Short Information: The Indian Air Force has announced recruitment for the AFCAT 01/2025 batch. Eligible candidates can apply online between 02/12/2024 and 31/12/2024. The recruitment includes Flying Branch, Ground Duty (Technical/Non-Technical), and NCC Special Entry.
Important Dates
- Application Begin: 02 December 2024
- Last Date to Apply Online: 31 December 2024 (till 11:30 PM)
- Last Date to Pay Fee: 31 December 2024
- Exam Date: As per schedule
- Admit Card Availability: Before the exam
Application Fee
- AFCAT Entry: ₹550 for all candidates
- NCC Special & Meteorology Entry: No fee
- Payment via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or E-Challan
Age Limit (as of 01/01/2026)
- Flying Branch: 20–24 years
- Ground Duty (Technical/Non-Technical): 20–26 years
- NCC Special & Meteorology Entry: Refer to notification
Vacancy Details: Total 336 Posts
Entry Type | Post Code | Male | Female | Total |
---|---|---|---|---|
AFCAT Flying | Flying | 21 | 09 | 30 |
AFCAT Ground Duty Technical | AE (L) | 95 | 27 | 122 |
AE (M) | 53 | 14 | 67 | |
AFCAT Ground Duty Non-Technical | Admin | 42 | 11 | 53 |
LGS | 13 | 03 | 16 | |
Accounts | 11 | 02 | 13 | |
Education | 07 | 02 | 09 | |
Weapon Systems (WS) Branch | 14 | 03 | 17 | |
Meteorology Entry | Meteorology | 07 | 02 | 09 |
NCC Special Entry | Flying | 10% seats from CDSE for PC & 10% from AFCAT for SSC |
Eligibility Criteria
Flying Branch:
- Bachelor’s Degree in any stream with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level / B.E. / B.Tech
Ground Duty (Technical):
- Aeronautical Engineering (Electronics):
- 10+2 with 60% in Physics and Math + 4-year Engineering/Integrated PG degree
- Aeronautical Engineering (Mechanical):
- 10+2 with 60% in Physics and Math + 4-year degree in relevant Engineering fields
Ground Duty (Non-Technical):
- Admin & Logistics: Bachelor’s Degree in any stream with 60% marks
- Accounts: B.Com with 60% marks
NCC Special Entry (Flying):
- NCC Air Wing Senior Division ‘C’ Certificate
Meteorology Entry:
- Check notification for eligibility
Physical Standards
- Height:
- Male: 157.5 cm
- Female: 152 cm
How to Apply
- Visit the official website starting 02/12/2024.
- Fill out the online application form with the required details.
- Upload scanned documents (photo, signature, ID proof, etc.).
- Double-check the application before submission.
- Pay the application fee if applicable.
- Save and print the final submitted form.