AFCAT 01/2025 Recruitment 2025: The AFCAT 01/2025 recruitment is providing an exciting opportunity for Flying and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) and NCC Special Entry (Flying Branch). Applicants can Apply Online from 2nd December 2024 to 31st December 2024 (till 11:30 PM). This guide will walk you through the essential details so you can be better prepared to join the Indian Air Force!
Read the notification for AFCAT 01/2025 Batch’s eligibility criteria, salary, selection process, vacancy, exam pattern and more other details. Applicants are requested to Read the Detailed Advertisement PDF Carefully before Applying.
Indian Air Force (IAF)
AFCAT 01/2025 Notification 2025
| Post Name | Short Service Commission (SSC) |
| Start Date to Apply Online | 2nd December 2024 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 31st December 2024 |
| AFCAT Exam Date | 22nd Feb & 23rd Feb 2025 |
| Admit Card | 7th Feb 2025 (5 PM onwards) |
| AFCAT Course Start | January 2026 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Fee | * AFCAT : Rs. 550 + GST (non-refundable) * NCC Special Entry : NA |
| Marital Status | Unmarried Men and Women |
| Vacancy | 336 |
| Salary | Rs. 56,100 – 1,77,500 |
AFCAT 01/2025 Recruitment 2025 Vacancy
The AFCAT 01/2025 recruitment offers various vacancies across multiple branches, detailed as follows:
| Branch Name | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Flying | 21 | 9 |
| Ground Duty (Technical) | AE(L): 95 AE(M): 53 | AE(L): 27 AE(M): 14 |
| Ground Duty (Non-Technical) | Weapon Systems: 14 Admin: 42 Logistics: 13 Accounts: 11 Education: 7 Meteorology: 7 | Weapon Systems: 3 Admin: 11 Logistics: 3 Accounts: 2 Education: 2 Meteorology: 2 |
| Total Vacancies | 263 | 73 |
| NCC Special Entry (Flying) | 10% seats out of CDSE vacancies for PC and 10% seats out of AFCAT vacancies for SSC |
Eligibility Criteria for AFCAT 01/2025 Recruitment 2025
To be eligible for the AFCAT 01/2025, candidates must fulfill the following requirements based on their chosen branch:
Eligibility Criteria for Flying Branch
| Eligibility Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Age | 20 to 24 Years (as on 1st January 2026) |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Gender | Men and Women |
| Educational Qualifications | Min 50% in Maths & Physics at 10+2 and min 60% in Graduation/ BE/ B-Tech |
Eligibility Criteria for Ground Duty (Technical) Branch
| Eligibility Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Age | 20 to 26 Years (as on 1st January 2026) |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Gender | Men and Women |
| Educational Qualifications | Min 50% in Maths & Physics at 10+2 and min 60% in BE/ B-Tech |
Eligibility Criteria for Ground Duty (Non-Technical) Branch
| Eligibility Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Age | 20 to 26 Years (as on 1st January 2026) |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Gender | Men and Women |
Educational Qualifications for Ground Duty (Non-Technical) Branch:
- Weapon Systems: Min 50% marks in Maths & Physics at 10+2 level and min 60% marks in Graduation/ BE/ B-Tech
- Administrative & Logistics: Passed 10+2 and min 60% marks in Graduation
- Accounts: Passed 10+2 and min 60% marks in Graduation (B.Com/ BBA/ BMS/ CA/ CMA/ CS/ CFA/ BSc)
- Education: Passed 10+2 and min 60% marks in Graduation and min 50% marks in Post-Graduation
- Meteorology: Passed 10+2 and min 60% marks in BSc (Physics & Maths) / BE/ B-Tech
Eligibility Criteria for NCC Special Entry
| Eligibility Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Age | 20 to 24 years (as on 1st January 2026) |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Gender | Men and Women |
| Educational Qualifications | Min 50% marks in Maths & Physics at 10+2 level and min 60% marks in Graduation/ BE/ B-Tech and NCC Air Wing Senior Division ‘C’ certificate |
AFCAT Salary, Allowance and Benefits
Upon joining, you can expect an attractive pay structure and benefits, including:
| Rank | Flying Officer |
| Salary | Rs. 56,100 – 1,77,500 |
| Military Service Pay | Rs. 15,500 per month |
| Benefits | Insurance, Loans, Medical, Educational Opportunities and Post-Retirement Benefits (Pension) |
AFCAT 01/2025 Recruitment 2025: Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| AFCAT Entry | Rs. 550 + GST (non-refundable) |
| NCC Special Entry | NA |
AFCAT 01/2025 Recruitment 2025 Selection Process
The selection for the AFCAT 01/2025 involves multiple stages:
- Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) Exam
- Air Force Selection Boards (AFSB) Testing
- Stage 1: Screening test
- Stage 2: Psychological Tests, Group Tests (indoor & outdoor activities), Personal Interview, flying branch undergo Computerized Pilot Selection System (CPSS) test
- Medical Exam
- Merit List
AFCAT Exam Pattern 2025
The AFCAT exam consists of the following details:
| Subjects | General Awareness, Verbal Ability in English, Numerical Ability, Reasoning, and Military Aptitude Test |
| No of Questions | 100 |
| Total Marks | 300 Marks (3 marks for each correct answer, 1 mark deducted for incorrect answers) |
| AFCAT Exam Date | 22nd Feb and 23rd Feb 2025 |
| Download Admit Card | 7th Feb 2025, 5 PM onwards (available on afcat.cdac.in) |
| AFCAT Syllabus | CLICK HERE |
| AFCAT Questions Papers with Answers | CLICK HERE |
Best AFCAT Exam Books
AFCAT Training 2025
Candidates who qualify can expect to begin their training in the first week of January 2026. The duration for training is as follows:
- Flying and Ground Duty (Technical) Branches: 62 Weeks Training
- Ground Duty (Non-Technical) Branches: 52 Weeks Training
How to Apply for AFCAT 01/2025 Batch
Candidates can apply for the Flying and Ground Duty Branches by following these steps:
- Visit the Indian Air Force official website
- Login or Register for this post.
- Register by providing the necessary details.
- Fill out the application form with accurate information.
- Upload the required documents as per given in Notification PDF.
- Pay the application fee online as per your category.
- Submit the application form and take a printout for future reference.
AFCAT 01/2025 Important Links
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| Official Notification | CLICK HERE |
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Now that you have a clear understanding of the AFCAT 01/2025 recruitment process, it’s time to prepare and get ready to serve in one of India’s most prestigious forces. All the best on your journey to joining the Indian Air Force! Stay updated with a IndianDefenceJobs for the latest notifications.
