AFCAT 2024: Result Out, Exam Date, Syllabus
AFCAT is an entrance examination which is conducted by the Indian Air Force twice a year. Candidates are selected for multiple posts in Flying and Ground Duty [Technical and Non-Technical]. AFCAT 1 result is now available for download for the candidates. Get complete details on the AFCAT eligibility criteria, vacancy, selection process, exam pattern, and other necessary details.
AFCAT 2024 Exam
AFCAT exam is held twice in a year by the Indian Air Force (IAF) for multiple posts in Flying and Ground Duty [Technical and Non-Technical]. Both men and women can apply for this defence exam. The AFCAT exam allows the candidates to serve the nation by qualifying the written exam, AFSB test. Serving as an Air Force officer is a dream for over lakhs of candidates. The total number of vacancies for AFCAT exam is 317 as per the AFCAT 1 notification 2024. Interested and eligible candidates had to apply for AFCAT exam from 1st June onwards. Read this post to get complete details about AFCAT 1 2024 exam such as eligibility criteria, vacancy, selection process, exam pattern, syllabus and more.
AFCAT 1 2024 - Exam Summary
IAF shall conduct the AFCAT 1 2024 exam for Ground Duty (Non-Technical and Technical) and in Flying Branch. Check the major highlights of the AFCAT exam in the table below.
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AFCAT 1 2024 Exam Highlights |
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Name of the Exam |
AFCAT 1 2024 Exam |
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Conducted by |
Indian Air Force |
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Post Name |
Ground Duty (Non-Technical and Technical) and Gazetted Officers in Flying Branches |
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Vacancies |
317 |
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Exam Level |
National |
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Frequency of the exam |
Twice a year |
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Category |
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Application Mode |
Online |
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Apply Online Date |
1st December to 30th December 2023 |
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Mode of Exam |
Online (Computer Based Test) |
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Total Number of Questions |
AFCAT: 100 & EKT: 50 |
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Medium of the exam |
English |
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Selection Process |
Written test- AFSB Test- Medical Examination |
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Official Website |
www.afcat.cdac.in |
AFCAT Exam 2024: Latest Updates
The IAF has released the AFCAT result 2024 on its website on 8th March 2024. The candidates who have appeared for the AFCAT 1 exa m can download the result by visiting the official website of Indian Air Force.
AFCAT 2024 Exam Date
The AFCAT 1 2024 exam date has been released by the Indian Air Force on its website along with the official notification. The written exam will be held on 16th, 17th, and 18th February 2024. The important dates related to AFCAT exam is shared in the table below.
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AFCAT2024 Exam Events |
Important Dates |
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AFCAT 1 Notification 2024 Release Date |
18th November 2023 |
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Application Process Start Date |
1st December 2023 (11 am) |
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Last Date to Apply Online |
30th December 2023 (5 pm) |
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Admit Card Release Date |
February 2024 |
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AFCAT Exam Date |
16th, 17th, and 18th February 2024 |
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Result Date |
8th March 2024 |
AFCAT 1 2024 Notification
IAF released the AFCAT 1 Notification 2024 on its website on 1st June 2024. All the eligible male and female candidates can apply for the AFCAT 2024 exam from 1st June 2024 to 30th June 2024. The exam will be held on 25th, 26th, and 27th August 2024. Download the AFCAT 1 notification PDF by clicking on the link that is shared below here.
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AFCAT 1 2024 notification |
AFCAT 2024 Vacancy
IAF has released the AFCAT 1 vacancy 2024 on its website. There are a total of 317 vacancies in the AFCAT Flying Branch and Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical branches). Check the branch wise vacancy in the table below.
| AFCAT 1 2024 Vacancy | ||||
| Entry | Branch | Course Number | Vacancies (Men) | Vacancies (Women) |
| AFCAT Entry | Flying | 217/25F/SSC/M & W | SSC- 28 | SSC - 10 |
| Ground-Duty(Technical) | 216/25T/SSC/ 106AEC/ M & W | AE(L): 104 AE(M): 45 |
AE(L): 11 AE(M): 05 |
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| Ground-Duty(Non-Technical) | 216/25G/SSC/M & W | Weapon System (WS) Branch: 15 Admin: 45 Accts: 11 Lgs: 11 Edn: 08 Met: 09 |
Weapon System (WS) Branch: 02 Admin: 06 Accts: 02 Lgs: 02 Edn: 02 Met: 02 |
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| NCC Special Entry | Flying |
217/25F/PC/M and 217/25F/SSC/M&W |
10% seats out of CDSE vacancies for PC and 10% seats out of AFCAT vacancies for SSC. | |
AFCAT Admit Card 2024 Out
Candidates who applied successfully for the AFCAT 1 exam can download the AFCAT admit card from the link that shall be shared below here.
How to Apply for AFCAT 2024 Exam?
AFCAT 1 2024 application form registration link was active from 1st December 2022 to 31st December 2022. The candidates who fulfill the AFCAT 2024 eligibility criteria could apply for it through the official website which is https://careerindianairforce.cdac.in OR https://afcat.cdac.in. Alternatively, you can also follow the steps that have been mentioned here to apply for the exam.
Steps to Apply for AFCAT 2024 Exam
Step 1- Registration Process
- Visit the official website of AFCAT.
- If you are a new user click on the “New User Registration” link.
- Register yourself using the details asked.
- An OTP will be sent to you registered email Id and mobile number.
Step 2- Login
- Login for AFCAT exam using the Registration Number and Password and select the post for which you wish to apply.
- Fill up the details asked such as qualification, communication details, etc.
- Upload the required documents and pay the application fee.
- Submit the application and make sure to take a print out of the form for further use.
AFCAT 1 2024 Application Fee
Candidates registering for AFCAT entry will have to pay an amount of Rs. 250/- as an examination fee.
AFCAT 2024 Eligibility
AFCAT exam eligibility consists of fulfilling the age limit, qualification, marital status and more. Candidates must go through the technical and non-technical AFCAT eligibility before they apply for the exam.
AFCAT Age Limit as on 01/07/2024
The age limit for AFCAT exam for flying and Ground Duty are as follows.
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Category |
Minimum Age |
Maximum Age |
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Flying Branch through AFCAT & NCC Special Entry |
20 years |
24 years |
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Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical) Branch |
26 years |
Marital Status for AFCAT Exam
Candidates below 25 years of age must be unmarried at the time of commencement of the course. Widows/Widowers and divorcees (with or without encumbrances) below 25 years of age are also not eligible.
AFCAT Qualification
Candidates must have passed their Graduation from a recognized university to be able to appear for the AFCAT exam. The Category wise educational qualification has been mentioned in the following table.
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AFCAT Category |
AFCAT Qualification |
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Flying Branch |
Class 12th pass with Maths & Physics with at least 50% marks in each subject with a Graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized university. OR B. Tech/B. E. from a recognized university with 60% marks or equivalent. OR Candidates who have cleared Section A & B exam of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India from a recognized University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent. |
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Ground Duty (Non-Technical) Branches |
10+2 and Graduate Degree (Minimum 3 years degree course) in any discipline from a recognized university with a minimum of 60% marks. |
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Ground Duty (Technical) Branch |
Minimum 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 a recognized University. |
Download AFCAT Previous Year Papers
AFCAT 2024 Selection Process
The AFCAT 2024 selection process consists of three phases – Online Exam/ EKT for Technical Candidates, AFSB Interview and Final Selection after Medical Test.
- Computer-Based Test: The AFCAT CBT is the first stage of the selection process. The CBT is an objective paper and is mandatory for every candidate who is willing to join the Air Force.
- AFSB Test: Candidates who qualify the AFCAT CBT shall be called to appear for the interview or the personality test.
- Medical Examination: Lastly, a medical exam will be held to know if the candidate is physically and mentally fit to be appointed as Air Force officer.
AFCAT 2024 Exam Pattern
AFCAT exam consists of objective type of questions. There shall be two sections in the AFCAT exam. AFCAT paper is compulsory for each candidate while EKT is only for those who apply for the technical branch. Given below is the AFCAT exam pattern that will help you to strategize your preparation for the exam.
- Both AFCAT Written and EKT Exam will be conducted in English Medium only.
- Each question will consist of 3 marks both in AFCAT written and EKT Exam
- 1 mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer.
- Questions will be based on the metric system of Weights & Measures wherever applicable.
- Air Force has the discretion to fix qualifying marks in any or all the subjects of the examination.
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Exam |
Type |
Subjects |
Questions |
Marks |
Time |
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AFCAT |
Compulsory |
General Awareness, Verbal Ability, Reasoning & Military Aptitude Test, Numerical Ability |
100 |
300 |
2 hr |
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EKT |
If Applying for Technical Branch |
Mechanical, Electronics, Computer Science |
50 |
150 |
45 Min |
Air Force Selection Board (AFSB) Interview
Indian Air Force (IAF) will prepare a list of candidates who obtain the minimum qualifying marks in the Online AFCAT Exam and will be called at one of the Air Force Selection Boards (AFSB).
AFCAT 2024 Result
AFCAT 1022 Result will be declared at its official website - afcat.cdac.in. Candidates can check their score and AFSB Interview Dates. Candidates need to select the DATE and VENUE for AFSB Testing themselves within a stipulated time. After that IAF allot the venue randomly to the candidates who fail to choose their date and venue.