AFCAT Overview

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:

AFCAT 2023 Important Dates

Below are all the important dates pertaining to AFCAT 2023.

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

AFCAT 2023 Vacancies

A total of 276 vacancies have been released this year. Have a look at all the details:

AFCAT 2023 Selection Procedure

Written Examination => AFSB Interview => Document Verification

Written Examination Pattern

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