The Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) is organized by the Indian Air Force. The exam will be conducted twice in a year i.e. in February and August/September, respectively, to select Class-I Gazette Officers in Flying and Ground Duties (Both Technical and Non-Technical).
AFCAT is a doorway for both male and female aspirants who wish to join the Indian Air Force for both Short Service Commission in Flying Branch and Permanent Commission/Short Service Commission in Ground Duties for both Technical and Non-Technical posts.
Candidates are selected based on their performance in the online exam and Air Force Selection Board (AFSB) interview. Candidates who opt for Ground Duty (Technical) branches are required to appear in both AFCAT and Engineering Knowledge Test (EKT).
HIGHLIGHTS
| Exam name | Air Force Common Admission Test |
| Also known as | AFCAT |
| Conducting authorities | Indian Air Force |
| Exam level | National level |
| Exam frequency | Twice in a year |
| Exam mode | Online |
| Exam syllabus | AFCAT- General Awareness, Verbal Ability in English, Numerical Ability and Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test
EKT – Mechanical, Computer Science and Electrical & Electronics |
| Exam pattern | The question of AFCAT will have a total of 100 MCQ questions. Maximum marks allotted for the test will be of 300 marks.
EKT will have a total 50 questions. Maximum marks allotted to the test are 150 |
| Medium of exam | English |
| Application Fees | Rs.250 |
| Objective of Exam | To opt Group A Gazette Officers in Flying and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) branches |
| AFCAT Helpline | 020-25503105 or 020-25503106 |
| AFCAT Official email ID | afcat.cdac.in |
IMPORTANT DATES
| EVENTS | DATES |
| Release of Notification | 28thNovember 2020 |
| Application Form | 1st December 2020 |
| Last Date to Apply | 30th December 2020 |
| AFCAT Admit Card | February 2021 |
| Exam Date | February 2021 |
| Declaration of Result | March 2021 |
AFCAT SALARY PACKAGE
Trainee in the final year of training will be given a stipend of Rs 56,100.
After successful completion of training, level 10 in the Pay Matrix of 7thcentral Pay commission will be allotted to the young Air Officers [56100-1,10,700]
Military Service Pay- 15,500 will also be counted in.
Additional Allowances
Flying Branch– Rs 11250 per month.
Technical Branch Officers: Rs 2500 per month.
In Addition to these officers are also eligible to other allowances such as TA, DA, Children Education Allowance, Ration Money Allowance etc.
AFCAT EXAM PATTERN
| EXAM | MARKS |
| AFCAT 1 | 300 |
| EKT | 100 |
| Total | 400 |
Type of questions: Multiple Choice Questions
Time Duration: 2 hours
Number of questions: 100
Maximum marks: 300
Syllabus: Verbal ability, Numerical ability, Reasoning, General Awareness and Military Aptitude. There is a 1/3rd of negative marking for every incorrect attempt applicable to all sections.
Engineering Knowledge Test (EKT) will be conducted for 45 minutes and held immediately after AFCAT. Total number of questions: 50 Maximum marks: 150
NOTE: Candidates who are selected for Ground Duty (technical) branch have to pass both AFCAT & EKT.
AFCAT SELECTION PROCESS
Indian Air Force will send call letters to all the candidates who pass the AFCAT and EKT exams to appear for the 2ndstage of selection i.e. AFSB Testing.
AFSB TESTING STAGE 1
It comprises the following 2 tests:
- Officer Intelligence Rating Test.
- Picture Perception and Discussion Test (PP&DT)
Stage 1 is known as screening test and candidates who do not clear this process then they will be rejected and will not be invited for AFSB Testing Stage 2.
AFSB TESTING STAGE 2
All Stage 1 qualified candidates will have to appear for AFSB Stage 2 and undergo the following tests:
Psychological Tests:These are the written psychological tests and are conducted by professional psychologists.
Group Tests:These tests involve mental and physical activities to examine the candidates’ on various mental and physical parameters.
AFSB Interview:In this round, the interviewing officer takes a personal round of interview for the candidate.
Computerized Pilot Selection System (CPSS) Test:This test is compulsory for only those candidates who have applied for the Flying Branch.
STEPS TO DOWNLOAD ADMIT CARD
Step 1 : Kindly visit the official website of AFCAT.
Step 2 : Enter your login credentials to login.
Step 3 : On the next page AFCAT admit card will be displayed on your screen.
Step 4 : Check for all the details if you find any differences then contact respective authorities before the exam.
Step 5 : Download the Admit card.
STEPS TO CHECK AFCAT RESULT
Step 1 : Visit the official website of AFCAT.
Step 2 : Search for AFCAT results link.
Step 3 : Enter your registration ID and password and click on login.
Step 4 : ON next page you can check your results.
