Indian Air Force invites Indian citizens (Men and Women) to be part of this elite force as Group
‘A’ Gazetted Officers in Flying and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) branches. Online
AFCAT examination will be conducted on 16 Feb 24, 17 Feb 24 and 18 Feb 24 (tentatively).
| Name of the Exam | AFCAT 1 2024 Exam |
| Conducted by | Indian Air Force |
| Post Name | Ground Duty (Non-Technical and Technical) and Gazetted Officers in Flying Branches |
| Vacancies | 317 |
| Category | Defence Jobs |
| Application Date | 1st December to 30th December 2023 |
AFCAT 1 2024 Eligibility Criteria
AFCAT 1 2024 eligibility criteria for Ground Duty and Flying Branch posts are given below.
(A) AFCAT Age Limit (as on 01/01/2025)
(i) Flying Branch: Applicant age should be at least 20 years and the upper age is capped at 24 years for flying branch. The upper age limit for candidates holding valid and current Commercial Pilot License issued by DGCA (India) is relaxable up to 26 years. The candidates must have been born between 02/01/2001 to 01/01/2005.
(B) AFCAT Educational Qualification
Flying branch: Minimum 50% marks each in physics and mathematics at 10+2 level and a three-year graduation degree OR a BE/BTech degree with a minimum of 60% from a recognized university.
Steps to Apply for the AFCAT 1 2024 Exam
Step 1- Registration Process
- Click on the link provided below or visit the official website.
- A new page will appear. New Users will have to register first.
- Click on New User Register.
- A new page will appear to enter your mobile no. and email to register yourself.
- An OTP will be sent to your mobile no. and email, fill and click on “Submit”.
- A Login Id and Password will be sent to your registered mobile no. and email id.
Step 2- Login
- Login using the Registration Number and Password. Select the post.
- Fill up other details such as educational qualifications etc. depending upon the educational qualification of the candidate.
- Pay the examination fee as applicable, online using a Credit/Debit Card or Internet Banking
- Candidates are required to upload their scanned colour photograph and Signature (in English or in Hindi) in JPEG format.
- Login with your Registration Number and Password in the link for “UPLOAD” and thereafter, upload the file/scanned filled
- Upload all the required certificates
- Submit the application. Print out the acknowledgment for records.
AFCAT 1 2024 Exam Application Fee
Candidates registering for AFCAT entry will have to pay an amount of Rs. 550/- + GST (non-refundable) (not applicable for NCC special entry) as an examination fee.
AFCAT 1 2024 Selection Process
Indian Air Force will send call letters to all the candidates who clear the AFCAT 1 2024 to appear for the second stage of selection i.e AFSB Testing.
- AFSB Testing Stage 1
- AFSB Testing Stage 2
- Psychological Tests
- Group Tests
- AFSB Interview
- Computerised Pilot Selection System (CPSS) Test
- Medical Examination
| Events | Dates |
| AFCAT 1 2024 Notification | 18th November 2023 |
| Commencement of Application Form | 1st December 2023 (11 am) |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 30th December 2023 (5 pm) |
| AFCAT 1 Admit Card 2024 | February 2024 |
| AFCAT 1 Exam Date 2024 | 16th, 17th, 18th February 2024 |
| Course Commences From | January 2025 |
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