IAF AFCAT 01/2025: The Indian Air Force has released an advertisement Notification inviting online applications for the Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT 01/2025). The application process for the Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) 2025 will open on 02 December 2024 and the deadline for the submission of the application form is 31 December 2024. This recruitment drive will fill up 336 vacancies of Commissioned Officers in Flying and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) branches through this examination.
The Indian Air Force has invited online applications from Indian citizens (Men and Women) to be part of this elite force as Commissioned Officers in Flying and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) branches. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the Official Website of IAF i.e, afcat.cdac.in.
To achieve high exam scores, applicants must thoroughly understand the AFCAT 1/2025 Syllabus, Exam Pattern, Eligibility Criteria, and Selection Process. Interested and eligible candidates can read this article to prepare themselves for the upcoming exam. Below, we discuss additional details including eligibility criteria, selection process, Syllabus, exam pattern, and other pertinent information for the AFCAT 1 exam in 2025.
Overview of IAF AFCAT Recruitment 2024
As mentioned in the employment notification released by Indian Air Force, there are 336 no. of posts to be filled based on Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT 01/2025). We have tabulated important details below:-
| Organisation | Indian Air Force |
| Advt No. | AFCAT 01/2025 |
| Post Name | Flying and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) Officers |
| No. of Posts | 336 Posts |
| Category | Govt |
| Job Location | All India |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Selection Process | Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT 01/2025) |
| Last Date | 31 Dec 2025 |
| Official Website | https://www.afcat.cdac.in/AFCAT/ |
Vacancy Details of Indian Air Force AFCAT Recruitment 2024
The Indian Air Force will be recruiting for vacancies in Ground Duty (Non-Technical and Technical) as well as for Gazetted Officers in the Flying Branch. The Indian Air Force provides the vacancy details along with the comprehensive official notification.
Name of Post:
1) Flying Officer (Flying Branch)
2) Ground Duty Officer (Technical Branch)
3) Ground Duty Officer (Non-Technical Branch)
4) Special Flying Entry (Flying Branch)
| Entry | Branch | Course No. | Vacancies (Men) | Vacancies (Women) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AFCAT Entry | Flying | 219/26F/SSC/M & W | SSC- 21 | SSC – 09 |
| Ground Duty (Technical) | 218/26T/SSC/108AEC/ M&W | AE(L): 95 AE(M): 53 | AFL): 27 AE(M): 14 | |
| Ground Duty (Non- Technical) | 218/26G/SSC/M & W | Weapon Systems WS) Branch: 14 Admin: 42 LGS: 13 Accts: 11 Edn: 07 Met: 07 | Weapon Systems WS) Branch: 03 Admin: 11 LGS: 03 Accts: 02 Edn: 02 Met: 02 | |
| NCC Special Entry | Flying | 219/26F/PC/M and 219/26F/SSC/M & W | 10% seats out of CDSE vacancies for PC and 10% seats out of AFCAT vacancies for SSC | |
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Eligibility Criteria for AFCAT 1/2025
The AFCAT 01/2025 recruitment offers positions for Commissioned Officers in the Indian Air Force with varying educational requirements and age limits.
| Name of Post | Qualification | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Flying Officer | Graduation (any discipline) with 60% marks and Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level OR B.E/B.Tech | 20 to 24 years |
| Ground Duty Officer | Aeronautical Engineer (Electronics): B.E/B.Tech in Electronics/Telecommunication/Electrical etc. | 20 to 26 years |
| (Technical Branch) | Aeronautical Engineer (Mechanical): B.E/B.Tech in Mechanical/Industrial/Production etc. | 20 to 26 years |
| Ground Duty Officer | Administration: Graduation (any discipline) with 60% marks | 20 to 26 years |
| (Non-Technical Branch) | Logistics: Graduation (any discipline) with 60% marks | 20 to 26 years |
| Accounts: B.Com with 60% marks | 20 to 26 years | |
| Education: MBA/MCA or MA/M.Sc in English/Physics/Mathematics/Chemistry/Statistics/International Relations or other specified subjects with 50% marks | 20 to 26 years | |
| Special Flying Entry | NCC Air Wing Senior Division ‘C’ certificate holders and other conditions as per Flying Branch | 20 to 24 years |
Application Fee of IAF AFCAT
Candidates applying for AFCAT entry need to pay Rs. 550/- + GST (non-refundable). This fee is not applicable for NCC special entry.
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Salary Structure of IAF AFCAT
The pay scale for IAF AFCAT 01/2025 is given as follows:
| Rank | Level | Pay Scale (in Rs.) |
|---|---|---|
| Flying Officer | 10 | Rs. 56,100 – 1,77,500 |
| Flight Lieutenant | 10 B | Rs. 6,13,00 – 1,93,900 |
| Squadron Leader | 11 | Rs. 6,94,00 – 2,07,200 |
| Wing Commander | 12A | Rs. 1,21,200 – 2,12,400 |
| Group Captain | 13 | Rs. 1,30,600 – 2,15,900 |
| Air Commodore | 13A | Rs. 1,39,600 – 2,17,600 |
| Air Vice Marshal | 14 | Rs. 1,44,200 – 2,18,200 |
| Air Marshal HAG Scale | 15 | Rs. 1,82,200 – 2,24,100 |
| HAG+Scale | 16 | Rs. 2,05,400 – 2,24,400 |
| VACS/Airforce Cdr/ Air Marshal (NFSG) | 17 | Rs. 2,25,000/- |
| CAS | 18 | Rs. 2,50,000/- |
IAF AFCAT 01/2025 Application Process
Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official websites “https://careerindianairforce.cdac.in” or “https://afcat.cdac.in” once the detailed notification is released by the Indian Air Force. Below is the step-by-step process for application.
Step 1
- Visit the official website or click on the provided link.
- New users must register first by clicking on “New User Register”.
- Enter your mobile number and email to register.
- Fill in the OTP sent to your mobile number and email, then click “Submit”.
- Receive your Login ID and Password via SMS and email.
Step 2
- Log in using your Registration Number and Password.
- Select the post.
- Fill in other details, including educational qualifications.
- Pay the application fee online via Credit/Debit Card or Internet Banking.
- Upload a scanned color photograph and Signature in JPEG format.
- Upload all required certificates.
- Apply and print the acknowledgment for records.
IMPORTANT DATES
Registration Start Date: 02 December 2024 (11:00 AM)
Registration Last Date: 31 December 2024 (11:30 PM)
Courses Commencement: January 2026
IAF Notification 2024 | Download PDF
Interested candidates can download the official notification of IAF Recruitment 2024 by clicking the link below to check the detailed information about the application process for Officers in Flying and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) Branches.
| Official Website of IAF | Visit Website (CLICK HERE) |
| Official Notification of IAF AFCAT Recruitment 2024 | DOWNLOAD PDF |
| Apply Link of IAF AFCAT Recruitment 2024 | DIRECT LINK (Available on 2 Dec 2024) |
Selection Process
The Indian Air Force AFCAT Recruitment 01/2025 selection will be done in the following posts.
- Online AFCAT Test
- AFSB Testing (Including SSB Interview)
- Medical Examination
Exam Pattern for Indian Air Force Officers AFCAT 01/2025 Recruitment:
The standard of Numerical Ability Questions will be of Matriculation level. The standard of questions in other subjects will be of graduation level (Indian University).
Syllabus:
- English: Comprehension, Detect Error in Sentence, Sentence Completion/ Filling in of correct word, Synonym/ Antonym, Cloze Test or Fill in the gaps in a paragraph, Idioms and Phrases, Analogy, Sentence Rearranging, Substitution in a Sentence/ One Word Substitution.
- General Awareness: History, Geography, Sports, National and international Organisations, Art and culture, Personalities, Environment and ecology, Indian Polity, Economy, Basic Science Based Knowledge, Science and Technology, Current Affairs (National and international), Defence.
- Numerical Ability: Decimal Fraction, Time and Work, Average/Percentage, Profit and loss, Ratio and proportion, Simple and Compound Interest, Time and distance and Races (Trains/ Boats and streams), Area and Perimeter, Probability, Number System & Number Series, Mixture & Allegation Rules, Clocks.
- Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test: Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning
For queries related to the conduct of online examinations, registration process and admit cards contact 020-25503105 or 020-25503106 or E-Mail afcatcell@cdac.in.
For queries regarding eligibility, allotment of AFSB centers, date of AFSB interview, merit list and Joining Instructions contact 011-23010231 Extn 7610 or Toll-free number 1800-11-2448
IAF AFCAT 01/2025 Recruitment FAQs
Ans. This recruitment drive will fill up 336 vacancies of Commissioned Officers in Flying and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) branches through the Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT 01/2025).
Ans. The last date to apply for IAF AFCAT 01/2025 is 31 December 2024.
Ans. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the Official Website of IAF i.e, afcat.cdac.in.
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