AFCAT 2024 read the qualifications details carefully. The application form is open for AFCAT entry to the Air Force. The Candidates with NCC certificate is recognized and entry is reserved for NCC candidates.
The commission is not permanent for the flying branches and is for 14 years while the commission for ground both technical and non-technical would be for 10 years. An extension can be applied subject to service requirements. Grant of Permanent Commission (PC) (at a later stage) can be considered subject to service requirements, availability of vacancies, willingness, suitability, merit and prevailing policies on the subject.
SSC officers are not entitled to grant pension
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AFCAT 2024 read the qualifications details carefully
| Exam | Notificatin | Application Last Date | Exam Date |
| Afat Exam | 1-Dec-23 | 30-Dec-23 | 16,17 and 18 Feb 24 |
Vacancy Details
| Branch | Vacancy | |
| Afcat Entry | ||
| Flying | Men | Women |
| 28 | 10 | |
| Ground Duty(Technical) | AE(L)-104,AE(M)45 | AE(L)11,AE(M)5 |
| Ground Duty Non Technical | Weapon System(WS)-15,Admin-44,Lgs-11,Accts-11,Edn-08,Met-09 | Weapon System(WS) Branch-2,Admin-6,Lgs-2,Accts-2,Edn-2,Met-2 |
| NCC Entry | ||
| Flying | 10% seats out of CDSE vacancies for PC | M/W |
| 10% seats out of AFCAT vacancies for SSC | M/W |
Eligibility
Nationality. Candidate must be a citizen of India per the Indian Citizenship Act, 1955.
Age.
- Flying Branch through AFCAT and NCC Special Entry: A candidate should be 20 to 24 years old as of 01 January 2025 i.e. born between 02 January 2001 to 01 January 2005 (both dates inclusive). The upper age is 26 years limit for candidates holding valid and current Commercial Pilot License issued by DGCA (India) i.e. born between 02 January 1999 and 01 January 2005 (both dates inclusive).
- Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical) Branch: A candidate should be 20 to 26 years as of 01 January 2025 i.e. born between 02 January 1999 and 01 January 2005 (both dates inclusive)
- Marital Status: A Candidate must be unmarried at the time of commencement of the course and marriage is not permitted during training. A candidate who marries during the period of training shall be discharged and will be liable to refund all expenditures incurred on him by the Government.
AFCAT 2024 read the qualifications details carefully
Educational Qualifications.
Flying Branch.
Candidates should have mandatorily passed with a minimum of 50% marks each in Maths and Physics at 10+2 level and (aa) 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-year course) from a recognised University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent. OR (ac) 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
Ground Duty (Technical) Branch
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 from recognized University 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:- (aaa) Communication Engineering.
(aab) Computer Engineering/Technology.
(aac) Computer Engineering & Application.
(aad) Computer Science and Engineering/Technology.
(aae) Electrical and Computer Engineering.
(aaf) Electrical and Electronics Engineering.
(aag) Electrical Engineering.
(aah) Electronics Engineering/ Technology.
(aaj) Electronics Science and Engineering.
(aak) Electronics.
(aal) Electronics and Communication Engineering.
(aam) Electronics and Computer Science.
(aan) Electronics and/or Telecommunication Engineering.
(aao) Electronics and/or Telecommunication Engineering (Microwave).
(aap) Electronics and Computer Engineering.
(aaq) Electronics Communication and Instrumentation Engineering.
(aar) Electronics Instrument & Control.
(aas) Electronics Instrument & Control Engineering.
(aat) Instrumentation & Control Engineering.
(aau) Instrument & Control Engineering.
(aav) Information Technology.
(aaw) Electric Power and Machinery Engineering.
(aax) Infotech Engineering.
(aby) Cyber Security
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 from recognized University 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:-
(aaa) Aerospace Engineering.
(aab) Aeronautical Engineering.
(aac) Aircraft Maintenance Engineering.
(aad) Mechanical Engineering.
(aae) Mechanical Engineering and Automation.
(aaf) Mechanical Engineering (Production).
(aag) Mechanical Engineering (Repair and Maintenance).
(aah) Mechatronics.
(aaj) Industrial Engineering.
(aak) Manufacturing Engineering.
(aal) Production and Industrial Engineering
Ground Duty (Non-Technical) Branches.
(aa) 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 (aaa) Graduation with a minimum of three years degree courses in any discipline from a recognized University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent.
OR
(aab) 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 recognized 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:- (aaa) B. Com Degree (Min three years course). (aab) Bachelor of Business Administration (with specialization in Finance)/ Bachelor of Management Studies (with specialization in Finance)/ Bachelor of Business Studies (with specialization in Finance) (aac) Qualified CA/ CMA/ CS/ CFA.
(aad) B.Sc. with specialization in Finance.
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:-
(aaa) Communication Engineering.
(aab) Computer Engineering/Technology.
(aac) Computer Engineering and Application.
(aad) Computer Science and Engineering/Technology. (aae) Electrical and Computer Engineering.
(aaf) Electrical and Electronics Engineering.
(aag) Electronics Engineering/Technology.
(aah) Electronics Science and Engineering.
(aaj) Electronics.
(aak) Electronics and Communication Engineering.
(aal) Electronics and Computer Science.
(aam) Electronics and/or Telecommunication Engineering.
(aan) Electronics and/or Telecommunication Engineering (Microwave).
(aao) Electronics Communication and Instrumentation Engineering.
(aap) Information Technology.
(aaq) Mechanical Engineering
Only those candidates who have given 12th standard in the 10+2 pattern of examination are eligible to apply for these courses.
Note-One seat is reserved for law-qualified candidates in Ground duty (non-tech) branches and the candidate may get employed on legal duties of the IAF (after commissioning).
How to Apply?
Aspirants for IAF must apply online using the link https://careerindianairforce.cdac.in, or https://afcat.cdac.in. An Aadhaar Card is mandatory for online registration