Indian Air Force AFCAT 2025 Online Form – Apply Now for 284 Posts
The Indian Air Force (Bhartiya Vayu Sena) has released the official notification for AFCAT 02/2025 to recruit Commissioned Officers in Flying Branch, Ground Duty (Technical/Non-Technical), and NCC Special Entry. A total of 284 vacancies are available. Read the full details below and apply online before the deadline.
✅ Important Dates
- Application Start: June 2, 2025
- Last Date to Apply Online: July 1, 2025
- Last Date to Pay Exam Fee: July 1, 2025
- Exam Date: To Be Notified
- Admit Card: Available Before Exam
💰 Application Fee
- All Categories: ₹550/-
- Payment Mode: Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / IMPS / Wallet
🎯 Age Limit (As on January 1, 2026)
- Flying Branch: 20 to 24 Years
- Ground Duty (Technical/Non-Technical): 20 to 26 Years
- Age relaxation for NCC candidates as per rules
📊 Total Vacancies: 284 Posts
| Entry Type | Branch | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AFCAT | Flying | 01 | 02 | 03 |
| Ground Duty Technical | AE (L) | 85 | 23 | 108 |
| Ground Duty Technical | AE (M) | 38 | 10 | 48 |
| Ground Duty Non-Tech | Admin | 46 | 12 | 58 |
| Ground Duty Non-Tech | LGS | 11 | 04 | 15 |
| Ground Duty Non-Tech | Accounts | 09 | 02 | 11 |
| Ground Duty Non-Tech | Education | 07 | 02 | 09 |
| Ground Duty Non-Tech | WS Branch | 19 | 05 | 24 |
| Meteorology | Meteorology Entry | 06 | 02 | 08 |
| NCC Special Entry | Flying | — | — | 10% seats of AFCAT/CDSE |
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
Flying Branch
- Bachelor’s Degree in Any Stream with Physics & Math at 10+2 OR B.E/B.Tech
Ground Duty (Technical)
- AE (L): 10+2 with Physics & Math + 4-Year Engineering/Tech Degree in Electronics/ECE/EEE etc.
- AE (M): 10+2 with Physics & Math + 4-Year Engineering Degree in Mechanical/Aeronautical/Industrial
Ground Duty (Non-Technical)
- Admin/Logistics: Bachelor’s Degree in Any Stream with Minimum 60%
- Accounts: B.Com with Minimum 60%
NCC Special Entry
- NCC Air Wing ‘C’ Certificate + Flying Branch Eligibility
Meteorology Entry
- Check Official Notification for details
🧍♂️ Physical Eligibility
| Gender | Height Requirement |
|---|---|
| Male | 157.5 CMS |
| Female | 152 CMS |
📝 Exam Pattern
- Mode: Online (CBT)
- Type: Objective (MCQs)
- Total Questions: 100
- Total Marks: 300
- Duration: 2 Hours
- Subjects: General Intelligence, Reasoning, GK, Quantitative Aptitude, English
- Marking Scheme: +3 for correct, -1 for wrong
- Language: Hindi & English
🧪 Selection Process
- Written Exam
- AFSB Interview
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
📝 How to Apply
Interested candidates can apply online through the official AFCAT portal by following the steps below:
- Visit the official website or click the direct link below.
- Register and fill out the application form carefully.
- Upload the required documents.
- Pay the application fee.
- Submit before July 1, 2025 (11:30 PM).