AFCAT
Air Force Common Admission Test
AFCAT is conducted by the Indian Air Force twice a year to recruit commissioned officers into the Flying Branch, Ground Duty (Technical), and Ground Duty (Non-Technical) branches. Candidates who qualify the computer-based test appear for the Air Force Selection Board (AFSB). Eligibility, pattern, vacancies and dates are set in the official IAF notification each cycle.
Frequency
Twice a year (Cycle 01 and Cycle 02)
Duration
See the official notification
Format
Online
Score range
See the official notification
Eligibility
Varies by branch: Flying Branch broadly requires Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 with a minimum marks norm; Ground Duty branches require relevant degrees. Age limits are set officially each cycle. Confirm in the official AFCAT notification.
Conducting body
Indian Air Force
Source: Indian Air Force. Details here are for guidance only — fees, dates and eligibility change each cycle, so confirm on the official site before applying.
Verified against: Indian Air Force — careerairforce.gov.in (official); AFCAT portal — afcat.cdac.in (official).
Last verified: 2026-06-06.
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