The Indian Air Force (IAF) is recruiting for the post of Air Force Officer through the Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) 01/2025. This is a regular, government job with a total of 336 vacancies available. The posts include Flying Branch and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical). The notification for this recruitment was released on 21/11/2024, and the job location is all over India. The online application process commenced on 02/12/2024 and will conclude on 31/12/2024.

Recruitment Overview

Recruitment Organization Indian Air Force (IAF)
Post Name Air Force Officer
Advt No. AFCAT 01/2025 Entry
Nature of Job Regular
Mode of Exam Computer Based Test (CBT)
Vacancies 336
Salary Rs. 56100-177500 (Level 10)
Applicant Eligible From India
Job Location All India

Post Details

S.No. Post Name Vacancies
1 AFCAT Entry (Flying) Men (SSC): 21, Women (SSC): 09
2 AFCAT Entry (Ground Duty) Technical
  • AE(L): Men-95, Women-27
  • AE(M): Men-53, Women-14
3 AFCAT Entry (Ground Duty) Non-Technical
  • Weapon System (WS) Branch: Men-14, Women-03
  • Admin: Men-42, Women-11
  • Logistics (LGS): Men-13, Women-03
  • Accounts (Accts): Men-11, Women-02
  • Education (Edn): Men-07, Women-02
  • Meteorology (Met): Men-07, Women-02
4 NCC Special Entry (Flying) 10% seats out of CDSE vacancies for PC and 10% seats out of AFCAT vacancies for SSC

Age Eligibility

The age limit to apply for AFCAT Recruitment 01/2025 is 20 to 24 years for Flying Branch and 20 to 26 years for Ground Duty (Technical/ Non-Tech). The cutoff date for calculating age is 01/01/2026. The age relaxation will be as per rules.

Exam Fee

All Candidates Rs. 250/-
Mode of Payment Online

Essential Qualification

Post Name Essential Qualification
AFCAT Entry
  • Graduate/ Degree in the Related Field from recognized university/institution.

Selection Process

Selection Process
Stages Details
Written Exam
  • Type : Computer Based Test (CBT)
  • Duration & Score: Not Mentioned in document
  • Syllabus : To be notified.
Air Force Selection Board (AFSB) Will be notified
Document Verification Verification of original documents
Medical Examination As Per Medical Standards

How to Apply

  1. Visit the official website of Air Force Central Admission Test Click Here
  2. Click on AFCAT 01/2025 Online Application.
  3. New User needs to be register themselves by clicking on the New User Registration or directly login with register login ID & Password by click Existing User Login
  4. Read the notification pdf very carefully & fill the complete form.
  5. Upload the necessary documents like photograph, signature, and other certificates as per required size and format.
  6. Before Clicking on the submit button need to pay application fee rs 250/- though online payment mode.
  7. Click on the final Submit Button & take the printout of the application for future refrence.

Important Dates

Notification Date 21/11/2024
Apply Online Start Date 02/12/2024, at 11:00 am
Apply Online Last Date 31/12/2024, up to 11:30 pm
Exam Date Notify Later

Important Links

Apply Online Click Here
Notification Click Here
AFCAT Website Click Here

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What is the full form of AFCAT?
    Air Force Common Admission Test.
  2. When did the IAF release the AFCAT 01/2025 notification?
    The notification was released on 21 November 2024.
  3. What is the application fee for AFCAT 01/2025?
    The application fee for all candidates is Rs. 250/-.
  4. What is the age limit for Ground Duty (Technical/ Non-Tech) branches?
    The age limit is 20-26 years.