AFCAT (2) 2021 notification has been released on the official website. The Indian Air Force recruits eligible candidates to its all three branches i.e. Flying Branch, Technical Branch, and Non-Technical Branch through AFCAT exam. AFCAT exam is held twice in a year i.e. AFCAT-I in the month of February and AFCAT-II in the month of October. Interested candidates who want to touch the sky and would like to join an adventurous career can go for AFCAT to become a part of the Indian Air Force. Those who want to apply for AFCAT 2021 must prepare themselves in respect to physical fitness, mental fitness, and academic qualification. Candidates must fulfil the basic minimum eligibility requirements before making application of AFCAT 2021.
The Indian Air Force has published AFCAT 02/2021 notification on its official website and the registration for the same has been started from the 1st June 2021. You can find relevant information regarding AFCAT (2) 2021 application form, eligibility criteria, exam pattern & syllabus and important dates etc. in this article below.
Table of Contents
Exam Name | AFCAT (Air Force Common Admission Test) |
Level of Exam | National Level |
Competent Authority | Indian Air Force (IAF) |
Name of Posts |
Commissioned officers in the flying branch, Ground Duty (technical) and Ground Duty (Non-technical) branch |
Exam Mode | Online i.e. Computer Based Test |
Syllabus | General Awareness, Numerical Ability, Reasoning & Military Aptitude and Verbal Ability in English |
Availability of online application form | 1st to 30th June 2021 |
Date of Exam | 28th, 29th and 30th August 2021 |
Eligibility Criteria | It differs from one branch to another. Details are given below. |
Selection Process | Written Exam, AFSB Interview, and Medical Test |
The competent authority has released AFCAT (2) 2021 exam schedule on its official website. The same has been updated here in this article. However, candidates can also check official website to know the complete schedule of the AFCAT 2021 exam:
Events | Respective Dates | |
AFCAT-I | AFCAT-II | |
Release of official notification of AFCAT | 1st December 2020 | 1st June 2021 |
Availability of online application form | 1st December 2020 | 1st June 2021 |
Last date for applying online | 30th December 2020 | 30th June 2021 |
Admit Card availability | 5th February 2021 | 9th August 2021 |
Entrance Exam date | 20th-21st February 2021 | 28th, 29th and 30th August 2021 |
Result declaration | March 2021 | October 2021 |
There are two commissions in the Indian Air Force, details are as below:
(a) Permanent Commission (PC) for Male. The candidates, who are willing to join as PC officers would continue their services till the age of superannuation in their respective IAF branch as per the rank.
(b) Short Service Commission (SSC) for Male & Women.
(i) Under SSC, the engagement period of an officer for Flying Branch (Male and Women) is fourteen years from the date of Commissioning which is non-extendable.
(ii) For Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical) under SSC, the initial tenure of Officers would be for a period of ten years. However, as per the service requirements, availability of vacancies, willingness, suitability and merit, an extension of four years may be granted to the officers.
Everyone who aspires to appear in the AFCAT 2021, must meet the basic minimum eligibility requirements before applying online. The eligibility requirements may differ as per the branch. Please go through the following information in order to ensure your eligibility to appear in the exam:
Nationality:
Applicant must be an Indian citizen.
Flying Branch
Ground Duty (Technical)
Aeronautical Engineer (Electronics) (AE(L))
Aeronautical Engineer (Mechanical) (AE(M))
Those who are below 25 years of age must be unmarried at the time of commencement of course. During the training period, marriage is not permitted. Married candidates above the 25 years of age are eligible but they will not be provided any married accommodation during the period of training. Widows/Widowers and divorcees below 25 years of age are not eligible to apply.
The candidates must fulfil the physical and medical standard prescribed by the Indian Air Force for the concerned branch. Shortlisted candidates will have to go through a medical examination test conducted by AFCME, New Delhi on the recommendation of the AFSB. Those who will not attend the medical examination test, candidature of such candidates will be cancelled.
Note: It is pertinent to mention here that apart from the above requirements, physical and mental fitness are also essential requirements. Check AFCAT Eligibility Criteria in detail for complete information.
Aspirants who are complying with the above-mentioned eligibility requirements can go ahead for submitting the application form. Candidates can submit the application through online mode only. The applicants have to go through certain steps to complete the AFCAT application form. Check the following information with regard to the AFCAT registration:
The aspirants need to pay the requisite application fee for AFCAT 2021 exam and it is Rs.250/-. Payment can be done through online mode using the debit/credit card and net banking. The registration fee is mandatory for every applicant. Once payment is done, it will not be refunded in any case. After making payment, candidates can take printout of the fee receipt for record and reference.
It is very important to know the exam pattern before appearing in the entrance test. AFCAT is a national level entrance test. Candidates have to qualify entrance test for attending further selection process. The applicants must obtain minimum qualifying marks in the exam for appearing in the further selection process. Check the following information in respect of AFCAT exam pattern:
We recommend aspirants to collect proper information regarding AFCAT syllabus as the information about the syllabus is very important for the preparation of the exam. AFCAT and EKT syllabus will be different from each other. Candidates should go through the official information brochure in detail also. However, candidates can check some of the important information regarding AFCAT syllabus as below:
The candidates can obtain the AFCAT admit card from the official website of the AFCAT. AFCAT-I 2021 admit card will be released 5th February 2021. Download the admit card from the official website and take the printout of the same for future reference. Candidates must be aware that the competent authority will not send the hard copy of the admit card to any individual. It is mandatory to carry admit card on the day exam otherwise you will be denied permission to enter in the exam centre. Also, carry photo identity
AFCAT result 2021 will be declared in the month of March/April 2021. Candidates will be able to check their result online on the official website of AFCAT. Those who will qualify the written exam will be invited to attend SSB/Interview. The final result will be prepared on the basis of candidates overall performance in written exam and interview etc. The selection of the candidates depends on the candidate’s performance in the exam including physical fitness. Accordingly, the competent authority will declare the final result.
Official Website: https://afcat.cdac.in/AFCAT/
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