AFCAT 2 2025 Notification Out- Apply Now

All You Need to Know – Eligibility, Exam Dates, Syllabus & Selection Process

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has released the official notification for AFCAT 02/2025, inviting applications from eligible Indian men and women to join as Group ‘A’ Gazetted Officers in Flying and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) branches. This blog provides a complete overview of the notification, covering eligibility criteria, important dates, the selection process, syllabus, and how to apply.

Important Dates
Application Start Date	2nd June 2025 (11:00 hrs)
Application End Date	1st July 2025 (23:30 hrs)
Exam Dates	23rd and 24th August 2025 (Reserve Day: 25th August 2025)
Admit Card Download	From 7th August 2025 (1700 hrs)

 

Entry Types and Vacancies

AFCAT Entry
Flying Branch	MEN[SSC]-01	WOMEN [SSC]-02
Ground Duty (Non-Technical): Admin, Lgs, Accts, Edn, Met, and WS Branch	Weapon Systems (WS) Branch: 19 Admin: 46 Lgs: 11 Accts: 09 Edn: 07 Met: 06	Weapon Systems (WS) Branch: 05 Admin: 12 Lgs: 04 Accts: 02 Edn: 02 Met: 02
Ground Duty (Technical): AE(L) and AE(M)	AE(L) : 85 AE(M) : 38	AE(L): 23 AE(M): 10
NCC Special Entry
For Flying Branch only (10% seats reserved from AFCAT & CDSE vacancies)	10% seats out of CDSE vacancies for PC and 10% seats out of AFCAT vacancies for SSC

Short Service Commission (SSC)

• Flying Branch: 14 years
• Ground Duty (Tech/Non-Tech): 10 years initially + extension up to 4 years

Note: SSC officers are not entitled to pension.

Eligibility Criteria

Nationality

• Must be a citizen of India as per the Indian Citizenship Act, 1955.

Age Limit (As of 01 July 2026)

• Flying Branch: 20 to 24 years (Born between 02 July 2002 – 01 July 2006)
  The upper age limit for CPL holders is 26 years.
• Ground Duty (Tech & Non-Tech): 20 to 26 years (Born between 02 July 2000 – 01 July 2006)

Marital Status

• Unmarried candidates only. Marriage during training is not allowed.

Educational Qualifications

Flying Branch

• 10+2: 50% marks each in Physics and Mathematics
• Graduation: Any 3-year degree with 60% marks OR
• BE/B Tech (4 years) with 60% marks OR
• Section A & B of AMIE or Aeronautical Society of India with 60% marks

Ground Duty (Technical)

AE (L) – Electronics

• 10+2: 50% marks in Physics & Math
• Degree: 4-year Engineering/Tech degree in disciplines like Computer Science, IT, Electronics, Electrical, AI/ML, etc.

AE (M) – Mechanical

• 10+2: 50% marks in Physics & Math
• Degree: 4-year Engineering/Tech degree in disciplines like Mechanical, Aeronautical, Mechatronics, Robotics, etc.

Ground Duty (Non-Technical)

• Weapon Systems: Same as Flying Branch
• Admin & Logistics: 3-year Graduation with 60% marks
• Accounts: B.Com or related finance degrees with 60%
• Education: Postgraduate with 50% marks and 60% in Graduation
• Meteorology: B.Sc. with Physics & Math OR Engineering degree with 60% marks

NCC Special Entry

• NCC ‘C’ Certificate in Air Wing (Senior Division)

Selection Process

Stage 1: Online AFCAT Exam

• Mode: Online (Computer-Based Test)
• Duration: 2 Hours
• Total Questions: 100
• Total Marks: 300
• Subjects:
  • General Awareness
  • Verbal Ability in English
  • Numerical Ability
  • Reasoning and Military Aptitude

Marking Scheme

• +3 for every correct answer

• -1 for every wrong answer

• 0 for unattempted questions

Stage 2: Air Force Selection Board (AFSB)

• Only qualified AFCAT candidates proceed to AFSB
• NCC Special Entry candidates are directly called for AFSB

AFSB Testing Includes:

1. Stage I:
   • Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR)
   • Picture Perception and Discussion Test (PPDT)
   • Document Verification
2. Stage II:
   • Psychological Tests
   • Group Tests
   • Personal Interview
3. CPSS (Flying Branch only):
   • Computerized Pilot Selection System

Candidates who failed in CPSS earlier are ineligible for the Flying Branch.

Pay & Benefits
Stipend during Training	₹56,100 per month (Fixed)
Pay after Commissioning	Flying Officer: ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 per month
	Military Service Pay (MSP): ₹15,500 per month
Allowances
Based on branch, nature of duty, and location. Includes:	Flying Allowance Technical Allowance Risk & Hardship Allowance Transport Allowance

How to Apply

• Visit: https://afcat.cdac.in
• Aadhaar is mandatory
• Upload scanned photo, signature, thumb impression (each 10–50 KB)
• Pay exam fee: ₹550 + GST (for AFCAT only)

NCC Special Entry candidates are exempted from paying fees.

Final Merit List

• Prepared based on marks in Written Test + AFSB
• Allocation of branches based on merit, eligibility, and vacancies

Conclusion

AFCAT 02/2025 offers a prestigious opportunity for both men and women to serve the nation by joining the Indian Air Force as officers. The selection process is competitive but transparent. Aspirants must prepare strategically for the written exam and develop strong communication and leadership skills for the SSB interview.

Start your preparation early, focus on concept clarity, and keep an eye on current affairs. With the right strategy and discipline, your dream of donning the blue uniform can turn into reality.

 

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