The Indian Air Force (IAF) has released the AFCAT 2/2025 Notification for the Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) to recruit 284 Class-I Gazetted Officers in Flying Branch and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) branches, including NCC Special Entry and Meteorology Entry, for courses commencing in July 2026. The online application window opens on 2 June 2025 and closes on 1 July 2025, with the exam date to be announced soon. Eligible unmarried male and female candidates aged 20–26 years can apply at afcat.cdac.in. This guide provides key details on Indian Air Force AFCAT 2/2025 eligibility, application steps, vacancies, and more for aspiring officers.
Indian Air Force AFCAT 2/2025 Overview
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Indian Air Force (IAF) |
| Exam | Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) 2/2025 |
| Total Vacancies | 284 (Male: 226, Female: 58) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Job Location | All India (Training: Air Force Academy, Hyderabad) |
| Salary | ₹56,100–₹1,77,500 (Level-10) |
| Official Website | afcat.cdac.in |
Important Dates
- Short Notification Release: 27 May 2025
- Full Notification Release: 2 June 2025
- Application Start Date: 2 June 2025
- Application Last Date: 1 July 2025 (11:30 PM)
- Fee Payment Last Date: 1 July 2025
- Correction Date : 14-15 July 2025
- Exam Date: To be announced
Application Fee
- For All Candidates (AFCAT Entry): ₹550 + GST
- NCC Special Entry: ₹0
- Payment Mode: Online (Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI)
- Refund Terms: Non-refunded post-submission.
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Age Limit (as of 1 July 2026)
| Branch | Age Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Flying Branch | 20–24 years | Born between 2 July 2002 and 1 July 2006. Upper age limit relaxed to 26 years for valid Commercial Pilot License holders. |
| Ground Duty (Technical/Non-Technical) | 20–26 years | Born between 2 July 2000 and 1 July 2006. |
- Age Relaxation: No relaxation for reserved categories, per IAF rules.
- Proof: Date of birth as per Matriculation/Secondary School Certificate only.
Eligibility Criteria
| Entry Type / Branch | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
| AFCAT Entry: Flying | 10+2 with 50% marks each in Physics and Mathematics + Bachelor’s Degree (3 years) with 60% marks or BE/B.Tech (4 years) with 60% marks. |
| AFCAT Entry: Ground Duty (Technical) | 10+2 with 50% marks each in Physics and Mathematics + 4-year Engineering/Technology Degree or Integrated PG with 60% marks in disciplines like Electronics (AE-L) or Mechanical (AE-M). |
| AFCAT Entry: Ground Duty (Non-Technical) | Weapon Systems (WS): 10+2 with 50% marks in Physics/Math + Bachelor’s Degree with 60% marks. Administration & Logistics: Bachelor’s Degree (3 years) with 60% marks.Accounts: B.Com with 60% marks. Education: PG Degree in any stream with 50% marks. |
| NCC Special Entry: Flying | NCC Air Wing Senior Division ‘C’ Certificate + Flying Branch eligibility (10+2 with 50% in Physics/Math + Bachelor’s Degree with 60% marks). |
| Meteorology Entry | B.Sc with Physics and Mathematics (60% marks) or PG in specified streams (e.g., Meteorology, Oceanography) with 50% marks. |
- Nationality: Indian citizen or as per IAF norms (e.g., Nepal/Bhutan subjects with eligibility certificate).
- Marital Status: Unmarried for candidates below 25 years; above 25 years, married candidates eligible but no married accommodation during training.
- Physical Standards: Minimum height (162.5 cm for Flying, 157.5 cm for Ground Duty), weight proportionate, and vision/medical fitness per IAF guidelines.
Vacancy Details (Total: 284 Posts)
| Entry Type | Branch/Code | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AFCAT Entry | Flying | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Ground Duty Technical: AE(L) | 85 | 23 | 108 | |
| Ground Duty Technical: AE(M) | 38 | 10 | 48 | |
| Ground Duty Non-Technical: Admin | 46 | 12 | 58 | |
| Ground Duty Non-Technical: LGS | 11 | 4 | 15 | |
| Ground Duty Non-Technical: Accounts | 9 | 2 | 11 | |
| Ground Duty Non-Technical: Education | 7 | 2 | 9 | |
| Ground Duty Non-Technical: WS Branch | 19 | 5 | 24 | |
| Meteorology Entry | Meteorology | 6 | 2 | 8 |
| NCC Special Entry | Flying | 10% of CDSE (PC) & AFCAT (SSC) vacancies | – | |
| Total | 226 | 58 | 284 |
Selection Process
The AFCAT 2/2025 selection process includes:
- Written Exam: AFCAT (all candidates) + Engineering Knowledge Test (EKT) for Technical Branch.
- Air Force Selection Board (AFSB): 5-day process (Stage I: Screening; Stage II: Psychological Tests, Group Tasks, Interview, CPSS for Flying Branch).
- Medical Examination: Fitness check per IAF standards.
- Final Merit List: Based on written exam (300 marks for AFCAT, 150 for EKT) + AFSB (300 marks) and medical fitness.
How to Apply for AFCAT 2/2025?
- Visit Official Website:
- Go to afcat.cdac.in → “Candidate Login.”
- Click “AFCAT 2/2025” and select “Sign Up” for new users.
- Register:
- Enter name, date of birth, mobile, email; verify via OTP.
- Receive login ID and password.
- Fill Application Form:
- Log in → Complete Part 1 (personal details, educational qualifications, branch preferences).
- Part 2: Upload photo, signature, thumb impression (JPG, 10–50 KB), and photo ID (PDF, 10–50 KB).
- Pay Fee:
- Pay ₹550 + GST (AFCAT Entry) online; NCC Special Entry exempt.
- Use Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.
- Submit & Print:
- Preview form, submit, and download the confirmation.
- Print the final form with the Application Number for records.
Important Links
| Content | Dates | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Correction Form | 14/07/2025 | Click Here |
| Apply Online | 02/06/2025 | Click Here |
| Full Notification | 02/06/2025 | Click Here |
| Short Notification | 27/05/2025 | Click Here |
| Official Website | 27/05/2025 | Click Here |
FAQs – Air Force AFCAT 2/2025 Recruitment
Q1. When does the AFCAT 2/2025 application process start?
Ans: The online application starts on 2 June 2025.
Q2. What is the last date to apply for AFCAT 2/2025?
Ans: The last date is 1 July 2025 (11:30 PM).
Q3. What is the age limit for AFCAT 2/2025?
Ans: Flying Branch: 20–24 years (up to 26 with Commercial Pilot License). Ground Duty: 20–26 years as of 1 July 2026.
Q4. What are the educational qualifications for AFCAT 2/2025?
Ans: Flying: 10+2 with 50% in Physics/Math + Bachelor’s Degree (60%). Ground Duty Technical: 10+2 with 50% in Physics/Math + 4-year Engineering Degree (60%). Ground Duty Non-Technical: Varies (e.g., B.Com for Accounts, PG for Education). NCC Special Entry requires NCC ‘C’ Certificate.
Q5. Can female candidates apply for AFCAT 2/2025?
Ans: Yes, unmarried female candidates can apply for all branches (Flying, Ground Duty Technical/Non-Technical, NCC Special Entry) if they meet eligibility criteria.
