Indian Air Force (IAF) invites online applications for 284 posts of Commissioned Officers in Flying Branch and Ground Duty through AFCAT. Candidates must apply by 01-07-2025. The recruitment is open to candidates from all Indian states with qualifications ranging from ITI to Post Graduates and Engineers. The selection process includes a written exam, CPSS test for flying branch, AFSB interview, and medical exam. The pay scale is Rs. 56100 – 177500. Application fee is Rs. 550 for all except NCC Special Entry which is free. Applications must be submitted online.
Vacancy Details
- AFCAT Entry – Flying: 3 vacancies
Qualification: Bachelor Degree in Any Stream with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 Level / B.E / B.Tech Course- Men (SSC): 1
- Women (SSC): 2
- AFCAT Entry – Ground Duty (Technical) AE(L): 108 vacancies
Qualification: 10+2 Intermediate Minimum 60% Marks in Physics and Math and Minimum 4 Year Graduation / Integrated PG Degree in Engineering / Technology- Men (SSC): 85
- Women (SSC): 23
- AFCAT Entry – Ground Duty (Technical) AE(M): 48 vacancies
Qualification: Minimum 60% Marks Each in Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 Level and 4 Year Engineering / Technology Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering or Equivalent Degree- Men (SSC): 38
- Women (SSC): 10
- AFCAT Entry – Ground Duty (Non-Technical) Weapon Systems (WS) Branch: 24 vacancies
Qualification: Bachelor Degree in Any Stream with at Least Minimum 60% Marks- Men (SSC): 19
- Women (SSC): 5
- AFCAT Entry – Ground Duty (Non-Technical) Adm: 58 vacancies
Qualification: Bachelor Degree in Any Stream with at Least Minimum 60% Marks- Men (SSC): 46
- Women (SSC): 12
- AFCAT Entry – Ground Duty (Non-Technical) Lgs: 15 vacancies
Qualification: Bachelor Degree in Any Stream with at Least Minimum 60% Marks- Men (SSC): 11
- Women (SSC): 4
- AFCAT Entry – Ground Duty (Non-Technical) Accts: 11 vacancies
Qualification: Bachelor Degree in Commerce B.Com with at Least Minimum 60% Marks- Men (SSC): 9
- Women (SSC): 2
- AFCAT Entry – Ground Duty (Non-Technical) Edn: 9 vacancies
Qualification: post related- Men (SSC): 7
- Women (SSC): 2
- AFCAT Entry – Ground Duty (Non-Technical) Met: 8 vacancies
Qualification: post related- Men (SSC): 6
- Women (SSC): 2
- NCC Special Entry – Flying:
Qualification: NCC Air Wing Senior Division ’C’ certificate and Other Details as per Flying Branch Eligibility
Qualification Requirements
Qualifications include ITI, Graduates (All Graduates and B.Com.), Post Graduates (M.Tech.), Engineers (Aerospace, Mechanical, Others). Specific qualifications per post include Bachelor Degree in any stream with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level or B.E/B.Tech for Flying Branch; 10+2 with minimum 60% marks in Physics and Math and 4-year Engineering/Technology degree for Ground Duty Technical; Bachelor Degree with minimum 60% marks for Ground Duty Non-Technical branches; and NCC Air Wing Senior Division ‘C’ certificate for NCC Special Entry Flying.
Age Limits
- Minimum Age: 20 years
- Maximum Age: 26 years
Application Fees
- All candidates: ₹550
- NCC Special Entry: ₹0
Selection Process
- 1: Written examination testing General Awareness, Verbal Ability in English, Numerical Ability, Reasoning, and Military Aptitude.
- 2: For Flying Branch applicants, Computerised Pilot Selection System (CPSS) test after qualifying written exam.
- 3: Air Force Selection Board (AFSB) interview in two stages: Stage I includes Officer Intelligence Rating Test and Picture Perception and Discussion Test (PPDT).
- 4: Stage II includes psychological tests, group testing, and personal interview.
- 5: Final selection based on combined performance in written exam, AFSB interview, and medical examination.
How to Apply
- Fill out the application form online before 01-07-2025
- Enter personal and education details in the online application
- Retain printout of the duly filled online application for future use
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Important Dates
- Posted on: 02-06-2025
- Last date to apply: 01-07-2025
