Indian Air force Examination for AFCAT- 02/2023/ NCC Special Entry: – Indian Air Force invites Indian citizens (Men and Women) to be part of the Indian Air Force as commissioned officers in Flying and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) Branches. Air Force Common Admission Online Test (AFCAT)–02/2023/ & Other. If you want to make a career with the AFCAT Recruitment, then this is your chance. Apply for this Indian Air Force AFCAT Recruitment and make the most of this opportunity.
| Department: | Indian Air Force (AIR). |
| Exam: | AFCAT- 02/2023/ NCC Special Entry. |
| Total posts: | 276 Posts. |
| Eligibility: | Graduation/ B.E/ B. Tech/ PG. (Details Below) |
| Age Limit: | Between 20 to 26 years. |
| Apply Fee: | Rs.250/- for AFCAT Entry & No Fee for NCC Special Entry. |
| Apply Date: | 01 June 2023 to 30 June 2023. |
| Salary: | Rs.56,100/- to 1,77,500/- per month + Other Allowances. |
| Job Location: | All India. |
| Apply Mode: | Online. |
| Notification: | 02/2023 |
| Official Website: | https://afcat.cdac.in/AFCAT/ |
| Note: | All Indian (Male & Female) candidates can apply. |
Vacancy details of Indian Air force AFCAT Entry: –
Total Vacancy: – 276 Posts.
Name of post: –
Eligibility Criteria for Indian Air force AFCAT Entry: –
Flying Branch: – Candidates should have mandatorily passed with a minimum of 50% marks each in Maths and Physics at 10+2 level and
(a) Graduation with minimum three years degree course in any discipline from a recognized University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent.
OR (b) BE/B Tech degree (Four years course) from a recognised University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent.
OR (c) Candidates who have cleared Section A & B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India from a recognised University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent.
Ground Duty (Technical) Branch: –
(aa) Aeronautical Engineer (Electronics) {AE (L)}. Candidates with a minimum of 50% marks each in Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level and a minimum of four years degree graduation/integrated post-graduation qualification in Engineering/ Technology from recognized University OR cleared Sections A and B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India or Graduate membership examination of the Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers by actual studies with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent.
(ab) Aeronautical Engineer (Mechanical) {AE (M)}. Candidates with a minimum of 50% marks each in Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level and a minimum of four years degree graduation/integrated post-graduation qualification in Engineering/Technology from recognised University OR cleared Sections A & B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India by actual studies with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent
Ground Duty (Non-Technical) Branches: –
(aa) Administration. Passed 10+2 and Graduate Degree (Minimum three years degree course) in any discipline from a recognised university with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent or cleared section A & B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India from a recognised university with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent.
(ab) Education. Passed 10+2 and Post-Graduation with 50% in any discipline including integrated courses offering PG (Single degree without permission to exit and lateral entry) and with 60% marks in Graduation in any discipline.
NCC Special Entry (Flying): – NCC Air Wing Senior Division ’C’ certificate and Other Details as per Flying Branch Eligibility
Age Limit: –
(a) Flying Branch- 20 to 24 years as on 01 July 2024 i.e. born between 02 July 2000 to 01 July 2004 (both dates inclusive). Upper age limit for candidates holding valid and current Commercial Pilot License issued by DGCA (India) is relaxable upto 26 year i.e. born between 02 July 1998 to 01 July 2004 (both dates inclusive.
(b) Ground Duty (Technical/ Non-Technical) Branches – 20 to 26 years as on 01 July 2024 i.e. born between 02 July 1998 to 01 July 2004 (both dates inclusive).
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS: –
Eligible candidates are to register online through separate tabs available for AFCAT Entry/NCC Special Entry/ Meteorology Entry. Candidates eligible for one/more entries are to register separately in each entry.
Training: – Training will commence in the first week of July 2024 for all courses at Air Force Academy Dundigal (Hyderabad). The duration of training for Flying and Ground Duty (Technical) Branches is 74 weeks and that of Ground Duty (Non-Technical) Branches is 52 weeks at Air Force Training Establishments. PAN Card and account in SBI/ Nationalised Bank is mandatory at the time of joining Air Force Academy. Aadhaar Card is mandatory for registration.
Narcotics: – Use/possession of narcotics is banned. Candidate may be tested for presence of drugs in the body during Medicals and subsequently during training/ service career as an officer. If candidate is found to be using/ in possession of narcotics during any time of training/service career, candidate would be debarred from joining the Indian Air Force or be removed from service if already joined.
Marital Status: – Candidates must be unmarried at the time of commencement of the course and marriage is not permitted during training. A candidate who marries during the period of training shall be discharged and will be liable to refund all expenditure incurred on him/ her by the Government.
Application fee: – Online testing will be conducted for AFCAT entry at various centers. Candidates registering for AFCAT entry will have to pay an amount of Rs.250/- (non-refundable) as examination fee. However, candidates registering for NCC Special entry are not required to pay. Details of conduct of exam, examination centers and mode of payment are available in the notification.
Physical Conditioning: – Prospective candidates are advised to keep themselves in good physical condition to adapt to physical training at AFA which encompasses running, swimming, rope climbing and other forms of physical training/conditioning in which they would undergo mandatory tests during training. Candidates are advised to keep themselves in good physical condition by following the under mentioned routine:-
- Running: up to 4 Km. in 15 minutes.
- Skipping.
- Push ups & Sit-ups: Minimum 20 each.
- Chin ups: 08.
- Rope Climbing: 3 to 4 meters.
- Swimming (25 m).
Height, Sitting Height, Leg Length and Thigh Length.: -Minimum height for Flying Branch will be 162.5 cm. Acceptable measurements of leg length, thigh length and sitting height for such aircrew will be as under: –
(a) Sitting height : Minimum – 81.5 cm – Maximum – 96.0 cm
(b) Leg Length : Minimum – 99.0 cm – Maximum – 120.0 cm
(c) Thigh Length : Maximum – 64.0 cm
Physical Standards (For Females): –
(a) Height. The minimum height acceptable for various branches are as follows:-
- Flying Branch – 162.5 cm.
- Other Branches – 152 cm.
Note: For other branches only – For candidates belonging to the North East region or hilly regions of Uttarakhand, a lower minimum height of 147 cm will be accepted. In case of candidates from Lakshadweep, the minimum acceptable height will be 150 cm.
(b) Weight. Weight should conform to the standards given for height and age as given in Appendix ‘B’ to this notification. Variations upto ± 1SD for female candidates are acceptable.
Tattoos: – The policy on permanent body tattoos is as follows:-
- Permanent body tattoos are not permitted on any other body part either visible or non-visible part, except on the Inner face of forearms i.e. from Inside of the elbow to the wrist of both the hands and Reverse side of the palm / back (dorsal) side of both hands for which a candidate will be required to sign a Self-declaration Certificate. Small innocuous tattoos that are not prejudicial to good order and military discipline, are permitted e.g. religious symbols or names of near and dear ones.
- Tribes with tattoo marks on the face or body as per their existing customs and traditions will be permitted on a case to case basis.
Selection Process: – As per candidate’s performance in Physical Test & Written Examination.
Note: – If you have any query regarding selection process then you must see the notification and read carefully.
How to apply: – The candidates can apply online application through the website https://afcat.cdac.in/AFCAT/ from 01 June 2023 to 30 June 2023.
Important dates for Indian Air force AFCAT Entry: –
- Starting date for online application – 01 June 2023.
- Last date for online application – 30 June 2023.
- Last date for payment of fee – 30 June 2023.
Official Notification for Indian Air force AFCAT Entry: –
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The Indian Air Force is the air arm of the Indian armed forces. Its primary responsibility is to secure Indian airspace and to conduct Aerial warfare during a conflict. It was officially established on 8 October 1932 as an auxiliary air force of the British Empire and the prefix Royal was added in 1945 in recognition of its services during World War II.