AFCAT Overview
Indian Air Force (IAF) has released the notification for AFCAT 2023. AFCAT stands for Air Force Common Admission Test. It is a national-level entrance exam conducted by the IAF to recruit Group A Gazetted Officers in Flying and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) branches. The online application process for AFCAT 2 2023 has started on 01st June 2023 and will end on 30th June 2023. The exam will be conducted on 25th, 26th and 27th August 2023. The final selection of candidates will be based on their performance in all the stages of the selection process. Below are all the details related to this exam:
Name of Exam | Air Force Common Admission Test (2023) |
Conducting Body | Indian Air Force |
Frequency | Twice a year |
Exam Level | National |
Mode of Application | Online |
Mode of Exam | Online (CBT) |
Exam Rounds | 3 Stages (Written + AFSB + DV) |
Exam Dates | Written Test: 25, 26 & 27th August 2023 |
Expected Candidates | 2 lakhs approx. |
No. of Vacancies | 276 |
Job Location | Across India |
Official Website | afcat.cdac.in |
AFCAT 2023 Notification Date | 19th May 2023 |
AFCAT 2023 Important Dates
Below are all the important dates pertaining to AFCAT 2023.
Event | Date |
AFCAT 2 2023 Notification | 19th May 2023 |
Online Application Starts | 1st June 2023 |
Last Date to Apply | 30th June 2023 |
Admit Card | August 2023 |
AFCAT Written Examination | 25, 26 & 27th August 2023 |
Result of Online Examination | To be notified |
AFSB Call Letters | To Be Announced |
AFSB and Interview Round | To Be Announced |
Document Verification | To Be Announced |
Final Merit List Declared | To Be Announced |
AFCAT 2023 Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit:
- Flying Branch. 20 to 24 years as on 01 July 2024 i.e. born between 02 July 2000 to 01 July 2004(both dates inclusive). The upper age limit for candidates holding valid and current Commercial Pilot License issued by DGCA (India) is relaxable up to 26 years i.e. born between 02 July 1998 to 01 July 2004 (both dates inclusive).
- Ground Duty (Technical/ Non-Technical) Branches. 20 to 26 years as on 01 July 2024 i.e. born between 02 July 1998 to 01 July 2004 (both dates inclusive)
Educational Qualification
Branch | Sub-Branch | Educational Qualification |
Ground Duty Technical Branch | Aeronautical Engineer (Mechanical) | Minimum 50% marks each in physics and mathematics at 10+2 level and a four-year degree in graduation/integrated or post-graduation in the field of engineering and technology from a recognized university. OR Those who have cleared the examination of associate membership of the institution of engineers (India) in both A and B sections, with a minimum of 60% in certain disciples as prescribed by IAF. |
Aeronautical Engineer (Electronics) | Minimum 50% marks each in physics and mathematics at 10+2 level and a degree in graduation/post-graduation in the field of engineering and technology from a recognized university. OR Those who have cleared the examination of associate membership of the institution of engineers (India) in both A and B sections, with a minimum of 60% in certain disciples as prescribed by IAF. |
Ground Duty (Non-Technical) branches | Administration | Graduate degree with a minimum of 60% marks with a three-year degree course from a recognized university OR should have cleared section A & B examination with a minimum of 60% |
Weapon System Branch | Must have cleared 10+2 with a minimum of 50% marks each in Maths and Physics. Must have graduated from a recognized university with: - Graduation with a minimum three years degree course in any discipline from a recognized University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent. OR
- (BE/B Tech degree (Four years course) from a recognised University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent.
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AFCAT 2023 Vacancies
A total of 276 vacancies have been released this year. Have a look at all the details:
Entry | Branch | Vacancies* |
Men | Women |
AFCAT Entry | Flying Branch | SSC- 05 | SSC-06 |
Ground Duty (Technical) | AE(L) : 98 AE(M): 38 | AE(L) : 11 AE(M): 04 |
Ground Duty (Non-Technical) | Weapon Systems (WS) Branch: 15 Admin: 45 LGS: 17 Accts: 08 Edn: 07 Met: 07 | Weapon Systems (WS) Branch: 02 Admin: 05 LGS: 02 Accts : 02 Edn: 02 Met : 02 |
NCC Special Entry | Flying | 10% seats out of CDSE vacancies for PC and 10% seats out of AFCAT vacancies for SSC |
AFCAT 2023 Selection Procedure
Written Examination => AFSB Interview => Document Verification
Written Examination Pattern
Exam | Subject | Duration | No. of questions | Max. marks |
AFCAT | General Awareness, Verbal ability in English, Numerical Ability and Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test | 02 Hours | 100 | 300 |
AFSB Interview
Candidates clearing above exam will receive call letters for AFSB Interview round for which selected candidates will be called at one of the Air Force Selection Board. This round is a 5 day process in which a candidates has to perform various kinds of intellectual and mental tasks. Interview will take place on the last day.
Candidates who have applied for NCC Special Entry and Meteorology Branch will be directly called for AFSB testing at one of the AFSB centers.
Physical Fitness: Candidates are advised to be physically fit and healthy in order to undergo different tests at AFSB. Candidates should aim to achieve an ability to run 01 miles (1.6 km) in 10 minutes, 10 push-ups and 3 chin ups
AFCAT 2023 How to Apply?
The Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) is a competitive exam conducted by the Indian Air Force (IAF) for the recruitment of officers in various branches. The AFCAT 2023 application form is already available online on the official website of the IAF June 1, 2023 onwards. Candidates who wish to apply for the AFCAT 2023 exam must follow these steps:
1. Visit the official website of the IAF and click on the link for AFCAT 2023 application form.
2. Register yourself with a valid email ID and mobile number and create a password.
3. Fill in the personal, educational and contact details in the application form and upload the scanned copies of your photograph, signature and other documents as per the specifications.
4. Choose your preferred exam center and branch of service from the available options.
5. Pay the application fee of Rs. 250/- through online mode using debit card, credit card or net banking.
6. Submit the application form and take a printout of the confirmation page for future reference.
The last date to submit the AFCAT 2023 application form is February 2023. Candidates are advised to check the eligibility criteria, exam pattern, syllabus and selection process before applying for AFCAT 2023 exam.
AFCAT 2023- Application Fee
Candidates who want to apply for this exam have to pay an application fee of Rs 250.
AFCAT 2023 Previous Year Cut-offs
Year | AFCAT cut-off | EKT cut-off |
AFCAT 1 2023 | 155 | — |
AFCAT 2 2022 | 157 | — |
AFCAT 1 2022 | 157 | — |
AFCAT 2 2021 | 157 | 18 |
AFCAT 1 2021 | 165 | 30 |
AFCAT 2 2020 | 155 | 40 |
AFCAT 1 2019 | 133 | 50 |
AFCAT 2 2018 | 140 | 55 |
AFCAT 1 2018 | 155 | 60 |
AFCAT 2 2017 | 160 | 60 |
AFCAT 1 2017 | 150 | 60 |
AFCAT (2) 2016 | 148 | 60 |
AFCAT (1) 2016 | 132 | 52 |
AFCAT (2) 2015 | 144 | 52 |
AFCAT (1) 2015 | 126 | 55 |
AFCAT (2) 2014 | 123 | 45 |