IAF AFCAT 02/2024: Last Date To Apply For Indian Air Force Today; Here's How To Apply

Today is the last date to apply for the Indian Air Force (IAF) AFCAT 02/2024 intake. The application window opened on May 20 and will close on June 28. Aspirants who want to apply for the Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) can visit the official websites-careerindianairforce.cdac.in and afcat.cdac.in. A step-by-step guide to apply has been given below.

How to apply for IAF AFCAT 2024 

Visit the official website of IAF AFCAT at afcat.cdac.in

On the homepage, click on the AFCAT 02/2024 application link

A registration window will open

Register by providing required details correctly

Now, log in using the credentials and fill out the AFCAT form

Upload the required documents 

Pay the application fee and submit.

Submit the form and take a printout for future reference.

Direct link to apply for IAF AFCAT 2024.

IAF AFCAT 2024 Notification Details

Notably, candidates applying under the NCC Special Entry category will be exempted from the written test and will proceed directly to the Air Force Selection Board (AFSB) stage. The selection process for AFCAT 2024 for others comprises three stages:

Stage-1: Written Exam Stage-2: Air Force Selection Board (AFSB) Stage-3: Final Merit List

Candidates opting for the Ground Duty (Technical) branch must undertake both the AFCAT and the Engineering Knowledge Test (EKT).

The AFCAT 2024 exam pattern entails four sections: General Awareness, Verbal Ability in English, Numerical Ability and Reasoning, and Military Aptitude Test, spanning a duration of two hours. The exam consists of 100 questions, totaling 300 marks. Additionally, the EKT exam extends for 45 minutes, covering topics in Mechanical, Computer Science, and Electrical & Electronics, with 50 questions and a maximum of 150 marks.

Education Qualification:

Flying Branch & Ground Duty (Non-technical): Candidates must have attained a minimum of 50% marks in both physics and mathematics at the 10+2 level, along with a three-year graduation degree or a BE/BTech degree with a minimum of 60% from a recognized university.
Ground Duty (Technical): For Aeronautical Engineering (Electronics) (AE(L)), candidates must have secured at least 60% marks in physics and mathematics at the 10+2 level, along with a degree in engineering or technology from a recognized university.
Age Limit (as on 01/01/2025):

Flying Branch: Between 20 to 24 years (Candidates must have been born between 02/01/2001 to 01/01/2005).
Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical): Between 20 to 26 years (Candidates must have been born between 02/01/1999 to 01/01/2005).
Marital Status: Candidates must be unmarried at the commencement of the course, and marriage during training is not permitted.

Nationality: Candidates must be citizens of India as per the Indian Citizenship Act, 1955.