Notification of AFCAT 1 On November 21, 2024, a job journal published a list of 336 openings for the Flying Branch and Ground Duty branches for 2025. The link to the online form will be available at www.afcat.cdac.in from December 2 to December 31, 2024.
In order to fill the positions of Class-I Gazetted Officers Branch and Ground Duty (Non-Technical and Technical) branches with qualified applicants, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has published the AFCAT Notification 2025. On December 2, 2024, the AFCAT 1/2025 online registration procedure will open at www.afcat.cdac.in, the official website.
AFCAT 1 2025 Exam Summary
| Details | Information |
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| Organizational Information | Indian Air Force (IAF) |
| Positions | Ground Duty (Non-Technical and Technical) and Flying Branch Short Service Commission (SSC) |
| Official Website | www.afcat.cdac.in |
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| Pay Scale | Rs. 56,100 to Rs. 1,77,500 (Flying Officer) |
AFCAT 1 2025 Vacancy Details
| Course Number | Entry Branch | Positions Available (Men) (SSC) (Women) |
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| 219/26F/SSC/M & W | Flying | 21 (Men), 09 (Women) |
| 218/26T/SSC/M & W | Ground Duty (Technical) | AE(M): 53, AE(L): 27, AE(M): 14, AE(L): 95 |
| 218/26G/SSC/M & W | Ground Duty (Non-Technical) |
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| 219/26F/PC/M and 219/26F/SSC/M&W | NCC Flying Special Entry | 10% of the seats out of CDSE vacancies for PC and 10% seats out of AFCAT vacancies for SSC |
2025 AFCAT 1 Online Application Form
Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria for the AFCAT 1 Exam 2025 can access the online application form starting from December 2, 2024.
The application window will remain open until December 31, 2024. Eligible candidates who wish to apply for positions in the Ground Duty (Non-Technical) Branch and Flying Branch must ensure they complete the registration process before the closing date.
Please make sure to follow all instructions carefully while filling out the application form and submit the necessary documents as per the guidelines. Best of luck with your application!
AFCAT 2025 Qualifications and Requirements Educational Requirements
- Flying Branch & Ground Duty (Non-Technical):
The applicant must have completed a three-year graduation program or a BE/BTech program with at least 60% from an accredited university, and have obtained at least 50% in both Mathematics and Physics at the 10+2 level. - Ground Duty (Technical):
Aeronautical Engineering (Electronics) (AE(L)): The applicant must have graduated or post-graduated in the engineering and technology discipline from an accredited university with at least 60% in both Physics and Mathematics at the 10+2 level.
Age Limit
- Flying Branch: The age of the candidate must be between 20 to 24 years. The candidate must have been born between 02/01/2002 and 01/01/2006.
- Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical): The age of the candidate must be between 20 to 26 years. The candidate must have been born between 02/01/2000 and 01/01/2006.
Other Requirements
- Marital Status: Candidates must be unmarried at the time of commencement of the course. Marriage is not permitted during training.
- Nationality: The candidate must be a citizen of India as per the Indian Citizenship Act, 1955.
AFCAT 1 2025 Selection Process Stages of Selection
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| 2. AFSB Interview | The selected candidates from the written exam will be called for the Air Force Selection Board (AFSB) Interview. This stage assesses the candidate’s suitability for a career in the Indian Air Force. |
| 3. Medical Examination |
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AFCAT Pay Scale and Salary Structure
The following table outlines the salary structure and pay scale for different ranks in the Indian Air Force (IAF) post-AFCAT exam. Air Force Officers receive various allowances depending on their duties and location of posting.
| Rank | Level | Pay Scale |
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| Flying Officer | Level 10 | Rs. 56,100 to Rs. 1,77,500 |
| Flight Lieutenant | Level 10B | Rs. 61,300 to Rs. 1,93,900 |
| Squadron Leader | Level 11 | Rs. 69,400 to Rs. 2,07,200 |
| Wing Commander | Level 12A | Rs. 1,21,200 to Rs. 2,12,400 |
| Group Captain | Level 13 | Rs. 1,30,600 to Rs. 2,15,900 |
| Air Commodore | Level 13A | Rs. 1,39,600 to Rs. 2,17,600 |
| Air Vice Marshal | Level 14 | Rs. 1,44,200 to Rs. 2,18,200 |
| Air Marshal (HAG Scale) | Level 15 | Rs. 1,82,200 to Rs. 2,24,100 |
| HAG+ Scale | Level 16 | Rs. 2,05,400 to Rs. 2,24,400 |
| VACS/Air Force Commander | Level 17 (NFSG) | Rs. 2,25,000 (fixed) |
| CAS | Level 18 | Rs. 2,50,000 (fixed) |