IAF AFCAT Recruitment 2023: The Indian Air Force conducts the Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) twice a year aiming to recruit candidates for various positions. The exam serves as a gateway to the Short Service Commission (SSC) in the Flying Branch as well as the Permanent Commission (PC) and Short Service Commission (SSC) in the Ground Duty Branches both in technical and non-technical roles. In addition, the IAF also recruits individuals through the grant of PC/SSC for the NCC Special Entry Scheme in the Flying Branch and for the Meteorological Entry. AFCAT is widely regarded as one of the most prestigious and sought-after job opportunities in the Indian Air Force, capturing the dreams and aspirations of countless aspirants nationwide.
IAF AFCAT Recruitment 2023 Overview
| Organization | Indian Air Force |
| Branch | Ground Duty (Technical), Ground Duty (Non-Technical), Flying |
| Number of Posts | 276 |
| Online Application Starting Date | 1st June 2023 |
| Online Application End Date | 30th June 2023 |
| Selection Process | Written test Followed by AFSB Test and Medical Examination |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Official Site | afcat.cdac.in |
Application Fee:
AFCAT Entry Fee:
- AFCAT entry requires a payment of Rs. 250/-.
NCC Special Entry:
- For NCC Special Entry, no fee is required.
- Payment Modes:
Payment for AFCAT can be made using various modes:
- Debit Card
- Credit Card
- Net Banking
- E-Challan
Age Details:
For the Flying Branch:
- The minimum age requirement is 20 years.
- The maximum age limit is 24 years.
- Candidates must be born between July 2, 1998 and July 2, 2004 inclusive.
For Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical) Branch:
- The minimum age requirement is 20 years.
- The maximum age limit is 26 years.
- Applicants must have a date of birth between July 2, 1998 and July 2, 2004 inclusively.
Qualification Details:
Flying Post:
- Candidates aspiring for the Flying Post should have successfully completed a Bachelor’s Degree in any stream.
- Additionally, they should have studied Physics and Mathematics at the 10+2 level or have completed a B.E./B.Tech course.
Ground Duty Post:
- Graduation in any discipline.
- B.E./B.Tech degree.
- Candidates who have cleared Section A and B examination of the Associate Membership of
- Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India in relevant engineering fields.
- Post-Graduate degree in relevant subjects.
Vacancy Information
| Name of the Post | Branch | Total |
| AFCAT Entry | Ground Duty (Technical) | 151 |
| Flying | 11 | |
| Ground Duty (Non- Technical) | 114 | |
| NCC Special Entry | Flying | 10% of seats |
Important Links
| Apply Online | Available On 1st June 2023 |
| Short Notification | Download Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)
Q-1.When will the AFCAT 2 2023 Exam take place?
Ans: The date for the AFCAT 2 2023 Exam will be announced shortly.
Q-2.Does the AFCAT Exam have Negative Marking?
Ans: Certainly! In the AFCAT Written Exam, there is a provision for negative marking. For each incorrect answer, one-fourth of the total marks allocated to that particular question will be deducted.