Post Name ; The Indian Air Force: AFCAT 01/2025 and NCC Special Entry
Date ; 20/01/2025 | 5:15
Inshort Informatin : The Indian Air Force (IAF) invites Indian citizens (men and women) to apply for the Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) 01/2025 and NCC Special Entry for courses commencing in January 2026. This is your chance to serve as a Group ‘A’ Gazetted Officer in the Flying and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) branches.
The Indian Air Force: AFCAT 01/2025 and NCC Special Entry Key Dates
- Online Application Start Date: December 2, 2024 (11:00 AM)
- Online Application End Date: December 31, 2024 (11:30 PM)
- AFCAT Examination Dates: February 22 and February 23, 2025
Apply online at:
The Indian Air Force: AFCAT 01/2025 and NCC Special Entry
Vacancies and Courses
- Flying Branch
- Course Number: 219/26F/SSC/M & W
- Vacancies: Men: 21, Women: 9
- Ground Duty (Technical)
- Course Number: 218/26T/SSC/108AEC/M & W
- Vacancies:
- Aeronautical Engineer (Electronics): Men: 95, Women: 27
- Aeronautical Engineer (Mechanical): Men: 53, Women: 14
- Ground Duty (Non-Technical)
- Course Number: 218/26G/SSC/M & W
- Vacancies:
- Admin: Men: 42, Women: 11
- Logistics: Men: 13, Women: 3
- Accounts: Men: 11, Women: 2
- Education: Men: 7, Women: 2
- Meteorology: Men: 7, Women: 2
- Weapon Systems: Men: 14, Women: 3
- NCC Special Entry (Flying Branch)
- Reserved: 10% of seats in CDSE and AFCAT vacancies.
The Indian Air Force: AFCAT 01/2025 and NCC Special Entry Eligibility Criteria
- Nationality: Indian (as per Citizenship Act, 1955)
- Age:
- Flying Branch: 20–24 years as of January 1, 2026 (born between January 2, 2002, and January 1, 2006). Upper age limit relaxable to 26 years for candidates with a valid DGCA-issued Commercial Pilot License.
- Ground Duty Branches: 20–26 years as of January 1, 2026 (born between January 2, 2000, and January 1, 2006).
- Marital Status: Candidates must be unmarried at the start of training. Marriage is not allowed during training.
- Educational Qualifications:
- Flying Branch: Minimum 50% in Maths and Physics at 10+2 level and:
- Graduation (3 years) with 60%, or
- BE/B.Tech (4 years) with 60%, or
- Cleared Section A & B of AMIE or Aeronautical Society of India with 60%.
- Ground Duty (Technical): Minimum 50% in Maths and Physics at 10+2 level and:
- BE/B.Tech in specified disciplines with 60%.
- Ground Duty (Non-Technical):
- Admin/Logistics: Graduation (3 years) with 60%.
- Accounts: Graduation in Commerce/Finance-related disciplines with 60%.
- Education: Post-graduation with 50% and Graduation with 60%.
- Meteorology: B.Sc. with Physics and Maths or equivalent Engineering degree with 60%.
- Flying Branch: Minimum 50% in Maths and Physics at 10+2 level and:
Selection Process
- Online AFCAT Examination:
- Subjects: General Awareness, Verbal Ability in English, Numerical Ability, and Reasoning.
- Duration: 2 hours
- Marking Scheme: +3 for correct, -1 for incorrect, and 0 for unattempted answers.
- Air Force Selection Board (AFSB):
- Stage I: Officer Intelligence Rating Test and Picture Perception Discussion Test.
- Stage II: Psychological Test, Group Tests, and Interview.
- Flying Branch candidates will undergo the Computerized Pilot Selection System (CPSS).
The Indian Air Force: AFCAT 01/2025 and NCC Special Entry Training
- Start Date: January 2026
- Location: Air Force Academy, Dundigal, Hyderabad
- Duration:
- Flying and Ground Duty (Technical): 62 weeks
- Ground Duty (Non-Technical): 52 weeks
The Indian Air Force: AFCAT 01/2025 and NCC Special Entry
Compensation and Benefits
- Stipend during Training: ₹56,100/month
- Pay on Commissioning (Flying Officer): ₹56,100–₹1,77,500 + MSP ₹15,500
- Allowances: Flying, transport, technical, field area, and others based on duty and location.
- Insurance: ₹1.25 crore coverage on contribution.
- Privileges: Furnished accommodation, medical cover, LTC, subsidized loans, and 60 days annual leave.
The Indian Air Force: AFCAT 01/2025 and NCC Special Entry How to Apply
- Register at Career Indian Air Force or AFCAT Portal.
- Fill in personal, educational, and communication details.
- Upload required documents (photo, signature, thumb impression).
- Pay the application fee of ₹550 + GST (not applicable for NCC Special Entry).
- Download the admit card when available.
The Indian Air Force: AFCAT 01/2025 and NCC Special Entry Important Notes
- Tattoos are restricted except for specific permissible areas.
- Use/possession of narcotics will lead to disqualification.
- Candidates must meet physical and medical standards.
For queries, contact:
- AFCAT Cell: 020-25503105 / 020-25503106 | Email: afcatcell@cdac.in
- General Queries: 011-23010231 Extn: 7610 | Toll-Free: 1800-11-2448
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