AFCAT Notification 2025
Eligibility, Application Fee, Last Date, and Apply Online
The Indian Air Force has released the AFCAT 1 2025 advertisement on November 21, 2024. A total of 336 posts have been announced for Group ‘A’ Gazetted Officers in Flying and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) branches. The course commences in January 2026. Online registration will be open from 2 December 2024 to 31 December 2024. The AFCAT 1 2025 exam is scheduled for February 2025. Visit afcat.cdac.in for details.
Overview of AFCAT 2025
| Department Name | Indian Air Force |
|---|---|
| Name of Exam | Air Force Common Admission Test |
| Frequency | Twice a Year |
| Examination Mode | Online |
| Registration Start Date | 2 December 2024 |
| Registration End Date | 31 December 2024 |
| Exam Date | February 2025 |
| Official Website | afcat.cdac.in |
AFCAT 2025 Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit (as of 1 January 2026):
- Minimum Age: 20 Years
- Maximum Age: 26 Years
- Age Relaxation: As per rules
Entry-wise Eligibility
| Entry Type | Branch Name | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| AFCAT Entry | Flying | Bachelor's Degree in any stream with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level or B.E./B.Tech |
| Ground Duty Technical | Aeronautical Engineering (Electronics) | 10+2 with 60% marks in Physics and Math; 4-year Graduation/Integrated PG in Engineering/Technology |
| Aeronautical Engineering (Mechanical) | 10+2 with 60% marks in Physics and Math; 4-year Engineering Degree in Mechanical, Aeronautical, Industrial Engineering or equivalent | |
| Ground Duty Non-Technical | Administration & Logistics | Bachelor's Degree in any stream with at least 60% marks |
| Accounts | Bachelor's Degree in Commerce (B.Com) with at least 60% marks | |
| NCC Special Entry | Flying | NCC Air Wing Senior Division ‘C’ Certificate; other criteria as per Flying Branch |
| Meteorology Entry | Meteorology | Refer to official notification for details |
How to Apply for AFCAT 2025?
- Visit the AFCAT official website.
- Locate the AFCAT 2025 application link and fill out the form with your personal, educational, and contact details.
- Upload scanned copies of required documents (e.g., photograph and signature) in the prescribed format.
- Pay the application fee through the available online payment options.
- Review the details carefully and submit the application form.
- After submission, print a copy of the application form for your records.
