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AFCAT 2 2019 – Apply Now – www.careerairforce.nic.in [APPLY]

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Last updated: June 7, 2019
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Indian Air Force Merit List January 2016 Course
INDIAN AIR FORCE INVITES INDIAN CITIZENS (MEN AND WOMEN) TO BE A PART OF THE INDIAN AIR FORCE AS COMMISSIONED OFFICERS IN FLYING AND GROUND DUTY (TECHNICAL AND NON-TECHNICAL) BRANCHES. REGISTRATION FOR ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL OPEN ON 01 JUN 19 AND CLOSE ON 30 JUN 19 THROUGH https://careerindianairforce.cdac.in OR https://afcat.cdac.in. Online applications are invited for the courses commencing in July 2020 for grant of Short Service Commission (SSC) in Flying Branch and Permanent Commission (PC) and Short Service Commission (SSC) in Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) Branches. Online applications are also invited for grant of PC/SSC for NCC Special Entry Scheme (For flying branch) and for Meteorology Entry. Online examination will be conducted on 24 Aug 19 and 25 Aug 19 for AFCAT exam.

Branches, Course Number and Vacancies:

AFCAT 2 2019 Vacancies
Disclaimer. Vacancies indicated are tentative and subject to change without notice. Actual intake would depend on organisational requirements, various cadre control mechanisms, availability of training slots and actual number of vacancies accruing in Jan 2020. No representation in this regard will be entertained.ย There are no intake conduct for Meteorology and Education branches for AFCAT 01/2019 for course commencing in January 2020.
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Type of Commission:
  • Permanent Commission (PC) for Men. Candidates joining as PC officers would continue to serve till the age of superannuation in their respective branches as per their rank.
  • Short Service Commission (SSC) for Men & Women.
    • The engagement period for Flying Branch (Men and Women) SSC Officers is fourteen years from the date of Commissioning (Non extendable).
    • The initial tenure for Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical) SSC Officers would be for a period of ten years. An extension of four years may be granted subject to service requirements, availability of vacancies, willingness, suitability and merit.
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AFCAT 2019 Important Dates
AFCAT Events AFCAT 1 2019 AFCAT 2 2019
AFCAT Notification Date ย 1 Decemberย 2018 1 June 2019
AFCAT Online Application Date ย 1 December 2018 1 Juneย 2019
AFCAT Application Last date ย 30 December 2018 Julyย 2019
AFCAT Admit Card date ย After 01 February 2019 Augustย 2019
AFCAT Exam date ย 16 and 17 February 2019 Septemberย 2019
AFCATย  Result date declaration ย Last week of March 2019 Octoberย 2019
AFCAT 1 2019 Age Limits
  • Flying Branch through AFCAT and NCC Special Entry: 20 to 24 years as on 01 Jan 2020 i.e. born between 02 January 1996 to 01 January 2000 (both dates inclusive).Upper age limit for candidates holding valid and current Commercial Pilot License issued by DGCA (India) is relaxable upto 26 years i.e. born between 02 January 1994 to 01 January 2000 (both dates inclusive).
  • Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical) Branch: 20 to 26 years as on 01 Jan 2020 i.e. born between 02 January 1994 to 01 January 2000 (both dates inclusive).
AFCAT Question Paper Sections, Questions Marks and Time
Section Questions Marks Time
General Awareness 25 75 2 hours
Verbal Ability in English 25 75
Numerical Ability 18 54
Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test 32 96

AFCAT 2 2019 Timings

AFCAT exam timings
READ OFFICIAL NOTIFICATION โ€”โ€”-OLDโ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”- The AFCAT 2 2018 will be the second opportunity served by the IAF to all the Air force aspirants. To get the maximum deserving candidates for the entries, the Airforce authorities have planned a selection eligibility criteria, which is different for the entries of the exam. The qualifying exam will be same for all the aspirants except the candidates, who had applied for the technical entry. They will have to clear an EKT test apart from the qualifying exam. The highlights of the AFCAT 2 2108 are:-

AFCATย 2 2018 Application Form Online Details

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Mode of Exam Online
AFCAT Branches Flying Officer, Ground Duty (Technical), Ground Duty (Non-Technical)
AFCAT Apply Online at AFCAT CDAC website
AFCAT Official Website afcat.cdac.in/AFCAT/

AFCAT 2018 Important Dates:

AFCATย 2 2018 Notification Date 30th May 2018
AFCATย 2 2018 Apply Online Starting Date 16thย June 2018
AFCAT 2 2018 Last Date 15thย July 2018
AFCAT 2 2018 Fee 250 INR
AFCAT 2 Admit Card 2018 Date 1stย Week of Aug 2018
AFCAT 2 2018 Exam Date 18thย and 19thย Aug 2018
AFCAT 2 2018 Result Date Last week of Sep 2018

Eligibility Criteria

AFCAT 2 2018 Educational Qualification: Flying Branch-ย Candidate must have a graduate in any discipline with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level or B.E/B. Tech with minimum 60% marks. Ground Duty (Technical)-ย Candidates must have a graduation level degree in any discipline with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level with minimum 60% marks. Ground Duty (Non-Technical)-ย Candidates must have graduation level degree any discipline with minimum 60% marks and obtain 60% marks in Section A & B examination of Aeronautical Society of India or Associate Membership of Institute Engineers (India).
AFCAT 2 2018 Age Limit: For Flying Branch-ย 20 to 24 Years For Ground Duty-ย 20 to 26 Years
AFCAT Application Fee
AFCAT Online Fee Rs. 250/-
Meteorology and NCC Special Entry Candidates โ€“
AFCAT Selection Process
Online Exam Online test will be conducted for AFCAT main paper and EKT paper.
SSB Interview/ AFSB Interview Selected candidates will face the AFSB interview for the following tests.
  • Officer Intelligence Rating Test OIR TEST,
  • Picture Perception & Discussion Test
  • Psychological Tests
  • Group Tests
  • Personal Interview
  • Conference
Medical Exam

Medical Test for the AFSB Interview recommended candidates

Branch And Course Number
  • Flying โ€“ (206/19F/SSC/M & W)
  • Ground Duty Technical โ€“ 205/19T/PC/ M and 205/19T/ SSC/M & W
  • Ground Duty Non-Technical โ€“ 205/19G/ PC/M and 205/19G/ SSC/M & W
AFCAT 1 2018 Branch Disclaimer: The vacancies indicated are tentative and subject to changew ithout notice. Actual intake would depend on organisational requirements, various cadre control mechanisms, availability of training slots and actual number of vacancies accruing in July 2019. No representation in this regard will be entertained. Type of Commission
  • PC for Male. Candidates joining as PC officers would continue to serve till the age of superannuation as per their branch and rank.
  • SSC for Male & Women.
    • The engagement period for Flying Branch SSC officers is fourteen years from the date of Commissioning (Non extendable).
    • The initial tenure for SSC officers in Ground Duty (Tech and Non-Tech) branches would be for a period of ten years. An extension of four years may be granted subject to service requirements, availability of vacancies, willingness, suitability and merit.
Eligibility Criteria Flying Age โ€“ The eligible age for the flying entry is 20 โ€“ 24 years as on 01 Jul 2018 i.e. a candidate born between 02 Jul 1995 to 01 Jul 1999 (including both dates) is eligible to apply for the Flying entry. Educational Qualification โ€“ย ย ย  A graduate candidate with minimum 60% marks and must have scored minimum 60%marks in Maths and Physics in 10+2 in 12th standard. โ€“ย ย ย  B.Tech/ B.E candidates who have scored minimum 60% marks and have scored 60% marks in maths and physics in 10+2 in 12th standard are also eligible for it. Ground Duty Technical Age โ€“ The age of the candidate must fall between 20 to 26 years as on 01 Jul 2019 i.e. a candidate born between 02 Jul 1993 to 01 Jul 1999 (including both dates) is eligible for Technical entry. Educational Qualification โ€“ The candidate must have B.Tech/ B.E degree in notified streams as mentioned in the official notification of the IAF with minimum 60% marks and have scored minimum 60% marks in Physics and Maths in 10+2 standard are eligible for technical entry. Ground Duty Non-Technical Age โ€“ The age of the candidate must fall between 20 to 26 years as on 01 Jul 2019 i.e. a candidate born between 02 Jul 1993 to 01 Jul 1999 (including both dates) is eligible for Technical entry. Educational Qualification โ€“
  • Administration and Logistics โ€“ Graduation degree with minimum 60% marks or equivalent.
  • Accounts โ€“ B.Com Degree with minimum 60% marks or equivalent.
  • Education โ€“ Post graduate degree (MBA / MCA or MA / M Sc degree in English / Physics / Mathematics / Chemistry / Statistics / International relations / International Studies / Defence Studies / Psychology / Computer Science / IT /Management / Mass Communication / Journalism / Public Relation) with minimum 50% marks, along with minimum 60% marks in graduation.
Selection Procedure โ€“ย ย ย  The AFCAT exam is the first stage of the selection procedure. After clearing the exam, the candidates can opt the date and selection centres as per their choice on the portal at careerairforce. โ€“ย ย ย  The screening test is the first stage of the interview, which consists of verbal, nonverbal tests and a PPDT test. The selected candidates will stay at the centres for further selection tests and those who could not qualify it, would be set free on the same day. โ€“ย ย ย  The next stage consists of a personal interview, Psychology and GTO tests, PABT (for flying only), on the last day conference will be conducted after which, the final result is announced. The selected candidates are sent for medical examination. AFCAT 2 2018 Important Dates The process of form submission will remain open in the month of 16ย June 2018 The process of form submission will close in the month of 15ย July 2018 The exam will be scheduled on the last Sunday of August i.e. 26th August 2018. Conclusion โ€“ The candidates have significant time to prepare and compete for AFCAT 2 2018. Those who are appearing in their graduation course as mentioned above in the educational qualification criteria can target the exam. The exam comes with the moderate difficulty level and a strategically approach can bring marks over the cut-off. Read AFCAT 2 2018 Notification โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”- AFCAT 1 2018 Apply Online โ€“ www.careerairforce.nic.in. Applications are invited from enterprising & adventurous Indian Citizens ( as per Citizenship Act 1955 for the following courses commencing in ย 2018 for grant of Short Service Commission in Flying Branch and Permanent / Short Service Commission in Technical and Ground Duty Branches.

AFCAT ย 1 2018 Course List

FLYING BRANCH
  • No. 205/21F/SSC/M & W ( Short Service Commission for men & women)
TECHNICAL BRANCH
  • No. 205/22T/PC/M (Permanent Commission for men)
  • No. 205/22T/SSC/M & W (Short Service Commission for men & women)
GROUND DUTY BRANCHES
  • No. 204/21G/PC/M (Permanent Commission for men)
  • No. 204/21G/SSC/M & W (Short Service Commission for men & women)
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AFCAT 1ย 2018 Age Limits

Flying Branchย 
  • Age: 20 to 24 years as on 01 Jan 2019 i.e. Born between 02 Jan 1996 to 01 Jan 1999 (both dates inclusive). (Upper age limit for candidates holding valid and Current Commercial Pilot License issued by DGCA (India) is relaxable up to 26 years i.e. born between 02 Jan 1993 to 01 Jan 1999 (both dates inclusive).
  • Educational Qualifications: Graduates (Minimum three year degree course) in any discipline from a recognised University who have attained minimum 60% marks in aggregate in all papers put together and have passed Maths and Physics at 10+2 level OR BE / B Tech degree (Four year course) from a recognised University with minimum 60% marks in aggregate in all papers put together.
Technical Branch โ€“ 204/21T/PC/M, 204/21T/SSC/M & W
  • Age: 20 to 26 years as on 01 Jan 2019 i.e. born between 02 Jan 1993 to 01 Jan 2000 (both dates inclusive).
Ground Duty Branches โ€“ 204/21G/PC/M, 204/21G/SSC/M & W
  • Age: 20 to 26 years as on 01 Jan 2019 i.e. born between 02 Jan 1994 to 01 Jan 2000 (both dates inclusive). Candidates appearing in final year/semester examinations may apply for all courses commencing in January 2018 provided they fulfil the following conditions:- (a) Candidates should not have any present backlog and should have secured a minimum of 60% marks in aggregate in all papers put together up to the last semester / year for which results have been declared at the time of online submission and at the time of SSB
Candidates should be able to provide provisional / original degree certificate issued by University latest 15 December 2016.

AFCAT 1ย 2018 Selection Procedure

All applicants whose applications are submitted by due date will be called for Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) and Engineering Knowledge Test (EKT) (applicable only for candidates applying for technical branch) to be conducted on Mar 2018 (Sunday) at one of the examination centres mentioned at para 17 (b). Candidates will be required to login to their candidate login accounts regularly for information on AFCAT, EKT (if applicable) and AFSB testing. The AFCAT will be of two hours duration and will contain multiple choice questions on verbal ability, numerical ability, reasoning, general awareness and military aptitude. Sample question papers and syllabus of AFCAT/EKT is available on IAF career website www.careerairforce.nic.in. EKT would be for 45 minutes and conducted immediately after AFCAT. Candidates who are short-listed on the basis of (AFCAT/EKT) will be called for further testing at one of the Air Force Selection Boards (AFSBs) at Dehradun, Mysore, Gandhinagar, Varanasi or Kancharapara. The testing would consist of three stages as given below.
  • Stage-I Test consisting of Intelligence Test along with other tests will be conducted on the first day. Stage-I test is a screening test and only those who qualify would undergo subsequent testing. All Stage-I qualified candidates would be subjected to document check to ascertain their eligibility for the branches applied for. Those candidates who either do not qualify in Stage I testing or do not meet the required eligibility criteria would be sent back on the first day itself.
  • Stage-II testing consisting of Psychological test, Group Tests and Interview will be conducted on subsequent days (Five Days). (c) For Flying Branch: CPSS (Computerised Pilot Selection System) and or PABT would be administered to eligible candidates.

How To Apply For AFCAT 1ย 2018

If you meet the eligibility criteria, please click on โ€œCANDIDATE LOGINโ€ in the career website of IAF www.careerairforce.nic.in and follow the instructions. You are advised to note down Registration number for future correspondence. Candidates are advised to read the notification for AFCAT 01 / 2018 and the detailed guidelines for filling up Online application as given in the website www.careerairforce.nic.in prior to commencement of filling up Online applications. While filling Online application, it is advisable to keep the relevant documents readily available, as details are to be filled as per matriculation & other educational certificates. Please save your recent colour passport size photograph (size 10 to 50 KB) in the computer for uploading it with your Online application form. Please note that utmost care needs to be taken while filling up the Online application. In case any information is found to be incorrect then the candidature is likely to be cancelled at any stage of the selection process. Submission of more than one application will result in cancellation of candidature.
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Serving Airmen are required to apply online at par with other candidates. In addition, Airmen candidates would be required to apply as per the service format as given in AFO 11/ 2017 through service channel. Other government employees also need to apply online after obtaining necessary permission from their concerned departments and they are to produce NOC at the time of AFSB testing.

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