The Indian Air Force (IAF) has released the official notification for the Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) 2/2024, aimed at recruiting officers for various branches including Flying, Ground Duty (Technical), and Ground Duty (Non-Technical). The application process opened on May 30, 2024, and will remain available until June 28, 2024. Aspiring candidates can apply online through the official AFCAT website at https://afcat.cdac.in/.
Vacancies and Application Details
The Air Force Common Admission Test 2/2024 advertisement highlights a total of 304 vacancies for officers. The breakdown of these vacancies is as follows:
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Flying Branch:
- Men (SSC): 18
- Women (SSC): 11
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Ground Duty (Technical):
- Men (AE(L)): 88
- Women (AE(L)): 23
- Men (AE(M)): 36
- Women (AE(M)): 9
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Ground Duty (Non-Technical):
- Men (WS): 14
- Women (WS): 3
- Men (Admin): 43
- Women (Admin): 11
- Men (Edn): 7
- Women (Edn): 2
- Men (Met): 8
- Women (Met): 2
- Men (LGS): 13
- Women (LGS): 4
- Men (Accts): 10
- Women (Accts): 2
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must meet specific educational and age criteria to be eligible for the various branches:
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Flying Branch:
- Must have completed 12th with a minimum of 50% in Physics and Mathematics.
- Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 60%.
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Ground Duty (Technical):
- Must have completed 12th with a minimum of 50% in Physics and Mathematics.
- B.Tech degree with a minimum of 60% from an AICTE-recognized institution.
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Ground Duty (Non-Technical):
- Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 60% from a UGC-recognized university.
Age Limit
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Flying & Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical):
- Candidates must be between 20 and 24 years of age as of July 1, 2025 (born between July 2, 1999, and July 1, 2005).
Application Fee
An application fee of ₹500 is required for all candidates except those applying through the NCC special entry, who are exempt from the fee.
Admit Card and Exam Date
The admit cards for AFCAT 2/2024 are expected to be released a week before the exam date. Candidates must download their admit cards online as no physical copies will be sent. While the exact exam date has not been announced, it is anticipated to take place in September 2024. Updates will be provided as soon as the date is confirmed.
Application Process
Candidates interested in applying are advised to complete the application process early to avoid last-minute technical issues. The application involves providing necessary details, uploading required documents, and making the fee payment online.
For more detailed information, candidates should refer to the official notification and ensure they meet all eligibility requirements before applying.
