Indian Air Force (IAF) Admit Card for AFCAT 02/2024 and NCC Special Entry

Indian Air Force (IAF) is inviting online applications for Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) 02/2024 and NCC Special Entry. Starting in July 2025, these courses provide a chance to interested candidates to become commissioned officers in flying and ground duty (technical and non-technical) branches. Applications are open from 30 May 2024 to 28 June 2024. Interested? To apply, visit the official AFCAT website afcat.cdac.in. Here’s everything you need to know to get started.

AFCAT 02/2024 Notification

AFCAT 02/2024 notification provides detailed information about the recruitment process including important dates, eligibility criteria, application fee and more. Below is a comprehensive summary of all the important aspects of this recruitment drive.

AFCAT 2 2024: important Dates

AFCAT Eligibility Criteria

AFCAT 2 2024 eligibility criteria for Ground Duty and Flying Branch posts are given below.

Educational Qualification

Flying Branch

• Educational Qualification: Minimum 50% marks in Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level and a graduate degree (3 years) with 60% marks or equivalent. Alternatively, a BE/B Tech degree (4 years) with 60% marks or equivalent.

Ground Duty (Technical Branch)

• Educational Qualification: Minimum 60% marks in Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level and a 4-year engineering degree with 60% marks or equivalent.

Ground Duty (Non-Technical Branch)

• Educational Qualification: Graduate degree (3 years) in any discipline with 60% marks or equivalent. Specific branches may require a postgraduate degree.

Age Limit

• Age as on: 01/07/2025
• Flying Branch: 20 to 24 years, born between 02 July 2001 to 01 July 2005.
• Ground Duty: 20 to 26 years, born between 02 July 1999 to 01 July 2005
• (Both dates included)

AFCAT 2 2024 Vacancy Details

Indian Air Force has released 304 vacancies to be filled through AFCAT 2024 examination for the course commencing in July 2025 for Short Service Commission in Flying Branch and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical branches). Have a look at AFCAT 2 Vacancy 2024 from the table below.

How to Apply Online for AFCAT 2024?

Candidates for IAF must apply online using the link https://careerIndianairforce.cdac.in, or https://afcat.cdac.in. Aadhar card is mandatory for online registration. Detailed instructions for filling the online application form are attached below:-

1. Click on “Candidate Login” on the home page – leads to AFCAT sign-in.
2. In the next page, applicants should click on “Not registered yet?” Have to click on. register here”.
3. Sign Up: Creation of Log-in ID and the applicant will receive a password on his/her registered email ID.
4. After successful registration, sign-in with the registered email ID and system generated password.
5. Fresh login.
6. Selecting entry: “AFCAT”; “NCC Special Entry for Flying Branch”, “Meteorology Entry”.
7. Click on “Filling the Application Form”, fill all the required details in the application form carefully
8. Click “Save & Continue” to proceed to the next step
9. Click on “Make Payment” – Online (Applicable for AFCAT only)
10. Click on “Payment Status” to see if the payment is successful or not. If the registration number is displayed, it means the payment is successful.

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Syllabus & Exam Pattern

Pay Scale

Flying Officer: Level 10 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix (₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500) plus allowances.

For more details, please read the official notification on AFCAT website. This is a golden opportunity to serve your country and build a prestigious career with the Indian Air Force. Don’t miss out—apply now and take the first step toward an exciting future!

Good luck with your application.

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