Indian Air Force Exam Calendar 2022

The Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) is an exam conducted by the Indian Air Force. It is held twice a year in February and August/September, respectively, to select Class-I Gazetted Officers in Flying and Ground Duties (Technical and Non-Technical)

Eligibility criteria: Age – 20 to 24 years (at the time of commencement of course). The upper age limit for candidates holding valid and current Commercial Pilot Licence issued by DGCA (India) is relaxed up to 26 years(at the time of commencement of course). Nationality – Indian.

AFCAT Exam Calendar:

The selection for Airmen Group X & Y posts in the Indian Air Force (IAF) will be based on the following 3 stages:

1. Written Test.
2. Physical Fitness Test.
3. Medical Test.
4. Merit List

Silent Features of AFCAT Exam Calendar:

Air Force Common Admission Test commonly known as AFCAT is an entrance examination conducted by Indian Air Force to select eligible candidates for multiple posts in Flying and Ground Duty, You will have to write – CDFC, NCC, AFCAT

Indian Air Force Officer Jobs

1. If you want to join the  Indian Air Force as an officer in the flying, technical or ground duty branches depending on his/her educational qualification. These three branches of the IAF have further sub-streams:
2. (a) Flying Branch:Fighter pilots, Transport pilots, Helicopter pilots – You would be working as any of these pilots both during peace and war. You can get into the flying branch as a graduate [through CDS exam (men), through AFCATexam
3. (men & women), through NCC special entry (men)]. You can also get in after 10+2 by qualifying the NDA/ NA exam.(b) Technical Branch: Mechanical, Electronics – You would be taking care of some of the most sophisticated equipment in the world – You can get into this branch through the exam, AFCAT or through University Entry Scheme (UES.)(c) Ground Duty Branch: Administration, Accounts, Logistics, Education, Meteorology – As part of these mentioned departments, you would be looking after and maintaining human & material resources/ managing funds, work as internal auditors/ work as air traffic controller or fighter controller. You can get into this branch by qualifying AFCAT.

AFCAT Online Applications

Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) is conducted by the Indian Air Force, always keep an eye on the official website to know the important dates, so that you don’t miss applying for the exam you are interested to attempt.

AFCAT Exam Centres

AFCAT  Official Website:

In the official link, you will find all the related information about the important examination date, previous year papers, admit cards, notification for the interviews, and more, always keep an eye on the official website for the latest information

Here is the official website:  https://airmenselection.cdac.in/CASB/

AFCAT Reference Books:

AFCAT Previous Year Papers

1. https://gradeup.co/nda-na-exams/indian-air-force-x-y-group-exam-question-papers
2. https://afcat.cdac.in/AFCAT/downloadpaper.html
3. https://airmenselection.cdac.in/CASB/modalqp.html

AFCAT Coaching Centres

1. Adari Institute Pvt. Ltd
2. Chanakya Defence Coaching Centre
3. Shiva Sivani Defence Academy

AFCAT Contact address

President,
Central Airmen Selection Board
Brar Square,Delhi Cantt,
New Delhi-110 010

Frequently asked questions :

What is the date of the airforce exam?

What is the salary of the Air Force?

The pay scale of candidates joining through AFCAT exam is Rs 56,100. AFCAT is conducted to recruit eligible candidates (both men and women) to be part of the Indian Air Force.

How can I apply for Afcat 2?

1. Candidates need to log in with their registered email ID and password.
2. Select the type of entry, AFCAT, NCC Special Entry for Flying Branch.
3. Read the instructions carefully.
4. Click the checkbox to proceed to the next stage.
5. Click ‘ApplicationForm Filling’

How do I join the Air Force ?

Indian Airforce- AFCAT: How to apply

1. The candidates need to visit the official website of afcat.cdac.in.
2. Visit the homepage to find application forms for AFCAT .
3. Register yourself using your phone number or email id to generate a password.
4. Enter the details in the form and submit the exam fee.