AFCAT Notification 2024: Indian Air Force IAF released the official notification for the AFCAT 2024 examination yesterday. Before that, the authority released the official notification on 20th May 2024. Candidates who are eligible can apply for the examination from 30th May 2024. The last day to submit the online application is June 28 2024. This year a total number of 304 seats are available for candidates to join. Along with the announcement the authority has released detailed notifications for students to go through thoroughly. The exam date for AFCAT 2024 is 9th, 10th and 11th August 2024. 

What is AFCAT?

AFCAT is a national-level examination which stands for the Air Force Common Admission Test. The main authority that handles this examination is the Indian Air Force. This examination is conducted annually in February and August. Through this examination, the Indian Air Force selects candidates for class 1 officers in flying and ground duties (technical and non-technical). In this examination male and female both candidates can apply. After clearing this examination candidates can join the Short Service Commission in the flying branch and permanent commission short service in ground duties. 

AFCAT Notification 2024 Overview

ParameterDetails
Job LocationAnywhere in India
AFCAT Exam Date 2024 StatusOut
Selection ProcessWritten Exam, AFSB Interview, and Medical Exam
AFCAT 2 Exam Date 2024September 2024
FrequencyTwice a Year
Official Websitecareerindianairforce.cdac.in / afcat.cdac.in
AFCAT Full FormAir Force Common Admission Test
AFCAT 2 2024 EligibilityGraduate, 20 years
Exam LevelNational
Exam NameAFCAT Examination, 2024
Exam Conducting BodyIndian Air Force

AFCAT 2 Notification 2024: Eligibility

ParametersEligibility Criteria
Education QualificationFlying Branch & Ground Duty (Non-technical): The candidate must have scored a minimum of 50% marks each in physics and mathematics at the 10+2 level and possess a three-year graduation degree OR a BE/BTech degree with a minimum of 60% from a recognized university.<br> Ground Duty (Technical): <ul><li>Aeronautical Engineering (Electronics) (AE(L)): The candidate must have scored a minimum of 60% marks each in physics and mathematics at the 10+2 level and hold a degree in graduation/post-graduation in engineering and technology from a recognized university.</li></ul>
Age LimitFlying Branch: 20 to 24 years (Candidates must have been born between 02/01/2001 to 01/01/2005).<br> Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical): 20 to 26 years (Candidates must have been born between 02/01/1999 to 01/01/2005).
Martial StatusCandidates must be unmarried at the time of commencement of the course, and marriage is not permitted during training.
NationalityCandidate must be a citizen of India as per the Indian Citizenship Act, 1955.

AFCAT 2 Notification 2024: Important Dates

EventsAFCAT 2024 Dates
AFCAT 1 Short Notification 2024 Release DateNovember 18, 2023
AFCAT 1 Notification 2024 Release DateDecember 1, 2023
AFCAT 1 Application Release DateDecember 1, 2023 (11:00 AM)
Last Date to Submit AFCAT 1 Application Form 2024December 30, 2023 (11:00 PM)
AFCAT 1 Admit Card 2024January 30, 2024
AFCAT 1 2024 Exam DateFebruary 16, 17, and 18, 2024
AFCAT 1 Result Date 2024March 8, 2024
AFSB 2024 NotificationReleased
AFCAT 1 2024 Merit ListTo be updated soon
AFSB 2024 Interview DatesOut
AFCAT 1 Final ResultTo be updated soon
Course CommencingJanuary 2025

AFCAT 1 Exam Schedule 2024

Activity1st Shift2nd Shift
Candidate Arrival Time08:00 AM01:00 PM
Verification of Admit Card, ID Proof, Biometric, and Seating08:00 AM-09:45 AM01:00 PM-02:45 PM
Candidate Instruction Session09:45 AM-10:00 AM02:45 PM-03:00 PM
AFCAT 1 Examination10:00 AM-12:00 PM03:00 PM-05:00 PM

AFCAT 2 Notification 2024 Salary

CategoryAllowance/Salary
During TrainingRs. 52,600 per month
Training Duration1 year
Post-Training Compensation
Pay Band for all BranchesRs. 56,100 per month
Pay Matrix Level (VII CPC)Rs. 56,100 – Rs. 1,10,700 per month
Military Service PayRs. 15,500 per month
Flying Branch AllowanceRs. 11,250 per month
Technical Branch OfficersRs. 2,500 per month

AFCAT 2 Vacancy 2024

EntryBranchCourse NumberVacancies (Men) (SSC)Vacancies (Women)
AFCAT EntryFlying218/25F/SSC/M & W1811
Ground-Duty(Technical)217/25T/SSC/107AEC/M & WAE(L): 88 AE(M): 36AE(L): 23 AE(M): 09
Ground-Duty(Non-Technical)216/25G/SSC/M & WWS Branch: 14 Admin: 43 Accts: 10 Lgs: 13 Edn: 07 Met: 08WS Branch: 14 Admin: 03 Accts: 11 Lgs: 14 Edn: 02 Met: 02
NCC Special EntryFlying218/25F/PC/M and 218/25F/SSC/M & W10% seats out of CDSE vacancies for PC and 10% seats out of AFCAT vacancies for SSC

AFCAT Exam Pattern 2024

Sectional Weightage of Marks

ExamSubjectDurationNo. of QuestionMaximum Marks
AFCAT (For all branches)Numerical Ability, Reasoning, English, General Awareness & Military Aptitude120 Minutes100300
EKT (For Technical Branch Only)Mechanical, Computer Science, Electrical, Electronics & Communication45 Minutes60180

AFCAT Marking Scheme

AFCAT Marking SchemeDetails
Correct Answer+3 marks
Incorrect Answer (Negative Marking)-1 mark
Unattempted QuestionNo marks allotted
Score CalculationTotal score is calculated after deducting marks for incorrect answers

AFCAT 2 Notification 2024: AFCAT Syllabus 2024

AFCAT English Syllabus 

TopicsNo of Questions
Fill in the blacks 4
Error Detection3
Idioms/Phrases3
Reading Comprehension2
Antonym/ Synonym6
Cloze test5

AFCAT General Awareness Syllabus 

TopicsNo of Questions
History5
Geography4
Science5
Polity4
Current Affairs and Economics7
Total25

AFCAT Numerical Ability Syllabus

TopicsNo of Questions
Profit/Loss and Discount2
Ratio & Percentage3
Mixture & Allegations2
Algebra2
Time and Work2
Simplification3
Speed and Distance2
Average 2

AFCAT Reasoning & Military Aptitude Syllabus

TopicNo of Questions
Non-Verbal (Image)10
Odd one out5
Analogy5
Venn diagram4
Complete the pattern5
Miscellaneous5

AFCAT Non-Technical Syllabus

SubjectsAFCAT Non-Technical Syllabus 
General AwarenessHistoryNational & International OrganisationsGeography, Art & CulturePersonalitiesSportsEnvironment & EcologyEconomyIndian PolityBasic Science Based KnowledgeScience & TechnologyCurrent Affairs (National & International)Defence
EnglishComprehensionError Detection in SentenceSentence Completion/ Fill in the correct wordCloze Test / Fill in the blanks in a paragraphSynonym/ AntonymIdioms and PhrasesSentence RearrangingAnalogySubstitution in a Sentence/ One Word Substitution
Numerical AbilityTime and WorkDecimal FractionProfit & LossRatio & ProportionAverage/PercentageSimple and Compound InterestTime & Distance and Races (Trains/ Boats & Streams)ProbabilityArea and PerimeterMixture & Allegation RulesNumber System & Number SeriesClocks
Reasoning and military aptitude testOdd One OutAnalogyVenn DiagramPattern CompletionDot Situation AnalysisBlood RelationMissing FiguresFigure ClassificationCoding and DecodingSpotting the Embedded Figures

AFCAT 2 Notification 2024 Important Books

SubjectBooks
General Awareness– The Malayala Manorama English Yearbook– From Plinth to Paramount by Neetu Singh (KD Publication)– Lucent’s General Knowledge
Verbal Ability– Verbal Reasoning by Bhupendra Kumar Singh– Objective General English by Dr. RS. Aggarwal
Numerical Ability– Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation by Disha Publication– Objective Arithmetic by S Chand– Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations by RS Aggarwal
Reasoning & Military Aptitude– Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Exams by McGraw Hill Education– Quantitative Aptitude by S.Chand
EKT (Engineering Knowledge Test)– Handbook Series of Electrical Engineering by Arihant Publications– Let’s Crack EKT (All in One) by SSB Crack– Objective General Engineering by G. K. Publishers

Normalisation of AFCAT Score

AspectDetails
Conducted ByIndian Air Force (IAF)
Exam ShiftsMultiple
Difficulty LevelVaries across different shifts
PurposeTo adjust the difficulty level and ensure fairness in the examination process
MethodNormalisation of marks

AFCAT Mock Test

AspectDetails
PurposeFamiliarise candidates with the exam pattern
NatureSimulates the actual test
Based OnLatest pattern
BenefitsHelps candidates learn effective time management skills and understand the exam structure

AFCAT 2 Notification 2024 Preparation Tips

Here are some useful tips and tricks to crack the AFCAT 2024 exam:

  • Understand the Syllabus and Exam Pattern
  • First, you should thoroughly understand the AFCAT syllabus and exam pattern. This knowledge helps you know the structure of the exam and the important topics to cover.
  • Solve Previous Years’ Question Papers
  • Next, practice solving previous years’ question papers. 
  • This activity helps you become familiar with the type of questions asked in the exam.
  • Attempt Mock Tests
  • Additionally, you should attempt mock tests regularly. 
  • This practice improves your speed and accuracy, which is crucial during the actual exam.
  • Read Newspapers for Current Affairs
  • Moreover, stay updated with current affairs by reading newspapers daily. 
  • This habit ensures you are well-prepared for the general awareness section of the exam.
  • Create a Study Schedule
  • Finally, create a study schedule and stick to it. 
  • Consistent study and revision help reinforce your knowledge and boost your confidence for the exam.

AFCAT 2024 Exam Centers

AFCAT Exam Centre 2024
AgartalaAgraAjmer
AhmedabadAizawlAlwar
Allahabad/ PrayagrajAmbalaVellore
AmritsarBareillyBehrampur (Odisha)
BelagaviBengaluruBhagalpur
BhilaiBhopalBhubaneswar
BhujBikanerChandigarh
ChennaiCoimbatoreDarbhanga
DehradunDelhiDhanbad
DiuDurgapurFaridabad
GanganagarGayaGhaziabad
GorakhpurGreater NoidaGuntur
GurugramGuwahatiGwalior
HaldwaniHisarHyderabad
ImphalIndoreItanagar
JabalpurJaipurJalandhar
JalpaigudiJammuJamshedpur
JhansiJodhpurJorhat
KannurKanpurKharagpur
KochiKohimaKolhapur
KolkataKotaKurukshetra
LehLucknowMadurai
MangaloreMeerutMidnapore
MumbaiMysoreNagpur
NasikNizamabadPathankot
PatnaPort BlairPuducherry
PuneRajkotRanchi
RourkeeRourkelaSambalpur
ShillongShimlaSilchar
SolapurSonipatSrinagar
ThaneThiruvananthapuramThrissur
TinsukiaTirunelveliTirupati
UdaipurUjjainVadodara
VaranasiVatakaraVijayawada
VisakhapatnamWarangal