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Job NotificationJune 02, 2025
Indian Air Force AFCAT 02/2025 Batch Online Form: Check Eligibility & Apply
IAF's AFCAT 02/2025 Batch online form is live! Apply between June 2, 2025, and July 1, 2025, for 284 Flying & Ground Duty posts. Course commences July 2026.
CentralIndian Air Force (IAF)10+2, Graduation, B.E./B.Tech.
Last: 01 Jul 2025
Posts: 284
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has announced the Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) 02/2025 Batch for the recruitment of Group A Gazetted Officers in Flying and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) branches. A total of 284 vacancies are available. The course is scheduled to commence in July 2026.
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Job Overview
The AFCAT 02/2025 Batch offers opportunities in Flying and Ground Duty branches. Online applications are open from June 2, 2025, to July 1, 2025.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start Date | 02 June 2025 (11:00 hrs) |
| Online Application Last Date | 01 July 2025 (23:30 hrs) |
| Course Commencing Date | July 2026 |
Vacancy Details
| Branch | Entry Type | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flying Branch | AFCAT Entry (SSC) | 01 | 02 |
| Ground Duty (Technical) | AE(L) | 85 | 23 |
| Ground Duty (Technical) | AE(M) | 38 | 10 |
| Ground Duty (Non-Technical) | Weapon Systems (WS) Branch | 19 | 05 |
| Ground Duty (Non-Technical) | Admin | 46 | 12 |
| Ground Duty (Non-Technical) | LGS | 11 | 04 |
| Ground Duty (Non-Technical) | Accts | 09 | 02 |
| Ground Duty (Non-Technical) | Edn | 07 | 02 |
| Ground Duty (Non-Technical) | Met | 06 | 02 |
| Flying Branch | NCC Special Entry | 10% of CDSE vacancies for PC and 10% of AFCAT vacancies for SSC | 10% of CDSE vacancies for PC and 10% of AFCAT vacancies for SSC |
Eligibility Criteria
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Nationality
Applicants must be citizens of India as per the Indian Citizenship Act, 1955. Aadhaar is mandatory for application.
| Branch | Age Limit | Born Between |
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| Flying Branch | 20 to 24 years (26 years for CPL holders) | 02 July 2002 – 01 July 2006 |
| Ground Duty (Tech & Non-Tech) | 20 to 26 years | 02 July 2000 – 01 July 2006 |
| Branch | Qualification Requirements |
|---|---|
| Flying Branch | 10+2 with 50% in Physics and Mathematics AND Any 3-year degree with 60% marks OR BE/B Tech (4 years) with 60% marks OR Section A & B of AMIE or Aeronautical Society of India with 60% marks. |
| Ground Duty (Technical) | 10+2 with 50% in Physics & Math AND 4-year Engineering/Tech degree in relevant disciplines. |
| Ground Duty (Non-Technical - Weapon Systems) | Same as Flying Branch |
| Ground Duty (Non-Technical - Admin & Logistics) | 3-year Graduation with 60% marks. |
| Ground Duty (Non-Technical - Accounts) | B.Com or related finance degrees with 60%. |
| Ground Duty (Non-Technical - Education) | Postgraduate with 50% marks and 60% in Graduation. |
| Ground Duty (Non-Technical - Meteorology) | B.Sc. with Physics & Math OR Engineering degree with 60% marks. |
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Physical Standards
Refer to official notification for Physical Standards details.
Salary
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Pay Scale | Rs. 56,100-1,77,500 (Level-10) |
| Training Stipend | â‚ą56,100 per month |
| Allowances | Flying Allowance, Technical Allowance, Risk & Hardship Allowance, Transport Allowance (as per branch, duty, and location) |
Selection Process
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Selection Stages
The selection process includes an Online AFCAT Exam, Air Force Selection Board (AFSB) testing, Computerized Pilot Selection System (CPSS) for Flying Branch, and a Medical Examination.
| Stage | Description | Details |
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| Stage 1 | Online AFCAT Exam (Computer-Based Test) | Duration: 2 Hours, Total Questions: 100, Total Marks: 300, Subjects: General Awareness, Verbal Ability in English, Numerical Ability, Reasoning and Military Aptitude. Marking Scheme: +3 for correct, -1 for incorrect, 0 for unattempted. |
| Stage 2 | Air Force Selection Board (AFSB) | Stage I: Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR), Picture Perception and Discussion Test (PPDT), Document Verification. Stage II: Psychological Tests, Group Tests, Personal Interview. |
| Stage 3 | Computerized Pilot Selection System (CPSS) | For Flying Branch only. |
| Stage 4 | Medical Examination | Assessment of physical fitness and overall health. |
Application Process
- Visit the official website: afcat.cdac.in. AFCAT Official Website
- Click on “AFCAT 02/2025 Batch Apply Online” or “Candidate Login > Not Yet Registered? Register Here”.
- Register by providing your details to create a login ID and password.
- Fill out the application form with your personal, educational, and professional details.
- Upload scanned photo, signature, and thumb impression (each 10–50 KB).
- Pay the application fee: â‚ą550 + GST (for AFCAT entry). NCC Special Entry candidates are exempted from paying fees. Payment can be made through Credit Card, Debit Card, or Net Banking.
- Submit the form and save the confirmation for future reference.
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Important Links
AFCAT Official Website Indian Air Force Career Website Download Official NotificationLast updated: June 02, 2025