7 February 2020

Indian Air Force AFCAT Selection Process & Exam Details

Indian Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) Exam Details - Eligibility Criteria, Age Limit, Exam Pattern, Selection Process & Salary Complete Details


Indian Air Force AFCAT Selection Process

Short Information -  Indian Air Force (भारतीय वायु सेना) Invites Online Application form for Men and Women (Indian Citizens As Per Citizenship Act 1955) Candidates to be a part of the Indian Air Force As Commissioned Officers in Flying and Group duty (Technical Duty & Non Technical Duty Both) Branches. Registration for Online Applications will Open on Every Twice in a Year Through https://afcat.cdac.in OR https://carrerindiaairforce.cdac.in

We have published a number of posts related to How to Join Indian Air Force  and Indian Armed Forces topics. So In this article we will focusing just only on Indian Air Force AFCAT Exam Details We will provide you all the necessary or important information regarding to Indian Air Force various Posts, Eligibility, Age limit etc. Interested candidates can read full article for more information related to Indian Air force.

Recruitment Board - Indian Air Force
Post Name - Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) for Various Officers Posts.
Application Open - June/July & December/January Month
Job Location - All over India
Exam Location - All over India (Nearest Exam Center will be Provide)
Admit Cards - Online Admit Card Provide.


AFCAT Entry Posts - Flying Branch , Ground Duty (Technical), Ground Duty (Non-Technical) SSC & PC Officers Posts.



Eligibility Conditions



Conditions -
  • Nationality - Indian Citizens
  • Gender - Men & Women
  • Age Limit - 20 to 24 Years for Flying Branch & 20 to 26 Years for General Duty.

Commission Types - 
  • Permanent Commission (PC)
  • Short Service Commission (SSC)

Name of Posts -
  • Flying Branch
  • General Duty (Technical)
  • General Duty (Non Technical)



AFCAT Education Qualification Details




1. AFCAT Flying Branch - 
  • Candidates Must have scored a minimum of 60% (First Class) marks each in Mathematics and Physics at 10+2 (12th) level
  • Graduation / Graduate Pass with a minimum of three years degree course in any discipline from a recognized University with a minimum at least 60% Marks OR BE / B.Tech Degree Four Year Course with at least 60% Marks.


2. AFCAT Ground Duty (GD Technical) -
  • (I) Aeronautical Engineering (Electronics) - A Minimum 60% marks each in Physics and Mathematics subjects at 10+2 (12th) level And A minimum of Four years degree Course Graduation / Post Graduation qualification in Engineering or Technology from recognized University. OR
  • Cleared Sections A and B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India or Graduate membership examination of the Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers by actual studies with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent in the following Given disciplines -
    Communication Engineering.
    Computer Engineering / Technology.
    Computer Engineering & Application.
    Computer Science and Engineering / Technology.
    Electrical and Computer Engineering.
    Electrical and Electronics Engineering.
    Electrical Engineering.
    Electronics Engineering / Technology.
    Electronics Science and Engineering.
    Electronics.
    Electronics & Communication Engineering.

    Electronics & Computer Science.
    Electronics / Telecommunication Engineering.
    Electronics or Telecommunication Engineering.
    Electronics & Computer Engineering.
    Electronics Communication & Instrumentation Engineering.
    Electronics Instrument & Control.
    Electronics Instrument & Control Engineering.
    Instrumentation & Control Engineering.
    Instrument & Control Engineering.
    Information Technology.
  • (II) Aeronautical Engineering (Mechanical) - Candidates have a minimum of 60% marks each in Physics and Mathematics subjects at 10+2 (12th) level and a minimum of four years degree graduation Course / Post Graduation Qualification in Engineering / Technology from Recognised University. OR
  • Cleared Sections A and B Examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India by actual studie with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent in the following disciplines:-
    Aerospace Engineering.
    Aeronautical Engineering.
    Aircraft Maintenance Engineering.
    Mechanical Engineering.
    Mechanical Engineering and Automation.
    Mechanical Engineering (Production Trade).
    Mechanical Engineering (Repair and Maintenance Trade).
    Mechatronics Branch.
    Industrial Engineering.

3. AFCAT General Duty (GD Non Technical Entry)
  • (I) Administration Branch & Logistics Branch - Candidates must have Graduate Degree (Minimum 3 years degree course) in any discipline from a recognised university with a minimum of 60% marks or cleared section A and B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers.
  • (II) Accounts - B.Com Degree (Minimum three years Commerce degree course) from a recognized university with a minimum of 60% marks.

Physical & Medical Standard



1. Flying Branch (Men & Women)
  • Minimum Height - 162.5 Cm
  • Leg Length - Minimum 99 Cm to Maximum 120 Cm
  • Thigh Leg - Maximum 64
  • Sitting Height - 81.5 to 96 Cm


2. Ground Duty (Both Technical & Non Technical)
  • Minimum Height - 157.5 Cm for Men & 152 Cm for Women Candidates
  • Weight - Proportionate to Height and Age
  • Visual Standard
  • Candidates can Read Latest Notification Before Apply Online

Indian Air Force AFCAT Selection Process



Following Stages are Required to Crack or Select AFCAT Examination
  1. AFCAT Online Test / EKT Online Test (For Technical Post)
  2. AFSB (Air Force Selection Board) Interview & Testing.
  3. Medical Examination

1. AFSB (Air Force Selection Board) Testing


AFCAT Online Examination Exam Pattern

AFCAT Online Examination Exam Pattern 



Selection


No. of Questions

Total Marks
Verbal Ability in English
30
90
Reasoning & Militry Aptitude Test
35
105
Numerical Ability
15
45
General Awarness GS
20
60


Total Number of Questions - 100 Questions Asked on Four Sections
Total Time Duration 120 Minutes
Total Marks 300

AFCAT Marking Pattern - Three Marks for Every Correct Answer, One Mark Deduced for Every Wrong Answer.


Engineering Knowledge Test (EKT) - Ground Duty Technical Post



Subject


No. of Questions

Maximum Marks
Computer Science


Mechanical
50
150
Electrical & Electronics





AFCAT EKT Marking Pattern - Three Marks for Every Correct Answer, One Mark Deduced for Every Wrong Answer.



2. AFSB Interview Test


AFSB Stage 1st -
  • Officer Intelligence Rating Test (OIR)
  • Picture Perception and Discussion Tes (PP & DT)
  • Important Note -  AFSB Stage 1 is conducted only for screening purpose.

AFSB Stage 2nd - 
  • Psychological Tests
  • Group Test
  • Interview Round
  • Computerised Pilot Selection System (CPSS) Test

3. Medical Examination -

Selected Candidates in Online Examination and AFSB 1st & 2nd Stage Undergoes Medical Examination at Institute of Aviation Medicine, Bengaluru and Air Force Central Medical Establishment (AFCME).
After the Medical Examination, a final merit list will be prepared by the AFSB Board and the selected candidates will be join any of the Air Force training establishments given.

AFCAT Selection Process

 

Indian Air Force AFCAT Officers Salary



Once you have successfully complete the AFCAT Training & assessment, you will be Allotted either of the three branches based on your performance. 
  • Flying Branch - 85,372 /- Per Month
  • Ground Duty (Technical) - 74,872 /- Per Month
  • Ground Duty (Non Technical) - 71,872 /- Per Month


Other Allowances
  • Flying Allowance for Fling Branch - 11,500 /- PM
  • Technical Allowances for Technical Branch - 2,500 /- PM










For More Information Please Visit Indian Air Force Official website and Read all Important Information Related to this Post www.afcat.cdac.in


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