Airforce AFCAT 01/2025 Notification Full Details is released and the application online starts from 21st November 2024. Candidates can apply online for AFCAT Flying/ Technical/ Administration/ Logistics/ Accounts and Flying Branch. Indian Air Force invites Indian Citizens (Men & Women) to be part of this elite force as Group A Gazetted Officers in Flying and General Duty (Technical & Non-Technical) branches. All the details related to AFCAT 01/2025 like Notification, Eligibility, Qualification, Age Limit, Salary, Apply Online, Important Dates, Application Fees, How to Apply, Exam Date, Admit Card, Answer Key, Syllabus, Results, Previous Papers, etc are given below.
Indian Airforce Recruitment AFCAT 01/2025 Notification
| AFCAT 01/2025 Notification Full Details | |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Ground Duty (Non-Technical and Technical) and Gazetted Officers in Flying Branches |
| Vacancies | 336 |
| Starting Date for Apply Online | 2nd December 2024 (11 am) |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 31st December 2024 (11:30 pm) |
| Admitcards Release Date | Before Exam |
| Date of Exam | February 2025 |
| Date of Declaration of Exam Result | Notify Soon |
| Course Start | January 2026 |
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Age Limit
- Minimum Age Required : 20 Years
- AFCAT Flying Batch 20-24 Years
- Ground Duty Technical / Non Technical 20-26 Years
- Age Will Be Calculated As Per : 01-January-2026
(i) Flying Branch: Applicant age should be at least 20 years and the upper age is capped at 24 years for flying branch. The upper age limit for candidates holding valid and current Commercial Pilot License issued by DGCA (India) is relaxable for up to 26 years Age Between On 02 January 2002 to 01 January 2006.
(ii)Ground Duty (Technical/Non-Technical) Branches: For Ground duty, the minimum age is 20 years and the upper age limit is capped at 26 years Age Between On 02 January 2000 to 01 January 2006.
Note: Candidates below 25 years of age must be unmarried at the time of commencement of the course. Widows/Widowers and divorcees (with or without encumbrances) below 25 years of age are also not eligible.
Application Fee
- AFCAT Entry – Rs.550/- (For All Candidates)
- NCC Special Entry & Metrology Entry – Exempted
- Payment will be made through Debit Card/Credit card/net Banking/Challan.
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Educational Qualification
| Entry Type | Branch name | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| AFCAT Entry | Flying | Bachelor Degree in Any Stream with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 Level / B.E / B.Tech Course |
| Ground Duty Technical | Aeronautical Engineering Electronics : 10+2 Intermediate Minimum 60% Marks in Physics and Math and Minimum 4 Year Graduation / Integrated PG Degree in Engineering / Technology. Aeronautical Engineering Mechanical : Candidates with Minimum 60% Marks Each in Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 Level and 4 Year Engineering / Technology Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering or Equivalent Degree |
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| Ground Duty Non Technical Eligibility Details | ||
| Administration and Logistics | Bachelor Degree in Any Stream with at Least Minimum 60% Marks Physical Eligibility Height Male : 157.5 CMS | Female : 152 CM |
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| Accounts | Bachelor Degree in Commerce B.Com with at Least Minimum 60% Marks Physical Eligibility: Height Male : 157.5 CMS | Female : 152 CMS |
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| Meteorology | Meteorology | Master Degree in any Stream From any Recognized University In India. |
| NCC Special Entry | Flying | NCC Air Wing Senior Division ’C’ certificate and Other Details as per Flying Branch Eligibility |
Vacancy Details
Selection Process
Who got the call up letter then candidate have computer based exam who qualified written exam Shortlisted candidates will be informed about their selection for AFSB interview After Interview can go for the Medical test and finally who qualified All Steps candidate Shortlist for Final Merit List to get job.
- Computer-Based Test
- AFSB Interview
- Medical tests
AFCAT Exam Pattern 2025
AFCAT written test is the only criteria for clearing the first stage for non-technical candidates; But AFCAT+ EKT (Engineering Knowledge Test) for technical candidates.
| Exam | AFCAT | EKT (only for technical) |
|---|---|---|
| Mode of Exam | Online | Online |
| No. of Questions | 100 | 50 |
| Maximum Marks | 300 | 150 |
| Duration of Exam | 2 hours (120 minutes) | 45 minutes |
| Sections in Paper | General Awareness, Verbal Ability in English, Numerical Ability and Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test |
Mechanical, Computer Science and Electrical & Electronics |
| Negative Marking | 1 mark | 1 mark |
- Total Time Duration: 2 hours
- Number of Questions: 100
- Marking Criteria: +3 for each correct answer
- Negative Marking: -1 for each incorrect answer
- No marks for unattended questions.
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Physical Details-:
Ground Duty Technical Branch – Minimum height 157.5 Cms
Ground duty Non-Technical Branch – Height-male-157.5 cms,Female-152 cms
Interview Process
i) Shortlisted candidates will be informed about their selection for AFSB interview on their E-mail or through SMS as provided by candidates in their application form. You are advised to maintain your mobile number and e-mail ID till selection process is complete.
ii) AFSB interview will be conducted in two stages. Stage I test consists of Intelligence test, Picture Perception and Group Discussion. Candidates who fail to qualify in Stage I will be routed back on the same day. Stage II test comprises Psychological testing, Group testing and Interview which will last for 04 days. Successful candidates will thereafter undergo Medical Examination (approx duration 03-05 working days).
iii) Change of AFSB venue for interview is not permissible.
iv) Any correspondence regarding further change of AFSB date is to be addressed to the Call up Officer of the concerned AFSB. Award of fresh dates for AFSB would be subject to availability of batches/slots.
v) No compensation will be paid in respect of any injury sustained as a result of tests.
vi) AC 3 tier rail fare is admissible for the AFSB interview, if appearing for the first time for particular type of commission on production of tickets. Candidates are required to carry photo copy of the first page of bank passbook or cheque leaf where the name, account No. and IFS Code details are mentioned while appearing for AFSB.
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AFCAT Medical Test
In this Medical test If you are defence Aspirant, you should know there are so many parameters by which defence personnel check the capability and mentality of the Candidate in your medical and physical test.
All India Merit List
At final step An All India Merit List will be declared. This list is compiled on the basis of your performance in the written test and AFSB interview, subject to being medically fit. Also the merit list depends on the vacancies available in various branches / sub branches, joining instructions are issued to join one of the Training establishments.
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