Indian Air Force has released the IAF AFCAT Recruitment 2024: Commissioned Officer Posts notification on 21/05/2024. Notification is invited from both Male & Female candidates for 304 Vacancies in flying branch and ground duties. Candidates will be enrolled in the Indian Air Force as Commissioned Officers. The online registration will commence from 30/05/2024 to 28/06/2024. Interested candidates who satisfy the eligibility criteria can apply online using the given instructions. Candidates can go through the content below for more details on the Indian Air Force Recruitment 2024.
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Name of the Post: Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT)
Post Date: 21/05/2024
No of Vacancies: 304
Place: Across India
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Important Dates for IAF AFCAT Recruitment 2024: Commissioned Officer Posts
The Application for the Indian Air Force (IAF) Commissioned Officer Recruitment 2024 is invited online. The online registration will close on 28th June 2024. Candidates can check the registration dates below and apply online before the last date. Applications received after the last date will not be accepted.
| Start Date to Apply Online | 30/05/2024 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 28/06/2024 (11:00 PM) |
Vacancy Details of IAF AFCAT Recruitment 2024:
IAF AFCAT notification is out for 304 Vacancies. The entry name, Branch name, course number and vacancy distribution are given in the below table. Candidates can go through the branch-wise vacancies listed here and apply accordingly.
| Entry | Branch | Course Number | Vacancies |
| AFCAT Entry | Flying | 218/25F/SSC/M & W | 29 |
| Ground-Duty (Technical) | 217/25T/SSC/107 AEC/M & W | 156 | |
| Ground-Duty (Non-Technical) | 217/25G/SSC/M & W | 119 | |
| NCC Special Entry | Flying | 218/25F/PC/M 218/25F/SSC/M & W | 10% seats out of CDSE vacancies for PC and 10% seats out of AFCAT vacancies for SSC |
Pay Scale:
A fixed stipend of 56,100/- per month will be given to the Flight Cadets during one year of training. Allowances are applicable as per the IAF rules.
| Rank | Pay as per Defence Matrix | CPC | Level | MSP |
| Flying Officer | 56100 – 177500 | 7th | 10 | 15500 |
Age limit:
Age Limit for the Flying Batch and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) branch is given below. Candidates applying for the post can check the following age eligibility before applying. Different age limits have been given for the posts.
- Flying Batch: Candidates should have minimum 20 years to maximum 24 years as on 01/07/2025.
- Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical): Should have minimum 20 years to maximum 26 years as on 01/07/2025.
Educational Qualification:
1. Flying branch
- Candidates should have passed 12th with minimum 50% marks each in Maths and Physics at 10+2 level and
- Graduation (three years degree course) in any discipline. or BE/B Tech degree (Four years course) or
- Candidates must have cleared Section A & B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India.
2. Ground Duty (Technical branch)
- Candidates should have passed 12th with minimum 50% marks each in Maths and Physics at 10+2 level and
- Candidates should have completed a four-year graduation/integrated post-graduation course in engineering/technology. or Candidates must have cleared Section A & B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India.
3. Ground Duty (Non-technical)
- Candidates should have passed 12th with minimum 50% marks each in Maths and Physics at 10+2 level and
- Graduation (three years degree course) in any discipline or BE/B Tech degree (Four years course).
Selection Process:
The selection will be based on
- Online Exam
- Personal Interview / Medical Test
Application Fee:
Candidates registering for AFCAT entry will have to pay the application fee as given below. Candidates registering for NCC Special entry is not required to pay the application fee.
| Entry Name | Amount |
| IAF AFCAT Entry | 550/- |
| NCC Special Entry | Nil |
How to Apply for IAF AFCAT Recruitment 2024:
- Apply Online by visiting the official website www.afcat.cdac.in
- Under the News section click -> Apply Online
- New users must register using their active email id and mobile number.
- After registering, candidates must log in and apply using their registration number and password.
- Fill in all the details asked in the application form correctly.
- Upload a scanned copy of their photograph & signature in the prescribed format.
- Click FINAL SUBMIT.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Print the Application form for future reference.
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