AFCAT 2021
Indian Air Force (IAF) has invited applications for GroupA Gazetted Officers in Flying and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) branches through Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) 01/2021/ NCC SPECIAL ENTRY. Eligible Men and Women can apply for IAF AFCAT 2021 from 01 December to 30 December 2020 on AFCAT official website www.careerindianairforce.cdac.in OR www.afcat.cdac.in.
As per AFCAT 1 2021 Notification, the exam wil be held on 20 February 2021 and 21 February 2021. Selected candidates in AFCAT 2021 will be placed as Commissioned Officers in Flying and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) branches.
2021 Vacancy Details
AFCAT Entry
- AFCAT (Flying) - SSC - 69
- Ground Duty (Technical and Non-technical) - AE(L): PC - 27, SSC - 40 and AE(M) : PC - 12, SSC – 17
- Ground Duty (Non-Technical) - Admin : PC - 12, SSC – 19., Accounts: PC - 06, SSC – 10,. Logistics; PC- 09, SSC - 14
NCC Special Entry
Flying - 10% seats out of CDSE vacancies for PC and 10% seats out of AFCAT vacancies for SSC (Course Number - 211/22F/PC/M and 211/22F/SSC/M & W)
AFCAT Exam 2021 Schedule
Important Dates
| Subject | Important Date |
| Starting Date for Online Application | 01 December 2020 |
| Starting Date for Online Application | 31 December 2020 |
| AFCAT 2021 Admit Card Date | 05 February 2021 |
| AFCAT 2021 Exam Date | 20 and 21 February 2021 |
| AFCAT 2021 Course Commencement | January 2022 |
Educational Qualification & Experience:
Flying Branch:
Ground Duty (Non-Technical Branches):
- Administration: Passed 10+2 AND Graduate Degree (Minimum three year degree course) in any discipline from a recognised university with 60% marks or equivalent or cleared section A & B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India from a recognised university with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent.
- Accounts - B.Com degree (minimum three year degree course) from a recognised university with a minimum 60% marks or equivalent.
- Logistics - Graduate Degree (Minimum three year degree course) in any discipline from a recognised university with 60% marks or equivalent or cleared section A & B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India from a recognised university with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent.
Ground Duty (Technical Branch):
- 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 & B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India by actual studies with minimum 60% marks or equivalent in relevant disciplines specified by IAF
- Aeronautical Engineer (Mechanical): Candidates must have passed 10+2 with 50% in Physics and Mathematics and degree/integrated post-graduation in Engineering/Technology. Or Cleared sections A & B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India by actual studies with minimum 60% marks or equivalent in relevant disciplines specified by IAF.
NCC Special Entry (Flying Branch) (as per AFCAT 2020)
NCC Air Wing Senior Division ‘C’ certificate acquired on or after 01 Dec 17. Minimum of 60% marks each in Maths and Physics at 10+2. Graduates with minimum three years degree course in any discipline from a recognized University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent.
OR
BE/B Tech degree (Four years course) from a recognised University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent OR Candidates who have cleared Section A & B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India from a recognised University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent.
AFCAT 2020 Age Limit:
- Flying Branch: 20 to 24 years as on 01 January 2022 i.e. born between 02 January 1998 to 01 January 2002 (both dates inclusive)
- Ground Duty (Technical/Non-technical) Branches : 20 to 26 years as on 01 January 2022 i.e. born between 02 January 1996 to 01 January 2002 (both dates inclusive)
Marital Status:
Candidates below 25 years of age must be unmarried at the time of commencement of the course.
Widows/ Widowers and divorcees (with or without encumbrances) below 25 years of age are also not eligible.
Exam Fee:
Rs. 250/-
EXAM SYLLABUS : CLICK HERE
ONLINE APPLICATION LINK: CLICK HERE
OFFICIAL NOTIFICATION LINK: CLICK HERE
INSTRUCTIONS PDF LINK: CLICK HERE
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