Indian Air force has released the AFCAT 02/2025 Form Notification. Check Form Dates, Exam, Age Limit, Vacancy, Admit Card and All Other Details..

Key Dates

• Application Start Date: June 2, 2025
• Application End Date: July 1, 2025
• Exam Dates: August 23 & 24, 2025 (Reserve Day: August 25)
• Training Commencement: July 2026 at Air Force Academy, Dundigal, Hyderabad

Available Branches & Vacancies

• Flying Branch
• Ground Duty (Technical)
• Ground Duty (Non-Technical)
• NCC Special Entry (Flying Branch)

Total Vacancies: 284

Eligibility Criteria

Nationality: Indian

Age Limit (as of July 1, 2026):

• Flying Branch: 20 to 24 years (Up to 26 years for candidates with a valid Commercial Pilot License)
• Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical): 20 to 26 years

Educational Qualifications:

• Flying Branch:
  • Bachelor’s degree (minimum 3 years) in any discipline with at least 60% marks and Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level
  • OR BE/B.Tech degree with at least 60% marks
• Ground Duty (Technical):
  • Aeronautical Engineering (Electronics): 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics and a 4-year degree in Engineering/Technology with at least 60% marks
  • Aeronautical Engineering (Mechanical): Same as above with relevant engineering discipline
• Ground Duty (Non-Technical):
  • Administration & Logistics: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with at least 60% marks
  • Accounts: B.Com with at least 60% marks
• NCC Special Entry (Flying Branch):
  • NCC Air Wing Senior Division ‘C’ certificate and other criteria as per Flying Branch eligibility

 Application Fee

• AFCAT Entry: ₹550 (Non-refundable)
• NCC Special Entry: No fee

 How to Apply

1. Visit the official AFCAT website: https://afcat.cdac.in
2. Click on “Candidate Login” and select “AFCAT 02/2025”
3. Register with your email ID and mobile number
4. Fill in personal, educational, and other required details
5. Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and thumb impression
6. Pay the application fee online (if applicable)
7. Submit the application and take a printout for future reference

 Selection Process

1. Written Examination: Objective-type questions covering:
   • General Awareness
   • Verbal Ability in English
   • Numerical Ability
   • Reasoning and Military Aptitude
2. Each correct answer awards 3 marks; 1 mark is deducted for each incorrect answer
3. Air Force Selection Board (AFSB) Interview:
4. Candidates who qualify in the written exam are called for the AFSB interview, which assesses various skills and aptitudes
5. Medical Examination:
   • Candidates recommended by the AFSB undergo a medical examination to assess their fitness for service