Indian Air Force AFCAT 2025 Notification Released: Check Eligibility, Salary, Exam Dates

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has released the notification for AFCAT 2025 (2), offering 284 vacancies across Flying, Ground Duty (Technical), and Ground Duty (Non-Technical) branches. Graduates and B.Tech holders are eligible to apply. This is a golden chance to serve the nation at a prestigious Level-10 post in the IAF.

Key Highlights:

AFCAT is conducted twice a year to recruit officers in various branches. Candidates qualifying the written exam are shortlisted for Stage 1 and Stage 2 selection rounds, followed by interviews and medical tests. Based on performance, candidates are inducted either permanently or on a 14-year short service commission.

Exam Pattern:

• Mode: Online
• Marks: 300 (100 questions)
• Duration: 2 hours
• Marking: +3 for correct, -1 for wrong
• Subjects: General Awareness, Verbal Ability, Reasoning, Numerical Ability, Military Aptitude
• Level: Degree level (except Numerical – 10th standard)
• EKT (for technical candidates): 45 minutes, 50 questions, 150 marks

Selection Process:

• Stage 1: Officer Intelligence Rating Test, Picture Perception & Discussion Test
• Stage 2: Psychological Tests, Group Discussions, Personal Interview
• Medical Examination: Final stage for medically fit candidates

Training & Salary:

Training begins in July 2026:

• Duration: 62 weeks (Flying & Technical), 52 weeks (Non-Technical)
• Stipend: ₹56,100/month during training

Post training salary includes:

• Basic Pay: ₹56,100
• MSP: ₹15,500
• Flying Allowance: ₹25,000
• Technical Allowance: Extra for technical officers
• Total Salary: Over ₹1 lakh/month including allowances

Eligibility:

• Flying Branch & NCC Special Entry:
• Graduation with 60% + 50% in 10+2 Physics & Maths
• NCC 'C' certificate required for special entry
• Age: 20–24 years (Born between July 2, 2002 – July 1, 2006)
• Height: Minimum 162.5 cm

Ground Duty (Technical):

• B.E/B.Tech in relevant branches with 60%
• 10+2 with 50% in Physics & Maths
• Age: 20–26 years

Ground Duty (Non-Technical):

• Graduation/PG in relevant fields with 60%
• For Accounts: B.Com/BBA/CA/CMA etc.
• For Education: PG – 50%, UG – 60%
• Height: Men – 157.5 cm, Women – 152 cm
• Final-year students can apply

Important Dates:

• Last Date to Apply: July 1, 2025
• Exam Dates: August 23 & 24, 2025
• Application Fee: ₹550 + GST
• Official Website: https://afcat.cdac.in