AFCAT Exam Guide

What AFCAT is

The Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) is conducted by the Indian Air Force twice a year. It is the primary route to join the Indian Air Force as a commissioned officer in the Flying Branch or the Ground Duty branches — Technical and Non-Technical.

It is a computer-based online examination, and candidates who qualify are called for the Air Force Selection Board (AFSB) process.

• Flying Branch — pilot entry
• Ground Duty (Technical) — engineering and allied branches
• Ground Duty (Non-Technical) — administration, logistics, accounts, education, and meteorology branches

Selection stages

The broad selection process involves a written AFCAT online test, followed by a multi-day Air Force Selection Board (AFSB) interview for those who qualify. Medical standards are assessed separately. The exact structure, question types, and marks allocation are set in the official IAF notification each cycle.

• AFCAT written test (online, computer-based)
• Air Force Selection Board (AFSB) — multi-day assessment
• Medical examination

Broad eligibility

Eligibility varies by branch. The Flying Branch broadly requires Physics and Mathematics at the 10+2 level with a minimum marks norm. Ground Duty branches generally require a relevant degree. Age limits differ by branch and are set officially each cycle.

Always check the current AFCAT notification on afcat.edcil.co.in for exact eligibility — rules can change.

Use official information

Age limits, minimum-marks norms, vacancy counts, and syllabus details are set by the Indian Air Force each cycle and are subject to change. This guide does not quote those figures. Confirm all current details in the official AFCAT notification before applying. No preparation guarantees selection.