The Indian Air Force has released a notice for AFCAT Recruitment 2024 Batch 02/2024. If you’re keen to apply, you can do so online between May 30, 2024, and June 28, 2024. Check the ad for details like qualifications, age limits, and how they pick candidates.

The AFCAT 2 2024 Notification PDF is out on the official website. Candidates need to carefully go through it to make sure they qualify for AFCAT. AFCAT is a national exam held twice a year. This time, there are 304 openings up for grabs. Here’s a quick rundown of what you need to know about AFCAT 2 2024.

Overview
Organization Indian Air Force (IAF)
Examination Name AFCAT 2/2024
Total Vacancies 304
Exam Level National
Frequency Conducted twice a year
Application Mode Online
Registration Period 30th May – 28th June 2024
Salary Rs. 56100- Rs. 177500 (Flying Officer)
Official Website www.afcat.cdac.in

 

AFCAT Recruitment Batch 2024 Exam: Notification

The AFCAT Detailed Notification PDF for the AFCAT 2/2024 Course, which begins in July 2025, is out now on the official website www.afcat.cdac.in since May 30th. It contains all the important details like vacancies, training duration, selection process, and more. You can check it out by downloading the PDF attached below.

 

Download Official Notification

 

AFCAT Recruitment Batch 2024 Exam: important dates

The AFCAT 2 2024 Application form dates were shared in the AFCAT Notification 2024 PDF. You can apply online for AFCAT 2 from May 30th to June 28th, 2024, by visiting careerindianairforce.cdac.in or afcat.cdac.in. Remember to mark down the important dates for AFCAT 2 2024 Notification so you don’t miss any deadlines.

Event Dates
Application Starts 30/05/2024
Last Date To Apply Online 28/06/2024 (until 11:30 PM only)
Last Date Pay Exam Fee 28/06/2024
Exam Date As per Schedule
Admit Card Available Before Exam

 

AFCAT Recruitment Batch 2024 Exam: Vacancy

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is offering 304 job opportunities for both Flying Branches and Ground-Duty (Non-Technical) Branches in their courses starting in July 2025. You can find all the details about these vacancies in the AFCAT 2 Notification 2024.

Entry Type Post Code Vacancies Female Vacancies Male Total
AFCAT Flying 11 18 29
Ground Duty Technical AE (L) 23 88 111
  AE (M) 9 36 45
Ground Duty Non Technical Admin 11 43 54
  LGS 4 13 17
  Accounts 2 10 12
  Education 2 7 9
  WS Branch 3 14 17
Meteorology Entry Meteorology 2 8 10
NCC Special Entry Flying (PC) 10%  seats  out  of  CDSE
  Flying (SSC) 10% seats   out   of   AFCAT

 

AFCAT Recruitment Batch 2024 Exam: Eligibility

To apply, candidates need to meet the requirements listed in the AFCAT 2 2024 Notification PDF. This involves having the right educational background and meeting age criteria for roles in the Flying Branch and Ground Duty branches, which cover technical and non-technical positions.

 

 Educational And Physical Requirements

Entry Type Branch Name AFCAT Eligibility
AFCAT Entry Flying Candidates need a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level or a B.E/B.Tech course.
 
  Ground Duty Technical For Aeronautical Engineering Electronics: Candidates need a minimum of 60% marks in Physics and Mathematics at the 10+2 level and a 4-year graduation or integrated PG degree in engineering/technology.
For Aeronautical Engineering Mechanical: Candidates need a minimum of 60% marks in Physics and Mathematics at the 10+2 level and a 4-year engineering/technology degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, or equivalent.
 
AFCAT Ground Duty Non Technical Administration and Logistics Candidates need a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with at least 60% marks.
Physical Eligibility: Male – 157.5 CMS, Female – 152 CM
Accounts Candidates need a Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce (B.Com) with at least 60% marks.
Physical Eligibility: Male – 157.5 CMS, Female – 152 CMS
 
NCC Special Entry Flying Candidates must hold an NCC Air Wing Senior Division ‘C’ certificate, along with other requirements as per the Flying Branch Eligibility.
 
Meteorology Entry Meteorology Candidates need 60% marks in 12th-grade Math and Physics or a BSc with the same score in Physics and Math, or a 60% mark in an Engineering/Technology graduation.

 

Age Limit (01/01/2025)

If you’re interested in the Flying Branch, you should be between 20 and 24 years old, born between January 2, 2001, and January 1, 2005.

For Ground Duty roles (both Technical and Non-Technical), you can apply if you’re between 20 and 26 years old, born between January 2, 1999, and January 1, 2005.

AFCAT Branch Age Limit
Flying Batch 20-24 Years
Ground Duty (Technical/Non-Technical) 20-26 Years

 

AFCAT Recruitment Batch 2024 Exam: Selection Process

The Indian Air Force will send letters to candidates who pass the AFCAT 2 2024 exam, inviting them for the next step, called AFSB Testing. This testing has two parts:

  1. Stage 1: Here, candidates do tests like Officer Intelligence Rating and Picture Perception and Discussion. If they don’t pass this stage, they can’t move to the next one.
  2. Stage 2: This part is more detailed. Candidates face:
  3. Psychological Tests: Psychologists check their minds through written tests.
  4. Group Tests: Candidates do both mental and physical tasks.
  5. AFSB Interview: An officer talks with candidates to see if they’re fit for the Air Force. Those aiming for the Flying Branch also take the CPSS Test.

After passing both stages, candidates do a Medical Examination. If they clear everything, they get a spot in the Indian Air Force based on their performance in the exam and interviews. Then, they receive letters to join training.

 

AFCAT Recruitment Batch 2024 Exam: Application Fees

In the AFCAT 2 2024 Notification, it’s mentioned that if you’re applying for the AFCAT entry, you’ll need to pay an application fee of Rs 550 plus GST. However, if you’re applying for the NCC Special Entry, you won’t have to pay any fees.

Entry Type Fee
AFCAT Entry Rs 550/-
NCC Special Entry Rs 0/-
Meteorology Entry Rs 0/-

 

AFCAT Recruitment Batch 2024 Exam: Apply Link

The AFCAT 2 Exam 2024 registration started on May 30th, 2024, at www.afcat.cdac.in. If you’re eligible for the Flying or Ground-Duty (Non-Technical) Branch vacancies, make sure to apply before the deadline on June 28th, 2024. You can find the official registration link for the AFCAT 2 2024 exam below.

 

Click Here To Apply

 

How To Apply For AFCAT Recruitment Batch 2024 Exam?

Here’s how to fill out and submit your Indian Air Force AFCAT Application Forms:

  1. Go to afcat.cdac.in.
  2. Look for “AFCAT 02/2024 Entry Online Application Link” in the news section.
  3. Click on it and sign up.
  4. Fill in your details and upload necessary documents.
  5. Check everything and pay the fee.
  6. Submit your form and print a copy for reference.