Air Force Common Admission Test

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Air Force Common Admission Test
Administrator Indian Air Force
Year started2012(12 years ago) (2012)
Duration2 hours
OfferedTwice a year
Restrictions on attemptsNo Limits
Regions India
Languages English
Fee₹649/-
Website afcat.cdac.in/AFCAT/

The Air Force Common Admission Test is conducted by the Air Force Selection Board for the recruitment of ground and flying staff of the Indian Air Force (IAF). The Air Force Selection Board is the recruitment wing of the Indian Air Force.

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Objective

Air Force Common Admission Test is conducted by Air Force selection Board for recruitment of ground staff and flying branches of the Indian Air Force (IAF). [1] Qualified applicants in the test are mandated to register for the five day Air Force Selection Board process.

Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) is conducted in two stages. The first stage consists of a written test and the second stage involves a testing process. Call letters to report to Dehradun, Mysuru, Gandhinagar, Varanasi, or Guwahati (any one of the selection boards) are sent to qualified candidates of testing process.

Eligibility

Eligibility and Admission Conditions

  1. Candidates must meet all eligibility criteria. Admission is provisional. Ineligibility at any point will result in cancellation by the IAF.
  2. Admit Card/Call Up Letter issuance does not guarantee acceptance by the IAF. Required qualifications for Flying and Ground Staff positions are:

Eligibility Conditions

  1. Nationality: Indian citizen.
  2. Age:
    • Flying Branch: 20–24 years (up to 26 with a valid Commercial Pilot License).
    • Ground Duty: 20–26 years as of 1 July 2023.
  3. Marital Status:
    • Below 25 years: Must be unmarried.
    • Marriage after application or during training results in disqualification and refund of training costs.
    • Above 25 years: Married candidates can apply but won't receive married accommodation or live with family during training.
  4. Date of Birth Verification: Must match the Matriculation or equivalent certificate. Other documents are not accepted.

Flying Branch

Following is the eligibility for applying for the AFCAT for getting selections into Flying Branch of Indian Air Force

(i) Flying Branch. Candidates should have passed with a minimum of 50% marks each in Math's and Physics at 10+2 level and

(a) Graduation with minimum three years degree course in any discipline from a recognized University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent. OR

(b) BE/B Tech degree (Four years course) from a recognized University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent. OR

(c) Candidates who have cleared Section A & B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India from a recognized University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent.

Ground Duty (Technical) Branch

Following is the eligibility for applying for the AFCAT for getting selections into Ground Duty (Technical) Branch of Indian Air Force

(aa) Aeronautical Engineer (Electronics) {AE (L)}.

Candidates with a minimum of 50% marks each in Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level and a minimum of four years degree graduation/integrated post-graduation qualification in Engineering/ 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 disciplines:-

(aaa) Applied Electronics & Instrumentation.

(aab) Communication Engineering.

(aac) Computer Engineering/Technology.

(aad) Computer Engineering & Application.

(aae) Computer Science and Engineering/Technology.

(aaf) Electrical and Computer Engineering.

(aag) Electrical and Electronics Engineering.

(aah) Electrical Engineering.

(aaj) Electronics Engineering/ Technology.

(aak) Electronics Science and Engineering.

(aal) Electronics.

(aam) Electronics and Communication Engineering.

(aan) Electronics and Computer Science.

(aao) Electronics and/or Telecommunication Engineering.

(aap) Electronics and/or Telecommunication Engineering (Microwave).

(aaq) Electronics and Computer Engineering.

(aar) Electronics Communication and Instrumentation Engineering.

(aas) Electronics Instrument & Control.

(aat) Electronics Instrument & Control Engineering.

(aau) Instrumentation & Control Engineering.

(aav) Instrument & Control Engineering.

(aaw) Information Technology.

(aax) Spacecraft Technology.

(aay) Engineering Physics.

(aaz) Electric Power and Machinery Engineering.

(aba) Infotech Engineering.'

(abb) Cyber Security.

(ab) Aeronautical Engineer (Mechanical) {AE (M)}. Candidates with a minimum of 50% marks each in Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level and a minimum of four years degree graduation/integrated post-graduation qualification in Engineering/Technology from recognized University

OR cleared Sections A & B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India by actual studies with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent in the following disciplines:-

(aaa) Aerospace Engineering.

(aab) Aeronautical Engineering.

(aac) Aircraft Maintenance Engineering.

(aad) Mechanical Engineering.

(aae) Mechanical Engineering and Automation.

(aaf) Mechanical Engineering (Production).

(aag) Mechanical Engineering (Repair and Maintenance). (

aah) Mechatronics.

(aaj) Industrial Engineering.

(aak) Manufacturing Engineering.

(aal) Production and Industrial Engineering.

(aam) Materials Science and Engineering.

(aan) Metallurgical and Materials Engineering.

(aao) Aerospace and Applied Mechanics.

(aap) Automotive Engineering.

(aaq) Robotics

(aar) Nanotechnology

(aas) Rubber Technology and Rubber Engineering.

Ground Duty (Non-Technical) Branches

Following is the eligibility for applying for the AFCAT for getting selections into Ground Duty (Non-Technical) Branches of Indian Air Force

Administration

Applicant should have

or cleared department of Associate Membership of The Institution of Engineers (India) in sections A & B or from a recognized university recognized by Aeronautical Society of India with 60% minimum marks or above.

Education

Applicant should

Meteorology

Selection Process

Physical fitness for Air Force Selection Board

Applicants should have ability to do ten push-ups , run a distance of 1.6 kilometers in 10 minutes and perform 3 chin-ups.

The testing process of Air Force Selection Board consists of two stages:

Step 1 Testing:

(i) Test for Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR)

Non-Verbal and Verbal reasoning of a candidate is done through the test of OIR which also helps in evaluating the intelligence and competence ability of the applicant.

– Applicant is required to solve the mock test containing 40-50 questions in 10–20 minutes.

– The question paper will involve embedded figure, questions on completion of series, having odd figures to set, and other topics on reasoning.

– Suggested to attempt maximum questions in the absence of negative marking.

– Suggested to avoid extra time in case of doubtful and confusing questions.

(ii) Discussion and Test for Picture perception

Test involves picture viewing for 30 seconds, noting down details in 1 minute, and short para writing on random topics for 4 minutes and finally the applicants should attend group discussion and collate information in narration to make a story.

– Every portion of the picture should be focused in 30 seconds as it helps in evaluating the speed and coordination of the applicant.

– Recommended to include all aspects during story writing avoiding technical and complex language.

– Using short forms like Male(M)/female(F)/person(P) and + for positive,- for Negative 0 for neutral for filling forms.

– Be calm, composed and confident and gain attention during simultaneous group discussion of applicants.

Step 2 Testing:

(i) Test for determining Psychological ability

To ascertain the sound mental ability and medical condition of the applicants Air Force Selection Board conducts the test for determining Psychological ability of the applicants on the noon of first day and later document verification is done. It is followed with group tests and interview which lasts for a period of five days.

(ii) Interview and Group Discussion

– Awareness of the applicant on reason behind applying for AFCAT, and the reason behind choosing the career in Indian Air Force.

– Up to date information on current affairs and historical facts relating to Indian Air Force.

– Promptness and honesty in answering the questions during interview.

– Enhancing interview skills based on previous questions asked.

(iii) Computerized Pilot Selection System (CPSS)

For applicants of flying branch.

– Requirements of promptness and attention to solve MCQs.

– Practicing with timer on sample MCQs.

– Suggested for a good sleep before test.

– Familiarity on using joy stick, well versed with computer games basics as maneuvering skills is improved.

Next step is medical examination of candidate completing both stages of test. All India merit list of the successful applicants will be generated based on the outcome in the tests after vacancies are determined in all branches is found out . The results of the candidate are displayed in AFCAT candidate login portal.

Examination Fee and Procedure

Amount of ₹ 550/- as an application fee of is charged from the AFCAT applicants and can be paid through either net banking or credit or debit card or any of the payment gateways. Applicants are suggested to follow the instructions, guidance or steps in the gateway , and keep the transaction details in either printed or digital form. [2] [1]

Examination is conducted in February and August of each year. [3]

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