Indian Air Force AFCAT Recruitment Begins for 284 Positions
New Delhi, November 12: Indian Air Force has commenced the application process for AFCAT recruitment (01/2027) starting today. The recruitment will be conducted for commissioned officers in the Flying Branch and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) branches through an examination. Additionally, candidates will have opportunities through NCC Special Entry and GATE Score Entry.
Eligible and interested candidates can apply online from today at the official portal afcat.cdac.in. This time, recruitment will be conducted for a total of 284 positions through AFCAT.
Types of Entries
- AFCAT Entry: Candidates will undergo an online written examination followed by the AFSB interview.
- NCC Special Entry (Flying Branch): Holders of the Air Wing Senior Division ‘C’ certificate are exempt from the online written examination and will be directly called for the AFSB interview.
- GATE Score Entry (Ground Duty Technical): Candidates shortlisted based on a valid GATE scorecard will be directly called for the AFSB interview.
Age Limit
The age limit will be calculated based on January 1, 2028. For the Flying Branch, the minimum age is 20 years and the maximum age is 24 years (born between January 2, 2004, and January 1, 2008). However, holders of a valid Commercial Pilot License (CPL) issued by DGCA will receive an upper age limit relaxation of up to 26 years.
For Ground Duty (Technical/Non-Technical), the minimum age is 20 years and the maximum is 26 years (born between January 2, 2002, and January 1, 2008).
Educational Qualification
- Flying Branch: Candidates must have passed Mathematics and Physics at the 10+2 level and hold a minimum 3-year graduation degree in any subject or a 4-year BE/B.Tech degree or have passed the AMIE/ASI Section A & B examination.
- Ground Duty (Technical) – AE(L): Candidates must have passed Mathematics and Physics at the 10+2 level and hold a 4-year Engineering/Technology degree in Electronics/Computer/IT/Electrical or a B.Sc with Physics and an M.Sc (Electronics) or have passed the AMIE/ASI/IETE Section A & B.
- Ground Duty (Technical) – AE(M): Candidates must have passed Mathematics and Physics at the 10+2 level and hold a 4-year Engineering/Technology degree in Mechanical/Aerospace/Production/Automobile/Metallurgy or have passed the AMIE/ASI Section A & B.
- GATE Score Entry: Candidates must have a BE/B.Tech degree in one of the specified 133 engineering subjects and a valid GATE score in one of the 10 specified GATE subjects (results must be between January 1, 2024, and December 31, 2027).
- Weapon Systems (WS): Candidates must have passed Mathematics and Physics at the 10+2 level and hold a minimum 3-year graduation degree or a 4-year BE/B.Tech degree.
- Administration and Logistics: Candidates must have passed 10+2 and hold a minimum 3-year graduation degree or have passed the AMIE/ASI Section A & B.
- Accounts: Candidates must have passed 10+2 and hold a B.Com (minimum 3 years) or BBA/BMS/BBS (Finance) or B.Sc (Finance) or have passed CA/CMA/CS/CFA.
- Education: Candidates must have passed 10+2 and hold a graduation and post-graduation (PG) in any subject.
- Meteorology (Metallurgy): Candidates must have passed 10+2 and hold a B.Sc with Physics and Mathematics or a 4-year degree in the specified engineering/technology branch.
Stipend and Salary
Selected cadets will receive a fixed stipend of ₹56,100 per month during training. Upon commissioning, they will be offered a salary ranging from ₹56,100 to ₹1,77,500 under Pay Matrix Level-10 along with other government benefits.
Examination Fee
Applicants for AFCAT entry are required to pay an examination fee of ₹550 (+ GST). Candidates applying through NCC Special Entry and GATE Score Entry are exempt from the examination fee.