What is AFCAT?

The Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) is a premier examination conducted by the Indian Air Force (IAF) twice a year to recruit Class-A Gazetted Officers in Flying and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) branches. It is one of the most prestigious gateways for Indian citizens to serve the nation in the skies.

How to Use the AFCAT Eligibility Tool

Our tool simplifies the complex age and educational criteria set by the IAF. To check your status, simply enter your Date of Birth, select your preferred branch (Flying or Ground Duty), and specify your educational background. The tool cross-references your age against the cutoff dates typically defined for the upcoming AFCAT cycle.

General AFCAT Eligibility Criteria

While our tool provides a quick snapshot, here are the detailed parameters:

• Nationality: Candidate must be a citizen of India.
• Age (Flying Branch): 20 to 24 years at the time of course commencement. Upper age limit for candidates holding valid and current Commercial Pilot License issued by DGCA is relaxable up to 26 years.
• Age (Ground Duty): 20 to 26 years at the time of course commencement.
• Education: Minimum 60% marks in Graduation and 60% marks in Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level for Flying and Technical branches.
• Marital Status: Candidates below 25 years of age must be unmarried at the time of commencement of course.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Can final year students apply for AFCAT?

Yes, final year students can apply, provided they do not have any backlogs and can produce the degree certificate at the time of the AFSB interview or joining.

Is there any relaxation for SC/ST candidates?

Currently, the Indian Air Force does not provide age relaxation for SC/ST or OBC candidates in the AFCAT entry. The criteria remain uniform for all categories.