AFCAT 2 2023 Result (Soon): The Air Force has conducted the AFCAT 2 written exam from August 25 to August 27, 2023, for which the result will be announced on September 27, 2023. Candidates who clear the written exam will appear for AFSB Stage 2.
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The AFCAT 2 exam aims to fill the 276 vacancies for flying and GD (technical and non-technical). The AFCAT 2 2023 result will be out on September 27, 2023, in the afternoon on the official website at afcat.cdas.in.
Every year, the IAF conducts the Air Force Common Admission Test, commonly known as the AFCAT examination, to select deserving candidates for its multiple posts like flying and ground duty (technical and non-technical). The exam is conducted twice a year by the IAF.
Millions of candidates appear in the examination with the aim of serving the nation by working in such a commendable and respectable field. Candidates who are interested in AFCAT II 2023 can check out the complete details related to the recruitment in the article below.
AFCAT 2 2023 Latest Update
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| AFCAT 2 2023 Admit Card | August 10, 2023(Soon) |
| AFCAT 2 2023 Notification | June 1, 2023 |
AFCAT 2 2023 Official Notification (PDF)
AFCAT 2 2023 Notification has been released on the official website of the Indian Air Force on June 1, 2023. It includes all the information about the AFCAT 2023 Exam, including its application process, eligibility criteria, exam pattern, syllabus, and other related details.
As per the detailed notification, candidates can apply for recruitment from June 1, 2023, to June 30, 2023. A short notice regarding the AFCAT 2 2023 examination was released in the employment newspaper on May 20, 2023. The link given below has been activated.
AFCAT 2023 Exam Highlights
Individuals aspiring to serve the country as commissioned officers are advised to review the AFCAT 2023 Exam highlights in the table below.
| Specifications | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | AFCAT 2 2023 Examination |
| Conducting Body | Indian Air Force |
| Exam Frequency | Yearly (Twice) |
| Exam Level | National |
| Exam Stages | Written Exam AFSB Interview Round Medical Examination |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Fees | Rs. 250 |
| Exam Duration | Total: 2 hours 45 minutes |
| Mode of Language | English and Hindi |
| Official Website | afcat.cdas.in |
AFCAT 2023 Exam Date
The Indian Air Force also revealed the exam dates for AFCAT Exam II 2023 The online examination for AFCAT 2 2023 will be conducted on August 25th, 26th, and 27th, 2023. The AFCAT 2 2023 Results will be out by 27 September 2023.
According to the official notification published by the Indian Air Force regarding the AFCAT 2023 examination, the table below provides the examination dates for both AFCAT II.
AFCAT (II)
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Notification 2023 Release Date | 1 June 2023 |
| Commencement of Online Application | 1 June 2023 (11 am) |
| Last Date to Apply | 30 June 2023 (5 pm) |
| AFCAT II Admit Card 2023 Release Date | 10 August 2023 |
| AFCAT II 2023 Exam Date | August 25th, 26th & 27th 2023 |
| AFCAT II 2023 Result Date | 28 September 2023 |
AFCAT 3 2023 Application Process
Upon the announcement of the official AFCAT 2023 recruitment notification, the AFCAT Apply Online link is accessible on its website. Candidates will require a photograph, signature, and left thumb impression to complete the application form.
- Visit the official Indian Air Force website if you are an eligible and interested candidate.
- Click on the “AFCAT 2023 Apply Online link” on the homepage.
- Fill out the application form and upload all required scanned documents.
- Submit the form and pay the applicable application fee based on your category.
- Keep a hard copy or printout of your application form for future reference.
AFCAT Exam Application Fee
The candidates have to pay a nominal charge of INR 250, which is non-refundable. The AFCAT application fee must be submitted online using payment methods such as credit or debit cards or net banking.
The application fee is the same for all the categories.
| All Categories | Rs.250/- (Non-refundable) |
AFCAT 2 2023 Vacancy
A total of 276 vacancies will be filled through the recruitment process for AFCAT 2 2023. The AFCAT vacancy 2023 will be filled for flying, GD (Technical and Non-Technical). The detailed breakdown of vacancies can be found in the table below for AFCAT 2 2023.
| Entry | Branch | For Men | For Women |
|---|---|---|---|
| AFCAT | Flying | 05 | 06 |
| AFCAT | Ground Duty: Technical | AE(L)- 98 AE(M)- 38 | AE(L)- 11 AE(M)- 04 |
| AFCAT | Ground Duty: Non-Technical | Weapon Systems (WS) Branch-15 Admin- 45 Accts- 08 LGS- 17 Edn- 07 Met- 07 | Weapon Systems (WS) Branch- 02 Admin- 05 Accts- 02 LGS- 02 Edn- 02 Met- 02 |
| NCC Special Entry | Flying | 10% seats out of CDSE vacancies for PC and while 10% seats out of AFCAT vacancies for SSC | – |
AFCAT 2023 Eligibility Criteria
It is recommended that all applicants review the AFCAT 2023 Eligibility Criteria before submitting their applications. The Indian Air Force has established distinct eligibility criteria for technical and non-technical positions.
| Nationality | 20-26 years as of July 1, 2024 (born between July 2, 1998, and July 1, 2004, including both dates) |
| Age Limit (For Flying Branch throughout AFCAT and NCC Special Entry) | Age Limit for Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical Branches) |
| 20-26 years as of July 1, 2024 (born between July 2, 1998, and July 1, 2004, including both dates) | 20-26 years as on July 1, 2024 (born between July 2, 1998, and July 1, 2004, including both dates) |
| Educational Qualification | Graduation with 60 % AE (L): UG or PG in engineering and technology field with a minimum of 60% |
Education Qualification
As per AFCAT qualification for Flying branch: A minimum of 50% in both physics and maths at the 10+2 level, together with a three-year degree in graduation, OR a minimum of 60% in a BE/BTech degree from an accredited university is required.
For Aeronautical Engineering (Electronics)(AE(L)): A degree in graduation or post-graduation in the field of engineering and technology from a recognised university, as well as a minimum of 60% in both physics and mathematics at the 10+2 level.
AFCAT Age Limit 2023
As per the AFCAT Age limit rule, the candidate’s age should be between 20 to 25 years for flying branches while for Ground Duty (Technical/Non-Technical) Branches it is 20 to 26 years.
Candidates who currently hold a Commercial Pilot Licence issued by the DGCA (India) may have their maximum age limit relaxed up to 26 years.
AFCAT 2023 Selection Process
The AFCAT 2023 selection process is divided into three stages: computer-based test, AFSB, and medical examination.
- Computer-Based Test: This stage is the initial step in the selection process. An online exam will be conducted, and those candidates who score well and meet the cutoff criteria will advance to the next stage of the AFCAT selection process.
- AFSB Test: The selected candidates will be invited for an interview or personality test. This round will evaluate the candidates based on their personality and intellectual traits.
- Medical Examination: To qualify for the position, the candidates need to qualify for all previous stages of the selection process. The two centres prescribed for the medical examination are the Institute of Aviation Medicine, Bengaluru and the Air Force Central Medical Establishment (AFCME).
AFCAT Exam Pattern 2023
All candidates applying for technical or non-technical positions are required to take the Air Force Common Admission Test.
The AFCAT Exam Pattern has two sections and the exam will consist of 100 questions, each with 3 marks, for a total of 300 marks. Additionally, there will be a negative marking of 1 mark for each incorrect answer chosen by the candidate.
| Exam | Type | Subject | Question | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AFCAT | Compulsory | General Awareness, Verbal Ability, Reasoning & Military Aptitude Test, Numerical Ability | 100 | 300 | 2 hours |
| EKT | Technical Branch | Mechanical, Electronics, Computer Science | 50 | 150 | 45 Minutes |
AFCAT 2023 Syllabus
The AFCAT Syllabus 2023 comprises four subjects: General Knowledge, Mathematics, Reasoning and military Aptitude, and English. The questions related to numerical ability will be at a level equivalent to that of matriculation standards.
| AFCAT Subject | AFCAT Syllabus Topics |
|---|---|
| English | Error Detection, Reading Comprehension, Sentence Completion, Synonym/Antonym, Vocabulary, Idioms & Phrases |
| General Awareness | History, Geography, Political Science, General Science, Environment, Defence, Art & Culture, Current Affairs, Sports |
| Numerical Ability | Decimal, Fractions, Time & Work, Average, Profit & Loss, Percentage, Ratio & Proportion, Simple Interest, Speed, Time & Distance, etc |
| Reasoning & Military Aptitude | Verbal Skills, Spatial Ability |
AFCAT 2023 Preparation Books
The AFCAT Exam Syllabus is extensive, particularly for candidates who are taking the Ground Duty Technical Branch exam, as they must take both AFCAT and EKT exams.
Some of the popular AFCAT books are Objective English – by RS Aggarwal, Reasoning by Manohar Pandey, RS Aggarwal, and General Science by Lucent. The complete list of AFCAT preparation books is provided below.
| Subjects | AFCAT 2023 Preparation Books |
|---|---|
| Reasoning | Manohar Pandey, RS Aggarwal |
| General Science | Lucent |
| Political Science | Laxmikant |
| Modern History | Spectrum |
| Ancient History & Medival History | Old NCERT (Ancient History by RS Sharma; Medieval History -Satish Chandra) |
| Economics | Shankar Ganesh |
| Geography | NCERT books |
| English (for Paper II) | Objective English – RS Aggarwal |
| Quantitative Aptitude | Arun Sharma |
| Current Affairs | previous 10 months |
AFCAT 2023 Admit Card
Applicants can obtain their AFCAT admit cards by providing their AFCAT Login credentials i,e registration number and password. As per the notification, the AFCAT 2 Admit Card 2023 release date is 10 August 2023.
- Visit the official website of the Indian Air Force.
- Look for the AFCAT Admit Card 2023 on the home page.
- Click on the link provided.
- Enter the required details, such as the registration number and password.
- Click on the submit button.
- A new tab will open, displaying the admit card.
- Save and download the AFCAT 2023 admit card for future reference.
On release, the direct link to download the admit card will be provided below
AFCAT 2023 Result
The AFCAT 2 2023 Results for the written exam will be published on 27 September 2023 in the afternoon on the official website of UPSC. The AFCAT 2 Result includes the names of the candidates who are shortlisted for the next round. The results for each stage will be released separately, along with the final cut-off and answer key.
The AFCAT 2023 results will contain information about the candidates’ cut-offs, names, and roll numbers. Candidates should have their registration number and password to access the result page. We will update the direct link for the AFCAT 2023 result in this section soon after the
AFCAT 2023 Exam FAQs
A. AFCAT 2023 is considered a challenging test due to the rigorous selection standards set by the Indian Air Force to identify the most capable candidates. With dedicated efforts and a focused approach, one can outperform the competition and achieve success.
A. The complete meaning of AFCAT is the Air Force Common Admission Test.
A. Yes, as per the AFCAT 2023 Notification, women can apply for this exam.
A. For those who wish to apply for the Flying branch, their age should fall between 20 to 24 years, whereas for Ground Duty, the age limit is between 20 to 26 years.
A. No, candidates can appear for the AFCAT exam after the 12th.
A. The salary of an AFCAT flying officer is between Rs. 56, 100 to Rs. 1, 10, 700.
A. There are three phases in the AFCAT 2023 Selection Process.
Online Exam, Interview, and Medical Examination.
A. Applicants should visit the official website. With the help of a registration ID and Password, candidates can download the AFCAT 2023 admit card.
A. The AFCAT 2 result will be out on 27 September 2023.
