Indian Air Force AFCAT Recruitment 2025 – Full Details
Indian Air Force has released the AFCAT 02/2025 notification to fill 284 officer posts. Online applications start on 2nd June 2025, and the last date is 1st July 2025.
Vacancy Breakdown
| Entry Type |
Branch |
Number of Posts |
| AFCAT |
Flying Branch |
3 |
|
Ground Duty (Technical) |
156 |
|
Ground Duty (Non-Technical) |
125 |
| NCC Special Entry |
Flying Branch (Based on % seat) |
As per AFCAT/CDSE |
Important Dates
| Event |
Date |
| Application Start Date |
2 June 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online |
1 July 2025 |
| Course Start Date |
July 2026 |
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit
| Branch |
Age Limit (as on date) |
Born Between |
| Flying Branch |
20 to 24 years (as on 01-07-2025) |
2 July 2002 – 1 July 2006 |
| With CPL License |
Up to 26 years |
2 July 2000 – 1 July 2006 |
| Ground Duty (Tech/Non-Tech) |
20 to 26 years (as on 01-07-2026) |
2 Jan 2000 – 1 Jan 2006 |
Candidates should be unmarried during the training period.
Educational Qualification
| Stage |
Required Qualification |
| Class 12th |
50% marks in both Maths and Physics |
| Graduation |
3-year degree with at least 60% marks |
| Engineering |
BE/BTech with 60% marks or equivalent |
| Other Option |
AMIE or Aeronautical Society of India exams with 60% marks |
| Final Year |
Allowed if no backlogs and 60% marks up to last year/semester |
Application Fee
| Type of Entry |
Fee Amount |
| AFCAT Entry |
₹550 + GST |
| NCC Special Entry |
No Fee |
The fee is paid online and cannot be refunded.
How to Apply Online
Follow these steps to apply for AFCAT 2025:
- Go to the official website: https://afcat.cdac.in
- Click on "Candidate Login" and register.
- Fill in all your personal, academic, and contact details.
- Upload documents like a photo, signature, and ID proof.
- Pay the fee (only for AFCAT entry).
- Submit your form and take a printout.
Summary of Indian Air Force AFCAT 2025
| Feature |
Details |
| Name of Exam |
AFCAT 02/2025 |
| Number of Posts |
284 |
| Who Can Apply |
Graduates and Engineers |
| Age Range |
20 to 26 years |
| Mode of Apply |
Online |
| Training Start Date |
July 2026 |
| Official Website |
afcat.cdac.in |
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