AFCAT By IAF

Hi I want to join the Indian Air Force as a Commissioned Officer through Air Force Common Admission Test ( AFCAT) . Provide the Air Force Common Admission Test exam pattern , application form dates and the exam dates .

Can you provide me the details of the AFCAT (Air Force Common Admission Test) 2020 conducted by IAF (Indian Air Force)?

[Neelu Bhasin]

Indian Air Force has announced a notification for the recruitment of AFCAT(Air Force Common Admission Test) (01/2020) for Flying Branch & Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) Branches. NCC Special Entry for Courses Commencing in January 2021


Important Dates
Starting Date to Apply Online: 01-12-2019
Closing Date to Apply Online: 30-12-2019


Vacancy Details
Post Name Total
AFCAT (01/2020) 249


Qualification
One should have passed with a minimum of 60% marks each in Maths and Physics at 10+2 level and

Graduation (any Disciplines) or BE/B Tech degree or one who have cleared Section A & B exam of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India in relevant Engg disciplines

Degree or PG Degree (Relevant Subjects)


Age Limit (as on 01-01-2021)

For Flying Branch:
Minimum Age: 20 Years
Maximum Age: 24 Years
Candidates born between 02-01-1997 to 01-01-2001 (both dates inclusive)

For Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical) Branch:
Minimum Age: 20 Years
Maximum Age: 26 Years
Candidates born between 02-01-1995 to 01-01-2001 (both dates inclusive)


Application Fee
For AFCAT entry: Rs. 250/-
Payment Mode: through Online


IAF AFCAT (Indian Air Force Air Force Common Admission Test) 2020

Can you provide me important dates for Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) 2020 conducted by Indian Air Force?

[sumit]

Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) is an entrance exam conducted by Indian Air Force to select eligible candidates for multiple posts in Flying and Ground Duty [Technical and Non- Technical]. AFCAT is conducted twice every year to join reputable Air Force Academy and get commission as an Indian Air Force Officer.


AFCAT 1 Dates 2020

Release of short notification 23-Nov-19
Release of detailed notification 01-Dec-19
AFCAT application form 2020 01-Dec-19
Last date to apply 30-Dec-19
AFCAT exam 22-Feb-2020 to 23-Feb-2020
Admit Card 04-Feb-20
Result 16-Mar-20


AFCAT 2 Dates 2020

Application form Jun-20
Last date to apply Jun-20
Exam date Aug-20
Admit Card July 2020


AFCAT 2020 Eligibility Criteria

AFCAT 2020 eligibility criteria for Ground Duty and Flying Branch

Age Criteria

(i) Flying Branch: 20 to 24 years. Upper age limit for candidates holding valid and current Commercial Pilot License issued by DGCA (India) is relaxable up to 26.

(ii) Ground Duty (Technical/Non-Technical) Branches: 20 to 26 years.

Note: One below 25 years of age must be unmarried at the time of commencement of course. Widows/Widowers and divorcees (with or without encumbrances) below 25 years of age are also not eligible.

Educational Qualification

Flying Branch: Minimum 60% marks each in physics and mathematics at 10+2 level and a three-year degree in graduation OR a BE/B Tech degree with a minimum of 60% from a recognized university.

Ground duty (Technical) Branch:
(i) Aeronautical engineering (Electronics) (AE(L)): Minimum 60% marks each in physics and mathematics at 10+2 level and a degree in graduation/post-graduation in the field of engineering and technology from a recognized university.

AFCAT Selection Procedure

Indian Air Force will conduct the AFCAT online exam across India at different test centres.

IAF will publish the results of AFCAT and candidates will be able to check their marks, cut off marks etc on the official portal

Selected candidates have to choose their AFSB interview venue and date on the same portal.

The screening test is the first stage of the interview, which consists of verbal, nonverbal tests and a PPDT test. The selected candidates will stay at the centres for further selection tests and those who could not qualify it, would be set free on the same day.

The next stage consists of a personal interview, Psychology and GTO tests, PABT (for flying only), on the last day conference will be conducted after which, the final result is announced.

The selected candidates are sent for medical examination.