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AFCAT 2 2021 Notification [Out Now]

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Update: AIR FORCE COMMON ADMISSION TEST (AFCAT- 02/2021) FOR FLYING BRANCH AND GROUND DUTY (TECHNICAL AND NON-TECHNICAL) BRANCHES/ NCC SPECIAL ENTRY/ METEOROLOGY ENTRY FOR COURSES COMMENCING IN JULY 2022 Date for submission of Online Applications: 01 JUN 2021 to 30 JUN 2021.

Indian Air Force invites Indian citizens (Men and Women) to be part of this elite force as Group A Gazetted Officers in Flying and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) branches. Online AFCAT examination tentatively will be conducted on 28 Aug 21, 29 Aug 21 and 30 Aug 21.

Indian Air Force will conduct AFCAT 2 2021 exam on 28 Aug 21, 29 Aug 21 and 30 Aug 21 . The AFCAT 2 2021 online application will open in June 2021. You can check the complete AFCAT 2 2021 notification soon for flying, the technical and non-technical branch of the IAF. In this article, you can find a few important details regarding the upcoming AFCAT 2 2021 Notification. Candidates can join the Indian Air Force as an officer through AFCAT 2 2021.

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Tentative Exam Dates:

AFCAT EventsAFCAT 2 2021AFCAT 1 2022
AFCAT Notification Date1 June 2021 December 2021
AFCAT Online Application Date1 June 2021 December 2021
AFCAT Application Last date30 June 2021 December 2021
AFCAT Admit Card dateAugust 2021 January 2022
AFCAT Exam date28 Aug 21, 29 Aug 21 and 30 Aug 21 February 2022
AFCAT  Result date declarationSeptember 2021 March 2022

How To Prepare For AFCAT Exam Online

  • Serious defence aspirants can join our full AFCAT online course, the course is specially designed for the AFCAT aspirants that will help them to score better marks in the AFCAT 2020 exam.
  • Our AFCAT 2021 Online course covers the detailed syllabus for Numerical Ability, English, GK, Reasoning and Military Aptitude for the online exam. It also covers AFCAT mock tests for better practice.
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AFCAT 2 2021 Branch And Course Number

  • Flying
  • Ground Duty Technical
  • Ground Duty Non-Technical
  • Meteorology Entry
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Note: There is no intake conducted for Accounts and Logistics branches for AFCAT 02/2021 for course commencing in July 2022.

AFCAT 2 2021 Exam Age Limits and Educational Qualifications:

Flying

  • Age – Flying Branch. 20 to 24 years as on 01 July 2022 i.e. born between 02 July 1998 to 01 July 2002. (both dates inclusive). Upper age limit for candidates holding valid and current Commercial Pilot Licence issued by DGCA (India) is relaxable up to 26 years i.e. born between 02 July 1996 to 01 July 2002 (both dates inclusive).

Educational Qualification

  • A graduate candidate with minimum 60% marks and must have scored minimum 50%marks in Maths and Physics in 10+2 in 12th standard.
  • 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 – 20 to 26 years as on 01 July 2022 i.e. born between 02 July 1996 to 01 July 2002 (both dates inclusive).

Educational Qualification 

  • 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 50% marks in Physics and Maths in 10+2 standard are eligible for technical entry.

Ground Duty Non-Technical

  • Age – 20 to 26 years as on 01 July 2022 i.e. born between 02 July 1996 to 01 July 2002 (both dates inclusive).
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Educational Qualification

  • Administration and Logistics – Graduation degree with minimum 60% marks or equivalent.
  • Accounts – B.Com Degree with minimum 60% marks or equivalent.
  • Education – 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.

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: (i) The engagement period for Flying Branch (Men and Women) SSC Officers is fourteen years from the date of Commissioning (Non extendable). (ii) 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. (iii) Grant of Permanent Commission (PC) would be considered subject to service requirements, availability of vacancies, willingness, suitability and merit.

AFCAT 2 2021 Selection Procedure

  • Indian airforce will conduct the AFCAT online exam across the country at different test centers. AFCAT 2 2021 online exam will be conducted in August 2021.
  • IAF will publish the results of AFCAT 2 2021 in September 2021 and candidates will be able to check their marks, cut off marks etc on the official portal i.e. afcat.cdac.in
  • Selected candidates have to choose their AFSB interview venue and date on the same portal.
  • 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.
  • 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 Question Papers

Syllabus of the AFCAT 2 2021

AFCAT Syllabus 2018 2019
  • 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

(a) General Awareness

  • History
  • Sports
  • Geography
  • Environment
  • Civics
  • Basic Science
  • Defence
  • Art
  • Culture
  • Current Affairs
  • Politics

(b) Verbal Ability in English

  • Comprehension
  • Error Detection
  • Sentence Completion
  • Synonyms
  • Antonyms
  • Testing of Vocabulary

(c) Numerical Ability  

  • Decimal Fraction
  • Simplification
  • Average
  • Profit & loss
  • Percentage
  • Ratio & Proportion
  • Simple Interest

(d) Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test 

  • Verbal Skills
  • Spatial Ability

Standard of AFCAT 2 2021 Question Paper:

  • The standard of Numerical Ability Questions will be of Matriculation level. The standard of questions in other subjects will be of graduation level (Indian University).
  • The Online examination will consist of objective type questions and will be in English only for both AFCAT and EKT

AFCAT 2 2021 Marking Scheme

  • Three marks will be awarded for every correct answer.
  • One mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer.
  • No marks for unattempted questions.

Questions will be based on the metric system of Weights & Measures wherever applicable. Candidates must appear for the Online AFCAT in person. Under no circumstance will any scribe or another candidate be allowed to appear/ assist in the exam. Air Force has the discretion to fix qualifying marks in any or all the subjects of the examination.

AFCAT 2 2021 Important Dates

  • AFCAT 2 2021 online registrations are open from 1 June 2021
  • AFCAT 2 2021 online exam will be conducted on 28 Aug 21, 29 Aug 21 and 30 Aug 21.

Conclusion The candidates have significant time to prepare and compete for AFCAT 2 2021. 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 strategical approach can bring marks over the cut-off.

You can prepare for AFCAT 2 2021 and AFCAT 1 2022 and other defence entrance exams such as CDS, CDS OTA, NDA, ACC, MNS, INET, and Airmen Group X and Y by taking Written Online courses as they will not only give you access to full-length quality lectures but will also provide the facility to take standardized mock tests for better study and strategic growth in the exam. You can take multiple quizzes after each lesson to ensure a full understanding of the subject along with creating your customized lesson plans. You can check out the course content along with other important specifics at SSBCrack exams.

You can also access them through the SSBCrack Exams app available in the google play store.

Jai Hind!

India Lost Young Captain Shreyansh Kashyap Due to Heart Attack

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TRIBUTE TO Captain Shreyansh Kashyap OF 108 ENGR REGT: (13 Mar 1997 To 28 May 2021). Regretting to inform you about the sad demise of IC-85057K Capt Shreyansh Kashyap on 28 May 2021 due to Acute Myocardial Infarction. He was born on 13 Mar 1997, and did his schooling at Meerut. He was commissioned into The Bombay Sappers on 08 Jun 2019 into 108 Engr Regt. He was deployed at Yongdi, North Sikkim in 27 Mtn Div as ETF Cdr, Ex 108 Engr Regt. He developed chest pain and vomiting on 27 May 2021 and was shifted to 327 Fd Hosp at Chungthang. He was placed on DIL at 1445 hrs, the same day. He passed away at 310 hrs on 28 May 2021.

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Apart from being a brilliant scholar, Shreyansh loved music and sports. He is survived by his mother, Mrs Seema Singh, father Mr. Shiva Govind Singh, elder sister Shristi and younger brother Shivansh.

All ranks of ‘The Bombay Sappers’ convey their heartfelt condolences. We pray to the Almighty to give the bereaved family, strength and courage to bear this irreparable loss. May God rest the departed soul in peace.

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Indian Naval Academy Passing Out Parade 29 May 2021

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152 trainees comprising Midshipmen of 100 INAC, cadets of 30A Naval Orientation Course (Extended) & 32 Naval Orientation Course (Regular) passed out Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala today. Vice Adm AB Singh, FOC-in-C, ENC Reviewed the parade.

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NDA Passing Out Parade 29 May 2021

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The National Defence Academy (NDA) on Saturday held its passing out parade of the 140th course. Nearly 311Cadets (incl 18 foreign cadets) passed out from National Defence Academy. In addition, the Indian Navy’s Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Karambir Singh is the reviewing officer of the passing out parade. In addition, other officers of the armed forces were also present during the passing out parade. The passing out parade of the National Defence Academy marks an important step for the cadets as they receive the ranks on their shoulders, following which they officially become commissioned officers in the Indian Army.

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Earlier on Friday, the Convocation Ceremony of the 140th course of NDA was held at Habibullah Hall. The chief guest for the convocation was Lt Gen D B Shekatkar (Retired), Chancellor of Sikkim University. During the convocation, 215 candidates had received their degrees from the Jawaharlal Nehru University. Among these, 48 cadets were from science stream, followed by 93 in computer science and 74 in arts. Moreover, 18 candidates from friendly foreign countries were also awarded the degrees. 

According to reports, 44 naval cadets and 52 air force cadets from the BTech stream received their course completion certificates. The degrees will be conferred to the cadets after they undergo a year’s training at at Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala, and Air Force Academy, Hyderabad.

OTA Chennai Passing Out Parade 29 May 2021

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A total of 167 gentleman cadets and 31 woman cadets were commissioned into the Indian Amy on Saturday at the passing out parade held at Officers Training Academy (OTA) in Chennai. The officer cadets had trained in Chennai OTA for 11 months. The ceremony also saw the graduation of five gentleman cadets and seven woman cadets from Bhutan. Among the woman cadets commissioned into the Army was Nitika Kaul, widow of Major Vibhuti Shankar Dhoundiyal who was killed in Pulwama attack in 2019.

Due to the present Covid-19 pandemic, and safeguards put in place against it, parents of the graduating officer cadets were not able to witness the event. However, OTA Chennai had made arrangements for live streaming of the passing out parade and pipping ceremony on DD Podhigai, DD Bharati and YouTube Channels.

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The Parade was reviewed by Lieutenant General YK Joshi – General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GOC-in-C) Northern Command, who also presented the Sword of Honour and OTA gold medal to ACA Abdesh Katoch, silver medal to BUO Adarsh Pratap Singh and the bronze medal to BCA Mani Mehtab Dhaliwal, a woman cadet.

Addressing the parade, Lt. Gen Joshi said, ” Within the constraints of Covid protocols you have all adapted very well to the challenges and put up a good display of military skills. You have finished an important phase of your professional military education. You will lead the best soldiers both in peace and war and this possibility demands your last ounce of energy and commitment. Victory in battle is not only about technology, courage, numbers but also depends on the quality of leadership.”Quoting former Indian President APJ Abdul Kalam, he said, “Excellence happens not by accident but is a process. You have to work hard to achieve it.”The Reviewing Officer complimented the officer cadets and Staff of the Officers Training Academy on the excellent standards displayed by all. He exhorted the cadets of the Passing Out Courses to always adhere to the core values of ‘Selfless Service to the Nation’ and strive for excellence in all their endeavors.

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“You have to place the sacred duty to the nation above all other interests and fulfill your oath to uphold the constitution and maintain the unity and integrity of the country. On the operational front, I must exhort the necessity of jointness in operation by armed forces,” he said.

The newly commissioned officers, donning their ranks and regimental accoutrements, swore allegiance to the country and the Constitution of India as they stepped out of the portals of the Officers Training Academy, committing to ‘Serve with Honour’ to safeguard the safety, honour and welfare of their country.

Wife of Major Dhoundiyal SC Lieutenant Nitika Kaul Dhoundiyal Joins Indian Army

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Lieutenant Nitika Kaul Dhoundiyal the wife of Army Major Vibhuti Shankar Dhoundiyal, who lost his life in the 2019 Pulwama terrorist attack, on Saturday donned the Indian Army uniform for the first time as she joined the force to serve the nation.

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Nitika Kaul paid tribute to her husband who lost his life in the February 2019 encounter with JeM terrorists in Pulwama in Jammu and Kashmir. She officially joined the Indian Army as Lieutenant Nitika Kaul Dhoundiyal.
A tweet by PRO Udhampur-Ministry of Defence said Maj Vibhuti Shankar Dhoundiyal, made the Supreme Sacrifice at Pulwama in 2019, was awarded SC (P).

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Today his wife Nitika Kaul dons Indian Army uniform; paying him a befitting tribute. A proud moment for her as Lieutenant General YK Joshi, Army Nothern Command himself pips the Stars on her shoulders!”

Six months after the death of her husband, Nitika cleared the Short Service Commission (SSC) exam and the Services Selection Board (SSB) interview and was commissioned at Officers Training Academy (OTA) at Chennai for her training.

My Journey Towards Joining The Indian Military Academy

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Namaste, I am Kashish Bakshi, and this is a story of my journey to the IMA. It started with the dream of a kid in class 5, who wanted to be a fighter pilot, having no defence background whatsoever. A kid who had seen fighter jets fly over his head since he was an infant. As my maternal grandmother’s house is in Ambala and the AFS Ambala is nearby, so there were 8-9 fighter jets flying over us daily, sounding as if the Gods were wrestling in the sky. As I grew up, my love for the IAF grew deeper, but there was a turning point, when I was in class 9, as I live in Dehradun, the home of the IMA, Indian Army started drawing my attention.

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As an adolescent teenager in school, when someone used to ask me what I wanted to be when I grew up, I answered “The finest fighter pilot there is”, but unfortunately, that adolescent boy didn’t have a plan of action, as to how he would achieve this feat. It was later when I realised it, when I failed to qualify the NDA written exam 3 times consecutively. But the flair to join the forces was still alive, and after 2 and a half years of B.Tech(CS) degree, I started preparing for CDSE. I found out the syllabus and realised it was vast for GS, so I knew I needed a sound strategy to crack the exam.

I watched the strategy to study by a CDSE topper, note making strategy from a UPSC CSE topper, and started preparing for AFCAT also which is a little easier than CDSE. There I was, in my 5th semester, with my SGPA dangling in 7 pointers. So I had to prepare for CDSE, AFCAT, get good marks to qualify placement criteria of campus placements, and study for job interviews. And the lockdown was a blessing in disguise, I managed my time accordingly and smashed every goal. I cracked CDSE and AFCAT in my first attempt, got SGPA above 9, got job offer letters from 2 companies. I was preparing for SSB side by side, during my written prep. My friend gave me his SSBCrack book for SSB. I also used to watch the current affairs videos by SSBCrack on YouTube. Everybody in my SSB coaching believed that I would make it in my first attempt, but I was conference out from 1 AFSB Dehradun(AFCAT) on 26th March, it was later that I realised that I was too obsessed with getting recommended.

Now I had my SSB at Allahabad on 14th April (CDSE) and this time, I decided to go with a free mind as I had 3 more attempts lined up (SSB for CDSE 1 2021, SSB for TGC-133, AFSB for AFCAT 1 2021) and 2 job offers. I thought “Hua to bohot achi baat hai aur agar nahi hua to agli baar aur improve kar lunga”. This thought process was the only thing that I changed in the 2 weeks’ gap between the attempts, and I made it this time. My friends and my juniors at my coaching ask me what did I change in myself magically in these 2 weeks and this is what I tell them, I just went with a free mind. I also got medically fit and now I’m waiting for my final semester exams and then joining the Academy.

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So this was my story, an average boy from a civilian background, whose focus was always clear and who was willing to work hard to achieve his dream and finally got recommended from 14 SSB Allahabad. So, if you are determined, and consistent with your efforts, and have the right strategy, I personally guarantee that you will achieve your dream. KEEP HUSTLING and NEVER EVER GIVE UP!

AFCAT 2 2021 Notification Starts from 1 June 2021

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Update: Indian Air Force AFCAT 2 2021 online registrations are likely to start from 1 June 2021 and close on 30 June 2021.

Indian Air Force invites Indian citizens (Men and Women) to be part of this elite force as Group A Gazetted Officers in Flying and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) branches. Online AFCAT examination tentatively will be conducted on 21 Aug 2021 and 22 Aug 2021.

Indian Air Force will conduct AFCAT 2 2021 tentative dates on 21 Aug 2021 and 22 Aug 2021. The AFCAT 2 2021 online application will open in June 2021. You can check the complete AFCAT 2 2021 notification soon for flying, the technical and non-technical branch of the IAF. In this article, you can find a few important details regarding the upcoming AFCAT 2 2021 Notification. Candidates can join the Indian Air Force as an officer through AFCAT 2 2021.

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Tentative Exam Dates:

AFCAT EventsAFCAT 2 2021AFCAT 1 2022
AFCAT Notification Date1 June 2021 December 2021
AFCAT Online Application Date1 June 2021 December 2021
AFCAT Application Last date30 June 2021 December 2021
AFCAT Admit Card dateAugust 2021 January 2022
AFCAT Exam dateAugust 2021 February 2022
AFCAT  Result date declarationSeptember 2021 March 2022

How To Prepare For AFCAT Exam Online

  • Serious defence aspirants can join our full AFCAT online course, the course is specially designed for the AFCAT aspirants that will help them to score better marks in the AFCAT 2020 exam.
  • Our AFCAT 2021 Online course covers the detailed syllabus for Numerical Ability, English, GK, Reasoning and Military Aptitude for the online exam. It also covers AFCAT mock tests for better practice.

AFCAT 2 2021 Branch And Course Number

  • Flying
  • Ground Duty Technical
  • Ground Duty Non-Technical

AFCAT 2 2021 Exam Age Limits and Educational Qualifications:

Flying

  • Age – Flying Branch. 20 to 24 years as on 01 July 2022 i.e. born between 02 July 1998 to 01 July 2002. (both dates inclusive). Upper age limit for candidates holding valid and current Commercial Pilot Licence issued by DGCA (India) is relaxable up to 26 years i.e. born between 02 July 1996 to 01 July 2002 (both dates inclusive).

Educational Qualification

  • A graduate candidate with minimum 60% marks and must have scored minimum 60%marks in Maths and Physics in 10+2 in 12th standard.
  • 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.
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Ground Duty Technical

  • Age – 20 to 26 years as on 01 July 2022 i.e. born between 02 July 1996 to 01 July 2002 (both dates inclusive).

Educational Qualification 

  • 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 – 20 to 26 years as on 01 July 2022 i.e. born between 02 July 1996 to 01 July 2002 (both dates inclusive).

Educational Qualification

  • Administration and Logistics – Graduation degree with minimum 60% marks or equivalent.
  • Accounts – B.Com Degree with minimum 60% marks or equivalent.
  • Education – 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.

AFCAT 2 2021 Selection Procedure

  • Indian airforce will conduct the AFCAT online exam across the country at different test centers. AFCAT 2 2021 online exam will be conducted in August 2021.
  • IAF will publish the results of AFCAT 2 2021 in September 2021 and candidates will be able to check their marks, cut off marks etc on the official portal i.e. afcat.cdac.in
  • Selected candidates have to choose their AFSB interview venue and date on the same portal.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Syllabus of the AFCAT 2 2021

AFCAT Syllabus 2018 2019
  • 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
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(a) General Awareness

  • History
  • Sports
  • Geography
  • Environment
  • Civics
  • Basic Science
  • Defence
  • Art
  • Culture
  • Current Affairs
  • Politics

(b) Verbal Ability in English

  • Comprehension
  • Error Detection
  • Sentence Completion
  • Synonyms
  • Antonyms
  • Testing of Vocabulary

(c) Numerical Ability  

  • Decimal Fraction
  • Simplification
  • Average
  • Profit & loss
  • Percentage
  • Ratio & Proportion
  • Simple Interest

(d) Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test 

  • Verbal Skills
  • Spatial Ability

Standard of AFCAT 2 2021 Question Paper:

  • The standard of Numerical Ability Questions will be of Matriculation level. The standard of questions in other subjects will be of graduation level (Indian University).
  • The Online examination will consist of objective type questions and will be in English only for both AFCAT and EKT

AFCAT 2 2021 Marking Scheme

  • Three marks will be awarded for every correct answer.
  • One mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer.
  • No marks for unattempted questions.

Questions will be based on the metric system of Weights & Measures wherever applicable. Candidates must appear for the Online AFCAT in person. Under no circumstance will any scribe or another candidate be allowed to appear/ assist in the exam. Air Force has the discretion to fix qualifying marks in any or all the subjects of the examination.

AFCAT 2 2021 Important Dates

  • AFCAT 2 2021 online registrations are open from June 2021
  • AFCAT 2 2021 online exam will be conducted on August 2021

Conclusion The candidates have significant time to prepare and compete for AFCAT 2 2021. 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 strategical approach can bring marks over the cut-off.

You can prepare for AFCAT 2 2021 and AFCAT 1 2022 and other defence entrance exams such as CDS, CDS OTA, NDA, ACC, MNS, INET, and Airmen Group X and Y by taking Written Online courses as they will not only give you access to full-length quality lectures but will also provide the facility to take standardized mock tests for better study and strategic growth in the exam. You can take multiple quizzes after each lesson to ensure a full understanding of the subject along with creating your customized lesson plans. You can check out the course content along with other important specifics at SSBCrack exams.

You can also access them through the SSBCrack Exams app available in the google play store.

Jai Hind!

From NDA Merit Out To IMA Recommended

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One thing that life has taught me is that you never know what life can throw at you, so be prepared. Good day, everybody! I’m Shubham Pokhriyal, from Dehradun and I was recently recommended for the IMA-151 course. My journey was not a cakewalk, as the title of my story implies. The journey began in 2017, when I took a year off and qualified the NDA written (2018), got recommended in 2019. I was certain that I would be accepted into any of the academies because I was medically fit for all of them. But fate had other plans! As months went by without receiving the joining letter, I realized I still had a long way to go to achieve my dream.

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Sometimes epiphanies strike while you are at your lowest. One thing I realized was that a B.tech degree would not make me happy, so I dropped out of college after having completed one semester. I’d already squandered 1.5 years of my life and couldn’t afford to waste anymore. As a result, I chose to pursue a B.Sc. through a “distance-learning program,” which allowed me to complete my three-year course in just 1.5 years. To sum up, I had regained my lost time, and now it was time to make a strong comeback.

During my time at home, I prepared for the CDSE and AFCAT, which I qualified both on the first attempt. I had my AFSB on November 20th, 2020, and I was screen out. It was a big disappointment for me because I had previously been recommended and now I was wondering, “Do I still have that in me?” Nonetheless, I kept going, passed the written exams again, and now I had three SSBs lined up. But, as said, God give his toughest battles to his bravest soldiers.

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When the SSB date selection for IMA was announced, I was in Delhi studying the stock market. Because of a glitch in my account, I was unable to select a date. After one week, when I was given the default date which was after 15 days, I was diagnosed with Scrub typhus. I returned to Dehradun, was hospitalized for three days, and it took me a week to barely stand up. Now I just had a week to prepare and finalize the rest of the arrangements.  I practiced OIR and psych, read the news, and focused on my narration. 

I received my degree through distance learning. I didn’t have any extracurricular activity certificates in college, and I didn’t have enough time to properly prepare for my SSB, so what got me through it? Is it luck? No way, buddy! In reality, I had spent my entire life preparing for the SSB. I didn’t spend a single day of those 1.5 years on anything unproductive. Every day, I learned something new, and in that, I never neglected to spend time with my family. With my story, I just want you to know that life can throw you many unexpected troubles, but instead of complaining, accept them and move on. You aren’t the first person who has had bad luck. You’re most likely not the last one. However, your perspective on things can definitely make a big difference.

SSC Tech 57 & SSC Tech 28 Notification Indian Army

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Indian army has published the notification for SSC Tech 57 men and SSC Tech 28 women for the course commencing at OTA Chennai from Oct 2021. Eligible engineering graduates can apply for the SSC Tech 57 and SSCW Tech 28 from 25th May 2021 and the last date for the online application is 23rd June 2021. SSC Tech is a special entry for the male and female engineering graduates to join the Indian Army as an SSC officer. Let’s read more about the official notification.

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Notification: Applications are invited from eligible unmarried Male and unmarried Female Engineering Graduates and also from Widows of Defence Personnel who died in harness for grant of Short Service Commission (SSC) in the Indian Army. Course will commence in Oct 2021 at Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

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Passing Out Parade at OTA Chennai

Age Limit

  • For SSC(Tech)- 57 Men and SSCW(Tech)- 28 Women. 20 to 27 years as on 01 Oct 2021 (Candidates born between 02 Oct 94 and 01 Oct 2001, both days inclusive).
  • For widows of Defence Personnel who Died in Harness Only. SSCW (Non Tech) [Non UPSC] and SSCW(Tech) – A maximum of 35 years of age as on 01 Oct 2021.

Educational Qualification for SSC(Tech) (Men and Women): Candidates who have passed the requisite Engineering Degree course or are in the final year of Engineering Degree course are eligible to apply. Candidates studying in the final year of Engineering degree course should be able to submit proof of passing by 01 Oct 2021 and produce the Engineering Degree Certificate within 12 weeks from the date of commencement of training at Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Such candidates will be inducted on Additional Bond Basis for recovery of the cost of training at Officers Training Academy (OTA) as notified from time to time as well as stipend and pay & allowances paid, in case they fail to produce the requisite degree certificate.

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Educational Qualification for Widows of Defence Personnel who Died in Harness:

  • SSCW (Non Tech) (Non UPSC). Graduation in any Discipline.
  • SSCW (Tech). B.E./ B. Tech in any Engineering stream.
  • Note. Candidate studying in final year of Degree must ensure that she submits the proof of passing Degree exam by 01 Oct 2021 to Directorate General of Recruiting, failing which her candidature will be cancelled.

Vacancies: Candidates must note that only the Engineering streams and their acceptable equivalent streams, strictly as notified in the table below, will be accepted. Candidates with degrees in any other engineering stream(s) are not eligible to apply. The variation between the nomenclature of Engineering stream as given on the degree parchment / mark sheet and that submitted by the candidate in his online application will result in cancellation of candidature.

For SSC(Tech)-57 Men:

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Type of Commission

  • Grant of Commission: Selected candidates will be granted Short Service Commission on probation in the rank of Lt from the date of commencement of the course or the date of reporting at Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai, Tamil Nadu, whichever is later and will be entitled to full pay and allowances admissible to Lt during training period. Pay & allowances will be paid after successful completion of training.
  • Confirmation of Short Service Commission: On successful completion of Pre Commission training at OTA, Officer will be confirmed Short Service Commission (Technical) in the rank of Lt.
  • Ante Date Seniority: One year ante date seniority from the date of commission will be granted to Engineering Graduates of Short Service Commission (Technical) in the rank of Lt.
  • No Ante Date Seniority for widows of Defence Personnel for SSC(NT): Widows of Defence Personnel selected for SSCW (NT) entry will be granted Short Service Commission in the rank of Lieutenant but will NOT be entitled to any ante date seniority.
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Lady cadets of OTA Chennai before their passing out parade

Training:

  • Selected candidates will be detailed for training at Officers Training Academy, Chennai according to their position in the final order of merit (engineering stream-wise) upto the number of available vacancies and subject to meeting all eligibility criteria.
  • Duration of Training- 49 weeks
  • Candidates will neither be allowed to marry during the period of training nor he/ she be allowed to live with Parents/ Guardians. Candidates must not marry until they complete the full training at the Officers Training Academy. A candidate, if he/ she marries while under training, shall be discharged and will be liable to refund all expenditure incurred on him/ her by the government. This provision is also applicable to widows of Defence Personnel. A candidate, who marries subsequent to the date of his/ her application, though successful at the Service Selection Board interview and medical examination, will not be inducted for training, and his/ her candidature will be cancelled.
  • Training at OTA is at Govt expense. All candidates who successfully complete PreCommission training at Officers Training Academy, Chennai will be awarded ‘Post Graduate Diploma in Defence Management and Strategic Studies’ by University of Madras.
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Cost of Training: The entire cost of training at OTA is at Government expense. In case the Lady/ Gentleman Cadet is withdrawn from training academy due to reasons other than medical ground or the reasons not beyond his/ her control, he/ she will be liable to refund cost of training @ ₹ 11,952/- per week till 30 Sep 2020, thereafter a yearly escalation of 8% p.a. will be calculated on the Per Capita Cost of Training for each ensuing year (or as notified from time to time) apart from allied charges as fixed by the government from time to time, for the period of his/ her stay at OTA, Chennai.

The final allocation of Arms/Services will be made prior to passing out of Lady/Gentleman cadets from OTA, Chennai and will be at the sole discretion of Integrated HQ Ministry of Defence (Army) keeping in view the existing policy. The candidate will not have any objection in the event of his/her final selection on allotment of any arms/service in the interest of the organization. No representation is tenable on this account. Selection Procedure:

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Gentlemen Cadets of OTA Chennai before their passing out parade

Selection Procedure:

  • Shortlisting of Applications. Integrated HQ of MoD (Army) reserves the right to shortlist applications and to fix cutoff percentage of marks for each Engineering discipline/stream (cumulatively obtained upto 6 th semester for Engg Degree course/ 2nd semester for M Sc. Computer Science/ 8th semester for Architecture) without assigning any reason. After shortlisting of applications, the centre allotment will be intimated to the candidate via their email. After allotment of Selection Centre, candidates will have to login to the website and select their SSB dates which are available on a first come first serve basis initially. Thereafter, it will be allotted by the Selection Centres. The option to select the dates for SSB by candidates may be forfeited due to occurrence of any exceptional circumstance/events.
  • Only shortlisted eligible candidates depending on the cut off percentage will be interviewed at one of the Selection Centres viz. Allahabad (UP), Bhopal (MP), Bengaluru (Karnataka) and Kapurthala (Punjab) by Psychologist, Group Testing Officer and Interviewing Officer. Call Up letter for SSB interview will be issued by respective Selection Centres through candidate‟s registered e-mail id and SMS only. Allotment of Selection Centre is at the discretion of Directorate General of Recruiting, IHQ of MoD (Army) and NO request for changes are entertained in this regard.
  • Candidates will be put through two stage selection procedure. Those who clear Stage-1 will go to Stage-2. Those who fail in Stage-1 will be returned on the same day. Duration of SSB interviews is five days, and details of the same are available at official website of Directorate General of Recruiting ie. www.joinindianarmy.nic.in. This will be followed by a medical examination for the candidates who get recommended after Stage-2.
  • Candidates recommended by the SSB and declared medically fit, will be issued Joining Letter for training in the order of merit, depending on the number of vacancies available, subject to meeting all eligibility criteria.

Merit List: It is to be noted that mere qualifying at the SSB interview does not confirm final selection. Merit list will be prepared on the basis of the marks obtained by the candidate at SSB interview. In case equal SSB marks are obtained by more than one candidate, the older candidate(s) in age will be ranked higher in the merit. In case both SSB marks and age of more than one candidate are same, the candidate(s) with higher percentage of marks in qualifying examination will be placed higher in the merit. Higher educational qualifications, previous performances, etc have no role to play. Those in the merit list and who come within the stipulated vacancies and are medically fit will be issued joining letters for pre-commission training at OTA, Chennai, subject to meeting all eligibility criteria.

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How to Apply: Applications will only be accepted online on website www.joinindianarmy.nic.in. Click on ‘Officer Entry Appln/Login’ and then click ‘Registration’ (Registration is not required, if already registered on www.joinindianarmy.nic.in). Fill the online registration form after reading the instructions carefully. After getting registered, click on ‘Apply Online’ under Dashboard. A page „Officers Selection – ‘Eligibility’ will open. Then click ‘Apply’ shown against Short Service Commission Technical Course. A page ‘Application Form’ will open. Read the instructions carefully and click ‘Continue’ to fill details as required under various segments – Personal information, Communication details, Education details and details of previous SSB. ‘Save & Continue’ each time before you go to the next segment. After filling details on the last segment, you will move to a page ‘Summary of your information’ wherein you can check and edit the entries already made. Only after ascertaining the correctness of all your details, click on ‘Submit Now’. Candidates must click on ‘Submit Now’ each time they open the application for editing any details. The candidates are required to take out two copies of their application having Roll Number, 30 minutes after final closure of online application on last day.

ONLINE APPLICATION WILL OPEN ON 25 MAY 2021 AT 1500 HRS AND WILL BE CLOSED ON 23 JUN 2021 AT 1500 HRS