How many candidates apply for AFCAT every year?

How many candidates apply for AFCAT every year?

Edited By Vishnukumar V | Updated on Jul 16, 2024 09:19 AM IST | #AFCAT

Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) is the national level examination conducted by the Indian Air Force (IAF). About 1.5 to 2 lakhs candidates apply for the AFCAT exam every year. IAF conducts the AFCAT exam twice a year. The AFCAT 1 exam is conducted in the month of February while the AFCAT 2 exam is conducted in July every year. Approximately 350 to 450 vacancies are announced for each session of the AFCAT exam.

AFCAT Exam 2024 - Overview

Aspirants can check the AFCAT exam highlights from the below table.

Particulars

Details

Exam name

Air Force Common Admission Test

Commonly known as

AFCAT

Exam Conducting Authority

IAF (Indian Air Force)

Official Website

afcat.cdac.in

Exam Level

National

Educational Qualification

Graduation

Age limit

20 years - 24 years for Flying Branch

20 years - 26 years for Technical and Non-technical Branches

Application mode

Online mode

Stages of Exam

  • Online Test

  • AFSB Interview

  • Medical Test

Exam Mode

Online

Exam language

English

Exam Duration

AFCAT: 2 hours

EKT: 45 minutes

Total Vacancies

AFCAT 1 2024 -317
AFCAT 2 2024 - 304

AFCAT Posts

  • Flying Branch

  • Ground Duty (Tech) Branch,

  • Ground Duty (Non-tech) Branch

AFCAT Eligibility Criteria 2024

Students who wish to apply for the exam must fulfil the minimum AFCAT eligibility criteria. The AFCAT eligibility criteria 2024 comprises nationality, age factor, education qualification, etc. Some of the basic AFCAT 2024 eligibility criteria are as follows.

AFCAT Exam eligibility criteria 2024

Particulars

Details

Nationality

Indian citizen

AFCAT age limit

20 years - 24 years for Flying Branch

20 years to 26 years for Technical and Non-technical Branches

Educational Qualification

Graduation

Note: For AFCAT eligibility information please refer to the official AFCAT notification 2024.

AFCAT Application Form 2024

IAF activates the AFCAT 2024 application form in online mode at afcat.cdac.in. Aspirants will be able to complete the registration through the AFCAT candidate login window. The AFCAT registration link will be activated separately for AFCAT 1 and 2. As a part of AFCAT registration 2024, candidates needed to pay an application fee. The steps to fill and submit the AFCAT application form 2024 are as follows

  • AFCAT Registration

  • Entry selection

  • Details filling

  • Uploading of scanned photograph, signature and thumb impression

  • AFCAT exam centre selection

  • Declaration signing

  • Fee payment

AFCAT Application Form Fees 2024

Category

Application Fee

General, SC/ST, OBC

Rs 550 +GST

NCC candidates

Nil

AFCAT Vacancies 2024

IAF announces the AFCAT vacancy details every year through the official notification. The detailed AFCAT vacancy will be provided separately for each session. The exam authorities provide the AFCAT vacancies post wise. From the following table, candidates can check the AFCAT 1 and 2 vacancies.

AFCAT 1 Vacancy Details 2024

Entry Type

Post Code

Male

Female

Total

AFCAT

Flying

28

10

38

AFCAT Ground Duty Technical

AE (L)

104

11

115

AE (M)

45

05

50

AFCAT Ground Duty Non-Technical

Admin

44

06

50

LGS

11

02

13

Accounts

11

02

13

Ground Duty Non-Technical

Education

08

02

10

Ground Duty Non-Technical

Weapon Systems WS Branch

15

02

17

Meteorology Entry

Meteorology

09

02

11

NCC Special Entry

Flying

10% seats out of CDSE vacancies for PC and 10% seats out of AFCAT vacancies for SSC.

AFCAT 2 Vacancy Details 2024

Entry Type

Post Code

Male

Female

Total

AFCAT

Flying

18

11

29

AFCAT Ground Duty Technical

AE (L)

88

23

111

AE (M)

36

9

45

AFCAT Ground Duty Non-Technical

Admin

43

11

54

LGS

13

4

17

Accounts

10

2

12

Ground Duty Non-Technical

Education

7

2

9

Ground Duty Non-Technical

Weapon Systems WS Branch

14

3

17

Meteorology Entry

Meteorology

8

2

10

NCC Special Entry

Flying

10% seats out of CDSE vacancies for PC and 10% seats out of AFCAT vacancies for SSC.

AFCAT Selection Process 2024

Candidates who all are applying for the AFCAT exam have to appear for three stages to qualify. The three stages of AFCAT selection criteria are

  • AFCAT written test

  • AFSB Interview/Personality Test

  • Medical Test

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. In which mode will the AFCAT registration form be released?

IAF activates the AFCAT login window for registration in online mode only.

2. How many are applying for AFCAT every year?

Nearly 1.5 to 2 lakhs candidates apply for the AFCAT exam every year.

3. How many vacancies are announced for the AFCAT exam every year?

Approximately 350 to 450 vacancies are announced every year for each session of the AFCAT exam.

4. What is the official website to apply for the AFCAT exam?

Aspirants will be able to do registration on the AFCAT official website at afcat.cdac.in.

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Questions related to AFCAT

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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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