AFCAT 1 Notification 2025 Released: 336 Vacancies, Registration Starts Dec 2

Defence | 23 Nov 2024

AFCAT 1 Notification 2025 Released: 336 Vacancies, Registration Starts Dec 2

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has released the Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) 1 Notification for 2025. Registration for AFCAT 1 will start on December 2, 2024, and candidates can apply online at the official website: afcat.cdac.in.

Direct Link to Check Official Notification

Key Details:

Total Vacancies: 336 (Men and Women)
Last Date to Apply: December 31, 2024

Selection Process:

Written Test
AFSB Test
Medical Examination

AFCAT is conducted to select candidates for the Flying Branch, Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) branches, NCC Special Entry, and Meteorology Entry courses.

Vacancy Breakdown:

Flying Branch

Total: 219
Men (SSC): 26
Women: 21
Additional SSC (M & W): 9

Ground Duty (Technical)

Total: 218
Aeronautical Engineering (Electronics): 108
Aeronautical Engineering (Mechanical): 95
Additional AE(L): 27
Additional AE(M): 53

Ground Duty (Non-Technical)

Total: 218
Weapon System (WS) Branch: 14
Administration: 42
Accounts: 13
Logistics: 11
Education: 7
Meteorology: 7

Eligibility Criteria:

Flying Branch:

Education: Minimum 60% in any undergraduate degree with Physics and Mathematics at Class 12 level.
Alternative: Bachelor of Engineering/Technology with at least 60% marks.
Special Case: Candidates with a CPL and DGCA certification do not need the 60% in graduation.

Ground Duty (Technical):

Aeronautical Engineering (Electronics): B.Tech/B.E. in Electronics, Electrical, or Telecommunication with at least 60%.
Aeronautical Engineering (Mechanical): B.Tech/B.E. in Mechanical, Aeronautical, or Aerospace Engineering with at least 60%.
Alternative: MSc in Physics, Mathematics, or Electronics with at least 60%.

Ground Duty (Non-Technical):