AFCAT 1 Exam 2025 - Notification, Dates, Application form, Syllabus, Eligibility

AFCAT 1 Exam 2025 - Notification, Dates, Application form, Syllabus, Eligibility

Edited By Vishnukumar V | Updated on Nov 05, 2024 03:30 PM IST | #AFCAT

Indian Air Force will release the AFCAT 1 2025 notification soon at afcat.cdac.in. Along with the AFCAT 1 notification 2025, IAF will also release the application form. The AFCAT 1 application form 2025 will be release in online mode only. Graduate applicants between 20 to 26 years of age will be eligible to apply for AFCAT 1 Recruitment 2025. Applicants will have to check AFCAT 1 eligibility before filling up the application form.

Applicants can also make corrections to their AFCAT 1 2025 application within the prescribed time limit by paying correction fees. Those who submit their applications successfully will be issued AFCAT 1 admit card 2025. To know more about AFCAT 1 2025 exam read the full article.

AFCAT 1 2025 - Overview

Candidates can check details about the AFCAT 1 exam 2025 from the below table.

Particulars

Details

Full Exam Name

Air Force Common Admission Test

Short Exam Name

AFCAT

Exam Conducting Authority

Indian Air Force

Frequency of Conduct

Two Times A Year

Languages

English

Mode of Application

Online

Application Fee (General)

Rs 250 (Online)

Mode of Exam

Online

Mode of Counselling

Online/Offline

Exam Duration

  • AFCAT - 2 Hours 27 Minutes

  • EKT - 45 Minutes

Exam Level

National

Educational Qualification

Graduation

AFCAT Age Limit

  • 20 to 24 years - Flying Branch

  • 20 to 26 years - Technical and Non-Technical Branches

Exam Stages

  • Online Test

  • AFSB Interview

  • Medical Test

Total Vacancies

AFCAT 1 2025 - To be announced

AFCAT 1 Posts

  • Flying Branch

  • Ground Duty (Tech) Branch

  • Ground Duty (Non-Tech) Branch

AFCAT 1 Important Dates 2025

The exam conducting authority releases important dates of AFCAT 2025 on the official website. Candidates can also check the AFCAT 1 2025 exam dates and other dates from the below table.

AFCAT 1 Dates 2025

Events

AFCAT 1 Dates 2025

AFCAT 1 short notification

To be announced

Application form release date of AFCAT 1 2025

To be announced

The last date to submit the AFCAT 1 application form

To be announced

AFCAT 1 application form and correction window

To be announced

AFCAT 1 2025 admit card release date

To be announced

AFCAT 1 exam date 2025

To be announced

AFCAT 1 result dates 2025

To be announced

AFCAT 1 cut-off date

To be announced

AFSB 2025 notification release date

To be announced

Final merit list of AFCAT 1 2025

To be announced

AFSB Interview dates 2025

To be announced

Declaration of final results

To be announced

AFCAT 1 Eligibility Criteria 2025

The Indian Air Force prescribes AFCAT 1 2025 eligibility criteria in the official notification. Before applying for AFCAT 1 2025 exam, candidates must go through the age limit, nationality and educational qualifications carefully detailed below.

Nationality - Aspirants must be a citizen of India as per Indian Citizenship Act, 1955.

AFCAT Age Limit - 1) Flying Branch - 20-24 years as of July 1, 2025 i.e., born between July 2, 2000 to July 1, 2004. The upper age limit for aspirants holding valid and current Commercial Pilot License issued by DGCA is given relaxation up to 26 years.

2) Ground Duty (Technical/Non-Technical) branches - 20 to 26 years as of July 1, 2025 i.e., born between July 2, 2000 to July 1, 2004.

Educational Qualifications

Branch

Sub-Branch

Educational Qualification

Ground Duty Technical Branch

Aeronautical Engineer (Mechanical)

Must have a minimum 50% of aggregate marks in Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level and a four-year degree in Graduation in Engineering and Technology from a recognized University.

Or

Those who have passed the Associate membership institution of Engineers (India) exam in both A & B sections) with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks in certain subjects as prescribed by the Indian Air Force.


Aeronautical Engineer (Electronics)

Must have a minimum 50% of aggregate marks in Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level and a four-year degree in Graduation in Engineering and Technology from a recognized University.

Or

Those who have passed the Associate membership institution of Engineers (India) exam in both A & B sections) with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks in certain subjects as prescribed by the Indian Air Force.

Ground Duty (Non-Technical Branches)

Administration

Must have passed Graduation with 60% aggregate marks from a recognized University or should have cleared A & B examination with 60% aggregate marks.


Weapon System Branch

Must have passed 10+2 with a minimum of 50% marks in Maths and Physics

Or

Must have passed Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University with 60% aggregate marks.

Or Must have B.Tech. degree with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks from a recognized University.

AFCAT 1 Application Form 2025

IAF will release the AFCAT 1 2025 application form online mode at afcat.cdac.in. Candidates who meet eligibility criteria can fill up the AFCAT 1 application form 2025. To submit the application form of AFCAT 1 2025 successfully, candidates needed to pay an application fee irrespective of gender and category. IAF will also provides the AFCAT 1 2025 application form correction facility in online mode for a certain time period.

How to Fill Up AFCAT 1 Application Form 2025?

Step 1: Registration Process

  • Tap on the link provided below.

  • A new window will appear. New users need to register first.

  • Tap on the New User Register.

  • A new page will be displayed to enter your mobile number and email to register yourself.

  • An OTP will be sent to your registered mobile number and email, enter and tap on Submit.

  • An AFCAT login ID and password will be sent to your registered mobile number and email address.

Step 2: Login Process to fill up the Application Form

  • Log in by using the Registration number and password. Choose the post.

  • Enter other information like educational information depending upon the educational qualification of the candidate.

  • Pay the examination fee as applicable by using an online Debit/Credit card or Internet Banking.

  • Aspirants are needed to upload their scanned colour photograph and signature in (English or Hindi) in JPEG format.

  • Tap on the link “Upload” and then, upload scanned files.

  • Then, you need to upload all required certificates.

  • Submit the application.

  • Before submission, candidates need to pay an application fee of Rs 250.

  • Download and take two or three prints out of the acknowledgement form for future reference.

AFCAT 1 Exam Pattern 2025

Indian Air Force provides the AFCAT 1 2025 exam pattern in the official notification. Candidates need to appear first on the AFCAT 1 2025 written exam conducted in computer-based mode. The AFCAT 1 written exam pattern 2025 will consist of 100 MCQ questions with 300 marks asked from various subjects such as General Awareness, Verbal Ability, Numerical Ability, Reasoning and Military Aptitude.

Aspirants who have applied for Ground Duty Technical Branch posts must appear in the Engineering Knowledge Test (EKT) in which 50 questions of 150 marks will be asked from subjects like Mechanical, Computer Science, Electrical and Electronics. To know more about AFCAT 1 exam pattern 2025, check the table given below.

AFCAT 1 2025 Exam Pattern

Exam

Subject

Duration

Number of Questions

Marks

AFCAT

General Awareness, Verbal Ability in English, Numerical Ability and Reasoning, Military Aptitude

120 minutes

100

300

EKT (for Ground Duty Technical Branch Only)

Mechanical, Computer Science, Electrical and Electronics

45 minutes

50

150

AFSB Stage 1 Testing

AFSB stage 1 test includes two sub-exams to pass which are Officer Intelligence Rating Test (OIT) and Picture Perception and Discussion Test (PPDT). The AFCAT State 1 exam is called the Screening test. Those who don’t clear it will be rejected and won’t be called for AFSB stage 2 testing. However, Stage 2 aspirants have to clear a few tests like psychological tests, group tests, AFSB interviews, and computerised pilot selection system (CPSS) tests.

AFCAT 1 Syllabus 2025

Indian Air Force prescribed AFCAT 1 2025 syllabus in the official notification. The related topics and subjects from which questions will be asked in the AFCAT 1 exam and EKT exam are provided in the AFCAT 1 syllabus PDF 2025. For the AFCAT 1 syllabus 2025, go through the table given below.

AFCAT 1 2025 Syllabus for Online Written Exam

Subjects

Topics

AFCAT English Syllabus

  • Error detection

  • Comprehension

  • Synonyms

  • Sentence Completion/filling up of the correct word

  • Antonyms and Vocabulary testing

  • Synonyms

  • Phrases and Idioms

AFCAT General Awareness Syllabus

  • Geography

  • History

  • Politics

  • Civics

  • Environment

  • Current Affairs

  • Defence

  • Basic Science

  • Art

  • Culture

  • Sports, etc.

AFCAT Numerical Ability Syllabus

  • Time and Work

  • Decimal and Fraction

  • Profit and Loss

  • Average

  • Percentage

  • Ratio and Proportion and Simple Interest

  • Time and Distance (Trains/Boats & Streams)

Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test

Verbal Skills and Spatial Ability

AFCAT 1 Syllabus 2025 for EKT

Subjects

Topics

Computer Science Engineering

  • Engineering Drawing

  • Information Technology

  • Network Theory Design

  • Analog and Digital Electronics

  • Telecommunications

  • Microwave

Mechanical Engineering

  • Thermodynamics

  • Material Science

  • Fluid Mechanics/Hydraulic Machine

  • Manufacturing Science

  • Machine Drawing

  • Aerodynamics

  • Flight Mechanics

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

  • Analog and Digital Electronics

  • Antenna and Wave Propagation

  • Telecommunication

  • Control Engineering

  • Electrical Engineering

  • Electronics Engineering

  • Network Theory

  • Radar Theory

  • Instrumentation

  • Information Technology

AFCAT 1 Exam Centres 2025

The Indian Air Force also provides the list of AFCAT 1 2025 exam centres in the official notification. AFCAT 1 2025 exam is conducted in almost 100 different cities all over the country. The number of centres in any particular city may change based on the number of candidates’ choices for that city. Aspirants will have to enter their choice exam centre on the AFCAT 1 application form 2025 while filling it.

AFCAT 1 Admit Card 2025

The exam conducting authority will issue the AFCAT 1 2025 admit card on the official website. The AFCAT 1 admit card 2025 is released separately for the online MCQ test and AFSB interview. Aspirants who successfully submit their application forms can download AFCAT 1 2025 hall ticket by using their login credentials like registration number and password. The important details mentioned in the admit card of AFCAT 1 2025 are roll number, candidate’s name, registration number, photograph and signature, category, examination date and time, exam venue, etc. It is compulsory for candidates to take the AFCAT 1 hall ticket 2025 along with a valid photo identity card otherwise they won’t be allowed to enter the examination hall.

AFCAT 1 Exam Analysis 2025

Different coaching institutes will release the AFCAT 1 2025 exam analysis here after the conclusion of the exam. AFCAT 1 exam analysis 2025 will be prepared by coaching institute experts based on aspirants’ feedback who will appear in the exam. Candidates will be able to check the types of questions asked, difficulty level, good attempts, etc. with the help of AFCAT 1 2025 paper analysis. Aspirants will be able to check AFCAT 1 paper analysis 2025 prepared by the Careers360 team here after the conclusion of the exam.

AFCAT 1 Answer Key 2025

Some eminent coaching institutes will release unofficial AFCAT 1 2025 answer key and memory-based questions here after the exam. So, aspirants can refer to the unofficial AFCAT 1 answer key 2025 to evaluate their performance, calculate their expected score and know their chances of qualifying for the AFCAT 1 2025 exam.

AFCAT 1 Question Papers 2025

Candidates can boost their preparations with the help of previous years' AFCAT 1 question papers to clear the online test on the first attempt. AFCAT 1 questions papers 2025 will help aspirants to get an idea about the types of questions asked, difficulty level, marking scheme, pattern, etc. Candidates can also improve their time management skills by practising with AFCAT 1 previous years' papers.

AFCAT 1 Result 2025

Indian Air Force will declare the AFCAT 1 2025 result in online mode at afcat.cdac.in. AFCAT 1 results are announced separately for each stage - AFCAT 1 online test and the AFSB interview. However, the final result will be released after the completion of all stages. Candidates who qualify for the AFCAT 1 2025 online test will be able to access the AFSB interview link from IAF’s official website.

AFCAT 1 Cut Off 2025

AFCAT 1 cut-off is the minimum mark required by aspirants to qualify for a particular stage of the AFCAT 1 2025 exam. The cut off will also be released along with the AFCAT 1 2025 result. The exam conducting authority will release the AFCAT 1 2025 cut off separately for each stage of the exam for shortlisting candidates to the next stage. The final AFCAT 1 cut off will be released by the exam conducting authority after the medical exam to enroll candidates for different branches of AFCAT 1 2025.

AFCAT 1 2025 Selection Process

The Indian Air Force provides AFCAT 1 selection process 2025 online on the official website. The selection process of AFCAT 1 2025 will have three stages. Aspirants who qualify for all stages will be selected for the applied AFCAT 1 posts detailed in the official notification. The three stages of the AFCAT 1 selection process are

  • Online Test

  • AFSB Interview

  • Medical Test

AFCAT Question/Sample papers
Candidates can download AFCAT question papers along with answers from here.
Free Download

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. When will AFCAT 1 2025 application form release?

AFCAT 1 application form 2025 will be released by the Indian Air Force online tentatively in December 2024 at afcat.cdac.in.

2. Is AFCAT 1 exam 2025 conducted online or offline?

AFCAT 1 2025 exam will be conducted in online mode at various exam centres across the country.

3. How many vacancies announced on the official AFCAT 1 2025 notification?

The AFCAT 1 2025 vacancies will be announced soon.

4. What is the AFCAT 1 2025 online exam date?

AFCAT 1 exam 2025 date will be announced soon.

5. What is the frequency of the AFCAT 1 exam 2025?

Indian Air Force conducts AFCAT 1 2025 exam twice a year.

6. What is the salary of flight cadets selected in the AFCAT 1 2025 recruitment process?

As per the 7th Pay Commission, the salary of AFCAT 1 2025 selected flight cadets will range from Rs 56,100 to Rs 1,77,500.

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Questions related to AFCAT

Have a question related to AFCAT ?

Hello aspirant,

The eligibility requirements for AFCAT included age, educational attainment, nationality, and health standards. Candidates must meet these requirements in order to apply for the exam; otherwise, their applications will be denied. The AFCAT eligibility criteria state that candidates must be between the ages of 20 and 24 and that graduation is the required educational background for this exam.

As you will be 23 years old in 2027, you are eligible for this exam.

Thank you

A minimum of 50% marks each in Physics and Mathematics at the 10+2 level and a minimum of three years of graduation degree (or appearing for the final semester exam) with 60% marks from a recognized university.

Since you have completed your B.Sc. with Botany, Zoology, and Environmental Science, and are confident of passing with over 60%, you meet the educational qualifications for the Flying Branch in AFCAT 1 2025.

  • Ground Duty (Technical): This requires a four-year engineering degree or an equivalent qualification with minimum marks as specified for each role. Your B.Sc. wouldn't qualify for this branch.

  • Ground Duty (Non-Technical): This has openings for graduates from any stream, including your B.Sc. However, there might be specific requirements for each post (e.g., minimum marks, specific degrees preferred).

    https://competition.careers360.com/exams/iaf-afcat

    I hope it helps!

Hello,


Yes, you are eligible to sit for the Combined Defence Services (CDS) and Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) exams provided you meet certain criteria. For CDS, you need a degree from a recognized university for Indian Military Academy (IMA) and Officers' Training Academy (OTA), and for the Air Force Academy (AFA), you need a degree with Physics and Mathematics at the 10+2 level or a Bachelor of Engineering. The age limits for CDS are 19–24 years for IMA and INA, 19–24 years for AFA, and 19–25 years for OTA. For AFCAT, you need a graduation degree with at least 60% marks and Physics and Mathematics at the 10+2 level for the Flying Branch, or a B.E./B.Tech degree for Ground Duty (Technical), and a three-year graduation degree with 60% marks for Ground Duty (Non-Technical).


The age limits for AFCAT are 20–24 years for the Flying Branch and 20–26 years for Ground Duty. Since you are pursuing a B.P.Ed and have completed 10+2 with science, you meet the basic educational qualifications, provided you also meet the age and other specific criteria.


Hope this helps,


Thank you

Dear aspirant !

Hope you are doing good !

Candidates between 19 to 25 years of age are eligible to apply for CDS recruitment 2024. Before filling up the application form, aspirants must check UPSC CDS eligibility criteria carefully. CDS exam 2024 for both sessions will be conducted on April 21, 2024 and September 1, 2024.

From now you will get 4-5 attempts of both so don't worry about attempt.give your best in preparation only .

Hope it helps you !!

Thanking you


Dear aspirant !

Hope you are doing well ! No don't take risk with e pan card it can cost you your paper . Better to go with original one

Admit card . This crucial document contains essential information such as your name, roll number, exam date and time, and exam centre details. Download it from the official AFCAT website. - Valid Photo ID Proof: Carry a recognized photo ID like an Aadhaar card, PAN card, driver's license, or passport .

Hope it helps you !

Carry aadhar instead of pan

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