AFCAT 1 2024: The Air Force Common Admission Test, also popularly referred to as the AFCAT exam, is conducted by the Indian Air Force to recruit eligible officers. The exam is held in two rounds, AFCAT 1 and AFCAT 2. AFCAT 1 2024 notification is out. The registration process will start from December 1, 2023. Eligible candidates will be able to register at afcat.cdac.in till December 30, 2023.
Candidates are selected in either the flying branch or on-ground duties (Non-technical and technical) through the AFCAT exam. The test has various rounds that applicants will need to attempt and excel in to be recruited as an IAF officer. The first round is the written exam, followed by screening tests and interviews which are administered by the Air Force Selection Board (AFSB.) The final round is the medical test after which shortlisted candidates will be required to complete the AFCAT training. For the flying and technical branches, training will last 74 weeks; for the non-tech branches, it will be 52 weeks. However, the time frame may vary depending on the operational requirements of IAF.
Check: AFCAT Pattern
AFCAT Exam 2023
Applicants must check the tables below to understand the significant details of the exam.
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Particulars
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Exam Details
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Exam Name
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AFCAT
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AFCAT Full Form
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Air Force Common Admission Test
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Exam Purpose
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To Recruit Officers in the IAF
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Exam Conducting Body
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Indian Air Force
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Official Website
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https://afcat.cdac.in/
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Level of Exam
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National
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Job Posts
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Flying Branch, Ground Duties (non-technical and technical)
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Exam Frequency
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Twice a Year: AFCAT 1 & AFCAT 2
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AFCAT Dates 2023
The tables below include the important dates for both AFCAT 1 and AFCAT 2
AFCAT 1 Dates
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Details
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Exam Dates
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AFCAT 1 Notification Released
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November 18, 2023
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AFCAT 1 Registration (Start and End Dates)
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December 1-30, 2023
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AFCAT 1 Admit Card Released
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February 2024
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AFCAT 1 Exam Date
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February 2024
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AFCAT 1 Exam Result Announced
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March 2024 |
AFCAT 2 2024 Exam Date
Refer below to check the tentative dates for AFCAT 2 exam 2024-
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Details
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Exam Dates
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AFCAT 2 Notification
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June 2024
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AFCAT 2 Registration
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1st June - 30th June 2024
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AFCAT 2 Admit Card
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August 2024
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AFCAT 2 Exam Date
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August 2024
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AFCAT 2 Result
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September 2024
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AFCAT Eligibility 2023
To determine whether candidates are qualified to take the AFCAT exam or not, they must first comprehend the AFCAT Eligibility. Students will not be allowed to take the exam if they do not meet these requirements, which have been set forth by the exam authorities themselves. Both male and female candidates are eligible to attempt the exam for various posts and branches given that they meet the minimal educational requirements, nationality, marital status, AFCAT age limit, physical and medical conditions.
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Particulars
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Eligibility Details
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Marital Status
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Unmarried
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Nationality
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Indian
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Eligible Gender
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Both Male and Female
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Age Limit
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AFCAT Flying Branch: 20 to 24 years
Technical and non-technical Ground Duty: 20 to 26 years
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Physical Requirements
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AFCAT Flying Branch-
Required Height: Minimum 162.5 CM
Leg Length: Minimum 99 CM, Maximum 120 CM
Thigh Length: Maximum 64 CM
Sitting Height: Minimum 81.5 CM, Maximum 96 CM
Ground Duty:
Required Height for Males: 157.5 CM
Required Height for Female: 152 CM
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Educational Qualification (Flying Branch)
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completion of a minimum three-year degree program at an accredited university with a grade point average of at least 60%
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A minimum of 60% in Sections A and B of the Associate Membership of the Institute of Engineers (India) or the Aeronautical Society of India from an accredited college
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Educational Qualification (On Ground)
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A minimum of four years of graduate-level engineering or technology education from an authorized university and a minimum of 50% in both maths and physics at the 10+2 level.
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a minimum score of 60% on Sections A and B of the Associate Membership Examination of the Institution of Engineers (India) or the Aeronautical Society of India.
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AFCAT Registration 2024
AFCAT 1 registration will start on December 1, 2023. The application forms will be closed on December 30, 2023. AFCAT 2024 exam date will be announced soon on the official website, afcat.cdac.in
The following steps were required to be followed in order to apply online for the AFCAT exam-
- Visit the IAF official website
- The next step would be to visit the tab “Career” tab
- Candidates will be required to fill in their registration details to fill up the application form
- After the form is submitted, the AFCAT password and registration ID would be sent to the registered Email address
- The final step would be to pay the AFCAT registration fee
AFCAT Fee 2024
After submitting the online application, select the "Make Payment" option to pay the non-refundable examination fee of Rs. 250 for AFCAT admission (not applicable for NCC special entry). Credit cards, debit cards, and net banking can all be used to pay the exam fee. Cash, cheques, or demand draughts (DD) are not acceptable methods of payment for test fees. Moreover, the fee structure will be the same for every applicant and would not be altered on the grounds of gender.
AFCAT Admit Card 2024
Admit card is an important document that needs to be carried to the exam centre on the day of the exam. Without a valid AFCAT admit card, students will not be able to enter the test centre. The AFCAT 1 admit card will be released in February 2024, a few days prior to the exam date. AFCAT 2 Admit Card will be issued in August 2024 onwards, a few days before the exam. The following steps could be used to successfully download the admit card-
- Applicants must visit the official website
- They will need to complete the AFCAT login using their credentials
- After logging in, they will see the admit card link which will be available on the homepage
- Candidates must proceed to download the admit card and are advised to take a printout for the same
- A confirmation Email or SMS will be sent to the candidate.
- Students will receive the admit card (which includes the hall ticket number) at their registered email address
Check More Details: AFCAT Admit Card
AFCAT Pattern 2024
The following table highlights the AFCAT exam pattern for the reference of students. It is important that candidates understand the exam format in order to perform well on the day of the exam.
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Particulars
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AFCAT Exam Pattern
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AFCAT Sections
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Verbal Ability in English, Numerical Ability and Reasoning, Military Aptitude Test, General Awareness
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Duration of Exam
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Two Hours
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Mode of Exam
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Online
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Type of Exam
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Objective
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Language of Exam
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English
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Total Questions in AFCAT
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100
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Maximum Marks in AFCAT
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300
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AFCAT Marking Scheme
Candidates will be marked for the exam in the following manner-
- Plus 3 marks will be awarded for every right answer
- A Minus 1 mark will be deducted for every wrong answer
- Unattempted answers will not be marked
AFCAT Syllabus 2024
General Knowledge, Mathematics, Reasoning & Military Aptitude, and English make up the AFCAT syllabus. The level of the questions in the numerical ability section will be matriculation level. Other subjects will be at the graduation level. The following is a list of each subject's specific syllabus:
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AFCAT Subject
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Syllabus Topics
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English
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Detect Errors in Sentences
Synonym
Cloze Test
Fill in the Gaps in a paragraph
Idioms
Phrases
Sentence Rearranging
Analogy
Substitution in a Sentence/ One Word Substitution
Basic Grammar
Antonym
Sentence Completion/ Filling in of correct word
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General Knowledge
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Geography
History
Art and Culture
Sports
Personalities
Environment and Ecology
Science and Technology
National and International organizations
Indian Polity
Economy and Defence
Basic Science-Based Knowledge
Current Affairs
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Reasoning and Military Aptitude
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Figure Classification
Coding Decoding
Odd one out
Spotting errors
Data Interpretation
Completion of Patterns
Arrangements
Venn Diagram
Dot Situation Analysis
Missing Figures
Blood Relations
Analogy
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Numerical Ability
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Decimal
Time and Work
Profit & Loss
Average/ Percentage
Fraction
Simple and Compound Interest
Time & Distance
Ratio
Mixture & Allegation Rules
Number System &
Area and Perimeter
Races (Trains/ Boats & Streams)
Probability
Clocks
Number Series
Proportion
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AFCAT Cut-Off 2024
Test takers should be informed of the cut-off to determine the target score and obtain a better idea of the exam's difficulty. The AFCAT 1 cut-off 2023 has been announced along with the result on 13th March 2023.
The AFACT 1 cutoff was 155 out of 300.
Factors that affect the cutoff include-
- The total number of vacancies
- Minimum and maximum scores of candidates
- The difficulty level of the test
- The total number of candidates
Check Details: AFCAT Cut-Off
AFCAT Vacancies 2024
The exam conducting body has released AFCAT 1 Vacancies. The Indian Air Force advertises a number of vacancies each year for various flying branch and ground-duty positions. Both technical and non-technical roles, such as pilots, engineers, accountants, etc., are covered by these job openings. For both papers 1 and AFCAT 2, the vacancies are announced separately.
Check AFCAT 1 2024 Vacancies in the tables below-
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Post
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Post Code
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Male
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Female
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Total
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AFCAT
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Flying
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28
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10
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38 |
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AFCAT Ground Duty Technical
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AE (L)
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104
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11
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125
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AE (M)
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45
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05
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50
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AFCAT Ground Duty Non Technical
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Admin
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44
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06
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50
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LGS
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11
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02
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13
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Accounts
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11
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02
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13
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Ground Duty Non Technical
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Education
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08
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02
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10
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Ground Duty Non Technical
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Weapon Systems WS Branch
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15
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02
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17
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Meteorology Entry
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Meteorology
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09
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02
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11
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Vacancy for AFCAT 1 NCC Special Entry
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AFCAT Branch
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Details
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Flying
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10% seats out of CDSE vacancies for PC and 10% seats out of AFCAT vacancies for SSC.
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Check AFCAT 2 Vacancies Below
AFCAT Preparation 2024
Some general AFCAT preparation tips that must be followed by applicants in order to maximize the result include-
- Use adequate AFCAT books and study material
- Practice every day without distractions
- Keep revising what one has already studied
- Stay updated with current affairs
- Eat healthy food and exercise daily
- Align preparation with the AFCAT pattern and syllabus
- Understand the exam pattern
- Solve as many AFCAT mock tests as possible
- Practice with previous year's question papers
- Build a study routine and follow it consistently
AFCAT Books 2024
The AFCAT books, which are written in an understandable manner, should be purchased by applicants. Also, candidates must look for books that provide learning materials, practice exams, and study guides. If a candidate picks a suitable study material, their preparation will be substantially enhanced. The following factors must be considered by students before buying any books:
- Easy-to-grasp content
- Inclusion of practice questions and mock tests
- Content of every AFCAT section
- Tips on how to ace the exam
- Includes answer keys which are detailed
