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• Flying Branch (PC and SSC for Men and Women):
  • Role: Pilots for fighter, transport, and helicopter aircraft
  • Pay Scale: Level-10 (₹56,100–1,77,500 as per 7th CPC) + Flying Allowance (₹11,250/month)
  • Vacancies (indicative): ~50–70 per cycle
• Ground Duty (Technical) Branch (PC and SSC for Men and Women):
  • Roles: Aeronautical Engineer (Electronics) and Aeronautical Engineer (Mechanical)
  • Responsibilities: Maintenance of aircraft systems, avionics, and technical equipment
  • Pay Scale: Level-10 (₹56,100–1,77,500) + Technical Allowance
  • Vacancies (indicative): ~80–100 per cycle
• Ground Duty (Non-Technical) Branch (PC and SSC for Men and Women):
  • Roles: Administration, Accounts, Logistics, Education, Meteorology
  • Responsibilities: ATC, financial management, supply chain, training, weather forecasting
  • Pay Scale: Level-10 (₹56,100–1,77,500)
  • Vacancies (indicative): ~70–100 per cycle

The exact number of vacancies for AFCAT 1 and 2 2025 will be announced in the official notifications (Dec 2024 & June 2025) at afcat.cdac.in. Salaries include DA, HRA, and other allowances.

Eligibility Criteria

• Nationality: Must be a citizen of India.
• Educational Qualification:
  • Flying Branch: Bachelor’s with 60% + Physics/Maths at 10+2 (60% each) OR B.E./B.Tech with 60%.
  • Ground Duty (Technical): B.E./B.Tech with 60% + Physics/Maths at 10+2 (60% each). Specific subjects for AE (Electronics/Mechanical).
  • Ground Duty (Non-Technical):
    • Administration & Logistics: Bachelor’s with 60%
    • Accounts: B.Com with 60%
    • Education: Postgraduate with 50%
    • Meteorology: PG in Science/Maths/Stats/Geography/CS/etc. with 50% + Physics & Maths at 10+2 (60% each)
  Final-year students can apply (no backlog; proof required).
• Age Limit:
  • Flying Branch: 20–24 years (extendable to 26 with valid CPL)
  • Ground Duty (Tech & Non-Tech): 20–26 years
  • Note: No relaxation for reserved categories
• Marital Status: Unmarried below 25; conditions apply for married above 25.
• Physical Standards: Height, weight, vision, and medical fitness as per IAF standards.
• Application Fee: ₹550 + GST (except NCC Special Entry & Meteorology).

Exam Pattern

Written Examination (AFCAT)

• Mode: Online, Objective MCQs
• Sections: General Awareness, Verbal Ability, Numerical Ability, Reasoning & Military Aptitude
• Total: 100 questions, 300 marks
• Duration: 2 hours
• Marking: +3 correct, -1 incorrect, 0 unattempted
• Language: English

Engineering Knowledge Test (EKT)

• Mode: Online MCQs (after AFCAT)
• Sections: Mechanical, Computer Science, Electrical & Electronics
• Total: 50 questions, 150 marks
• Duration: 45 minutes
• Marking: +3 / -1

AFSB Interview

• Total Marks: 300 (Flying & Non-Tech), 450 (Tech incl. EKT)
• Duration: 5–6 days
• Stages: OIR + PPDT → Psych Tests → Group Testing → PI → CPSS (Flying)

Medical Examination

Conducted post-AFSB for recommended candidates. Includes vision, hearing, physical standards, and medical tests.

Syllabus

Detailed syllabus for AFCAT: General Awareness, English, Maths, Reasoning. EKT: Engineering subjects. AFSB Interview: Psych, GD, Tasks, PI, CPSS.

Refer to official AFCAT notification for complete syllabus.

Preparation Tips

• Review: Syllabus & exam pattern carefully
• Practice: Attempt mock tests & solve previous year papers
• Fitness: Maintain physical fitness for AFSB
• Books: Follow recommended books (Lucent GK, Norman Lewis, RS Aggarwal, etc.)
• Current Affairs: Stay updated with defence news & events

Important Dates (Tentative)

• AFCAT 1 2025: Notification – Dec 1, 2024 | Exam – Feb 7–9, 2025 | AFSB – Apr–Jun 2025
• AFCAT 2 2025: Notification – Jun 1, 2025 | Exam – Aug 8–10, 2025 | AFSB – Oct–Dec 2025
• Admit Card: 10–15 days before exam
• Result: 1–2 months post-exam

Check official notifications at afcat.cdac.in for updates.