AFCAT 01/2023: Indian Air Force has released the latest notification for the Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) for the recruitment of commissioned officers in various branches including the Flying, Technical, Weapon Systems, Administration, Logistics, Accounts, Education, and Meteorology. AFCAT Exam is also conducted for the NCC Special Entry for Flying Branch. Eligible Indian Male and Female candidates can apply online for the Air Force AFCAT 2023 Exam from the website afcat.cdac.in starting from December 1, 2022. All the details related to AFCAT 01/2023 are given below.
AFCAT 01/2023 Notification and Online Form
AFCAT (1) 2023 Overview
| Recruitment Organization | Indian Air Force (IAF) |
| Post Name | Commissioned Officers |
| Advt No. | AFCAT 01/2023 |
| Vacancies | Around 300 |
| Salary/ Pay Scale | Rs. 56100-177500 (Level 10 in 7th CPC Pay Matrix) |
| Job Location | All India |
| Last Date to Apply | December 31, 2022 |
| Mode of Apply | Online |
| Category | Air Force Recruitment 2022 |
| Official Website | afcat.cdac.in |
Application Fees
- All Candidates: ₹ 250/-
- Payment Mode: Online
Important Dates for AFCAT 2023
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Apply Start | December 1, 2022 |
| Last Date to Apply | December 30, 2022 |
| Exam Date | Notify Later |
Post Details, Eligibility & Qualification
Age Limit:
The age limit for AFCAT 01/2023 is 20-24 Years for Flying Branch and 20-26 Years for the Technical and Non-Technical Branches. The crucial date for the calculation of the age is 1.1.2024. The age Relaxation will be given as per the Rules of the Government.
Total Vacancy: Around 300
| Post Name | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Flying Branch | 12th with 50% Marks each in Physics and Maths + Graduation (with 60% marks) |
| Ground Duty (Technical) | 12th with 50% Marks each in Physics and Maths + B.Tech (with 60% marks) |
| Ground Duty (Non-Technical) | Graduate (with 60% marks) |
AFCAT Selection Process
The Selection Process of AFCAT Recruitment includes the following Stages:
- Written Exam
- Air Force Selection Board (AFSB)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
AFCAT Exam Pattern
It is compulsory for the candidates opting for the Ground Duty (Technical) branch to appear in both exams of AFCAT as well Engineering Knowledge Test (EKT).
| Exam | Subject | Time | Questions/ Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| AFCAT | GK, English, Maths, Reasoning, Military Aptitude | 2 Hours | 100/ 300 |
| EKT | Mechanical, Computer, Electrical, Electronics | 45 Mins | 50/ 150 |
- English: Comprehension, Error Detection, Sentence Completion/ Filling in of correct words, Synonyms, Antonyms, and Testing of Vocabulary, Idioms, and Phrases.
- General Awareness: History, Geography, Civics, Politics, Current Affairs, Environment, Basic Science, Defence, Art, Culture, Sports, etc.
- Numerical Ability: Decimal Fraction, Time and Work, Average, Profit & Loss, Percentage, Ratio & Proportion, and Simple Interest, Time & Distance (Trains/Boats & Streams).
- Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test: Verbal Skills and Spatial Ability
How to Apply for AFCAT Exam
Follow these steps to apply for the Air Force AFCAT Examination 2023
- Check the eligibility from the AFCAT Notification 1/2023
- Click on the Apply Online Link given below or visit the website afcat.cdac.in
- Fill out the application form
- Upload the required documents
- Pay Fees
- Print the Application Form
Important Links
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How to apply for AFCAT Exam 2023?
Apply Online from the website afcat.cdac.in