The Indian Air Force (IAF) has released the official notification for the Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT 2) 2024, inviting applications for 304 vacancies across various branches, including Flying and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical). The registration process will be open from May 30, 2024, to June 28, 2024.
The total number of vacancies released is 304 for AFCAT(II). Post-wise vacancy distribution is as follows:
Post Name
No. of Posts
Flying Branch
29 (Male-18, Female-11)
Ground Duty (Technical)
156 (Male-124, Female-32)
Ground Duty (Non-Technical)
119 (Male-95, Female-24)
NCC Special Entry
10% of the Total Vacancies
Application Fees
Category
Fees
All Candidates
₹550
NCC Special Entry
₹0
Payment Mode: Online
Important Dates
Event
Date
Start Date
30-05-2024
Last Date
28-06-2024
Exam Date
Notify Soon
Education Qualification
Post Name
Qualification
Flying Branch
Candidates must have a minimum of 60% marks each in Maths and Physics at 10+2 level and a Graduation in any discipline with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent, or BE/B Tech degree (Four years course) with a minimum of 60% marks.
Ground Duty (Technical)
Candidates should have a minimum of 60% marks in Physics and Maths at 10+2 and a four-year degree in Engineering/Technology.
Ground Duty (Non-Technical)
A graduation degree (minimum three years) in any discipline with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent.
Age Limit
Post Name
Age Limit
Flying Branch
20 to 24 years as of July 1, 2025. Candidates with a valid and current Commercial Pilot License issued by DGCA (India) can have an age relaxation up to 26 years.
Ground Duty
20 to 26 years as of July 1, 2025.
Exam Pattern
AFCAT Exam:
Duration: 2 hours
Sections: General Awareness, Verbal Ability in English, Numerical Ability, and Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test
Total Questions: 100
Marks: 300 (3 marks per question; 1 mark deducted for each wrong answer)
EKT (Engineering Knowledge Test) for Technical Branch:
Duration: 45 Min
Sections: Relevant Engineering Discipline
Total Questions: 50
Marks: 150 (3 marks per question; 1 mark deducted for each wrong answer)
Selection Process
Written Test
AFSB Interview
Medical Examination
Merit List
Exam Syllabus
General Awareness: History, Geography, Civics, Politics, Current Affairs, Environment, Art and Culture, Sports.
Verbal Ability in English: Comprehension, Error Detection, Sentence Completion, Synonyms, Antonyms, Vocabulary, Idioms and Phrases.
Numerical Ability: Decimal and Fraction, Simplification, Average, Percentage, Ratio and Proportion, Simple Interest, Profit and Loss, Time and Work.
Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test: Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning, Spatial Ability, and Military Aptitude.
AFCAT(2) Apply Online 2024
The online application window for AFCAT 2024 will be activated on 30 May 2024 and the last date to apply is 28 June 2024. Candidates satisfying the eligibility criteria and wanting to apply online can follow the direct link provided here to fill out their online application for 304 AFCAT (2) Jobs.
Steps to Apply for AFCAT(2) Jobs 2024:
Visit the official website of AIRFORCE.
Check for the Recruitment or Careers to which you are willing to apply.
Open the AFCAT(2) 2024 Notification and read it carefully.
Fill out the application form by giving all the details.
Pay the application fee and submit the application form before the last date and capture the Application form number/acknowledgment number for future reference.
