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INDIAN AIRFORCE AFCAT 01, 2025 EXAM |
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AFCAT 01, 2025 EXAMINATION
AFCAT – 1, 2025 Exam: Air Force Common Admission Test commonly known as AFCAT is an entrance examination conducted by Indian Air Force to select eligible and desirable candidates for multiple posts in Flying and Ground Duty [Technical and Non-Technical]. Serving in such a commendable and respected field is an honour in itself. Indian Air Force (IAF) has announced the complete details for 336 vacant posts at the flying branch and ground duties for both technical and non-technical posts through AFCAT 1 Notification 2025.
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AFCAT – 01, 2025 EXAM SUMMARY |
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| Conducted by | Indian Air force |
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Ground Duty (Non-Technical and Technical) and Gazetted Officers in Flying Branches |
| Vacancies | 336 |
| Exam Level | National |
| Frequency | Twice in a year |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Online Registration Date | 02 Dec to 31 Dec 2024 |
| Mode of Exam | Online (Computer Based Test) |
| Exam Date | As per Schedule |
| Total Number of Questions | AFCAT : 100 & EKT : 50 |
| Exam Language | English |
| Selection Process | Written Test – AFSB Test – Medical Exam |
AFCAT – 01, 2025 VACANCY
India Air Force has announced 336 Vacancies to be filled through AFCAT 01 2025 Exam for the course commencing in Jan 2026 for Short Service Commission in Flying Branch and Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical branches).
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AFCAT – 01, 2025 VACANCIES |
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| Entry | Branch | Course Number | Vacancies (Men) | Vacancies (Women) |
| AFCAT Entry | Flying | 219/26F/SSC/M & W | SSC -21 | SSC – 09 |
| Ground – Duty (Technical) |
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AE(L) : 95 AE(M) : 53 |
AE(L) : 27 AE(M) : 14 |
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| Ground – Duty (Non – Technical) |
218/26G/SSC/M & W |
Weapon System (WS) Branch: 14 ADMIN : 42 ACCTS : 11 LGS : 13 Edn : 07 Met : 07 |
Weapon System (WS) Branch: 03 ADMIN : ACCTS : 02 LGS : 03 Edn : 02 Met : 02 |
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| NCC Special Entry | Flying | 219/26F/PC/M and 219/26F/SSC/M & W | 10% Seats out of CDSE vacancies for PC and 10% seats out of AFCAT vacancies for SSC. | |
AFCAT 01, 2025 Exam Educational Qualifications
Flying Educational Qualification
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A graduate with minimum 60% marks and having a score of minimum 50% marks in Maths and Physics in 10+2 in 12th standard.
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B.Tech/ B.E candidates who have scored a minimum of 60% marks and have scored 60% marks in Maths and Physics in 10+2 in 12th standard are also eligible for it.
Ground Duty Technical Educational Qualification
- The candidate must have B.Tech/ B.E degree in notified streams as mentioned in the official notification of the IAF with a minimum of 60% marks and have scored a minimum of 50% marks in Physics and Maths in 10+2 standard are eligible for technical entry.
Ground Duty Non-Technical Educational Qualification
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Administration and Logistics – Graduation degree with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent.
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Accounts – B.Com Degree with minimum 60% marks or equivalent.
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Education – Post graduate degree (MBA / MCA or MA / M Sc degree in English / Physics / Mathematics / Chemistry / Statistics / International relations / International Studies / Defence Studies / Psychology / Computer Science / IT /Management / Mass Communication / Journalism / Public Relation) with minimum 50% marks, along with minimum 60% marks in graduation.
AFCAT 01, 2025 Exam Age Limits
(a) Flying Branch : 20 to 24 years as on 01 Jan 2026 i.e. born between 02 Jan 2002 to 01 Jan 2006 (both dates inclusive). Upper age limit for candidaes holding valid and commercial Pilot License issued by DGCA (India) is relaxable upto 26 year i.e. born between 02 Jan 2000 to 01 Jan 2006 (Both dates inclusive)
(b) Ground Duty (Technical/ Non-Technical) Branches : 20 to 26 years as on 01 Jan 2026 i.e. born between 02 Jan 2000 to 01 Jan 2006 (both dates inclusive).
Examination fee for AFCAT Entry
Conduct of Online Testing for AFCAT Examination and Fee Structure : Online testing will be conducted for AFCAT entry at various centers. Candidates registering for AFCAT entry will have to pay an amount of Rs. 550/- + GST (non-refundable) as examination fee. However, candidates registering for NCC Special entry are not required to pay. Details of conduct of exam, examination centers and mode of payment are available in the notification.
AFCAT 01, 2025 Entry Type of Commission
- Permanent Commission (PC) for Men: Candidates joining as PC officers would continue to serve till the age of superannuation in their respective branches as per their rank.
- Short Service Commission (SSC) for Men & Women: (i) The engagement period for Flying Branch (Men and Women) SSC officers is fourteen years from the date of Commissioning (Non expendable). (ii) The initial tenure for Ground Duty (Technical & Non Technical) branches would be for a period often years. An extension of four years may be granted subject to service requirements, availability of vacancies, willingness, suitability and merit. (iii) SSC Officers presently are not eligible for grant of pensionary benefits.
AFCAT 01, 2025 Scheme of Online Examination
In the Table Below, we have provided you with the exam pattern of the AFCAT 01, 2025 Exam.
| Exam | Duration | No. of Questions | Max. Marks | Subject |
| AFCAT 1, 2024 | 2 Hours | 100 | 300 |
Verbal Ability, Numerical Ability, Reasoning, General Awareness and Military Aptitude Test |
Note : (i) 03 marks will be awarded for every correct answer.
(ii) There is a negative marking of 01 mark in all sections.
