IAF AFCAT 2022 - Registration process for 300+ vacancies to begin on Dec 1

• Integrity Education, Delhi
• 27, Nov 2021

India Air Force has invited applications from both men & women for the courses commencing in January 2023 for the grant of Short Service Commission (SSC) in flying branch & permanent commission (PC) and Short Servcie Commission (SSC) in ground duty (technical & non-technical) branches. Online applications for grant of PC/SSC for NCC Special Entry Scheme (for flying branch) are also invited.

Registration Dates:

• Starting date - 01 December 2021
• Closing date - 31 December 2021

Application Fee:

• For AFCAT Entry - Rs. 250/-
• For NCC Special Entry - Nil
• Payment Mode - By using Debit, Credit, Net Banking, E Challan

Salary:

• Rank - Flying Officer
• Pay as per Defence Matrix - Rs. 56100 - 177500
• Level - 10
• MSP - Rs. 15500

Training:

Training will commence in the first week of January 2023 for all courses at Air Force Academy Dundigal (Hyderabad). 

Branches, Course Number & Vacancies

For AFCAT Entry

For NCC Special Entry

Vacancies are tentative & subject to change.

Age Limit (as on 01-01-2023):

For Flying Branch:

• Minimum Age: 20 Years
• Maximum Age: 24 Years
• Candidates born between 02-01-1999 to 01-01-2003 (both dates inclusive)

For Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical) Branch:

• Minimum Age: 20 Years
• Maximum Age: 26 Years
• Candidates born between 02-01-1997 to 01-01-2003 (both dates inclusive).

Education Qualification:-

Flying Branch:

• Atleast 50% marks each in Maths and Physics at 10+2 level and Graduation with minimum three years degree course in any discipline from a recognized University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent. OR
• BE/B Tech degree (Four years course) from a recognised University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent. OR
• 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:

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 in certain disciplines as prescribed by IAF

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 in certain disciplines as prescribed by IAF.

Ground Duty (Non-Technical) Branches

• 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.
• 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.
•  Logistics - Graduate Degree (Minimum three year degree course) in any discipline from a recognised university with 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.

NCC Special Entry (Flying Branch)

• NCC Air Wing Senior Division ‘C’ certificate acquired on or after 01 Dec 17. Minimum of 60% marks each in Maths and Physics at 10+2. Graduates with minimum three years degree course in any discipline from a recognized University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent OR
• BE/B Tech degree (Four years course) from a recognised University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent OR
• 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

Selection Process:-

The selection will be done on the basis of:

1. AFCAT written examination
2. AFSB (Air Force Selection board) Testing)
   1. Stage I Testing - Officer Intelligence rating Test & Picture perception and Discussion Test
   2. Stage II Testing - All STAGE-I qualified candidates undergo these tests - Psychological Tests, Group Tests, Interview as part of STAGE-II testing during next four to five days. Fifth day is for Computerised Pilot Selection System (CPSS) testing (Flying branch only)
3. Medical Examination

AFCAT Exam Pattern:

AFCAT Syllabus:

• English - Comprhension, Error Detection, Sentence Completion/ Filling in of correct word, Synonyms, Antonyms and Testing of Vocabulary, Idioms and Phrases.
• General Awareness - History, Geography, Civics, Politics, Current Affairs, Environment, Basic Science, Defence, Art, Culture, Sports, etc.
• Numerical Ability - Decimal Fraction, Time and Work, Average, Profit & Loss, Percentage, Ratio & Proportion and Simple Interest, Time & Distance (Trains/Boats & Streams).
• Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test - Verbal Skills and Spatial Ability.

Marking Scheme:

• Three marks will be awarded for every correct answer.
• One mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer.
• No marks for unattempted questions.