AFCAT 1 2023 Notification Out: Indian Air Force (IAF) has released AFCAT 1 short notification 2023 on November 25 to fill up a total of 256 vacancies. The detailed notification along with the application form has been released on December 1. The last date to fill the application form is December 30. AFCAT 1 notification 2023 PDF has been released to select candidates for Flying Branch and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) branches for courses commencing in January 2024. AFCAT 1 2023 exam will be conducted on February 24, 25 and 26, 2023.
AFCAT 2 notification 2023 is expected to be released in June 2023 for courses commencing in July 2024. AFCAT 2 exam will be conducted in August 2023. Along with AFCAT notification PDF, IAF also releases details related to the number of vacancies, exam dates, admit card date, eligibility and other details. Read below for more details on AFCAT notification.
AFCAT 1 2023 Notification Out
AFCAT 1 2023 detailed notification has been released for the courses beginning in January 2024. The short notification is available now. The application form has been made available on December 1. Candidates can check below AFCAT 1 2023 short notification PDF.
AFCAT Notification 2023 Dates
The table below contains AFCAT (I) and (II) 2023 dates.
| AFCAT 1 Notification Events 2023 | AFCAT 1 Notification Dates 2023 |
|---|---|
| AFCAT 1 detailed notification 2023 | 01-Dec-2022 |
| AFCAT 1 application form | 01-Dec-2022 to 30-Dec-2022 |
| AFCAT 1 exam date 2023 | 24-Feb-202325-Feb-202326-Feb-2023 |
| AFCAT 2 Notification Events 2023 | AFCAT 2 Notification Dates 2023 |
|---|---|
| AFCAT 2 short notification 2023 | May 2023 |
| AFCAT 2 notification 2023 | June 2023 |
| AFCAT 2 application form | June 2023 |
| AFCAT 2 exam date 2023 | August 2023 |
Stay updated with AFCAT notification dates 2023 for details such as the release of the application form, admit card, exam date, etc.
AFCAT Application form
Candidates whofulfils the eligibility criteria are required to fill the AFCAT 2 application form 2023. The application fee can be paid online. The application fee is INR 250 for all categories. The steps to fill the application form are given below:
- Visit the official website
- Click the ‘Apply Now’ link on the home page
- Register for the exam by entering the basic details
- After registration, candidates need to fill in personal information, educational qualification, course preference, contact information, upload documents, sign the declaration, and select exam city
- Candidates need to pay the application fees
AFCAT 2 Eligibility 2023
Candidates applying for the Flying Branch should be between 20 and 24 years as on January 1, 2024. The age limit of candidates applying to the Ground Duty (Technical/Non-Technical Branches) should be between 20 and 26 years as on January 1, 2024. The basic educational qualification is graduation; however, this varies as per the departments and branches.
AFCAT Exam Pattern 2023
All registered candidates are required to appear for the online test AFCAT. It is mandatory for the candidates opting for Ground Duty (Technical) branch to appear in both AFCAT and Engineering Knowledge Test (EKT). AFCAT exam pattern is such that it comprises four sections, General Awareness, Verbal Ability in English, Numerical Ability and Reasoning, and Military Aptitude Test. The duration of the test is two hours. The test comprises 100 questions and carries 300 marks. The EKT exam is conducted for 45 minutes. The test carries question from Mechanical, Computer Science, and Electrical & Electronics. The test paper carries 50 questions. The maximum marks allotted to the EKT are 150.
AFCAT Syllabus 2023
The level of Numerical Ability questions is of the Class 10 standard. The questions in other subjects are of graduation level. Candidates can check below the AFCAT syllabus:
English: Comprehension, Error Detection, Sentence Completion/ Filling in of correct word, Synonyms, Antonyms and Testing of Vocabulary, Idioms, and Phrases.
General Awareness: History, Geography, Civics, Politics, Current Affairs, Environment, Basic Science, Defence, Art, Culture, Sports, etc.
Numerical Ability: Decimal Fraction, Time and Work, Average, Profit & Loss, Percentage, Ratio & Proportion and Simple Interest, Time & Distance (Trains/Boats & Streams).
Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test: Verbal Skills and Spatial Ability.
AFCAT Selection Process 2023
AFCAT selection process comprises an online test and AFSB Interview. On the basis of the performance in the online test, candidates are called for AFSB Interview. The final selection of candidates is done based on the online test and AFSB interview.
AFCAT Selection Process FAQs
Q: Who conducts AFCAT Selection process?
A: AFCAT selection process is conducted by the Indian Air Force (IAF).
Q: What all stages are included in the AFCAT selection process?
A: The selection process of AFCAT comprises online test and AFSB Interview.
Q: For which branches selection of candidates are done through AFCAT exam?
A: Candidates are selected for the Flying Branch and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) branches.
Q: In how many stages the AFSB interview is conducted?
A: The AFSB interview comprises two stages. Stage I comprises Officer Intelligence Rating Test along with Picture Perception and discussion test. Stage II comprises a psychological test.
Q: Is there any minimum qualifying marks?
A: There are no minimum qualifying marks in the online test. However, candidates need to secure AFCAT cutoff marks decided by the examination authority.
Q: Can girls apply for AFCAT exam?
A: Yes, women candidates can fill the AFCAT application form. They will be granted Short Service Commission (SSC).
Q: Is there any age criteria to appear for AFCAT?
A: Yes, there is an age limit for appearing in the exam. For Flying branch, the age limit is 20 to 24 years. The age limit is 20 to 26 years.
Q: Is there any capping in the number of attempts?
A: No, there is no capping in the number of attempts. Candidates can apply for the exam till the time their age permits.
Q: What is the salary for the Flying Officers?
A: The salary of the Flying officers is INR 56,100 to 1,77,500.
Q: When will the training of the newly appointed Officers will commence?
A: The training is scheduled to commence in the first week of January 2023 for all courses.
Q: What is the duration of the training?
A: The training for Flying and Ground Duty (Technical) Branches is 74 weeks while it is 52 weeks for Ground Duty (Non-technical).
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