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AFCAT 2025 - Dates, Application form, Vacancies, Syllabus, Pattern, Eligibility

AFCAT 2025 - Dates, Application form, Vacancies, Syllabus, Pattern, Eligibility

Edited By Meghana Mohana Krishnan | Updated on Nov 05, 2024 04:13 PM IST | #AFCAT

AFCAT 2025 - The Indian Air Force is the conducting body for the AFCAT exam. The AFCAT exam is generally conducted twice a year. The AFCAT 2025 exam is conducted to recruit candidates for the role of Group A officers in flying and ground duty branches. Candidates can apply for the AFCAT exam through their official website, afcat.cdac.in or careerindianairforce.cdac.in.

Those whose dream is to work for the Indian Air Force and have the essential skills can check the AFCAT 2025 eligibility criteria and apply for the exam. A limited AFCAT vacancy is released every year. So, we may expect the competition to be tough. The below article shares all the necessary details regarding the AFCAT 1 exam 2025.

AFCAT 2025 - Overview

Full Exam Name

Air Force Common Admission Test

Short Exam Name

AFCAT

Conducting Body

Indian Air Force

Exam Level

Central Level level

Languages

English.

Number of vacancies

TBA

Mode of Application

Online

Application Fee (General)

Rs 550 +GST (Online)

Written Exam

Online

AFSB Interview

Offline

Exam Duration

2 Hours

AFCAT 2025 Important Dates

IAF releases all the important AFCAT dates on the official website. The AFCAT 2025 important dates include notification date, application form date, admit card date, AFCAT 2025 exam date and result date. Missing out on any of the AFCAT important dates 2025 may lead to disqualification of the candidate at any point.

AFCAT Important Dates 2025

Events

AFCAT 1 Dates

AFCAT 2 Dates

AFCAT Notification 2025

To be announced

To be announced

AFCAT 2025 Registration date

To be announced

To be announced

Last day to fill the AFCAT 2025 application form

To be announced

To be announced

AFCAT Application Form Correction Dates

To be announced

To be announced

AFCAT Admit Card 2025

To be announced

To be announced

AFCAT exam date

To be announced

To be announced

AFCAT Written exam Result 2025

To be announced

To be announced

AFCAT AFSB Interview date

To be announced

To be announced

AFCAT Final Merit List 2025

To be announced

To be announced

AFCAT 2025 Application Form

The AFCAT 2025 application form will be released 1 - 2 months before the conduction of the exam. The AFCAT application form will be released by IAF. The AFCAT 1 application form 2025 will be released on the official website. Candidates are advised to submit the AFCAT application form within the deadline. Make sure to check the eligibility criteria before applying for the AFCAT exam 2025.

AFCAT 2025 Eligibility Criteria

It is mandatory for candidates to meet the AFCAT eligibility criteria 2025 before applying for the exam. They need to meet the AFCAT eligibility at each stage of the exam. The candidature will be cancelled if the AFCAT 2025 eligibility criteria are not met.

AFCAT Eligibility conditions -

  • Nationality - The candidate must be a citizen of India.

  • Age - The AFCAT age limit for flying branch candidates is 20 - 24 years. Candidates who choose Ground duty need to be between 20 - 26 years.

  • Educational Qualification -

  1. For Flying Branch - Candidates should have mandatorily passed with a minimum of 50% marks in Maths and Physics at 10+2 level and must have a Graduation with minimum three years degree in any discipline from a recognised University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent.

  2. For Ground Duty - Candidates with a minimum of 50% marks each in Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level and a minimum of four years degree.

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

AFCAT 2025 Exam Pattern

Candidates will be able to check the AFCAT exam pattern 2025 in the official notification. The AFCAT 2025 exam pattern includes reporting time for candidates, date and time of the AFCAT exam, subjects and duration, marking scheme and many more. Candidates are required to reach the AFCAT exam centre at least 2 hours before the exam time. For every wrong answer, candidates will lose 1 mark.

AFCAT Written Exam Pattern 2025

Subject

Duration

Number of questions

Max Marks

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

2 Hours

100

300

AFSB Exam Pattern 2025

The AFCAT AFSB exam pattern consists of 2 stages. Candidates need to clear both stages to clear the exam. Candidates are also required to be physically fit before they appear for the AFSB interview process. Candidates will also be informed of the document to be carried to the AFSB interview 2025.

AFCAT 2025 Syllabus

The AFCAT syllabus consists of 4 subjects. IAF decides the AFCAT syllabus 2025. The entire AFCAT 2025 syllabus will be given in the official notification. Candidates can also check the AFCAT syllabus from the table below -

AFCAT 2025 Syllabus

Subject

Syllabus

English

Comprehension, Detect Error in Sentence, Sentence Completion/ Filling in of correct word, Synonym/ Antonym, Cloze Test or Fill in the Gaps in a paragraph, Idioms and Phrases, Analogy, Sentence Rearranging, Substitution in a Sentence/ One Word Substitution.

General Awareness

History, Geography, Sports, National & International Organisations, Art & Culture, Personalities, Environment & Ecology, Indian Polity, Economy, Basic Science Based Knowledge, Science & Technology, Current Affairs (National & International), Defence.

Numerical ability

Decimal Fraction, Time and Work, Average/ Percentage, Profit & Loss, Ratio & Proportion, Simple and Compound Interest, Time & Distance and Races (Trains/ Boats & Streams), Area and Perimeter, Probability, Number System & Number Series, Mixture & Allegation Rules, Clocks.

Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test

Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning.

Candidates who appear for the AFSB interview will also be going through certain stages. The AFSB interview consists of 2 stages.

  • Stage 1 - Officer Intelligence Rating Test along with Picture Perception and Discussion Test.

  • Stage 2 - Psychological test, the Group Tests and Interview.

AFCAT 2025 Preparation Tips

Some of the effective tips which will help candidates clear the AFCAT exam are -

  • Understand the AFCAT exam pattern and syllabus.

  • Focus on every subject and be strong with the foundation.

  • Read newspapers, and magazines for general awareness. Practice regularly for numerical ability, Improve English by reading and writing regularly.

  • Have combined studies if possible to improve one's knowledge.

  • On the official website, an online AFCAT mock test will also be available to practice. Give mock tests or practice tests as much as possible.

AFCAT 2025 Question Paper

IAF does not release the AFCAT question paper after the exam is over. However, candidates will be able to download the AFCAT 2025 question paper from several websites of coaching institutes. Candidates can use the AFCAT question papers to practice for future examinations.

AFCAT 2025 Admit Card

Candidates who successfully submit the application form will be issued the AFCAT admit card 2025. At times, IAF also announces the AFCAT 2025 admit card date in the official notification. The AFCAT admit card will also be sent to the candidate’s registered email address. If a candidate faces any issue in receiving the admit card, they may contact the AFCAT quarry cell immediately. Candidates can download their AFCAT admit card 2025 using their username and password. The AFCAT admit card will be issued 2 weeks before the exam date.

AFCAT 2025 Answer Key

IAF does not release any official AFCAT answer keys after the conduction of the exams. However, candidates will be able to get a few unofficial AFCAT 2025 answer keys. Candidates can check the website’s of coaching centres to get the AFCAT answer key 2025. It will help in evaluating their scores.

AFCAT 2025 Result

The AFCAT results will be announced on the official website, afcat.cdac.in. Candidates can download the AFCAT 2025 results in the form of PDF. The AFCAT results will be released after each stage of the selection process. Candidates can download the AFCAT results 2025 using their AFCAT login credentials.

Steps to check the AFCAT result 2025 -

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

  • On the homepage, the AFCAT result link will be displayed.

  • Click on the link.

  • Enter the required details, like the email address, password, etc.

  • The AFCAT result will be displayed on the screen.

  • Save a copy for future reference.

AFCAT 2025 Cut Off

Candidates can check the AFCAT cut off after the release of the results. The AFCAT 2025 cut off will be released in PDF format. The AFCAT cut off 2025 will be released on the official website. Candidates of all categories must meet the AFCAT cut off to clear the exam.

AFCAT Expected Cut Off 2025

Year

Cut Off (Out of 300 marks)

Cut Off (Out of 150 marks)

AFCAT 1

AFCAT 2

EKT 1

EKT 2

2025

155- 160

160-165

35 - 40

40-45

AFCAT 2025 Salary

During the one year of training, the flight cadets will be receiving a fixed stipend of Rs 56,100. Once the training is complete, the AFCAT salary ranges from Rs 56,100 to Rs 1,77,500 depending on the defence matrix. In addition to the AFCAT 2025 salary, many allowances are offered to candidates based on the nature of duty and place of posting. An insurance of 1 crore is also applicable.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Who is eligible for AFCAT 2025?

Candidates can check the entire AFCAT eligibility criteria in the article above. They can also check the detailed AFCAT 2025 eligibility in the official notification. 

2. Is AFCAT held twice a year?

Yes, the AFCAT exam is conducted twice by IAF.

3. Is there SSB in AFCAT?

Qualified candidates will have to appear in the AFSB (Air Force Selection Board) interview which is similar to SSB.

4. What is the pattern of AFCAT exam 2025?

Candidates can check the AFCAT exam pattern from the article above.

5. How many attempts for AFCAT?

There are no limits on the number of attempts for the AFCAT 2025 exam.

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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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