IAF AFCAT Recruitment 2025: Apply Online for 284 Flying & Ground Duty Posts
The IAF AFCAT Recruitment 2025 invites online applications for 284 vacancies in the Flying and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) branches. Eligible Indian citizens aged between 20–26 years can apply from June 2, 2025, to July 1, 2025, through the official website afcat.cdac.in. The application fee is ₹550 for AFCAT entry, while NCC Special Entry candidates are exempt. Candidates must meet the required educational qualifications, including a graduation degree with specified marks. The selection process includes a written test, AFSB interview, and medical examination. Successful candidates will receive a stipend of ₹56,100 during training and a starting salary of ₹56,100–1,77,500 upon commissioning. IAF AFCAT Recruitment 2025Important Dates Notification Release Date 28 May 2025 Online Application Start Date 02 June 2025 (11:00 hrs) Online Application End Date 01 July 2025 (23:30 hrs) Application Fee AFCAT Entry ₹550 + GST (Non-refundable) NCC Special Entry Nil Age Limit Details Flying Branch 20–24 years as on 01 July 2026 Ground Duty (Tech/Non-Tech) 20–26 years as on 01 July 2026 Age Relaxation As per Government rules IAF AFCAT Recruitment 2025Vacancy Details Flying Branch 3 (Men 1, Women 2) Ground Duty (Technical) 156 (AE (L): 108; AE (M): 48) Ground Duty (Non-Technical) 125 (Weapon Systems: 24; Admin: 58; LGS: 15; Accts: 11; Edn: 9; Met: 8) Total 284 IAF AFCAT Recruitment 2025Eligibility Details Educational Qualification Flying: 60% in Graduation + 50% in Maths & Physics at 10+2 OR Engineering degree; Ground Duty (Tech): Engineering degree; Ground Duty (Non-Tech): Graduation (60%) Documents Required Details Photograph Recent coloured passport-size (10–50 KB, JPEG/JPG) Signature Scanned digital signature (10–50 KB, JPEG/JPG) Thumb Impression Left (male) / Right (female) thumb (10–50 KB, JPEG/JPG) Educational Certificates Matriculation (DOB proof), 10+2, Graduation/Post-graduation certificates Identity Proof Aadhaar Card (mandatory), PAN/Passport/Driving License NCC “C” Certificate (for NCC Special Entry) Bank Details Active SB account (SBI/Nationalised Bank) AADHAAR Mandatory for registration IAF AFCAT Recruitment 2025Syllabus Overview AFCAT General Awareness; Verbal Ability in English; Numerical Ability; Reasoning; Military Aptitude EKT Engineering Mathematics; Basics of Respective Engineering Discipline Exam Pattern AFCAT Test 100 MCQs (300 marks), 3 marks/correct, –1 mark/wrong EKT Test 50 MCQs (150 marks), 3 marks/correct, –1 mark/wrong Mode Computer Based Test (Online) Language English Selection Process Stage 1 AFCAT Written Test Stage 2 AFSB Interview (Officer Intelligence Test, PP&DT, Group Testing, Interview) Stage 3 Medical Examination as per IAF standards IAF AFCAT Recruitment 2025Salary Details Training Stipend ₹56,100/month (Flying Cadets) On Commissioning ₹56,100–1,77,500 (Level 10) + MSP ₹15,500 (Flying Officer) How To Apply Visit Official AFCAT Website Go to afcat.cdac.in or careerindianairforce.cdac.in and click on Candidate Login → Not Yet Registered? Register Here Step 1: Registration Fill in name, email, mobile number, DOB, nationality, CAPTCHA. Verify via OTP to create login credentials Step 2: Login & Password Reset Use emailed credentials to log in. Reset password and log in again Step 3: Choose Entry Type Select AFCAT (and if applicable, NCC Special Entry for Flying Branch) Step 4: Fill Application Form Enter personal, educational, communication details and choose exam city preferences Step 5: Upload Documents Upload passport-size photo, signature, thumb impression (10–50 KB, JPEG/JPG); also upload class X, XII, graduation certificates, Aadhaar, and NCC “C” if applicable Step 6: Preview & Save Review all details carefully before submission. Use “Save and Continue” between sections Step 7: Pay Application Fee Pay ₹550 + GST via net banking, debit/credit card. NCC Special Entry candidates are exempted Step 8: Payment Confirmation After payment, check “Payment Status” and note Registration Number. A confirmation SMS/email will follow Step 9: Final Submission After successful payment, no further edits allowed. Download and print the confirmation page/application form and fee receipt Step 10: Correction Window If needed, a correction window opens after deadline allowing edits to limited fields (photo, signature, basic details) as per IAF notification Step 11: Admit Card & Exam Admit card is released later – download from portal using login credentials; appear at test centre on exam day Important Links Latest Jobs Click Here Apply Online Form Click Here Download Notification Click Here Official Website Click Here