The Indian Air Force (IAF) recently announced the commencement of the Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) on 2/2024. This initiative is aimed at recruiting Commissioned Officers in both Flying and Ground Duty branches, including Technical and Non-Technical roles.
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AFCAT 2 Notification 2024
The recruitment drive is organized by the Indian Air Force (IAF) and aims to fill 304 vacancies for Commissioned Officers. The advertisement number for this recruitment is AFCAT 02/2024/ NCC Special Entry. The selected candidates will be posted across India and receive a salary ranging from Rs. 56100 to Rs. 177500 (Level-10).
Information |
Details |
|---|---|
Recruitment Organization |
Indian Air Force (IAF) |
Post Name |
Commissioned Officers |
Advt No. |
AFCAT 02/2024/ NCC Special Entry |
Vacancies |
304 |
Job Location |
All India |
Category |
AFCAT 2 2024 Apply Online |
Official Website |
afcat.cdac.in |
Notification Release and Application Dates
The notification for AFCAT 2 2024 was released on 30 May 2024. The online application form registration was made available from 30 May to 28 June 2024, providing a month-long window for interested candidates to apply for the various positions.
Important Dates to Remember
- Application Start Date: 30 May 2024
- Application Last Date: 28 June 2024
- Exam Date: September 2024
- Course Commencement: July 2025
Application Fees
The application fee for all candidates is Rs. 550. However, candidates applying under the NCC Special Entry are exempted from paying the application fee. The payment mode for the application fee is online.
Vacancy and Qualification Information
The recruitment drive aims to fill vacancies in various branches, including the Flying Branch, Ground Duty (Technical), Ground Duty (Non-Technical), and NCC Special Entry. The age limit for the Flying Branch and NCC Special Entry is 20-24 years as of 1 July 2025. The age limit for ground duty (Tech/Non-Tech) is 20-24 years as of 1 July 2025.
Post Name |
Vacancy |
Qualification |
|---|---|---|
Flying Branch |
29 (Male-18, Female-11) |
12th with 50% Marks each in Physics and Maths + Graduation (with 60% marks) |
Ground Duty (Technical) |
156 (Male-124, Female-32) |
12th with 50% Marks each in Physics and Maths + B.Tech (with 60% marks) |
Ground Duty (Non-Technical) |
119 (Male-95, Female-24) |
Graduate (with 60% marks) |
NCC Special Entry |
10% of the Total Vacancies |
Graduate + NCC ‘C’ Certificate |
Selection Process
The selection process for AFCAT 2 2024 includes three stages:
- Written Exam: This is the first stage where candidates’ knowledge and understanding of various subjects are tested.
- Air Force Selection Board (AFSB): Candidates who clear the written exam are called for the AFSB round.
- Final Merit List: Based on the performance in the written exam and AFSB, a final merit list is prepared.
Candidates applying under the NCC Special Entry are exempted from the written test and are directly called for the AFSB.
Exam Pattern and Syllabus
The AFCAT 2 2024 Exam consists of 100 questions covering General Awareness, Verbal Ability in English, Numerical Ability, Reasoning, and the Military Aptitude Test. The total marks for the exam are 300, and it lasts 2 hours.
The exam syllabus covers various topics under English, General Awareness, Numerical Ability, Reasoning, and Military Aptitude Test. The standard of the Numerical Ability Questions will be of Matriculation Level, while the standard of questions in other subjects will be of graduation level.
How to Apply for AFCAT 2 2024
Interested candidates can apply for AFCAT 2 2024 by following these steps:
- Check your qualification from the AFCAT 2 2024 Notification PDF.
- Click on the “Apply Online” link or visit the website afcat.cdac.in.
- Fill out the online application form.
- Upload the required documents.
- Pay the required Application Fees.
- Print the Application Form for future reference.
This comprehensive guide provides all the necessary information for candidates interested in applying for the AFCAT 2 2024 recruitment drive. For further details, it is advised to go through the official notification and the official website. Best of luck to all the applicants!
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