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AFCAT Examination
The Air Force Common Admission Test or AFCAT is conducted by the IAF to select Class-I Gazetted Officers in Flying and Ground Duties (Technical and Non-Technical). The exam is held twice a year, in February and August/September, respectively.
AFCAT Exam Eligibility
Educational Qualification
Candidate must have passed 10+2 level exam with minimum 60% marks and Graduation with minimum three years degree course in any discipline from a recognized university with a minimum of 60% marks.
AFCAT Exam Age Limit
- Flying Branch. 20 to 24 years
- Ground Duty (Technical/Non-Technical) Branches. 20 to 26 years
Examination and Fee
Candidates registering for AFCAT entry will have to pay an amount of Rs. 250/- as examination fee.
AFCAT Exam Pattern
- Total Number of Question paper: 01
- Exam type: Online
- Exam language: English
- Total No. of questions: 100
- Total marks: 300
- Correct Answer: +03
- Negative mark: -01
- Exam duration: 2 hours (120 minutes)
section wise Marking Weightage
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 20 | 60 |
| Verbal Ability in English | 30 | 90 |
| Numerical Ability | 15 | 45 |
| Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test | 35 | 105 |
AFCAT Exam Syllabus
General Awareness
History, Sports, Geography, Environment, Culture, Defence, Art & Culture, International Current Affairs, Politics, Civics, Basic Science. You can use our GK website for this particular section. Questions from Current Affairs is also asked in this section so you must prepare for the same also. You can use Monday Musings weekly magazine for current affairs.
Verbal Ability in English
Comprehension, Fill in the blanks by choosing the appropriate word, Error Detection, Sentence Completion, Synonyms and Antonyms, Testing of Vocabulary, Tenses, Basic Grammar
Numerical Ability
Decimal Fraction, Simplification, Average, Ratio and Proportion, Simple interest, Profit and loss, Percentage
Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test
Verbal Skills and Spatial Ability, Data interpretation, Embedded Figure, Missing Character, Sets based on arrangements, Rotated blocks, Hidden figures, Analogy.
Other Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
Eligibility varies by branch:
Flying Branch: 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics, and a graduation degree with a minimum of 60%.
Ground Duty (Technical): Engineering degree in relevant fields.
Ground Duty (Non-Technical): Graduation in any discipline.
Job role for candidates who are selected in AFCAT Flying branch are to operate and look after fighter planes with combat, Transportation of Material, Air Support, Supplies and Transportation of Ammunition Tasks.
Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in any field with minimum of 60% marks.
Pay scale of Candidates joining through AFCAT Exam is nearly Rs. 56,100 with other allowances and Perks.
The AFCAT is an entrance exam conducted by the Indian Air Force for recruitment into various branches such as Flying, Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical), and Meteorology.
Candidates who meet the educational qualifications and age criteria set by the Indian Air Force can apply. Generally, this includes graduates, postgraduates, and those with specific engineering degrees.
The age limit varies by branch:
Flying Branch: 20 to 24 years.
Ground Duty: 20 to 26 years (varies based on specific roles).
