AFCAT 2 Notification 2025 (Out) - Exam Date, Eligibility, Syllabus

AFCAT 2 Notification 2025 (Out) - Exam Date, Eligibility, Syllabus

Edited By Meghana Mohana Krishnan | Updated on Jun 02, 2025 02:16 PM IST | #AFCAT
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Indian Air Force has released the AFCAT 2 notification 2025 on June 2, 2025 at afcat.cdac.in or careerindianairforce.cdac.in. The AFCAT 2 notification date 2025 was announced through a short notification on May 27, 2025. The AFCAT exam isconducted twice every year. The AFCAT 2 exam 2025 is conducted to recruit potential candidates as Group ‘A’ Gazetted Officers in Flying and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) branches.
Latest - AFCAT 2 Notification 2025

This Story also Contains
  1. AFCAT Notification 2025 - Overview
  2. AFCAT 2 Notification Dates 2025
  3. AFCAT 2 Vacancy 2025
  4. AFCAT 2 Eligibility Criteria 2025
  5. AFCAT 2 Application Form 2025
  6. AFCAT 2 Exam Pattern 2025
  7. AFCAT 2 Syllabus 2025
AFCAT 2 Notification 2025 (Out) - Exam Date, Eligibility, Syllabus
AFCAT 2 Notification 2025 (Out) - Exam Date, Eligibility, Syllabus

Interested candidates are required to go through the detailed AFCAT notification before applying. The AFCAT 2 notification 2025 consists of crucial information which one needs to know before appearing in the exam. Go through the below article to know more -

AFCAT Notification 2025 - Overview

Exam Name

Air Force Common Admission Test

Conducting Body

Indian Air Force

Official website

afcat.cdac.in

Age limit

Flying branch - 20 - 24 years

Ground duty - 20 - 26 years.

Educational Qualification

Must have passed graduation with minimum 60 % marks.

Exam level

National

Notification mode

Online

Stages in the exam

  • Written exam

  • SSB

Mode of Application form

Online

Steps to download the notification of AFCAT 2 -

For those who need help navigating on the website to download the AFCAT notification, follow the steps below -

  • Go to the official website, afcat.cdac.in.

  • On the homepage, the notification link of AFCAT 2 will be scrolling.

  • Click on it.

  • Go through the details and download it for future reference.

AFCAT 2 Notification Dates 2025

IAF has announced the AFCAT notification date through the short notice. We can know all the other important AFCAT 2025 dates only after the release of the notification. All the AFCAT exam dates 2025 will be updated in the below table soon after it has been announced.

AFCAT 2 2025 Dates

Event

Date

AFCAT 2 notification date

June 2, 2025

AFCAT application form date

June 2, 2025

AFCAT 2 application form last date

July 1, 2025

AFCAT admit card date

To be announced

AFCAT exam date

August 23, 24, 2025

Details mentioned in the AFCAT 2 notification 2025 -

  • Number of AFCAT Vacancies

  • Eligibility Criteria

  • Steps to fill the application form.

  • Scheme of the AFCAT exam.

  • Exam schedule.

  • Exam Pattern.

  • AFCAT 2 Syllabus, and more.

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AFCAT 2 Vacancy 2025

The AFCAT vacancy 2025 is given in the official notification for both the branches. Candidates must note that the AFCAT 2 vacancies are tentative and might change as per the organization's requirement. The AFCAT 2 2025 vacancies is divided for males and females. Check the AFCAT 2025 vacancy in the table below -

AFCAT 2 2025 Vacancy

Entry

Branch

Vacancies

AFCAT Entry

Flying

3

Ground Duty (Technical)

156

Ground Duty (NonTechnical)

125

NCC Special Entry

Flying

10% seats out of CDSE vacancies for PC and

10% seats out of AFCAT vacancies for SSC

AFCAT 2 Eligibility Criteria 2025

The detailed AFCAT 2025 eligibility criteria is given in the official notification. Candidates must make sure that they meet the AFCAT 2 eligibility at every stage of the recruitment process. If a candidate is found to not meet the AFCAT 2 2025 eligibility at any point, IAF will cancel their candidature. The AFCAT eligibility conditions is as follows -

  • Nationality - Candidate must be a citizen of India.

  • Age - Flying branch - 20 to 24 years as on January 1, 2026.

Ground Duty - 20 to 26 years as on January 1, 2026.

  • Educational qualifications

  1. Flying branch - Candidate must have passed with a minimum of 50% marks each in Maths and Physics at 10+2 level (and) Graduation with minimum 3 years (or) Btech from a recognized university with 60 % marks.

  2. Ground Duty - Candidates with a minimum of 50% marks each in Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level and minimum of 4 years degree graduation/integrated post-graduation in Engineering from recognized University.

AFCAT 2 Application Form 2025

The AFCAT 2 application form has released along with the notification on June 2, 2025. Candidates are required to submit the AFCAT application form 2025 by July 1, 2025. Candidates must note that their Aadhar card is mandatory for online registration. Before applying, candidates need to complete their AFCAT registration. Follow the steps to below to fill the AFCAT 2025 application form -

AFCAT Registration -

  • Go to the official website, afcat.cdac.in.

  • On the homepage, click on ‘Candidate login’. Enter the required details.

  • The applicant will receive the password to their registered email ID.

  • Login fresh and proceed to fill the application form.

Steps to fill the AFCAT 2 application form 2025 -

  • After signing in, click on ‘fill application form’.

  • Enter personal details, qualification details, course preference, etc.

  • Upload documents.

  • Select the exam centre and proceed to make fee payment.

  • Click on ‘Submit’.

  • Save the AFCAT application form 2025 for future reference.

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AFCAT 2 Exam Pattern 2025

The AFCAT 2 exam pattern consists of all the basic details related to the test. Candidates can also check the AFAT 2025 exam pattern in the official notification. The AFCAT exam pattern of the written test is as follows -

AFCAT 2 2025 Exam Pattern

Exam

Duration

No. of Questions

Max Marks

AFCAT

2 Hours

100

300

The AFCAT written test 2025 is objective in nature and candidates will be awarded 3 marks for the correct answers. There will be a negative marking of 1 mark for incorrect answers.

AFCAT 2 Syllabus 2025

The AFCAT syllabus 2025 is available in the official notification. Candidates are recommended to go through the AFCAT 2 syllabus 2025 before starting their preparation. All the topics and sub topics of the syllabus will be available in the notification of AFCAT 2.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Who is eligible for AFCAT 2 2025?

Those who meet the age limit and have a graduation degree with at least 60 % marks.

2. Is AFCAT 2 form out?

Yes, the AFCAT application form 2025 has been activated on June 2, 2025.

3. What is the AFCAT 2 notification date?

IAF has released the AFCAT 2025 notification on June 2, 2025. 

4. How to check the notification of AFCAT 2 ?

Candidates can check the AFCAT 2025 notification at afcat.cdac.in. 

5. What is the salary after AFCAT?

The AFCAT 2 salary 2025 of a flying officer ranges between Rs. 56,100 - Rs 1,77,500 .

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Questions related to AFCAT

Have a question related to AFCAT ?

hi,

If AFCAT officials have clearly said they need a certificate and not just your marksheet , they’re most likely asking for your degree certificate — the official proof that you’ve completed your graduation. The marksheet alone only shows your scores, but not that you've actually passed the entire course.

If you haven’t received your original degree certificate yet, you can try submitting a provisional certificate . Most colleges or universities provide this after the final results are out. It’s usually accepted as a temporary replacement for the actual certificate.

If even the provisional certificate isn’t available, you can ask your college to issue a bonafide letter or a course completion letter saying that you’ve successfully completed your degree and the certificate is pending. Sometimes, that’s accepted too.

But the best and safest thing to do is contact the AFCAT helpdesk and clearly explain your situation. Ask if they will accept a provisional certificate or any temporary proof for now. They usually guide you well.

Hello there,

Yes, you can become eligible for the AFCAT Flying Branch by adding Mathematics to your 12th qualification.

Here’s what you can do:

  • You must have passed 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics, each with at least 50% marks, to be eligible for the Flying Branch.

  • Since you studied PCB, you can take Mathematics as an additional subject through NIOS or any other recognized board.

  • NIOS offers the option to appear for a single subject. Although they provide only a marksheet and not a full certificate, the marksheet is valid and recognized.

  • To ensure eligibility, complete your graduation with at least 60% marks and submit both your original 12th marksheet (with Physics) and the NIOS Mathematics marksheet while applying.

  • Before applying for AFCAT, it is recommended to confirm with the official AFCAT or Indian Air Force recruitment office whether the NIOS marksheet for a single subject is accepted.

This path is commonly used by students in similar situations.


I hope this answer helps you. If you have more queries, feel free to share your questions with us, and we will be happy to assist you.

Thank you, and I wish you all the best in your bright future.

Hello,

As of today (27 May 2025), you are 22 years old . For the AFCAT Flying Branch , the age limit is 20 to 24 years as of the course start date. However, candidates holding a valid Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) issued by DGCA (India) can apply up to 26 years .

AFCAT exams are conducted twice a year – AFCAT 1 (Feb) and AFCAT 2 (Aug).

For the Flying Branch , the age is calculated as on 1 July for AFCAT 2 and 1 January for AFCAT 1.

Your Date of Birth: 25 Oct 2002

  • For AFCAT 2 2025 (course starts July 2026) → You will be 23 years 8 months Eligible

  • For AFCAT 1 2026 (course starts Jan 2027) → You will be 24 years 2 months Still eligible

  • For AFCAT 2 2026 (course starts July 2027) → You will be 24 years 8 months Not eligible (crosses 24 years)

You are eligible for AFCAT 2 2025 and AFCAT 1 2026 for Flying Branch.

So, you have 2 attempts left including AFCAT 2 2025 .

Hope it helps !

Hello,

Yes, you are eligible for the AFCAT Flying Branch if you meet these conditions:

  • You must have passed 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics, securing at least 50% marks in each subject.

  • You must have completed graduation (minimum 3 years) from a recognised university with at least 60% marks.

Since you had PCB in 12th, you can take Mathematics as an additional subject through NIOS. NIOS is a recognised board, and its certificates are accepted. Just make sure you score at least 50% marks in Mathematics.

You don’t need to take a drop. You can study for the NIOS Mathematics exam along with your graduation. But you must complete and pass the Maths exam before applying for AFCAT.

Hope it helps !

So, you've cleared all the AFCAT stages? That's fantastic news and a huge step towards becoming a commissioned officer in the Indian Air Force! Now, what's next on this exciting journey? Let's break it down:

1. AFSB (Air Force Selection Board Testing): If you aced the AFCAT written exam, expect a call letter inviting you to the AFSB interview. You could be heading to Dehradun, Mysuru, Gandhinagar, or Varanasi – exciting, right? This isn't just a quick chat; the AFSB evaluation is a pretty intense five-to-six-day process designed to really see if you've got what it takes for a career in the IAF. It's split into two stages:

Stage I: This is the initial screening. You'll face the Officer Intelligence Rating Test and the Picture Perception and Discussion Test (PPDT). How you perform here decides if you move on to Stage II, so bring your A-game!

Stage II: Made it through Stage I? Awesome! Now, over the next few days, get ready for:

Psychological Tests: These are written tests designed to evaluate the psychological attributes that are essential to military service.

Group Testing: Think indoor and outdoor activities designed to see how well you lead, work in a team, and handle the physical demands.

Personal Interview: A one-on-one with an interviewing officer. They'll be looking at your motivation, how aware you are, and if you're truly suited for a career in the IAF. Be prepared to talk about yourself and why you want this!

Computerized Pilot Selection System (CPSS): Aiming for the Flying Branch? This test is all about figuring out your pilot training aptitude.

2. Medical Examination: If the AFSB gives you the thumbs up, it's time for a thorough medical exam. This happens either at the Air Force Central Medical Establishment (AFCME) in New Delhi or the Institute of Aviation Medicine in Bengaluru. They need to make sure you meet the IAF's strict medical and fitness standards – no cutting corners here!

3. Merit List and Commissioning: Finally, an All India Merit List is compiled. This is based on your performance in the AFCAT written exam, the AFSB assessments, and those medical results. Where you land on this list, combined with how many vacancies there are in different branches, determines if you'll get joining instructions.

If you're selected, you'll report to a training academy, like the Air Force Academy in Dundigal, Hyderabad, and begin your training. Successfully complete that, and you'll be commissioned as an officer in the IAF – ready to start that distinguished career serving our nation! J

ust remember, Charanidhi, the AFCAT selection process is super competitive. Meeting the basic requirements doesn't guarantee you a spot. So, prep hard for each stage, and keep an eye on the official IAF recruitment channels for any updates. Best of luck!

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