The Indian Air Force (IAF) has released short notification for AFCAT 2 2024 on the official website for 304 vacancies for various posts. Candidates qualifying for AFCAT 2 2024 will be eligible to join the courses that start in July 2025, and they will be granted Short Service Commission (SSC) in the Flying Branch and Ground Duty (Non-Technical and Technical) branches.
AFCAT 2 2024 Notification
Indian Air Force conducts the Air Force Common Admission Test i.e. AFCAT twice a year to select candidates for Class-I Gazetted Officers Branch and Ground Duty (Non-Technical and Technical) branches. AFCAT 2 2024 Notification PDF was released on 20th May 2024 on the official website i.e. www.afcat.cdac.in. for AFCAT 02/2024 course commencing in July 2025. Candidates can download the notification pdf from the direct link provided below.
AFCAT 2 2024 Notification PDF – Click Here to Download
AFCAT 2 2024 Notification: Highlights
Indian Air Force is inviting online applications for candidates for the AFCAT 2 2024 for a total of 304 vacancies for both men and women for Short Service Commission (SSC) in the Flying Branch and Ground Duty (Non-Technical and Technical) Branches. The application window will be active from 30th May 2024. Candidates are suggested to go through the highlights for the particular recruitment drive to ensure their all doubts about it.
| AFCAT 2 2024: Highlights | |
| Conducted By | Indian Air Force (IAF) |
| Posts Name | Short Service Commission (SSC) in Flying Branch and Ground Duty (Non-Technical and Technical) Branches |
| Exam Name | AFCAT 2/2024 |
| Number of Vacancies | 304 (Male and Female) |
| Exam Level | National |
| Exam Frequency | Twice in a Year |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Online Application Dates | 30th May to 28th June 2024 |
| Course Begin | Course Commencing in July 2025 |
| Salary | Rs. 56100- Rs. 177500 (Flying Officer) |
| Educational Qualification |
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| Age Limit | Min. 20 years to Max. 24 years |
| Exam Schedule | September 2024 |
| Official Website | www.afcat.cdac.in |
AFCAT 2 2024 Application Form
The release of notification covers the detailed scheduled for the AFCAT 2 2024 Notification for the year. The online application window will be active from 30th May 2024 on the official website. Candidates can apply online till 28th June 2024. Eligible candidates can apply online for the position of Flying Branches and Ground-Duty (Non-Technical) Branches before the last date. The direct link of the application will be updated here after activation.
| AFCAT 2 2024 Application Form | |
| Online application starts | 30th May 2024 |
| Last Date of application | 28th June 2024 |
| Apply Online Link | Click here to Apply (Link Inactive) |
AFCAT 2 2024 Application Fee
To complete the online registration process for the post of Flying Officer, candidates need to pay the required application fees after filling up the form. Candidates have to deposit an amount of Rs. 550 using one of the provided payment gateway, for any category. Candidates applying through NCC are exempted from application fee payment.
AFCAT 2 2024 Vacancy
The total number of vacancies announced for the AFCAT 2 2024 for both male and female candidates is 304 for the post of Flying Officer. The complete AFCAT 2 Vacancy 2024 has been tabulated below.
| Entry | Branch | Course Number | Vacancies (Men) (SSC) | Vacancies (Women) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AFCAT Entry | Flying | 218/25F/SSC/M & W | 18 | 11 |
| Ground-Duty (Technical) | 217/25T/SSC/ 107AEC/ M & W | AE(L): 88 AE(M): 36 | AE(L): 23 AE(M): 09 | |
| Ground-Duty (Non-Technical) | 216/25G/SSC/M & W | Weapon System (WS) Branch: 14 Admin: 43 Accts: 10 Lgs: 13 Edn: 07 Met: 08 | Weapon System (WS) Branch: 14 Admin: 03 Accts: 11 Lgs: 14 Edn: 02 Met: 02 | |
| NCC Special Entry | Flying | 218/25F/PC/M and 218/25F/SSC/M&W | 10% seats out of CDSE vacancies for PC and 10% seats out of AFCAT vacancies for SSC | |
AFCAT 2 2024 Eligibility Criteria
The candidates must fulfill the detailed eligibility criteria which include the educational qualification, age limit, marital status, and nationality to ensure their eligibility for the recruitment process. Candidates must check the eligibility details mentioned below.
Educational Qualification
Check the educational qualification details mentioned below.
- Flying Branch & Ground Duty (Non-technical) – The candidate must have scored a minimum 50% marks each in physics and mathematics at 10+2 level and a three-year graduation degree OR a BE/BTech degree with a minimum of 60% from a recognized university.
- Ground Duty (Technical)- i)Aeronautical engineering (Electronics)(AE(L)) – The candidate must have scored a minimum of 60% marks each in physics and mathematics at 10+2 level and a degree in graduation/post-graduation in the field of engineering and technology from a recognized university.
Age Limit (as on 01/01/2025)
Check the age limit mentioned below for the post of Flying Officer and Ground Duty.
- Flying Branch – 20 to 24 years (Candidate must have been born between 02/01/2001 to 01/01/2005)
- Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical)- 20 to 26 years (Candidate must have been born between 02/01/1999 to 01/01/2005)
Marital Status
Candidate must be unmarried at the time of commencement of the course i.e. July 2025 and marriage is not allowed during the time of course or training. Candidates marrying during this period will be discharged from the course, and need to refund all expenditure incurred by the Government on him or her.
Nationality
The candidate must be a citizen of India as per the Indian Citizenship Act 1955.
AFCAT 2 2024 Selection Process
The selection of candidates for the AFCAT 2 2024 will be based on the three stages. Candidates have to qualify for each stage to get selected for the next stage of selection and to enter the course. The selection stages are as follows:
- Written Test
- AFSB Interview
- Medical Examination
Written Test Exam Pattern
Candidates must go through the exam pattern mentioned below for the AFCAT 2 204 Notification. This exam pattern will help you to understand the exam structure and help you in your preparation for the upcoming exam schedule in September 2024.
- No. of Questions- 100
- Maximum Marks- 300
- Mode of Exam- Online
- Duration- 2 hours
- Negative Marking- 1 mark
The written exam will contain General Awareness, Verbal Ability in English, Numerical Ability and Reasoning, and Military Aptitude Test.
AFCAT 2 2024 Salary
The salary of a Flying Officer will be Rs. 56100- Rs. 177500 at Level 10 with an MSP of Rs. 15500. The training will begin in the first week of July 2025. The duration of training is 62 and 52 weeks for Ground Duty and Air Force Training Establishments respectively.
