Indian Air Force IAF released the official notification for the AFCAT 2024 examination yesterday. Before that, the authority released the official notification on 20th May 2024. Candidates who are eligible can apply for the examination from 30th May 2024. The last day to submit the online application is June 28 2024. This year a total number of 304 seats are available for candidates to join. Along with the announcement the authority has released detailed notifications for students to go through thoroughly. The exam date for AFCAT 2024 is 9th, 10th and 11th August 2024.
What is AFCAT?
AFCAT is a national-level examination which stands for the Air Force Common Admission Test. The main authority that handles this examination is the Indian Air Force. This examination is conducted annually in February and August. Through this examination, the Indian Air Force selects candidates for class 1 officers in flying and ground duties (technical and non-technical). In this examination male and female both candidates can apply. After clearing this examination candidates can join the Short Service Commission in the flying branch and permanent commission short service in ground duties.
AFCAT Notification 2024 Overview
| Parameter | Details |
| Job Location | Anywhere in India |
| AFCAT Exam Date 2024 Status | Out |
| Selection Process | Written Exam, AFSB Interview, and Medical Exam |
| AFCAT 2 Exam Date 2024 | September 2024 |
| Frequency | Twice a Year |
| Official Website | careerindianairforce.cdac.in / afcat.cdac.in |
| AFCAT Full Form | Air Force Common Admission Test |
| AFCAT 2 2024 Eligibility | Graduate, 20 years |
| Exam Level | National |
| Exam Name | AFCAT Examination, 2024 |
| Exam Conducting Body | Indian Air Force |
Documents Required to fill AFCAT Application
- Aadhaar Card
- Credit/Debit cards
- Marksheets of Class 12 and graduation/diploma/integrated postgraduation
- Scanned images of photograph, signature, and left thumb impression
Details Required for AFCAT Application Form 2024
- Candidate’s Name
- Father’s Name
- Mother’s Name
- Nationality
- Valid Mobile Number
- Valid Email ID
- Type of Entry
- Aadhaar Card Number
- Correspondence Address
- Photograph
- Signature
- Command
- Gender
- Date of Birth
- 10th Marksheet and Certificate
- 12th Marksheet and Certificate
- Graduation Degree
- Post Graduation Degree
- Integrated Post Graduation Degree
- Permanent Address
- Thumb Impression
- Declaration by the candidate
- Exam City, etc.
| AFCAT Application Form 2024 Details | |
| Personal Details | Candidate’s Name (As per 10th certificate)Candidate’s Father’sName (As per 10th certificate)Candidate’s Mother’s Name (As per 10th certificate)Email AddressSecondary Email AddressNationalityMobile NumberCandidate’s Visible Identification MarkCPSS/PABT StatusCommercial Pilot License issued by DGCA?Select ‘Yes’ or ‘No’Are you serving Airman of IAF?Marital Status Married or UnmarriedDate of Birth DD/MMM/YYYY |
| Qualification | Education Level (10 + 2 + Graduation/10 + 2 + Graduation + Post Graduation/10 + 2 + Integrated Post Graduation)Graduation LevelQualification DegreeCourse DurationName of College/InstituteName of UniversityEnter Aggregate/Gross Percentage, etc. |
| Courses | FlyingGround Duty (Technical)Ground Duty (Non-Technical) |
| NCC | NCC Air Wing “C” CertificateSerial No.Name of NCC UnitYear |
| AFSB/ SSB appeared as Candidates | Batch No.Enter the Place Of AppearingNo of Days at AFSB |
| Source of AFCAT information | List of information Newspaper, Employment News |
| GATE | Year of appearingGATE Score |
| Communication Details | Permanent Address Enter Full AddressState/Union TerritoriesCityPin CodeRailway StationLandline NumberAadhaar Card NumberCheck if Permanent Address is same as Correspondence Address. Correspondence Address Full AddressStateCityPin CodeRailway Station |
| Upload Documents | PhotographSignatureThumb ImpressionDeclaration by the candidate |
| Select Exam City | 5 choices based on preference from the exam cities list |
How to Apply Online for AFCAT 2 Notification 2024?
- To fill the AFCAT application form online visit the official website of AFCAT at careerIndiaairforce.cdac.in or afcat.cdac.in.
- On the homepage click on the link candidate login in the recent notification section
- Now click on the not yet registered register your link on the next window
- A new window will appear with signup page sign up if you haven’t login yet using your email id and password
- After the successful registration, canon into your account using that password you generated
- Now click on either AFCAT or NCC special entry for flying branch
- Click on the application form and enter your personal details educational qualification course preference and contact details
- After it you need to upload your recent passport size photograph signature and thumb impression in prescribed format
- Now submit the online fee which is 550 + GST. Remember it this fee is non-refundable.
- There are various payment methods are available like credit card debit card and banking etc
- Now click on submit and your receipt of online payment and confirmation page will appear on screen
- Take printouts of both of the documents and keep it safe for future use.
AFCAT 2 Notification 2024: Eligibility
| Parameters | Eligibility Criteria |
| Education Qualification | Flying Branch & Ground Duty (Non-technical): The candidate must have scored a minimum of 50% marks each in physics and mathematics at the 10+2 level and possess a three-year graduation degree OR a BE/BTech degree with a minimum of 60% from a recognized university.<br> Ground Duty (Technical): <ul><li>Aeronautical Engineering (Electronics) (AE(L)): The candidate must have scored a minimum of 60% marks each in physics and mathematics at the 10+2 level and hold a degree in graduation/post-graduation in engineering and technology from a recognized university.</li></ul> |
| Age Limit | Flying Branch: 20 to 24 years (Candidates must have been born between 02/01/2001 to 01/01/2005).<br> Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical): 20 to 26 years (Candidates must have been born between 02/01/1999 to 01/01/2005). |
| Martial Status | Candidates must be unmarried at the time of commencement of the course, and marriage is not permitted during training. |
| Nationality | Candidate must be a citizen of India as per the Indian Citizenship Act, 1955. |
AFCAT 2 Notification 2024: Important Dates
| Events | AFCAT 2024 Dates |
| AFCAT 1 Short Notification 2024 Release Date | November 18, 2023 |
| AFCAT 1 Notification 2024 Release Date | December 1, 2023 |
| AFCAT 1 Application Release Date | December 1, 2023 (11:00 AM) |
| Last Date to Submit AFCAT 1 Application Form 2024 | December 30, 2023 (11:00 PM) |
| AFCAT 1 Admit Card 2024 | January 30, 2024 |
| AFCAT 1 2024 Exam Date | February 16, 17, and 18, 2024 |
| AFCAT 1 Result Date 2024 | March 8, 2024 |
| AFSB 2024 Notification | Released |
| AFCAT 1 2024 Merit List | To be updated soon |
| AFSB 2024 Interview Dates | Out |
| AFCAT 1 Final Result | To be updated soon |
| Course Commencing | January 2025 |
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AFCAT 1 Exam Schedule 2024
| Activity | 1st Shift | 2nd Shift |
| Candidate Arrival Time | 08:00 AM | 01:00 PM |
| Verification of Admit Card, ID Proof, Biometric, and Seating | 08:00 AM-09:45 AM | 01:00 PM-02:45 PM |
| Candidate Instruction Session | 09:45 AM-10:00 AM | 02:45 PM-03:00 PM |
| AFCAT 1 Examination | 10:00 AM-12:00 PM | 03:00 PM-05:00 PM |
AFCAT 2 Notification 2024 Salary
| Category | Allowance/Salary |
| During Training | Rs. 52,600 per month |
| Training Duration | 1 year |
| Post-Training Compensation | |
| Pay Band for all Branches | Rs. 56,100 per month |
| Pay Matrix Level (VII CPC) | Rs. 56,100 – Rs. 1,10,700 per month |
| Military Service Pay | Rs. 15,500 per month |
| Flying Branch Allowance | Rs. 11,250 per month |
| Technical Branch Officers | Rs. 2,500 per month |
AFCAT 2 Vacancy 2024
| Entry | Branch | Course Number | Vacancies (Men) (SSC) | Vacancies (Women) |
| AFCAT Entry | Flying | 218/25F/SSC/M & W | 18 | 11 |
| Ground-Duty(Technical) | 217/25T/SSC/107AEC/M & W | AE(L): 88 AE(M): 36 | AE(L): 23 AE(M): 09 | |
| Ground-Duty(Non-Technical) | 216/25G/SSC/M & W | WS Branch: 14 Admin: 43 Accts: 10 Lgs: 13 Edn: 07 Met: 08 | WS Branch: 14 Admin: 03 Accts: 11 Lgs: 14 Edn: 02 Met: 02 | |
| NCC Special Entry | Flying | 218/25F/PC/M and 218/25F/SSC/M & W | 10% seats out of CDSE vacancies for PC and 10% seats out of AFCAT vacancies for SSC |
AFCAT Exam Pattern 2024
Sectional Weightage of Marks
| Exam | Subject | Duration | No. of Question | Maximum Marks |
| AFCAT (For all branches) | Numerical Ability, Reasoning, English, General Awareness & Military Aptitude | 120 Minutes | 100 | 300 |
| EKT (For Technical Branch Only) | Mechanical, Computer Science, Electrical, Electronics & Communication | 45 Minutes | 60 | 180 |
AFCAT Marking Scheme
| AFCAT Marking Scheme | Details |
| Correct Answer | +3 marks |
| Incorrect Answer (Negative Marking) | -1 mark |
| Unattempted Question | No marks allotted |
| Score Calculation | Total score is calculated after deducting marks for incorrect answers |
AFCAT 2 Notification 2024: AFCAT Syllabus 2024
AFCAT English Syllabus
| Topics | No of Questions |
| Fill in the blacks | 4 |
| Error Detection | 3 |
| Idioms/Phrases | 3 |
| Reading Comprehension | 2 |
| Antonym/ Synonym | 6 |
| Cloze test | 5 |
AFCAT General Awareness Syllabus
| Topics | No of Questions |
| History | 5 |
| Geography | 4 |
| Science | 5 |
| Polity | 4 |
| Current Affairs and Economics | 7 |
| Total | 25 |
AFCAT Numerical Ability Syllabus
| Topics | No of Questions |
| Profit/Loss and Discount | 2 |
| Ratio & Percentage | 3 |
| Mixture & Allegations | 2 |
| Algebra | 2 |
| Time and Work | 2 |
| Simplification | 3 |
| Speed and Distance | 2 |
| Average | 2 |
AFCAT Reasoning & Military Aptitude Syllabus
| Topic | No of Questions |
| Non-Verbal (Image) | 10 |
| Odd one out | 5 |
| Analogy | 5 |
| Venn diagram | 4 |
| Complete the pattern | 5 |
| Miscellaneous | 5 |
AFCAT Non-Technical Syllabus
| Subjects | AFCAT Non-Technical Syllabus |
| General Awareness | History National & International Organisations Geography, Art & Culture Personalities Sports Environment & Ecology Economy Indian Polity Basic Science Based Knowledge Science & Technology Current Affairs (National & International) Defence |
| English | Comprehension Error Detection in Sentence Sentence Completion/ Fill in the correct word Cloze Test / Fill in the blanks in a paragraph Synonym/ Antonym Idioms and Phrases Sentence Rearranging Analogy Substitution in a Sentence/ One Word Substitution |
| Numerical Ability | Time and Work Decimal Fraction Profit & Loss Ratio & Proportion Average/Percentage Simple and Compound Interest Time & Distance and Races (Trains/ Boats & Streams) Probability Area and Perimeter Mixture & Allegation Rules Number System & Number Series Clocks |
| Reasoning and military aptitude test | Odd One Out Analogy Venn Diagram Pattern Completion Dot Situation Analysis Blood Relation Missing Figures Figure Classification Coding and Decoding Spotting the Embedded Figures |