Entrance exam for 11th std Boys & Girls has been scheduled on 5th May 2024

Air Force Comman
Admission Test (AFCAT)

Flying Branch

Educational Qualifications

Graduates (Minimum three year degree course) in any discipline from a recognised University who have attained minimum 60% marks or equivalent have passed Maths and Physics at 10+2 level or BE / B Tech degree (Four year course) or cleared section A & B examination of Associate Membership of Institute of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India from a recognised University with minimum 60% marks or equivalent.

Notification 2018 2019 2020 2021
AFCAT 1 Flying branch — 2nd January 1995 to1st January 1999 Technical branch — 2nd January 1993 to 1st January 1999 GDOC — 2ND January 1993 to 1st January 1999 Flying branch — 2nd January 1996 to 1st January 2000 Technical branch — 2nd January 1994 to 1st January 2000 GDOC — 2ND January 1994 to 1st January 2000 Flying branch — 2nd January 1997 to 1st January 2001 Technical branch — 2nd January 1995 to 1st January 2001 GDOC — 2ND January 1995 to 1st January 2001 Flying branch — 2nd January 1998 to 1st January 2002 Technical branch — 2nd January 1996 to 1st January 2002 GDOC — 2ND January 1996 to 1st January 2002
AFCAT 2 Flying branch — 2nd July 1995 to 1st July 1999 Technical branch — 2nd July 1993 to 1st July 1999 GDOC — 2ND July 1993 to 1stJuly 1999 Flying branch — 2nd July 1996 to 1st July 2000 Technical branch — 2nd July 1994 to 1st July 2000 GDOC — 2ND July 1994 to 1st July 2000 Flying branch — 2nd July 1997 to 1st July 2001 Technical branch — 2nd July 1995 to 1st July 2001 GDOC — 2ND July 1995 to 1st July 2001 Flying branch — 2nd July 1998 to 1st July 2002 Technical branch — 2nd July 1996 to 1st July 2002 GDOC — 2ND July 1996 to 1st July 2002

Technical Branch

Educational Qualifications

(i) Aeronautical Engineer (Electronics) {AE (L)}. Candidates with minimum 60% marks each in Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level and a minimum of four yeargraduation /integrated postgraduation Qualification in Engineering / Technology from recognised University or cleared Sections A and B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India or Graduate membership examination of the Institute of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers by actual studies with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent in the following disciplines Communication Engineering (b) Computer Engineering I Technology (c) Computer Engineering & Application (d) Computer Science and Engineering I Technology (e) Electrical and Computer Engineering (f) Electrical and Electronics Engineering (g) Electrical Engineering (h) Electronics Engineering I Technology (j) Electronics Science and Engineering (k) Electronics (I) Electronics and Communication Engineering (m) Electronics and Computer Science (n) Electronics and I or Telecommunication Engineering (o) Electronics and / or Telecommunication Engineering (Microwave) (p) Electronics and Computer Engineering (Q) Electronics Communication and Instrumentation Engineering (r) Electronics Instrument & Control (s) Electronics Instrument & Control Engineering (t) Instrumentation & Control Engineering (u) Instrument & Control Engineering (v) Information Technology

(ii) Aeronautical Engineer (Mechanical) {AE (M)}. Candidates with minimum 60% marks each in Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level and a minimum of four year graduation / integrated postgraduation Qualification in Engineering /Technology from recognised University or cleared Sections A and B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India by actual studies with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent

Ground Duty Branches

Educational Qualifications

  1. Administration & Logistics :
  2. Graduate Degree (Minimum three year degree course) in any discipline from a recognized 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 recognized university with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent

  3. Accounts :
  4. B. Corn. degree (Minimum three year degree course) from a recognized university with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent.

  5. Education :
  6. MBA / MCA or MA / M Sc degree in English / Physics / Mathematics I Chemistry 1 Statistics I International relations / International studies / Defence studies / Psychology Computer Science I IT / Management 1 Mass Communication / Journalism / Public Relation with minimum of 50% marks in aggregate all paper put together in Post Graduation (Minimum two year programme) and 60% marks in graduation (both recognised by UGC/ CompetentAccreditation Authority).

Written Examination

For Indian Military Academy, Naval Academy and Air Force Academy

Subjects No. of Questions Marks
Verbal Ability 30 (Approx.) 90(Approx.)
Numerical Ability 15 (Approx.) 45 (Approx.)
Reasoning & Military Aptitude 35 (Approx.) 105 (Approx.)
General Awareness 20 (Approx.) 60 (Approx.)
Total Question 100 300

Physical Standards

Physical Standards Details

  1. Height and Weight : Minimum height :162.5 cms with correlated weight, Leg Length : Min - 99 cms. Max - 120 cms.Thigh Length : Max- 64 cms. Sitting Height: Min- 81.5 cms. Max- 96 cms.
  2. Vision : Minimum Visual Acuity 6/6 in one eye and 6/9 in other, correctable to 6/6 only for hypermetropia. Manifest Myopia - Nil. LASIK Surgery for correction of vision is admissible in Transport and Helicopter streams of Short Service Commission (Flying Branch) if the following conditions are fulfilled at the time of Air Force medical examination:- (i) LASIK Surgery should not have been carried out before the age of 20 years. (ii) The axial length of the eye should not be more than 25.5 mm as measured by 10Lmaster. (iii) At least twelve months should have lapsed post uncomplicate stable LASIK. No history or evidence of any complication. (iv) The post LASIK corneal thickness as measured by a corneal pachymeter should not be less than 450 microns. (v) Individuals with high refractive errors (>6D) prior to LASIK are to be excluded. Candidates must not suffer from colour or night blindness. (iii) All other medical criteria would be evaluated by the Air Force Medical Authorities whose decision on the fitness would be final.

Syllabus

  1. English - Comprehension, Error Detection, Sentence Completion / Filling in of correct word, Synonyms, Antonyms and Testing of Vocabulary, Idioms and Phrases
  2. General Awareness - History, Geography, Civics, Politics, Current Affairs, Environment, Basic Science, Defence, Art, Culture, Sports, etc.
  3. Numerical Ability : Decimal Fraction, Time and Work, Average, Profit & Loss, Percentage, Ratio & Proportion and Simple Interest, Time & Distance (Trains/Boats & Streams)
  4. Reasoning and Military Aptitude TestVerbal Skills and Spatial Ability Standard of Questions : The standard of Numerical Ability questions will be of Matriculation level. The standard of questions in other subjects will be ofgraduation level (Indian University)