The Indian Air Force (IAF) has announced the commencement of the Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) 2 for 2024. The recruitment process aims to fill various officer positions in multiple branches, including Flying and Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical). The advertisement was released on 30 May 2024, and the application window will remain open until 28 June 2024.
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AFCAT 2 2024 Recruitment
The IAF invites applications from eligible candidates for officer positions in the Flying and Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical) branches. The application form is available online from 30 May to 28 June 2024 on the official AFCAT website.
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | AFCAT 02/2024 |
| Organization | Indian Air Force |
| Notification Date | May 30, 2024 |
| Application Date | May 30 to June 28, 2024 |
| Vacancies | 304 |
| Application Fee | ₹500 (except for NCC candidates) |
| Admit Card Release Date | A week before the exam |
| Exam Date | September 2024 (Tentative) |
| Official Website | https://afcat.cdac.in/ |
Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply online by providing the required details, uploading the necessary documents, and paying the application fee within the stipulated deadline. It is advisable to apply early to avoid any last-minute rush.
Vacancy Details
The official advertisement released by the Indian Air Force indicates 304 vacancies for officer positions in the Flying and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) branches. The distribution of vacancies is as follows:
- Flying Branch:
- Men (SSC): 18
- Women (SSC): 11
- Ground Duty (Technical):
- Men (AE(L)): 88
- Women (AE(L)): 23
- Men (AE(M)): 36
- Women (AE(M)): 9
- Ground Duty (Non-Technical):
- Men ((WS) Branch): 14 (Weapon Systems)
- Women ((WS) Branch): 3 (Weapon Systems)
- Men (Admin): 43
- Women (Admin): 11
- Men (Edn): 7
- Women (Edn): 2
- Men (Met): 8
- Women (Met): 2
- Men (LGS): 13
- Women (LGS): 4
- Men (Accts): 10
- Women (Accts): 2
Please note that 10% of the positions in the Flying Branch are reserved for NCC cadets in AFCAT 02/2024.
Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria for AFCAT(2) 2024 in terms of educational qualification for Flying and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) branches are as follows:
- Flying Branch:
- Candidates must have completed 12th standard with a minimum of 50% marks each in Physics and Mathematics.
- Additionally, candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 60% marks.
- GD (Technical) Branch:
- Candidates must have completed 12th with a minimum of 50% marks each in Physics and Mathematics.
- They should also possess a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) with a minimum of 60% marks from AICTE-recognised institutions.
- GD (Non-Technical) Branch:
- Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 60% marks from a UGC-recognised university.
The age limit for both Flying & Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) Branches is 20 to 24 years as of July 01, 2025. This means the candidate must have been born before 2 July 1999 and after 1 July 2005.
Application Fee
To apply for AFCAT 2/2024 for Flying or Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) Branches, a candidate must deposit an amount of ₹500 using one of the provided payment gateways, irrespective of their category. Candidates applying through NCC are exempted from the application fee payment.
Admit Card
The Indian Air Force will release the admit card for AFCAT 2/2024, most likely a week before the exam date. Candidates are hereby notified that the hall ticket for the first stage of the selection process i.e., the written exam, won’t be sent to their residential address. Each candidate must download and print the admit card to carry to the exam centre.
Exam Date
The date for the Air Force Common Admission Test (2) 2024 has not yet been officially confirmed by the Indian Air Force. However, it is highly anticipated that the exam will take place in September 2024. Candidates who are going to apply for the Flying or Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) Branch need to know that we will update them here after the exam date is released.
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