What is AFCAT?
AFCAT is the full form of the Air Force Common Admission Test. This is a national level examination conducted by Indian Air force for the recruitment of Grade ‘A’ Officers. This Exam is conducted twice a year for recruiting the ‘Technical & Non-Technical’ branches of the Indian Air Force.
AFCAT is a great opportunity for both male and female candidates who want to join the Indian Air Force. This exam is for both the services as Short Service Commission in Flying Branch and Permanent Commission/Short Service Commission in Ground Duties, for both Technical and Non-Technical roles.
| Exam Name | AFCAT |
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| Conducted Body | Indian Air Force |
| Exam Level | National |
| Frequency of Exam | Twice a year |
| Mode of Exam | Online |
| Syllabus | For AFCAT: General Awareness, Verbal Ability in English, Numerical Ability and Reasoning, and Military Aptitude Test. For EKT: Mechanical, Computer Science, and Electrical & Electronics. |
| Pattern of Exam | For AFCAT: Total of 100 objective questions each of 3 marks. For EKT: Total of 50 questions each of 3 marks. |
| Job Profile after AFCAT | Group A Gazetted Officers in Flying and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) |
| Language of Exam | English |
Eligibility Criteria
| Nationality | Indian |
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| Age Limit | (i) For Flying Branch: Candidates should be between 20 and 24 years. The upper age limit for candidates having a CPL is relaxed up to 26 years (ii) For Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical): Between 20 and 26 years |
| Marital Status | Candidate should be unmarried at the time of commencement of the course Widows/Widowers and divorcees below 25 years are also not eligible Married candidates above 25 years are eligible to apply, but during their training period, they are neither provided married accommodation nor can they live with family |
| Physical and Medical Standards | Medically and physically fit to be eligible to carry out their duties and responsibilities properly. |
Educational Qualification
| BRANCH | Educational Qualification |
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| Flying Branch | Candidates must have passed Class 12 with 60 per cent in Math and Physics. They must also hold a graduation degree in any discipline/BE/BTech/cleared section A and B exam of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India from a recognised University with 60 per cent |
| Ground Duty Technical Branch | Aeronautical Engineer (Electronics) Passed Class 12 with 60 per cent each in Physics and Mathematics and four years degree in Engineering/Technology Or, Cleared Sections A and B 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 60 per cent in disciplines specified by the examination authority Aeronautical Engineer (Mechanical) Candidates must have passed Class 12 with 60 per cent in Physics and Mathematics and degree/integrated post-graduation in Engineering/Technology Or, Cleared sections A & B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India by actual studies with minimum 60 per cent or equivalent in certain disciplines specified by IAF |
| Ground Duty (Non-Technical) branches | Graduation in any discipline with a minimum of 60 per cent Or, Cleared section A&B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India from a recognised university with 60 per cent |
| Education | MBA/MCA or MA/MSc in English/Physics/Mathematics/Chemistry/ Statistics/ International relations/ International Studies/ Defence Studies/ Psychology/ Computer Science/ IT/ Management/ Mass Communication/ Journalism/ Public Relation with 50 per cent and 60 percent in graduation |
