Indian Air Force (IAF) invites online applications from eligible Indian Citizens Male and Female for the post of Commissioned Officers in Flying and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) Branches. The IAF conducting Air Force Common Admission Online Test (AFCAT) 2018, the online registration will be open from 16th June 2018 and close on 15th July 2018.
AIR FORCE COMMON ADMISSION ONLINE TEST (AFCAT)-02/2018/ NCC SPECIAL ENTRY/ METEOROLOGY ENTRY
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Branch
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Course Number
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No of Vacancies
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AFCAT Entry (Flying)
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206/19F/SSC/M & W
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44 (SSC)
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AFCAT Entry (Ground Duty (Technical))
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205/19T/PC/M 205/19T/SSC/M & W
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76 (AE(L): PC-22, SSC-30 AE(M): PC-10, SSC-14)
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AFCAT Entry (Ground Duty (Non-Technical))
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205/19G/PC/M 205/19G/SSC/M & W
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40 (Admin: PC-8 SSC-12 Logistics: PC-1, SSC-4 Accounts: PC-3, SSC-5 Education:PC-3, SSC-4)
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NCC Special Entry (Flying)
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206/19F/PC/M 206/19F/SSC/M & W
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10% seats out of CDSE vacancies for Flying branch
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Meteorology Branch (Ground Duty (Non Technical))
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205/19G/PC/M 205/19G/SSC/M & W
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24 (PC-10 SSC-14)
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Age Limit:
| Flying Branch –> |
20 to 24 years as on 01 Jul 2019 i.e. born between 02 July 1995 to 01 July 1999 (both dates inclusive). Upper age limit for candidates holding valid and current Commercial Pilot Licence issued by DGCA (India) is relaxable upto 26 years i.e. born between 02 July 1993 to 01 July 1999 (both dates inclusive). |
| General Duty –> |
20 to 26 years as on 01 July 2019 i.e. born between 02 July 1993 to 01 July 1999 (both dates inclusive). |
Pay Scale: (As per 7th CPC)
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Rank
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Pay as per Defence Matrix
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Level
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MSP
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Flying Officer
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₹ 56100 - 110700
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10
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₹ 15500
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Examination Fee: ₹ 250/-. The fee for IAF conducting Online Testing for AFCAT Examination.
How to Apply: Eligible Interested candidates are to register their online application for AFCAT Entry/ NCC Special Entry/ MET Entry. Candidates eligible for one/more entries are to register separately in each entry. Candidates are required to maintain their unique E-Mail ID active throughout the selection process. The online registration of application will be open from 16/06/2018 and close on 15/07/2018.
Help Desk: For queries regarding AFCAT online application, admit card and AFCAT centre, contact – AFCAT Cell Telephone No: 020 - 25503105 / 106 (Monday to Friday, 9:30 am - 1 pm & 2 pm - 5:00 pm) OR E-Mail to afcatcell@cdac.in.
Indian Air Force (IAF) invites Online Applications from Indian Citizens (Men and Women) for the courses commencing in January 2019 for grant of Short Service Commission (SSC) in Flying Branch and Permanent Commission (PC) / Short Service Commission (SSC) in Ground Duty (Technical and Non-technical) Branches. The last date for submission of online registration is 14th January 2018.
AIR FORCE COMMON ADMISSION ONLINE TEST (AFCAT)-01/2018/ NCC SPECIAL ENTRY/ METEOROLOGY ENTRY COURSES COMMENCING IN JANUARY 2019
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Entry
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Branch
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Course Number
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AFCAT Entry
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Flying
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205/19F/SSC/M & W
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AFCAT Entry
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Ground Duty (Technical)
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204/19T/PC/M 204/19T/SSC/M & W
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AFCAT Entry
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Ground Duty (Non-technical)
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204/19G/PC/M
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NCC Special Entry
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Flying
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205/19F/PC/M 205/19F/SSC/M & W
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Meteorology Branch
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Ground Duty (Non-technical)
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204/19G/PC/M 204/19G/SSC/M & W
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Age Limit:
(a) Flying Branch -> 20 to 24 years as on 01 January 2019 i.e. born Branches. 20 to 26 years as to 01 January 1999 between 02 January 1995 to 01 January 1999. (both dates inclusive). Upper age limit for candidates holding valid and current Commercial Pilot Licence issued by DGCA (India) is relaxable upto 26 years i.e. born between 02 January 1993 to 01 January 1999 (both dates inclusive).
(b) Ground Duty (Technical/ Non-technical) Branches -> 20 to 26 Years as on 01 January 2019 i.e. born between 02 January 1993 to 01 January 1999 (both dates inclusive).
Pay Scale (as per 7th CPC): Level 10 ₹ 56100 - 110700, MSP ₹ 15500/-
Physical Standards, Medical Standards, Educational Qualifications and Selection Procedure: Completed Details are available in IAF Official website.
Training: Training will commence in the first week of January 2019 for all courses at Air Force Academy Dundigal (Hyderabad). The duration of training for Flying and Ground Duty (Technical) Branches is 74 weeks and that of Ground Duty (Non-technical) Branches is 52 weeks at Air Force Training Establishments. PAN Card, Aadhaar card and account in SBI/ Nationalised Bank is mandatory at the time of joining Air Force Academy (AFA).
How to Apply: Eligible candidates are to register online through separate Tabs available for AFCAT Entry/ NCC Special Entry /MET Entry. The last date for registration of online applications is 14/01/2018.
Indian Air Force (IAF) invites Online Applications from Indian Citizens (Male and Female) as per Citizenship Act 1955 for the following courses commencing in July 2017 for grant of Short Service Commission (SSC) in Flying Branch and Permanent / Short Service Commission in Technical and Ground Duty Branches. The Online Registration start from 4th June 2016 and close on 30th June 2016.
AIR FORCE COMMON ADMISSION TEST (AFCAT) - 02 / 2016
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Branch
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Courses
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FLYING BRANCH
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(a) No. 202/17F/SSC/M & W ( Short Service Commission for men & women)
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TECHNICAL BRANCH
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(a) No. 201/17T/PC/M (Permanent Commission for men)
(b) No. 201/17T/SSC/M & W (Short Service Commission for men & women)
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GROUND DUTY BRANCHES
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(a) No. 201/17G/PC/M (Permanent Commission for men)
(b) No. 201/17G/SSC/M & W (Short Service Commission for men & women)
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Age Limit:
Flying Branch –> 20 to 24 years as on 01 July 2017 i.e. Born between 02 July 1993 to 01 July 1997 (Both Dates inclusive). Upper age limit for Candidates holding valid and current Commercial Pilot Licence issued by DGCA (India) is relaxable upto 26 years i.e. Born between 02 July 1991 to 01 July 1997 (Both dates inclusive).
Technical Branch –> 20 to 26 years as on 01 July 2017 i.e. Born between 02 July 1991 to 01 July 1997 (both dates inclusive).
Ground Duty Branches –> 20 to 26 year as on 01 July 2017 i.e. Born between 02 July 1991 to 01 July 1997 (both dates inclusive).
Educational Qualifications:
Flying Branch –> Graduates (Minimum three year degree course) in any discipline from a recognised University who have attained minimum 60% marks or equivalent have passed Maths and Physics at 10+2 level or BE / B Tech degree (Four year course) or cleared section A & B examination of Associate Membership of Institute of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India from a recognised University with minimum 60% marks or equivalent.
Technical Branch [Aeronautical Engineer (Electronics)] –> Candidates with minimum 60% marks each in Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level and a minimum of four year graduation / integrated post- graduation qualification in Engineering / Technology from recognised University or cleared Sections A and B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India or Graduate membership examination of the Institute of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers by actual studies with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent in the following disciplines:- (a) Communication Engineering (b) Computer Engineering / Technology (c) Computer Engineering & Application (d) Computer Science and Engineering / Technology (e) Electrical and Computer Engineering (f) Electrical and Electronics Engineering (g) Electrical Engineering (h) Electronics Engineering / Technology (j) Electronics Science and Engineering (k) Electronics (l) Electronics and Communication Engineering (m) Electronics and Computer Science (n) Electronics and / or Telecommunication Engineering (o) Electronics and / or Telecommunication Engineering (Microwave) (p) Electronics and Computer Engineering (q) Electronics Communication and Instrumentation Engineering (r) Electronics Instrument & Control (s) Electronics Instrument & Control Engineering (t) Instrumentation & Control Engineering (u) Instrument & Control Engineering (v) Information Technology.
Technical Branch [Aeronautical Engineer (Mechanical)] –> Candidates with minimum 60% marks each in Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level and a minimum of four year graduation / integrated post-graduation qualification in Engineering / Technology from recognised University or cleared Sections A and B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India by actual studies with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent in the following disciplines:- (a) Aerospace Engineering (b) Aeronautical Engineering (c) Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (d) Mechanical Engineering (e) Mechanical Engineering and Automation (f) Mechanical Engineering (Production) (g) Mechanical Engineering (Repair and Maintenance) (h) Mechatronics (j) Industrial Engineering.
Ground Duty Branch (Administration & Logistics) -> Graduate Degree (Minimum three year degree course) in any discipline from a recognised university with 60% marks or equivalent or cleared section A & B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India from a recognised university with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent.
Ground Duty Branch (Accounts) –> B. Com. degree (Minimum three year degree course) from a recognised university with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent.
Ground Duty Branch (Education) –> MBA / MCA or MA / M Sc degree in English / Physics / Mathematics / Chemistry / Statistics / International relations / International studies / Defence studies / Psychology / Computer Science / IT / Management / Mass Communication / Journalism / Public Relation with minimum of 50% marks in aggregate all paper put together in Post Graduation (Minimum two year programme) and 60% marks in graduation (both recognised by UGC / Competent Accreditation Authority).
Physical Standards:
Flying Branch -> Minimum height : 162.5 cms with correlated weight, Leg Length : Min - 99 cms. Max - 120 cms. Thigh Length : Max - 64 cms. Sitting Height : Min - 81.5 cms. Max - 96 cms.
Technical Branch -> Minimum height - Men -157.5 Cms, Women - 152 Cms with correlated weight. All other medical criteria would be evaluated by the Air Force Medical Authorities whose decision on the fitness would be final.
Ground Duty Branches -> Minimum height:- Men - 157.5 Cms, Women:- 152 Cms with correlated weight. All other medical criteria would be evaluated by the Air Force Medical Authorities whose decision on the fitness would be final.
Selection Procedure: All eligible applicants whose applications are submitted by due date will be called for Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) and Engineering Knowledge Test (EKT) (applicable only for candidates applying for technical branch) to be conducted on 28 August 2016 (Sunday) at one of the examination centres.
The Candidates who are short-listed on the basis of Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT/EKT) will be called for further testing at one of the Air Force Selection Boards (AFSBs) at Dehradun, Mysore, Gandhinagar, Varanasi or Kancharapara. The testing would consist of three stages as given below:-
(a) Stage-I Test consisting of Intelligence Test along with other tests will be conducted on the first day. Stage-I test is a screening test and only those who qualify would undergo subsequent testing. All Stage-I qualified candidates would be subjected to document check to ascertain their eligibility for the branches applied for. Those candidates who either do not qualify in Stage-I testing or do not meet the required eligibility criteria would be sent back on the first day itself.
(b) Stage-II testing consisting of Psychological test, Group Tests and Interview will be conducted on subsequent days (Five Days).
(c) For Flying Branch: CPSS (Computerized Pilot Selection System) and / PABT would be administered to eligible candidates.
AFCAT Exam Centres: Ambala, Amritsar, Allahabad, Agra, Ahmedabad, Barnala, Bathinda, Bengaluru, Belgaum, Bidar, Bagdogra, Bareilly, Chandigarh, Chabua, Chennai, Dehradun, Delhi, Darbhanga, Gorakhpur, Gwalior, Guwahati, Halwara, Hashimara, Hyderabad, Imphal, Jalandhar, Jammu, Jorhat, Jaipur, Jamnagar, Jodhpur, Kanpur, Kolkata, Kalaikunda(Kharagpur), Kochi, Leh, Lucknow, Mumbai, Mohanbari, Mysore, Nal (Bikaner), Nagpur, Ojhar (Nasik), Pathankot, Patna, Pune, Port Blair, Salua (Kharagpur), Srinagar, Suratgarh, Sirsa, Saharanpur, Shillong, Silchar, Sulur (Coimbatore), Thane, Tezpur, Thanjavur, Thiruvananthapuram, Vadodara, Varanasi.
How to Apply: Eligible Interested candidates are required to register Online Application Form on or before 30/06/2016.
For Enquiries -> The Candidates may contact AFCAT Cell on Toll free number 1800-11-2448 or Phone No 011-26160458/ 26160459 (Direct) or 011-23010231 Extn 7905 to resolve any query regarding Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) and application procedure. Query timings 09:00 hrs to 17:00 hrs (Monday to Friday). E-Mail queries may be addressed to afcatcell@gmail.com. AFCAT cell will be operational from 06 Jun 16 to 28 Aug 16 only.
