Indian Air Force AFCAT Online Application 2025- Age Limit, syllabus, Eligibility, Salary, Notification PDF: Indian Air Force released notification for AIR FORCE COMMON ADMISSION TEST 2025. AFCAT Online examination will be conducted on 23 Aug 25 and 24 Aug 25. 25 Aug 25 would be the reserve day. The online application process starts from 2 June 2025.
Indian Air Force AFCAT Recruitment 2025
Indian Air Force invites applications for AFCAT 2025. Interested and eligible candidates can fill out the online application from 2 June 2025 through the official website or the direct link given in the link section. Candidates must complete the application process before the last date, 1 July 2025.
Indian Air Force AFCAT 2025 Notification PDF Download
Notification for AFCAT 2/2025 has been released. This notification contains all details like eligibility, syllabus, physical eligibility, and other important details. Candidates must read the detailed notification before applying.
Indian Air Force (IAF)
Indian Air Force AFCAT Examination 2025
Advt No.: 02/2025
Important Dates
Application Start Date: 2 June 2025
Last Date For Application: 1 July 2025
Fee Payment Last Date: 1 July 2025
Exam Date: 23 August 2025 & 24 August 2025
Admit Card Date: 7 August 2025
Result: Will be Updated
Indian Air Force AFCAT Application Fee
AFCAT Entry: Rs. 550/-
NCC special entry: Rs. 0/-
The candidates are required to deposit the requisite examination fees online through Internet Banking/Debit/Credit Card.
Indian Air Force AFCAT Age Limit
Age Limits As of 1 July 2026
Flying Branch through AFCAT and NCC Special Entry:
Minimum Age: 20 Years
Maximum Age: 24 Years
Note: Candidates born between 02 July 2002 and 01 July 2006 (both dates inclusive). Upper age limit for candidates holding a valid and current Commercial Pilot License issued by DGCA (India) is relaxable up to 26 years, i.e., born between 02 July 2000 and 01 July 2006 (both dates inclusive).
Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical) Branch:
Minimum Age: 20 Years
Maximum Age: 26 Years
Note: Candidates born between 02 July 2000 and 01 July 2006 (both dates inclusive)
Indian Air Force AFCAT Eligibility Criteria
Branch Name
Discpline
Educational Qualifications
Flying Branch
Flying
Candidates should have mandatorily passed with a minimum of 50% marks each in Maths and Physics at the 10+2 level and (a) Graduation with a minimum three-year degree course in any discipline from a recognized University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent. OR (b) BE/B Tech degree (Four years course) from a recognised University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent. OR (c) Candidates who have cleared Section A & B examination of Associate Membership of the Institution of Engineers (India) or the Aeronautical Society of India from a recognized University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent
Ground Duty (Technical) Branch.
Aeronautical Engineer (Electronics) {AE (L)}
Candidates with a minimum of 50% marks each in Physics and Mathematics at the 10+2 level and a minimum of four years degree graduation/integrated post-graduation qualification in Engineering/ Technology from recognized University OR cleared Sections A and B examination of Associate Membership of the Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India or Graduate membership examination of the Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers by actual studies with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent
Aeronautical Engineer (Mechanical) {AE (M)}
Candidates with a minimum of 50% marks each in Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level and a minimum of four years degree graduation/integrated post-graduation qualification in Engineering/Technology from recognized University OR cleared Sections A & B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India by actual studies with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent
Ground Duty (Non-Technical) Branches
Weapon Systems (WS) Branch
Candidates should have mandatorily passed with a minimum of 50% marks each in Maths and Physics at the 10+2 level and (a) Graduation with a minimum three-year degree course in any discipline from a recognized University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent. OR (b) BE/B Tech degree (Four years course) from a recognised University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent.
Administration& Logistics
Passed 10+2 and Graduate Degree (Minimum three years degree course) in any discipline from a recognized university with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent or {cleared section A & B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India from a recognised university with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent.}
Accounts Branch
Passed 10+2 and graduated in any of the following streams with 60 % marks or equivalent from a recognized university:- (a) B.Com Degree (Min three years course). (b) Bachelor of Business Administration (with specialization in Finance)/ Bachelor of Management Studies (with specialization in Finance)/ Bachelor of Business Studies (with specialization in Finance) (c) Qualified CA/ CMA/ CS/ CFA. (d) B.Sc. with specialization in Finance.
Education
Passed 10+2 and Post-Graduation with 50% marks in any discipline, including integrated courses offering PG (Single degree without permission to exit and lateral entry), and with 60% marks in Graduation in any discipline.
Meteorology
Passed 10+2 and B Sc with Physics and Mathematics with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent, or four year Graduation in Engineering/Technology discipline with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent.
Note: For more details, read the official website.
Indian Air Force AFCAT Vacancy Details
Indian Air Force AFCAT Vacancy 2025
Entry
Branch Name
Discpline
Male
Female
AFCAT Entry
Flying Branch
Flying
1
2
Ground Duty (Technical) Branch.
Aeronautical Engineer (Electronics) {AE (L)}
85
23
Aeronautical Engineer (Mechanical) {AE (M)}
38
10
Ground Duty (Non-Technical) Branches
Weapon Systems (WS) Branch
19
5
Administration
46
12
Logistics
11
4
Accounts Branch
9
2
Education
7
2
Meteorology
6
2
NCC Special Entry
Flying
10% seats out of CDSE vacancies for PC and 10% seats out of AFCAT vacancies for SSC
Indian Air Force AFCAT Salary Details
Salary: Rs. 56100 – 177500 (Level-10) plus other allowances given by the Government from time to time
Note: Rs. 1.25 crore Insurance Cover (on contribution) is applicable to service officers from Air Force Group Insurance Society (AFGIS).
Document Required
Class 10th and 12th mark sheets
Degree and Other Certificates
Valid government-issued photo ID (Aadhar Card)
A recent passport-size photo with a white or light-colored background
Signature on plain white paper using a black or blue pen (not in capital letters)
Disability certificate (if applicable)
Caste Certificate
Income Certificate for EWS
Domicile Certificate
Indian Air Force AFCAT Selection Process
Written Exam
SSB
How to Apply for Indian Air Force AFCAT Recruitment 2025
(A) Go to the official website of AFCAT or the link given in the link section.
(B) Candidates need to sign in or Sign Up
(C) Selection of Entry: “AFCAT”; “NCC SPECIAL ENTRY FOR FLYING BRANCH”
(D) Now, click on “FILL APPLICATION FORM” and complete below steps-
Personal Details
Qualification Details
Course Preference
Communication Details
Upload Documents
Exam City Selection
Declaration
(E) MAKE PAYMENT
(F) Click “PAYMENT STATUS” to view whether the payment is successful. If the Registration Number is displayed, it implies that the payment is successful
