AFCAT 2 2024 Exam - Check for Eligibility, Exam Date and Other Vital Details

AFCAT 2 2024 Exam: Indian Air Force (IAF) has recently released an official notification inviting eligible Indian citizens, both men and women, to apply for Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT- 02/2024) for Flying Branch and Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical) Branches/ NCC Special Entry for courses commencing in July 2025.

IAF welcomes all eligible and intending Indian citizens to be part of this elite force as Group ‘A’ Gazetted Officers in Flying and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) branches.

According to AFCAT 2 2024 Examination Notification, online AFCAT examination will be conducted on 9th, 10th and 11th August 2024.

Interested and eligible candidates can apply for AFCAT 2 2024 Examination from 30 May, 2024 onwards. The deadline for submission of online application form is 28 June, 2024.

All the necessary information related to the IAF AFCAT 2 2024 Examination Notification, including number of vacancies, essential qualification, age limit, salary, selection procedure and how to apply are discussed in this article.

AFCAT 2 2024 Exam Notification Highlights

Conducting Authority	Indian Air Force (IAF)
Exam Name	AFCAT- 2/2024
Post Name	Group-A Gazetted Officers
Total Vacancy	304
Application Mode	Online
Exam Mode	Online
Selection Process	Written Test/interview/Medical Test
Last Date To Apply	28 June, 2024
Exam Dates	9, 10 & 11 Aug 24
Job Location	Anywhere in India
AFCAT Official Website	afcat.cdac.in

AFCAT 2 2024 Exam Details

The AFCAT, or Air Force Common Admission Test, is an entrance exam conducted by the Indian Air Force (IAF) to select candidates for Class 1 officer positions in both Flying and Ground Duty (technical and non-technical branches). It is held twice a year, typically in February and August.

A total of 304 Officers vacancies are available in Flying and Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical) Branches out of which 237 are reserved for male candidates and 68 for female candidates. The break-up of vacancies according to the Branch and Category are as follows:

1. Flying Branch

■ Men (SSC) : 18
■ Women (SSC) : 11

Ground Duty (Technical)

■ Men AE(L) : 88
■ Women AE(L) : 23
■ Men AE(M) : 36
■ Women AE(M) : 09

3. Ground Duty (Non-Technical)

■ Men- Weapon Systems (WS) Branch : 14
■ Women- Weapon Systems (WS) Branch : 03
■ Men Admin : 43
■ Women Admin : 11
■ Men Lgs : 13
■ Women Lgs : 04
■ Men Accts : 10
■ Women Accts : 02
■ Men Edn : 07
■ Women Edn : 02
■ Men Met : 08
■ Women Met : 02

NOTE: 10% of the Flying Branch seats are reserved for NCC Special Entry.

AFCAT Exam 2024 Eligibility Conditions

Candidates applying for the AFCAT exam 2024 should ensure that they fulfill all the eligibility conditions for admission to the examination.

Candidates must possess the following eligibility conditions inorder to apply for the AFCAT Exam 2024 conducted by Indian Air Force:

Nationality

Candidate must be a citizen of India as per Indian citizenship act, 1955.

Marital Status

Candidates must be unmarried at the time of commencement of the course and marriage is not permitted during training.

AFCAT Age Limit

(i) Flying Branch through AFCAT and NCC Special Entry: Candidates applying in Flying Branch should be between 20 and 24 years as on 01 July 2025 i.e. he/she must have been born between 02 July 2001 and 01 July 2005 (both dates inclusive). Upper age limit for candidates holding valid and current Commercial Pilot License issued by DGCA (India) is relaxable upto 26 years i.e. he/she must have been born between 02 July 1999 to 01 July 2005 (both dates inclusive).

(ii) Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical) Branch: Candidates applying for Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical) Branch should be between 20 and 26 years as on 01 July 2025 i.e. he.she must have been born between 02 July 1999 and 01 July 2005 (both dates inclusive).

Use our Online Age Calculator to determine your age as on 01 July 2025.

AFCAT Educational Qualifications

(i) Flying Branch

Candidates should have mandatorily passed with a minimum of 50% marks each in Maths and Physics at 10+2 level and:

(a) Graduation with minimum three years degree course in any discipline from a recognised University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent.
'OR'
(b) BE/B Tech degree (Four years course) from a recognised University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent.
'OR'
(c) Candidates who have cleared Section A & B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India from a recognised University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent.

(ii) Ground Duty (Technical) Branch
(a) Aeronautical Engineer (Electronics) {AE (L)}: Candidates with a minimum of 50% marks each in Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level and a minimum of four years degree graduation/integrated post-graduation qualification in Engineering/ Technology from recognised University OR cleared Sections A and B examination 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 a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent.
(b) Aeronautical Engineer (Mechanical) {AE (M)}: Candidates with a minimum of 50% marks each in Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level and a minimum of four years degree graduation/integrated post-graduation qualification in Engineering/Technology from recognised University OR cleared Sections A & B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India by actual studies with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent.

(iii) Ground Duty (Non-Technical) Branches
(a) Weapon Systems (WS) Branch: Candidates should have mandatorily passed with a minimum of 50% marks each in Maths and Physics at 10+2 level and Graduation with minimum three years degree course in any discipline from a recognised University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent.
'OR'
BE/B Tech degree (Four years course) from a recognised University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent.

(b) Administration& Logistics: Passed 10+2 and Graduate Degree (Minimum three years degree course) in any discipline from a recognised university with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent or {cleared section A & B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India from a recognised university with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent.

(c) Accounts Branch: Passed 10+2 and done graduation in any of the following streams with 60 % marks or equivalent from a recognised university:-
■ B. Com Degree (Min three years course).
■ Bachelor of Business Administration (with specialization in Finance)/ Bachelor of Management Studies (with specialization in Finance)/ Bachelor of Business Studies (with specialization in Finance).
■ Qualified CA/ CMA/ CS/ CFA.
■ B.Sc. with specialization in Finance.

(d) Education: Passed 10+2 and Post-Graduation with 50% marks in any discipline including integrated courses offering PG (Single degree without permission to exit and lateral entry) and with 60% marks in Graduation in any discipline.

(e) Meteorology: Passed 10+2 and B.Sc with Physics and Mathematics with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent or four year Graduation in Engineering/Technology discipline with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent.

For complete information on the eligibility conditions, kindly check the Official Notification provided below.

AFCAT Exam Date 2024

As per the AFCAT Exam 2024 Notification, AFCAT Exam 2024 will be conducted online on 9th, 10th and 11th August 2024.

Examination Fee for AFCAT Exam 2024

The examination fee for AFCAT entry is ₹550/- plus GST, and it is non-refundable. the fee can be paid online through the 'Make Payment' step on the main menu of the application. This fee is not applicable for NCC special entry. Please note that no cash, cheque, or demand draft (DD) will be accepted for the payment of the examination fee. The fee can be paid using credit or debit cards, or net banking through the payment gateway.

How To Apply For AFCAT Exam 2024

In this section we will walk you through the step by step process on how to apply for AFCAT Exam 2024.

However, candidates are advised to read all the instructions mentioned in the official notification carefully before filling up the online application form.

1. Register/ Login:

• Visit the AFCAT's portal at afcat.cdac.in. Alternatively, click the 'Register/Sign-In here' link mentioned in the 'Important Link' section below.
• If you haven't registered yet, click on "Register Here" and complete the One Time Registration (OTR) process.
• Login with your credentials after creating an account.

2. Apply online:

• Once logged in, Select the applicable Entry viz AFCAT or NCC SPECIAL ENTRY FOR FLYING BRANCH and proceed.
• Fill-up the application form with relevant details like Personal details, Qualification details, Course preference & Communication details.
• Upload the required documents along with the recent Photo, Signature & Thumb Impression.
• Select the preferred Exam city

3. Pay the application fee:

• The fee varies depending on the category of the applicant.
• The fee can be paid online.

4. Submit the application:

• After previewing the application, click on "Submit" for final submission.
• You will receive an auto-generated email confirmation on your registered email id.
• Print out the application for future reference.

Applicants are advised to exercise utmost care while filling in the online application. In case any information is found to be incorrect, the candidature is liable to be cancelled at any stage of the selection process. Verify the correctness of information entered in all the fields before proceeding with the “Make Payment” option. Applicants are cautioned that they will not be able to edit the previous details entered after the “Make Payment” step.

Standard and Syllabus of AFCAT Exam 2024

Syllabus

(i) 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.
(ii) General Awareness: History, Geography, Sports, National & International Organisations, Art & Culture, Personalities, Environment & Ecology, Indian Polity, Economy, Basic Science Based Knowledge, Science & Technology, Current Affairs (National & International), Defence.
(iii) Numerical Ability: Decimal Fraction, Time and Work, Average/Percentage, Profit & Loss, Ratio & Proportion, Simple and Compound Interest, Time & Distance and Races (Trains/ Boats & Streams), Area and Perimeter, Probability, Number System & Number Series, Mixture & Allegation Rules, Clocks.
(iv) Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test: Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning.

Standard

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).

AFCAT Exam 2024 Online Apply Date

Event	Date
Start date of application	30-05-2024
Last date of application	28-06-2024
Exam date	09/11-08-2024

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FAQs About AFCAT Exam 2024

(Q) How many vacancies are available under AFCAT Exam (02/2024)?
(A) A total of 304 vacancies are available under AFCAT Exam (02/2024).
(Q) When is the last date to apply for AFCAT Exam 2024?
(A) The last date to apply for AFCAT Exam 2024 is June 28, 2024.
(Q) What is the exam date for AFCAT Exam 2024?
(A) IAF will be conducting the AFCAT Exam on 9th, 10th & 11th August 2024.
(Q) What is the full-form of AFCAT?
(A) The full-form of AFCAT is Air Force Common Admission Test.
(Q) Is AFCAT Exam offline or online?
(A) AFCAT Exam is conducted online.
(Q) What is the official website of IAF's AFCAT?
(A) The official website of IAF's AFCAT is https://afcat.cdac.in.