent

AFCAT Ground Duty Eligibility Criteria 2024

Below is the educational criteria and age limit on which the candidates' eligibility will be evaluated.

Nationality

The candidate must be an Indian Citizen as per the Indian Citizenship Act 1955.

Age Limit

• Minimum Age - 20 years.
• Maximum Age - 26 years.
• The candidates should be of this age as of 1st January 2025.

Marital Status

Candidates should be unmarried at the course commencement, and marriage is not permitted while training. A candidate who marries during the training period shall be discharged and liable to refund all expenditures incurred on him by the Government.

Educational Qualification

Check out the below table to know the educational qualification required:

AFCAT Physical Standard Test

The candidates applying for the AFCAT exam should be physically fit to perform the military duties properly. The candidates are further advised to keep themselves physically fit when they report for the SSB (Services Selection Board) Interview. Following are the activities that a candidate needs to perform during the AFCAT Physical Standard Test.

• 1 mile (1.6 kms) run in 10 minutes
• 10 push ups
• 3 chin ups

The aspiring candidates are also advised to be in a good physical condition to adapt to physical training at the Air Force Academy (AFA) which consists of swimming, running, rope climbing, and other physical training.

AFCAT Syllabus 2024

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.

Download the AFCAT Syllabus 2024

 

AFCAT Syllabus Preparation Tips

• To prepare for the English section, candidates should read newspapers, books, and other relevant study material. Practicing previous year question papers and taking mock tests can also help improve performance.
• For the General Awareness section, candidates must stay updated with the latest current affairs and can refer to various news sources, online magazines, and newspapers to keep themselves updated.
• To prepare for the Numerical Ability section, candidates should practice solving mathematical problems regularly and refer to relevant study material.
• For the Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test section, candidates should practice solving logical and reasoning-based questions regularly and refer to relevant study material.

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AFCAT Exam Pattern 2024

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.

• The subjects will be (Section I - Verbal Ability in English, Numerical Ability, and Reasoning).
• Section I will be of 300 marks in total with 100 questions.
• The section I exam will be of a duration of 2 hours.
• +3 marks will be rewarded for every correct answer.
• There will be a negative marking of -1 for every wrong answer.
• There won’t be any marking for unattempted questions.

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AFCAT Salary and Additional Allowances

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.

Perks and Additional Benefits

All employees of the Indian Air Force receive a lot of benefits along with the salary which is offered to them. The perks and additional benefits are listed below. With such perks and benefits being offered to the selected candidates, the job profile is more desirable and one wouldn’t want to miss out on this opportunity.

• Insurance
• Scholarship and Welfares
• Medical
• Loan Facility
• Educational Opportunities
• Post Retirement Benefits
• Placement Cell
• Other Benefits (Travel Concession, Accommodation, School Facilities, etc.)

AFCAT Additional Allowances

• Flying Branch- Rs 11250 per month.
• Technical Branch Officers: Rs 2500 per month.
• TA, DA, Children Education Allowance, Ration Money Allowance etc.

AFCAT Selection Process 2024

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 selection process will be as follows.

• AFCAT Exam
• Air Force Selection Board Interview(SSB)
• Medical Examination

Note: Online Test will be held only for AFCAT Entry.

AFSB Testing

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.

AFSB Testing Stage 1

• Officer Intelligence Rating Test.
• Picture Perception and Discussion Test (PP&DT)

AFSB Testing Stage 2

• Psychological Tests
• Group Tests
• Personal Interview:
• Computerized Pilot Selection System (CPSS) Test (For Flying Branch)

Medical Examination

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.

Get more details about the AFCAT exam date here.

If you are preparing for the exam then you can download AFCAT previous year paper here!

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