AFCAT 1 2024 Exam: The Indian Air Force will conduct the AFCAT 1 2024 exam on February 16th, 17th, and 18th, 2024. The AFCAT 1 2024 notification was out on December 1, 2023, at afcat.cdac.in for 317 vacancies.
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The IAF released the AFCAT 1 2024 result for the written exam on March 8, 2024. Candidates can check their results using their login credentials at afcat.cdac.in.
The AFCAT 1 2024 exam is held to recruit candidates in the Indian Air Force for class 1 gazetted officers in the flying branch and ground duty (technical and non-technical) branches.
Those who have completed their graduation and are between the ages of 20 and 26 are eligible for the AFCAT registration.
Candidates interested in applying for the AFCAT 2024 can review the article to get the most recent updates on the AFCAT 2024 important dates, eligibility, vacancy, selection process, syllabus, exam pattern and more.
AFCAT 1 2024 Notification (Out)
The IAF released the AFCAT 1 2024 Notification for 317 vacancies on their official website at afcat.cdac.in on December 1, 2023. The AFCAT 1 2024 online form was active till December 30, 2023.
All the information about the AFCAT 2024 exam, including the application process, eligibility criteria, exam pattern, syllabus, and other related details are included in the AFCAT 1 2024 notification. Click on the given link to get the AFCAT 1 2024 notification.
AFCAT 2024 Exam Highlights
Specifications | Details |
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Exam Name | AFCAT 1 2024 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 1 2024 Exam Date(Out)
The AFCAT 1 2024 exam will be conducted on February 16th, 17th, and 18th, 2024, and the results will be out within 30 days after the exam. Candidates can check the important dates for the AFCAT 2024 exam in the table below.
Events | Dates |
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AFCAT 1 2024 Notification | 18 November 2023 |
AFCAT 1 2024 Registration | 1 December 2023 (11:00 am) |
AFCAT 1 2024 Registration | 30 December 2023 (11:00 pm) |
AFCAT 1 Admit Card 2024 | January 2024 |
AFCAT 1 2024 Exam Date | 16th, 17th, and 18th February 2024. |
AFCAT 1 2024 Result Date | 8 March 2024 |
AFCAT 1 2024 Result(Out)
The AFCAT 1 2024 Result for the written exam was released on 8 March 2024 on the official website of the IAF.
The AFCAT 1 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 2024 results will contain information about the candidate names, roll numbers, and qualifying status. Candidates will be able to download their results using their AFCAT login credentials.
About AFCAT Exam
The Indian Air Force administers the Air Force Common Admission Test nationally. The exam takes place twice a year. The AFCAT exam provides entry to the Flying Branch, Technical, and Non-Technical Ground Duty branches.
The selection of candidates is based on a three-stage examination process, which includes a written examination, an AFSB interview, and a medical test. Both male and female candidates are eligible for the AFCAT exam.
AFCAT 1 2024 Vacancy
The Indian Air Force announced AFCAT Vacancy 2024 along with the notification. There are 317 Short Service Commission (SSC) vacancies in the Flying Branch and Ground Duty (Non-Technical and Technical) Branches.
The information on various flying and ground duties for technical and non-technical vacancies under AFCAT 2024 is given in the table below.
Entry | Branch | For Men | For Women |
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AFCAT | Flying | 28 | 10 |
AFCAT | Ground Duty: Technical | AE – 104 AL – 45 | AE – 11 AE – 5 |
AFCAT | Ground Duty: Non-Technical | WS – 15 Admin – 44 LGS – 11 Accounts – 11 Education – 8 Met – 9 | WS – 2 Admin – 6 LGS – 2 Accounts – 2 Education – 2 Met – 2 |
AFCAT 1 2024 Online Form (Closed)
As per the AFCAT 1 2024 notification, the AFCAT 1 2024 registration ends on December 30, 2023, at 11:00 p.m. The AFCAT Apply Online link will be accessible on the official website of the IAF. The AFCAT form fill-up window will be active for 30 days.
Candidates will require a photograph, signature, and left thumb impression to complete the AFCAT application form. The steps to fill out the application are provided below.
- Visit the official Indian Air Force website at careerindianairforce.cdac.in.
- On the homepage, click on “New User Registration.”
- Enter your mobile number and email ID to complete your registration.
- Enter the OTP you received in your email ID and number, and click “Submit.”
- You will receive the login credentials for your number and email ID.
- Log in with your registration number and password.
- Fill out the application form by entering your educational qualifications and other details.
- Pay the application charges and proceed further.
- Upload all required scanned documents, such as photographs, signatures, and other required certificates in JPEG format.
- Submit the form and pay the applicable application fee.
- Keep a hard copy or printout of your application form for future reference.
AFCAT 2024 Exam Fee
The candidates have to pay a nominal charge of INR 250 for the AFCAT online form. The AFCAT fee is to be paid online using payment methods such as credit or debit cards or net banking.
Note: The AFCAT exam fee is non-refundable
All Categories | Rs.250/- (Non-refundable) |
AFCAT 1 2024 Eligibility
The candidates must check their AFCAT Eligibility Criteria 2024 before filling out the AFCAT 2024 application to avoid application rejections. The Indian Air Force has established distinct eligibility criteria for technical and non-technical positions.
AFCAT eligibility includes nationality, age limit, and educational qualifications.
Nationality | Indian |
Age Limit (For Flying Branch throughout AFCAT and NCC Special Entry) | 20-26 years |
Educational Qualification | Graduation with 60 % AE (L): UG or PG in engineering and technology field with a minimum of 60% |
AFCAT Age Limit
The age limit to apply for the AFCAT exam is between 18 and 24 years for the flying branch. For ground duty, the AFCAT age limit is 20 to 26 years.
Candidates who hold a Commercial Pilot Licence issued by the DGCA (India) may have their maximum age limit relaxed up to 26 years.
AFCAT Education Qualification
The AFCAT qualification for the flying branch requires a BE/B. Tech degree with a minimum of 50% in physics and math at the 10+2 level with a three-year degree at graduation, or a minimum of 60% from an accredited university.
For Aeronautical Engineering (Electronics) (AE(L)), a degree in graduation or post-graduation in the field of engineering and technology from a recognised university is required, as is a minimum of 60% in both physics and mathematics at the 10+2 level.
AFACT 1 Physical Standards
The candidates should also meet the AFACT physical standards. The height of both male and female candidates for the flying branch is 162.5 cm, while for ground duty, the height is 157.5 cm for males and 152 cm for females.
Branch | Height Male | Height Female |
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Flying Branch | 162.5 Cms | 162.5 Cms |
Ground Duty Branch | 157.5 Cms | 152 Cms |
AFCAT 1 2024 Selection Process
The AFCAT 2024 selection process includes three stages: computer-based test, AFSB, and medical examination.
- Computer-Based Test: This stage is the initial step in the selection process. The AFCAT written exam consists of 100 objective-type questions each of 3 marks. The duration of the exam is 2 hours. The mode of the written exam is CBT.
- AFSB Test: After conducting the written exam, candidates must submit a paper for the interview or personality test. This round will evaluate the candidates based on their personalities and intellectual traits.
- Medical Examination: To qualify for the AFCAT, the candidates should be medically fit. The two centres prescribed for the medical examination are the Institute of Aviation Medicine, Bengaluru, and the Air Force Central Medical Establishment (AFCME).
AFCAT 1 2024 Exam Pattern
As per the AFCAT 1 2024 notification, 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 |
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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 1 2024 Syllabus
The AFCAT 1 Syllabus 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.
Candidates must review the updated AFCAT syllabus 2024 below.
- English Syllabus: Error Detection, Reading Comprehension, Sentence Completion, Synonym/Antonym, Vocabulary, Idioms & Phrases.
- General Awareness Syllabus: History, Geography, Political Science, General Science, Environment, Defence, Art & Culture, Current Affairs, Sports.
- Numerical Ability Syllabus: Decimal, Fractions, Time, Work, Average, Profit, Loss, Percentage, Ratio and proportion, Simple Interest, Speed, Time and Distance, HCF and LCM, Pipes And Cistern etc.
- Reasoning & Military Aptitude: Odd One Out, Analogy, Venn Diagram, Pattern Completion, Figure Classification, Dot Situation Analysis, Coding and Decoding, Blood Relation, Missing Figures, Spotting the embedded figures and sequencing
Some of the popular AFCAT books for preparation 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.
AFCAT 1 2024 Admit Card
The AFCAT Admit Card 2024 is now available on 30 January 2024. Candidates can download their admit card via the IAF official website at afcat.cdac.in/AFCAT/ by providing their AFCAT login credentials, i.e., registration number and password.
- Visit the official website of the Indian Air Force.
- Look for the AFCAT Admit Card 2024 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 2024 admit card for future reference.
On release, the direct link to download the admit card will be provided below-
AFCAT 2024 Salary
As per the AFCAT 1 2024 notification, selected candidates from the AFCAT exam will earn a stipend of Rs. 56,100 at the time of their training. After the training period, candidates would be paid between 56100 and 1,10700, according to the seventh Central Pay Commission.
Along with their AFCAT salary, candidates would receive military service pay of INR 15,500 and other benefits like TA, DA, accommodation, school facilities, CSD facilities, etc.
Pay Band (All Branches) | INR 56,100 per month |
Level 10 in the Pay Matrix | INR 56,100 – INR 1,10,700( as per 7th CPC) |
Military Service Pay | INR 15,500 |
Flying Branch | INR 11,250 |
Technical Branch Officers | INR 2,500 |
AFCAT 1 2024 Exam FAQs
A. The IAF released the AFCAT 1 notification via the official website on December 1, 2023.
A. The AFCAT 1 Exam Dates 2024 are February 16, 17, and 18, 2024.
A. The AFCAT 2024 result for the written exam is out on 8 March 2024.
A. The official website of AFCAT is careerindianairforce.cdac.in.
A. The AFCAT full form is the Air Force Common Admission Test.
A. Yes, women can apply for this AFCAT exam.
A. The AFCAT age limit for the flying branch is 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 INR 56, 100 to INR 1, 10, 700.
A. There are three phases in the AFCAT 2024 selection process: an online exam, an interview, and a medical examination.