The AFCAT 2 2024 notification has been released for 304 posts on afcat.cdac.in. The AFCAT 2 2024 online application link will be active from May 30th, 2024, to June 28th, 2024.
About The Indian Air Force
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is the aerial branch of the Indian Armed Forces, tasked with safeguarding Indian airspace and conducting aerial warfare during armed conflicts. It was formally established on October 8, 1932, as an auxiliary air force of the British Empire, known as the Royal Indian Air Force in recognition of India’s aviation contributions during World War II. After India gained independence from the United Kingdom in 1947, the name Royal Indian Air Force persisted until the country became a republic in 1950, at which point the “Royal” prefix was dropped.
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Indian Air Force AFCAT 2 Recruitment 2024
The Indian Air Force has released its latest notification for the recruitment of 304 posts, including Ground Duty Technical, Ground Duty Non-Technical, GD Non-Technical, Meteorology Entry, and NCC Special Entry vacancies. Eligible candidates can apply for the Indian Air Force Recruitment 2024-25 through the official website @ https://careerairforce.nic.in/ starting from May 30th, 2024. All details related to the Indian Air Force Recruitment 2024 are provided below.
Indian Air Force AFCAT 2 Recruitment 2024 Overview
| Organization Name | Indian Air Force |
| Posts Name | Flying Branch, Ground Duty (Technical) Branch, Ground Duty (Non-Technical) Branch |
| No.of Vacancies | 326 |
| Education Qualification | 10+2/Graduate/BE/BTech |
| Start Date | 30th May 2024 (1100 hrs ) |
| End Date | 28th June 2024 (2300 hrs) |
| Selection Process | Written Exam, AFSB Interview & Medical Exam |
| Apply Mode | Online |
Indian Air Force AFCAT 2 Recruitment 2024 Vacancy
| Entry | Branch | Course Number | Vacancies (men) | Vacancies (women) |
| AFCATEntry | Flying | 218/25F/SSC/M & W | 18 | 11 |
| Ground-Duty (Technical) | 217/25T/SSC/ 107AEC/ M & W | AE(L): 88AE(M): 36 | AE(L): 23AE(M): 09 | |
| Ground-Duty (Non-Technical) | 216/25G/SSC/M & W | Weapon System (WS) Branch: 14Admin: 43Accts: 10Lgs: 13Edn: 07Met: 08 | Weapon System (WS) Branch: 14Admin: 03Accts: 11Lgs: 14Edn: 02Met: 02 | |
| NCC Special Entry | Flying | 218/25F/PC/M and218/25F/SSC/M&W | 10% seats out of CDSE vacancies for PC and 10% seats out of AFCAT vacancies for SSC | |
Indian Air Force AFCAT 2 Recruitment 2024 Eligibility Criteria
Education Qualification
Flying Branch:
- Candidates must have passed with a minimum of 50% marks in Mathematics and Physics at the 10+2 level.
- (a) Graduates with a minimum three-year degree course in any discipline from a recognized university with at least 60% marks or equivalent.
- (b) BE/B.Tech degree (four-year course) from a recognized university with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent.
Ground Duty (Technical):
- 10+2 Intermediate Physics and Mathematics with a minimum of 60% marks and a minimum of 4 years Graduation/Integrated PG degree in Engineering/Technology.
Ground Duty (Non-Technical) Branches – Administration:
- Bachelor’s degree in any stream with at least 60% marks.
Age Limit
(a) Flying Branch:
- Age: Between 20 to 24 years as of July 1, 2025, i.e., born between July 2, 2001, to July 1, 2005 (both dates inclusive).
- The upper age limit for candidates holding a valid and current Commercial Pilot License issued by DGCA (India) is relaxable up to 26 years, i.e., between July 2, 1999, to July 1, 2005 (both dates inclusive).
(b) Ground Duty (Technical/Non-Technical) Branches:
- Age: Between 20 to 26 years as of July 1, 2025, i.e., born between July 2, 1999, to July 1, 2005 (both dates inclusive).
Marital Status
Candidates must be unmarried at the time of commencement of the course, and marriage during training is not permitted. Any candidate who gets married during training shall be liable to refund all expenditures incurred on him/her by the Government.
Nationality
Candidate must be a citizen of India as per Indian Citizenship Act, 1955
Indian Air Force AFCAT 2 Recruitment 2024 Training
Training will commence on the first of July 2025 for all courses at the Air Force Academy, Dundigal (Hyderabad). The duration of training for Flying and Ground Duty (Technical) Branches is 62 weeks, and for Ground Duty (Non-Technical) Branches, it is 52 weeks at Air Force Training Establishments.
Indian Air Force AFCAT 2 Recruitment 2024 Salary
Candidates are required to have a PAN Card and a bank account in SBI/Nationalized Bank at the time of joining the Air Force. Pay as per Rank Matrix Level and Military Service Pay (MSP) are as follows:
- Flying Officer: Rs. 56100 + Rs. 1775 (MSP)
- Rank: Flying Officer
- Matrix Level: 10
- MSP in SBI/Nationalized Bank at the time of joining Air Force: Rs. 15500
An Aadhaar Card is mandatory for all candidates.
Note: Flight Cadets shall receive a fixed amount of Rs56,100/-per month during one year of training.
Allowances: In addition to paying, allowances are based on the nature of duty/place of posting and include Flying, Technical, Field Area, Compensatory (Hill area), Special Force, Siachen, Island Duty, Fest Mot, Flight Engineer, Area, and Remote Locality Allowance, etc.
Privileges: Air Force Officers are provided with comprehensive medical cover for themselves and dependents, access to the Canteen Officers’ Mess, loans at subsidized rates, LTC (Leave Travel Concession), leave (60 days annual and 20 days casual) subject to service exigencies. Additionally, a Rs. 1.10 crore insurance cover (on contribution) is provided to service officers from the Air Force Group Insurance Society (AFGIS).
Sports and Adventure: The Indian Air Force offers state-of-the-art facilities for various sports and activities including skydiving, microlight flying, mountaineering, water rafting, etc.
Indian Air Force AFCAT 2 Recruitment 2024 Selection Process
The selection process for AFCAT 2 2024 consists of three stages: Written Test, AFSB Interview, and Medical Examination. Here are the details:
Written Test:
- Number of Questions: 100
- Maximum Marks: 300
- Mode of Exam: Online
- Duration: 2 hours
- Negative Marking: 1 mark
AFSB Interview:
- Air Force Selection Board (AFSB) Interview Round for the candidates qualified in the Online Test.
Medical Examination:
- The Indian Air Force has designated two centers for the Medical Examination:
- Institute of Aviation Medicine, Bengaluru
- Air Force Central Medical Establishment (AFCME)
Indian Air Force AFCAT 2 Recruitment 2024 Exam Pattern
The AFCAT 2 2024 Exam will be conducted online with a total of 100 questions, each carrying 3 marks. However, there will be a negative marking of 1 mark for each incorrect answer. Here are the detailed parameters:
- Mode of Exam: Online
- Number of Questions: 100
- Maximum Marks: 300
- Duration of Exam: 2 hours (120 minutes)
- Sections in Paper: General Awareness, Verbal Ability in English, Numerical Ability, and Reasoning, and Military Aptitude Test
Indian Air Force AFCAT 2 Recruitment 2024 Application Fee
Online testing will be conducted for AFCAT entry at various centers. Candidates registering for AFCAT entry will have to pay an amount of Rs. 550/- + GST (non-refundable) as an examination fee. However, candidates registering for NCC entry are not required to pay. Details regarding the conduct of the exam, examination centers, and mode of payment are available in the notification.
Indian Air Force AFCAT 2 Recruitment 2024
Interested and eligible candidates can apply online for Indian Air Force Recruitment 2024 by following the steps below:
Step 1: Scroll down and go to the Important web-links section.
Step 2: Click on the ‘Online Application Link’ provided.
Step 3: A new web page will open.
Step 4: Enter all your personal and educational details as required.
Step 5: Upload your passport-size photograph, signature, and other required documents.
Step 6: Pay the application fee according to your category and finally click on the submit button.
Step 7: Don’t forget to take a printout of the submitted application form.
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