The Indian Air Force (IAF) has officially released the notification for the AFCAT (Air Force Common Admission Test) 02/2025 batch, announcing recruitment for 284 vacancies across various branches. This is a remarkable opportunity for eligible candidates to join the Indian Air Force as Commissioned Officers in the Flying Branch, Ground Duty (Technical), and Ground Duty (Non-Technical) branches.
Indian Air Force AFCAT Important Dates
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Online Application Start Date | June 2, 2025 |
Last Date to Apply | July 1, 2025 (till 11:30 PM) |
Last Date for Fee Payment | July 1, 2025 |
Exam Date | To be notified |
Admit Card Release | Before the exam |
Indian Air Force AFCAT Download PDF
Indian Air Force AFCAT Notification | AFCAT Notification PDF |
Indian Air Force AFCAT Application Fees:
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AFCAT Entry: ₹550 for all categories
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NCC Special Entry: No fee required
Payment can be made via Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, or E-Challan.
Indian Air Force AFCAT Age Limit
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Flying Branch: 20 to 24 years
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Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical): 20 to 26 years
Age relaxations and further details are available in the official notification.
Indian Air Force AFCAT Vacancy Breakdown (Total Posts: 284)
Entry Type | Branch | Male | Female | Total |
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AFCAT | Flying | 2 | 3 | 5 |
AFCAT | Ground Duty Technical – AE (L) | 85 | 23 | 108 |
AFCAT | Ground Duty Technical – AE (M) | 38 | 10 | 48 |
AFCAT | Ground Duty Non-Technical – Administration | 46 | 12 | 58 |
AFCAT | Ground Duty Non-Technical – Logistics | 11 | 4 | 15 |
AFCAT | Ground Duty Non-Technical – Accounts | 9 | 2 | 11 |
AFCAT | Non-Technical – Education | 7 | 2 | 9 |
AFCAT | Non-Technical – Weapon Systems | 19 | 5 | 24 |
Meteorology Entry | Meteorology Branch | 6 | 2 | 8 |
Indian Air Force AFCAT Eligibility Criteria
Flying Branch (AFCAT Entry):
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A graduate in any discipline with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level
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A B.E./B.Tech degree with at least 60% marks
Ground Duty Technical Branch:
Aeronautical Engineering (Electronics – AE-L):
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Minimum 60% marks each in Physics and Mathematics at the 10+2 level
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A four-year degree in Engineering or Technology in relevant disciplines
Aeronautical Engineering (Mechanical – AE-M):
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Minimum 60% marks each in Physics and Mathematics at the 10+2 level
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A four-year degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Industrial, or related engineering streams
Ground Duty Non-Technical Branch:
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Administration & Logistics: Graduate degree in any stream with at least 60% marks
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Accounts: B.Com with at least 60% marks
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Education: Refer to official notification for specific academic qualifications
Meteorology Entry:
Detailed eligibility is available in the notification.
NCC Special Entry:
Candidates with an NCC Air Wing Senior Division ‘C’ Certificate are eligible to apply under the Flying Branch, subject to fulfillment of other conditions.
Indian Air Force AFCAT Physical Standards
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Minimum height for males: 157.5 cm
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Minimum height for females: 152 cm
Detailed physical and medical standards are mentioned in the official notification.
How to Apply for AFCAT 02/2025
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Visit the Indian Air Force official website www.indianairforce.nic.in.
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Read the AFCAT 02/2025 notification thoroughly to ensure you meet all eligibility criteria.
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Prepare the required documents – photo, signature, ID proof, academic certificates, etc.
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Scan all documents in the prescribed format.
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Register on the portal and fill out the application form carefully.
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Upload scanned documents as per instructions.
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Pay the application fee (if applicable) through online or offline modes.
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Review the form before final submission.
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Submit the application and print the confirmation page for future reference.
The AFCAT 02/2025 recruitment is a prestigious opportunity for young aspirants aiming to serve the nation in the Indian Air Force. With 284 vacancies across multiple branches, candidates are advised to read the notification carefully, apply within the deadline, and begin their preparation in advance for the competitive exam.
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