“AFCAT” is an acronym for “AIR FORCE COMMON ADMISSION TEST” Examination. The AIR FORCE COMMON ADMISSION (AFCAT) is conducted twice a year by the Indian Air force for recruitment Officers in Flying and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) branches. it is a Two-Step (main) process where candidates first need to take the exam and then qualify the AFSB interview conducted by AFSB (Air Force Selection Board).
Educational Qualifications:
Flying Branch: Candidates should have mandatorily passed with a mini of 60% marks each in Maths and Physics at 10+2 level and
(a) Graduation with minimum three years degree course in any discipline from a recognized University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent. OR
(b) BE/B Tech degree (Four years course) from a recognised University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent. OR
(c) Candidates who have cleared Section A & B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India from a recognised University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent.
Ground Duty (Technical) Branch: Candidates with a minimum of 60% 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 recognized University
Ground Duty (Non-Technical) Branches: Graduate Degree (Minimum three years degree course) in any discipline from a recognised university with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent.
Age:
I. Flying Branch through AFCAT: 20 to 24 years. Upper age limit for candidates holding valid and current Commercial Pilot License issued by DGCA (India) is relaxable upto 26 years.
II. Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical) Branch: 20 to 26 years.
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