Conducting Body: Indian Air Force (IAF)
Post Name: Class 1 Gazetted Officers in Flying Branch & Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical)
Exam Name: Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT)
Advertisement No.: 01/2025 (Courses commencing in July 2026)
Total Vacancies: 284
Apply Online: https://afcat.cdac.in/AFCAT/
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | 02 June 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 01 July 2025 |
| Exam Date | Tentative (Aug 2025) |
🎯 Who Can Apply?
- Both Male & Female candidates.
- Candidates must check the official notification for eligibility and guidelines before applying.
- उम्मीदवारों को सलाह दी जाती है कि वे आवेदन करने से पहले अधिसूचना को ध्यानपूर्वक पढ़ें।
🎓 Educational Qualifications
✈️ Flying Branch
- 10+2 with minimum 50% in Physics & Math
- Graduate (3-Year Degree) in any discipline with 60% marks
- OR
- BE/B.Tech (4-Year Degree) with 60% marks
🛠️ Ground Duty (Technical)
- B.E./B.Tech in relevant streams of Aeronautical Engineering
- Refer to the official notification for stream-specific requirements.
📝 Ground Duty (Non-Technical)
- Graduate (3-Year Degree) in any discipline with 60% marks OR
- Cleared Section A & B of AMIE or Aeronautical Society of India with 60% marks
🧾 Age Limit (As on 01 July 2026)
| Branch | Min Age | Max Age |
|---|---|---|
| Flying Branch | 20 Years | 24 Years |
| Ground Duty (Tech/Non-Tech) | 20 Years | 26 Years |
🔁 Age relaxation as per IAF rules.
💰 Application Fees
| Entry Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| AFCAT Entry (All Candidates) | ₹550/- |
| NCC Special Entry / Meteorology Entry | ₹0/- (Exempted) |
🛡️ Selection Process
- Written Exam
- Physical Standard Test (PST)
- Physical Medical Examination (PME)
🔢 Vacancy Details
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Total Posts: 284
Branch-wise and gender-wise vacancy details are available in the official notification.
🌐 How to Apply
- Visit the official portal: https://afcat.cdac.in/AFCAT/
- Register/login and complete the application form.
- Upload necessary documents and pay the fee (if applicable).
- Review all entries carefully before submitting.
- Print the final application for future reference.
📘 AFCAT Full Form
- AFCAT: Air Force Common Admission Test
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