On November 22, 2024, the Indian Air Force published AFCAT Vacancy 1 2025 and an advertisement for AFCAT Notification 2025. According to the notification, 336 positions for Group “A” Gazetted Officers in the Technical and Non-Technical Flying and Ground Duty branches have been made available. Male and female candidates for the AFCAT 1 Vacancy 2025 have been announced separately.
Candidates should be aware that 10% of CDSE seats are set up for the Permanent Commission (PC), while 10% of AFCAT seats are set aside for the Short Service Commission (SSC). The AFCAT Vacancy 2025 is open to all graduate applicants who are 20 years of age or older. See below for all the information regarding the AFCAT 2 Vacancy 2025 for both male and female candidates.
Highlights: Indian Airforce AFCAT Recruitment 2024
| Exam Conducting Body | Indian Air Force |
| AFCAT Full Form | Air Force Common Admission Test |
| Post Name | Flying Branch Ground Duty (Technical) Branch Ground Duty (Non-Technical) Branch |
| Frequency | Twice a Year |
| AFCAT 1 Vacancy 2025 | 336 |
| AFCAT Application Notification | Out on 01st Dec 2024 |
| AFCAT 1 Application Form 2025 Dates | 02nd Dec to 31st Dec 2024 |
| Exam Level | National |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Exam Mode | Online |
| Selection Process | Written Exam AFSB Interview Medical Exam |
| Official Website | https://careerindianairforce.cdac.in/ |
Vacancy Details
| Entry | Branch | Course Number | Vacancies (Men) (SSC) | Vacancies (Women) |
| AFCAT Entry | Flying | 219/26F/SSC/M & W | 21 | 09 |
| Ground-Duty(Technical) | 218/26T/SSC/ 108AEC/ M & W | AE(L): 95AE(M): 53 | AE(L): 27AE(M): 14 | |
| Ground-Duty(Non-Technical) | 218/26G/SSC/M & W | Weapon System (WS) Branch: 14Admin: 42Accts: 13Lgs: 11Edn: 07Met: 07 | Weapon System (WS) Branch: 03Admin: 11Accts: 02Lgs: 03Edn: 02Met: 02 | |
| NCC Special Entry | Flying | 219/26F/PC/M and219/26F/SSC/M&W | 10% seats out of CDSE vacancies for PC and 10% seats out of AFCAT vacancies for SSC. | |
Eligibility Criteria
| Parameters | Details |
| Educational Qualification | Varies according to the posts |
| Age Limit | AFCAT Flying Batch: 20-24 YearsGround Duty Technical / Non-Technical: 20-26 Years |
| Marital Status | Candidates must be unmarried at the time of commencement of the course and marriage is not permitted during training |
| Nationality | Indian |
Application Details
Interested candidates may apply for the Indian Airforce AFCAT Recruitment through the following link— https://careerindianairforce.cdac.in. The application fees for all the candidates are as follows:
| Category | Fee |
| All | Rs. 550/- + GST (non-refundable) |
Selection Process Overview
| Stage | Description |
| Stage 1: AFCAT Written Exam | Qualify for the Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) written exam, which includes various subjects. |
| Stage 2: AFSB Testing | Successful candidates from the written exam undergo testing at the Air Force Selection Board (AFSB). |
| Document Verification | Verify essential documents such as educational certificates, NCC certificates, and employment NOC. |
| Conference | A final conference is conducted by assessors (Psychologist, Ground Testing Officer, Interviewing Officer) to determine the candidate’s overall performance. Qualified candidates complete the necessary documents provided by the Board. |
| Medical Examination | Undergo a thorough medical examination to assess fitness and suitability for a career in the Air Force. |
| Merit List | A Merit List is prepared based on the candidate’s performance in all stages of the selection process. Candidates are ranked, and those with the highest scores are considered for final selection. |
Written Exam Details
| Exam | Subject | No. of Ques | Max Marks | Duration | Language | Type of Ques |
| AFCAT | General Awareness, Verbal Ability, Numerical Ability,Military Reasoning, Aptitude Test | 100 | 300 | 120 Minutes | English | Objective Type Question |
Documents Required for AFCAT Interview
- Original and 2 photocopies of certificates and mark sheets for 10/10+2.
- Copies of recent color passport photographs.
- If applicable, a valid Commercial Pilots’ License is issued by the DGCA.
- Tickets for inbound trains/buses (for obtaining a refund of the Traveling Allowance).
- Original NCC Certificate (if applicable).
- Copies of recent color passport photographs.
- Original and 2 photocopies of certificates and mark sheets for Provisional Graduation Degrees and Postgraduate Degrees.
- NOC from Central/State Government Employers or AFCAT Admit Card from the Public Sector.
Salary Structure and Pay Scale
| Rank | Level | Pay Scale (in Rs.) |
| Flying Officer | Level 10 | Rs. 56,100 – 1,77,500 |
| Flight Lieutenant | Level 10 B | Rs. 6,13,00-1,93,900 |
| Squadron Leader | Level 11 | Rs. 6,94,00 – 2,07,200 |
| Wing Commander | Level 12A | Rs. 1,21,200 – 2,12400 |
| Group Captain | Level 13 | Rs. 1,30,600- 2,15,900 |
| Air Commodore | Level 13A | Rs. 1,39,600-2,17,600 |
| Air Vice Marshal | Level 14 | Rs. 1,44,200- 2,18,200 |
| Air Marshal HAG Scale | Level 15 | Rs. 1, 82, 200- 2,24,100 |
| HAG+Scale | Level 16 | Rs. 2,05,400 – 2,24,400 |
| VACS/Airforce Cdr/ Air Marshal (NFSG) | Level 17 | Rs. 2,25,000/-(fixed) |
| CAS | Level 18 | Rs. 2,50,000/-(fixed) |
Important Dates and Events
| Events | Dates |
| AFCAT Notification 2025 | 21st November 2024 |
| Commencement of Application Form | 2nd December 2024 (11 am) |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 31st December 2024 (11:30 pm) |
| AFCAT Admit Card 2025 | — |
| AFCAT Exam Date 2025 | February 2025 |
| AFCAT 2025 Result | — |
| Course Commences From | January 2026 |
FAQs
Ques 1. Is the Indian Airforce AFCAT Recruitment for female candidates also?
Ans. Indian Airforce AFCAT Recruitment is open for both male and female candidates.
Ques 2. What is the application timeline for Indian Airforce AFCAT Recruitment?
Ans. The application for Indian Airforce AFCAT Recruitment can be made between 01 December and 31 December 2024.
Ques 3. How many times is AFCAT Recruitment available?
Ans. The Indian Airforce AFCAT Recruitment is opened twice a year.
Ques 4. What is the vacancy count for AFCAT Recruitment 2025?
Ans. A total of 336 vacancies are available for male and female candidates.
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