AFCAT 02/2025 Notification was issued by the Indian Air Force on 27 May 2025. Online applications are now open for courses starting in July 2026 for the grant of Short Service Commission (SSC) in the Flying Branch, as well as in the Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) Branches. Applications are also invited under the NCC Special Entry Scheme for the Flying Branch. Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) 2 Application Window 2025 is open now from 2 June to 1 July 2025. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online by visiting the official website of the Indian Air Force.
The Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) is a highly competitive examination conducted by the Indian Air Force to select candidates for the Flying Branch, Ground Duty (Technical), and Ground Duty (Non-Technical) branches. Conducted twice annually, AFCAT offers an online application process. Candidates who clear the online test are shortlisted for the next stage of evaluation at the Air Force Selection Board (AFSB).
AFCAT 2 Notification 2025 is out with the required details that candidates should know before applying for the AFCAT 02/2025. AFCAT 2 Notification contains eligibility criteria, application process, vacancy details, exam pattern, syllabus etc. Candidates are advised to fill out their AFCAT 2 Application Form 2025 within the specified time after reading the AFCAT Notification 2025 carefully. Scroll down this page to get updates on AFCAT 02/2025.
AFCAT 02/2025 Notification is available now. A total of 284 vacancies have been announced by the IAF and candidates who want to appear in the AFCAT 02/2025 should check the table below for a quick overview of the AFCAT 02/2025:-
AFCAT 02/2025 Exam - Important Updates |
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Exam Conducting Organization |
Indian Air Force |
Exam Name |
Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) |
Post Name |
Flying Branch and Ground Duty Staff (Technical & Non-Technical)/ NCC Special Entry |
Vacancies |
284 |
Application Dates |
2 June to 1 July 2025 |
Application Mode |
Online |
Examination Mode |
Online |
Frequency of Exam |
Twice a Year |
Selection Process |
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AFCAT Application Dates 2025 are announced by the IAF. Candidates can apply for the AFCAT 02/2025 till 1 July 2025. In the table below, we are providing all the required dates related to the AFCAT 02/2025:-
Event |
Date |
Notification Release Date |
27 May 2025 |
Application Start Date |
2 June 2025 |
Last Date to Apply |
1 July 2025 |
Exam Date |
To Be Announced |
Admit Card Release Date |
To Be Announced |
Answer Key |
To Be Announced |
Result Declaration Date |
To Be Announced |
AFCAT 02/2025 Application Link is activated now and candidates should apply well before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical difficulties. In the below table we are providing all the required links related to AFCAT 2 2025 for your reference:-
AFCAT 02/2025 Admit Card (Will be activated soon) |
AFCAT 2 Answer Key (Will be activated soon) |
AFCAT 02/2025 Result (Will be activated soon) |
AFCAT Vacancy 2025 has been announced through the AFCAT 02/2025 Notification. A total of 284 vacancies have been announced for the AFCAT Entry and NCC Special Entry. Check the table below for the detailed AFCAT 2 Vacancy:-
Branch |
Course Name |
Vacancies |
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Men (SSC) |
Women (SSC) |
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AFCAT Entry |
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Flying |
220/26F/SSC/M & W |
1 |
2 |
Ground Duty (Technical) |
219/26T/SSC/109AEC/ M & W |
AE(L): 85 AE(M): 38 |
AE(L) : 23 AE(M) : 10 |
Ground Duty (Non-technical) |
219/26G/SSC/M & W |
Weapon Systems (WS) Branch: 19 Adm: 46 Lgs: 11 Accts: 09 Edn: 07 Met: 06 |
Weapon Systems (WS) Branch: 05 Adm: 12 Lgs: 04 Accts: 02 Edn: 02 Met: 02 |
NCC Special Entry |
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Flying |
220/26F/PC/M and 220/26F/SSC/M & W |
10% seats out of CDSE vacancies for PC and 10% seats out of AFCAT vacancies for SSC |
Note:- The number of vacancies mentioned is provisional and may be revised without prior notice. The final intake will be determined based on organizational needs, cadre management policies, availability of training slots, and the actual number of vacancies available in July 2026. No requests or representations regarding the vacancy count will be considered. Additionally, one seat in the Ground Duty (Non-Technical) category is reserved for candidates with a Law qualification.
Candidates who want to appear in the AFCAT 02/ 2025 should check the eligibility criteria first. In this section, we are detailing the AFCAT eligibility criteria, which include nationality, age limit & educational qualification etc. Eligibility criteria for flying Branch & Ground Duty (Technical and Non-technical) branches are as follows:-
To be eligible for this examination, the candidate must be an Indian citizen as per the Indian Citizenship Act of 1955.
AFCAT 2 Notification must be checked by the candidates to know the age limit for the AFCAT 2025. Check this table to know the required age limit for the AFCAT 02/2025:-
AFCAT Age Limit 2025 |
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Branch |
Age Limit |
Flying Branch |
Candidates must be between 20 and 24 years of age as of 01 July 2026, meaning their date of birth should fall between 02 July 2002 and 01 July 2006 (inclusive). However, for candidates holding a valid and current Commercial Pilot License issued by DGCA (India), the upper age limit is extended to 26 years — they must have been born between 02 July 2000 and 01 July 2006 (inclusive). |
Ground Duty (Technical/ Non-Technical) Branches. |
Candidates must be between 20 and 26 years of age as of 01 July 2026, which means their date of birth should be between 02 July 2000 and 01 July 2006 (both dates inclusive). |
Branch |
Educational Qualification |
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Flying Branch |
Candidates must have passed with a minimum of 50% marks in Maths and Physics at the 10+2 level, as well as (aa) a three-year degree course in any discipline from a recognised university with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent. OR (ab) a four-year BE/B Tech degree from a recognised university with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent. OR (ac) Candidates who have passed Sections A and B of the Associate Membership Examination of the Institution of Engineers (India) or the Aeronautical Society of India from a recognised university with a minimum of 60% or equivalent. |
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Ground Duty (Technical) Branch |
(aa) Aeronautical Engineer (Electronics) {AE (L)} |
Candidates must have a minimum of 50% marks in Physics and Mathematics at the 10+2 level, as well as a four-year degree graduation/integrated post-graduation qualification in Engineering/ Technology from a recognised university, OR they must have passed Sections A and B of the Associate Membership examination of the Institution of Engineers (India) or the Aeronautical Society of India, or the Graduate Membership examination of the Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers by actual studies with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent disciplines. |
(ab) Aeronautical Engineer (Mechanical) {AE (M)} |
Candidates must have a minimum of 50% marks in Physics and Mathematics at the 10+2 level, as well as a four-year degree graduation/integrated post-graduation qualification in Engineering/Technology from a recognised university, OR they must have passed Sections A & B of the Associate Membership examination of the Institution of Engineers (India) or the Aeronautical Society of India by actual studies with a minimum of 60% marks, or equivalent disciplines. |
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Ground Duty (Non-Technical) Branches |
(aa) Weapon Systems (WS) Branch |
Candidates must have a minimum of 50% marks in Maths and Physics at the 10+2 level, as well as (aaa) a three-year degree course in any discipline from a recognised university with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent. OR (aab) a four-year BE/B Tech degree from a recognised university with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent. |
(ab) Administration & Logistics |
Passed 10+2 and a Graduate Degree (minimum three-year degree course) in any discipline from a recognised university with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent, Or 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. |
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(ac) Accounts Branch |
Passed 10+2 and graduated with 60% or higher from a recognised university in any of the following fields:- (aaa) Bachelor of Commerce (minimum three-year course) (aab) Bachelor of Business Administration (with a finance specialisation)/ Bachelor of Management Studies (with a finance specialisation)/ Bachelor of Business Studies (with a finance specialisation) (aac) CA/ CMA/ CS/ CFA qualified. (aad) Bachelor of Science in Finance. |
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(ad) Education |
Passed 10+2 and Post-Graduation with 50% marks in any discipline, including integrated courses offering PG (single degree without permission to exit and lateral entry), and Graduation with 60% marks in any discipline. |
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(ae) Meteorology |
Passed 10+2 and BSc with Physics and Mathematics with at least 60% marks or equivalent, or four-year Graduation in Engineering/Technology discipline with at least 60% marks or equivalent streams. |
Note: For further details, candidates are advised to refer to the official notification.
Candidates must be unmarried at the start of the course, and marriage is strictly prohibited during the training period. If a candidate gets married during training, they will be discharged from service and required to reimburse the Government for all expenses incurred on their training.
During their induction, all candidates should meet the basic physical fitness standards that will allow them to complete the training successfully and subsequent service in various climatic and work environments. Candidates will be subjected to a variety of tests at AFSB while reporting to the SSB.
Flying Branch will have a minimum height of 162.5 cm. Acceptable leg length, thigh length, and sitting height measurements for such aircrews will be as follows: -
Sitting height Minimum |
Minimum |
81.5 cm |
Maximum |
96.0 cm |
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Leg Length |
Minimum |
99.0 cm |
Maximum |
120.0 cm |
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Thigh Length |
Maximum |
64.0 cm |
Note: The minimum acceptable height for entry into ground duty branches will be 157.5 cm and 5 cm less (152.5 cm) for Gorkhas and individual belonging to North-Eastern regions of India and hilly regions of Uttarakhand. In case of candidates from Lakshadweep, the minimum acceptable height can be reduced by 2 cm (155.5 cm).
Physical Standards (For Females)
Height: The minimum height for various branches is as follows:-
(i) Flying Branch – 162.5 cm
(ii) Other Branches – 152 cm
Note: For other branches only – a lower minimum height of 147 cm will be accepted for candidates from the North East region or hilly regions of Uttarakhand. The minimum acceptable height for candidates from Lakshadweep will be 150 cm.
Weight. Weight should be in accordance with the height and age standards specified in Appendix 'B' to this notification. Female candidates can have variations of up to one standard deviation.
Candidates can apply for this position in the Indian Air Force (IAF) online through the AFCAT CDAC's official website only. Fill out the form by following these steps:
Candidates applying for AFCAT will be required to pay the below-mentioned application fee, whereas candidates applying for NCC special entry and Meteorology will not be required to pay when submitting the application form. The application fee should be paid online only. IAF will not accept cash or demand drafts (DD) for application fee payment.
Entry |
Fees |
AFCAT |
Rs. 550/- (Non-refundable) |
NCC Special entry |
Not Applicable |
Note:
The AFCAT selection process is divided into stages. Candidates who pass all the following stages and are on the final merit list will be considered for the position.
All training courses at the Airforce Academy Dundigal (Hyderabad) are scheduled to commence in the first week of July 2026. The training duration is approximately 62 weeks for both the Flying and Ground Duty (Technical) Branches, and 52 weeks for the Ground Duty (Non-Technical) Branches.
The AFCAT Written Exam will be objective type based multiple choice questions. In order to receive an AFSB call letter, one must obtain the minimum qualifying marks.
The AFCAT exam subjects, time limit, and maximum marks will be as follows:-
Exam |
Subject(s) |
No. of Questions |
Max Marks |
Duration |
AFCAT |
General Awareness, Verbal Ability in English, Numerical Ability and Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test |
100 |
300 |
120 minutes (02 hours) |
Note: An online Practice Test for AFCAT is available on the IAF website.
The AFSB testing will be divided into three stages, as shown below:-
(i) The first stage: On the first day, an officer intelligence rating test, as well as a picture perception and discussion test, will be administered. The Stage-I test is a screening test, only those who pass will be subjected to further testing. All Stage-I qualified candidates will be subjected to a document check to determine their eligibility for the branches for which they have applied. Candidates who do not qualify in Stage I or meet the required eligibility criteria would be sent back on first day itself.
(ii) The second stage: On Day 1 (Evening), a psychological test will be administered, followed by group tests and interviews over the next five days.
(iii) For Flying Branch: Only recommended candidates would be subjected to the Computerised Pilot Selection System (CPSS). This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
Candidates who have previously failed the CPSS/PABT or who have been suspended from flying training at the Air Force Academy will not be eligible.
Subjects |
Chapter/Topics |
English |
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General Awareness |
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Numerical Ability |
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Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test |
Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning |
Note:
Numerical Ability Questions will be of Matriculation level. The questions in other subjects will be of graduation level (Indian University).
The AFCAT Admit Card 2025 has not yet been released. The Indian Air Force will make the AFCAT (II) Admit Card 2025 available on its official AFCAT website. Candidates who have successfully submitted their application form and examination fee can access their admit card by logging in with their registered email address and password. The link to the Admit Card will also be emailed to the candidate's registered email address. We have provided a step-by-step process to download the admit card here.
When the admit cards are available, candidates must download them and bring them to the examination centre. Candidates will not be permitted to enter the examination hall unless they have an AFCAT hall ticket.
The AFCAT Answer Key will be uploaded after the exam is conducted, allowing candidates to review it. Download the AFCAT Answer Key by carefully following the below-steps:
The AFCAT Written Exam will be declared after the exam is successfully conducted. To check the result, candidates can follow the below-mentioned steps:
After the written exam results get announced, the AFSB will conduct the SSB process for all shortlisted candidates and call them to take part in the recruitment process.
AFCAT Exam Cut-off Marks will be declared by the Indian Airforce, once the exam is conducted successfully. Cut-off marks will be declared separately for both AFCAT and EKT. Once the cut-of marks for AFCAT 2025 will declare, we will provide the direct link below to download the AFCAT (II) 2025 Cut-off:-
AFCAT (II) 2025 Result Link (Inactive)
During their one-year training, flight cadets will be paid a fixed monthly stipend of Rs. 56,100/-. On commissioning, they will be paid as per the 7th Pay commission. Further details are given in the table below:
Rank |
Pay as per Defence Matrix |
Level |
MSP |
Flying Officer |
Rs.56100 – 177500 |
10 |
Rs. 15500 |
Other Allowances:-
Furthermore, allowances are applicable to pay based on the nature of duty/place of posting and include Flying, Transport, Technical, Field Area, Special Compensatory (Hill area), Special Force, Siachen, Island Special Duty, Test Pilot & Flight Test Engineer, Area and Remote Locality Allowance, and so on.
Insurance: