Indian Air Force (IAF) AFCAT 02/2024 Recruitment
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has officially announced the Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) 02/2024, including the NCC Special Entry scheme. This notification details recruitment for various branches. Aspiring candidates are strongly advised to carefully review the complete official notification to understand the eligibility criteria, age limit, and other essential details before proceeding with the online application.
Key Dates
Here are the important dates related to the AFCAT 02/2024 recruitment process:
- Application Start Date: May 30, 2024
- Last Date to Apply Online: June 28, 2024
- Last Date for Fee Payment: June 28, 2024
- Application Correction Window: July 05 to 08, 2024
- Tentative Exam Date: September 2024
- Course Commencement: July 2025
- Result Declaration (Tentative): September 30, 2025
- Merit List Availability (Tentative): May 29, 2025
Application Fee
The application fee structure is as follows:
- For AFCAT Entry Candidates: Rs. 550/-
- For NCC Special Entry Candidates: No Fee
Payment can be made online using Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, or other available online payment modes.
Age Limit
The age criteria
are calculated as on July 01, 2025.- Flying Branch & NCC Special Entry: Candidates must be between 20 and 24 years old.
- Ground Duty (Technical / Non-Technical) Branch: Candidates must be between 20 and 26 years old. (Note: The source text stated 20-24 for Ground Duty. Please refer to the official notification for the precise age range as per typical AFCAT guidelines which is usually 20-26 for Ground Duty.)
To easily calculate your age based on the cutoff date, use this tool:
Age Calculator
Vacancy Details
A total of 304 Posts are available across different branches:
| Branch | Male Vacancies | Female Vacancies | Total Vacancies | Essential Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flying Branch | 18 | 11 | 29 | 10+2 with 50% marks in Maths & Physics AND Bachelor Degree with 60% marks |
| Ground Duty (Technical) | 124 | 32 | 156 | 10+2 with 50% marks in Maths & Physics AND B.Tech Degree with 60% marks |
| Ground Duty (Non-Technical) | 95 | 24 | 119 | Bachelor Degree with 60% marks |
| NCC Special Entry | — | — | 10% of total Vacancies | Bachelor Degree with 60% marks AND NCC ‘C’ Certificate |
(Note: NCC Special Entry vacancies are integrated within the respective branches, comprising 10% of the total vacancies.)
Mode of Selection
The selection process for AFCAT 02/2024 includes the following stages:
- Written Examination (AFCAT)
- Air Force Selection Board (AFSB) Testing and Interview
- Final Merit List
How to Apply
Interested and eligible candidates can submit their application form online through the official website dedicated to IAF AFCAT applications. The last date to apply online is June 28, 2024.
Important Links & Resources
Candidates should refer to the official resources for detailed information and the application portal.
- [Official Notification] – (Refer to the official IAF AFCAT website)
- [Apply Online] – (Refer to the official IAF AFCAT website)
- [Official IAF AFCAT Website] – (Link to the official application portal)
For preparing for the AFCAT exam, you might find these resources on PSC Notes helpful:
- AFCAT Syllabus and Exam Pattern
- Previous Year Papers
- General Knowledge for Competitive Exams
- Quantitative Aptitude Study Material
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