Indian Air Force has released the IAF AFCAT Recruitment 2024 notification on November 18, 2023. The notification aims to fill 317 vacancies in the flying branch and ground duties for both technical and non-technical posts. Eligible candidates can apply online from December 1, 2023, to December 30, 2023. Check the complete details below, including vacancies, qualifications, and salary.
Name of the Post: Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT)
Post Date: 18/11/2023
No of Vacancies: 317
Place: Across India
Important Dates for IAF AFCAT Recruitment 2024:
Online applications are invited for both Flying Branch and Ground Duty Branch on the following dates. Candidates should apply as soon as possible before the last date.
- Start Date to Submit Application: 01/12/2023
- Last Date to Submit Application: 30/12/2023
Vacancy Details of IAF AFCAT Recruitment 2024:
The IAF AFCAT notification is for 317 vacancies. The entry name, branch name, course number, and vacancy distribution are detailed in the table below. Candidates can check the branch-wise vacancies and apply accordingly.
| Entry | Branch | Course Number | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| AFCAT Entry | Flying | 217/25F/SSC/M & W | 38 |
| Ground-Duty (Technical) | 216/25T/SSC/106 AEC/ | M & W | 165 |
| Ground-Duty | 216/25G/SSC/M & W | 114 | |
| NCC Special Entry | Flying | 217/25F/PC/M | 10% of seats in AFCAT Entry |
| 217/25F/SSC/M & W |
Pay Scale:
Selected candidates for the Flying Officer position will receive a fixed stipend of 56,100/- per month during one year of training. Allowances are applicable as per IAF rules.
| Rank | Pay as per Defence Matrix | CPC | Level | MSP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flying Officer | 56,100 – 177,500 | 7th | 10 | 15,600 |
Age limit:
- Flying Batch: Candidates should be a minimum of 20 years old and a maximum of 24 years old.
- Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical): Candidates should be a minimum of 20 years old and a maximum of 26 years old.
Educational Qualification:
- Flying Branch:
- Graduation with an aggregate of 60% in any discipline with physics and maths in 12th or BE / B Tech degree (Four-year course) from a recognized University.
- Ground Duty (Technical branch):
- Four-year graduation course in engineering / technology. Must obtain 60% marks in Section A & B examination of the Aeronautical Society of India or Associate Membership of Institute Engineers (India).
- Ground Duty (Non-technical):
- Graduation in any discipline with 60% marks and in Section A and B examination of the Aeronautical Society India or Associate Membership of Institute Engineers (India).
Selection Process:
The selection process includes a written test, interview, and medical exam.
Application Fee:
Candidates registering for AFCAT entry need to pay the application fee as per the rules. Candidates registering for NCC Special Entry are exempt from paying the application fee.
| Entry Name | Amount |
|---|---|
| IAF AFCAT Entry | Applicable as per rules |
| NCC Special Entry | Applicable as per rules |
How to Apply for IAF AFCAT Recruitment 2024:
- Apply online by visiting the official website www.afcat.cdac.in.
- Click -> Careers -> Apply Online.
- New users must register using their active email id and mobile number.
- After registering, candidates must log in and apply using their registration number and password.
- Fill in all the details asked in the application form correctly.
- Upload a scanned copy of their photograph & signature in the prescribed format.
- Click FINAL SUBMIT.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Print the Application form for future reference.