Last Updated: June 28, 2025 10:54 am
| The IAF AFCAT Recruitment 2025 invites online applications for 284 vacancies in the Flying and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) branches. Eligible Indian citizens aged between 20–26 years can apply from June 2, 2025, to July 1, 2025, through the official website afcat.cdac.in. The application fee is ₹550 for AFCAT entry, while NCC Special Entry candidates are exempt. Candidates must meet the required educational qualifications, including a graduation degree with specified marks. The selection process includes a written test, AFSB interview, and medical examination. Successful candidates will receive a stipend of ₹56,100 during training and a starting salary of ₹56,100–1,77,500 upon commissioning. |
IAF AFCAT Recruitment 2025
Important Dates
| Notification Release Date | 28 May 2025 |
| Online Application Start Date | 02 June 2025 (11:00 hrs) |
| Online Application End Date | 01 July 2025 (23:30 hrs) |
Application Fee
| AFCAT Entry | ₹550 + GST (Non-refundable) |
| NCC Special Entry | Nil |
Age Limit Details
| Flying Branch | 20–24 years as on 01 July 2026 |
| Ground Duty (Tech/Non-Tech) | 20–26 years as on 01 July 2026 |
| Age Relaxation | As per Government rules |
IAF AFCAT Recruitment 2025
Vacancy Details
| Flying Branch | 3 (Men 1, Women 2) |
| Ground Duty (Technical) | 156 (AE (L): 108; AE (M): 48) |
| Ground Duty (Non-Technical) | 125 (Weapon Systems: 24; Admin: 58; LGS: 15; Accts: 11; Edn: 9; Met: 8) |
| Total | 284 |
IAF AFCAT Recruitment 2025
Eligibility Details
| Educational Qualification | Flying: 60% in Graduation + 50% in Maths & Physics at 10+2 OR Engineering degree; Ground Duty (Tech): Engineering degree; Ground Duty (Non-Tech): Graduation (60%) |
Documents Required Details
| Photograph | Recent coloured passport-size (10–50 KB, JPEG/JPG) |
| Signature | Scanned digital signature (10–50 KB, JPEG/JPG) |
| Thumb Impression | Left (male) / Right (female) thumb (10–50 KB, JPEG/JPG) |
| Educational Certificates | Matriculation (DOB proof), 10+2, Graduation/Post-graduation certificates |
| Identity Proof | Aadhaar Card (mandatory), PAN/Passport/Driving License |
| NCC “C” Certificate | (for NCC Special Entry) |
| Bank Details | Active SB account (SBI/Nationalised Bank) |
| AADHAAR | Mandatory for registration |
IAF AFCAT Recruitment 2025
Syllabus Overview
| AFCAT | General Awareness; Verbal Ability in English; Numerical Ability; Reasoning; Military Aptitude |
| EKT | Engineering Mathematics; Basics of Respective Engineering Discipline |
Exam Pattern
| AFCAT Test | 100 MCQs (300 marks), 3 marks/correct, –1 mark/wrong |
| EKT Test | 50 MCQs (150 marks), 3 marks/correct, –1 mark/wrong |
| Mode | Computer Based Test (Online) |
| Language | English |
Selection Process
| Stage 1 | AFCAT Written Test |
| Stage 2 | AFSB Interview (Officer Intelligence Test, PP&DT, Group Testing, Interview) |
| Stage 3 | Medical Examination as per IAF standards |
IAF AFCAT Recruitment 2025
Salary Details
| Training Stipend | ₹56,100/month (Flying Cadets) |
| On Commissioning | ₹56,100–1,77,500 (Level 10) + MSP ₹15,500 (Flying Officer) |
How To Apply
| Visit Official AFCAT Website | Go to afcat.cdac.in or careerindianairforce.cdac.in and click on Candidate Login → Not Yet Registered? Register Here |
| Step 1: Registration | Fill in name, email, mobile number, DOB, nationality, CAPTCHA. Verify via OTP to create login credentials |
| Step 2: Login & Password Reset | Use emailed credentials to log in. Reset password and log in again |
| Step 3: Choose Entry Type | Select AFCAT (and if applicable, NCC Special Entry for Flying Branch) |
| Step 4: Fill Application Form | Enter personal, educational, communication details and choose exam city preferences |
| Step 5: Upload Documents | Upload passport-size photo, signature, thumb impression (10–50 KB, JPEG/JPG); also upload class X, XII, graduation certificates, Aadhaar, and NCC “C” if applicable |
| Step 6: Preview & Save | Review all details carefully before submission. Use “Save and Continue” between sections |
| Step 7: Pay Application Fee | Pay ₹550 + GST via net banking, debit/credit card. NCC Special Entry candidates are exempted |
| Step 8: Payment Confirmation | After payment, check “Payment Status” and note Registration Number. A confirmation SMS/email will follow |
| Step 9: Final Submission | After successful payment, no further edits allowed. Download and print the confirmation page/application form and fee receipt |
| Step 10: Correction Window | If needed, a correction window opens after deadline allowing edits to limited fields (photo, signature, basic details) as per IAF notification |
| Step 11: Admit Card & Exam | Admit card is released later – download from portal using login credentials; appear at test centre on exam day |
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