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.
Flying 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 Limit
Flying 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 Status
Candidates must be unmarried at the time of commencement of the course, and marriage is not permitted during training.
Nationality
Candidate must be a citizen of India as per the Indian Citizenship Act, 1955.
AFCAT 2 Notification 2024: Important Dates
Events
AFCAT 2024 Dates
AFCAT 1 Short Notification 2024 Release Date
November 18, 2023
AFCAT 1 Notification 2024 Release Date
December 1, 2023
AFCAT 1 Application Release Date
December 1, 2023 (11:00 AM)
Last Date to Submit AFCAT 1 Application Form 2024
December 30, 2023 (11:00 PM)
AFCAT 1 Admit Card 2024
January 30, 2024
AFCAT 1 2024 Exam Date
February 16, 17, and 18, 2024
AFCAT 1 Result Date 2024
March 8, 2024
AFSB 2024 Notification
Released
AFCAT 1 2024 Merit List
To be updated soon
AFSB 2024 Interview Dates
Out
AFCAT 1 Final Result
To be updated soon
Course Commencing
January 2025
AFCAT 1 Exam Schedule 2024
Activity
1st Shift
2nd Shift
Candidate Arrival Time
08:00 AM
01:00 PM
Verification of Admit Card, ID Proof, Biometric, and Seating
10% seats out of CDSE vacancies for PC and 10% seats out of AFCAT vacancies for SSC
AFCAT Exam Pattern 2024
Sectional Weightage of Marks
Exam
Subject
Duration
No. of Question
Maximum Marks
AFCAT (For all branches)
Numerical Ability, Reasoning, English, General Awareness & Military Aptitude
120 Minutes
100
300
EKT (For Technical Branch Only)
Mechanical, Computer Science, Electrical, Electronics & Communication
45 Minutes
60
180
AFCAT Marking Scheme
AFCAT Marking Scheme
Details
Correct Answer
+3 marks
Incorrect Answer (Negative Marking)
-1 mark
Unattempted Question
No marks allotted
Score Calculation
Total score is calculated after deducting marks for incorrect answers
AFCAT 2 Notification 2024: AFCAT Syllabus 2024
AFCAT English Syllabus
Topics
No of Questions
Fill in the blacks
4
Error Detection
3
Idioms/Phrases
3
Reading Comprehension
2
Antonym/ Synonym
6
Cloze test
5
AFCAT General Awareness Syllabus
Topics
No of Questions
History
5
Geography
4
Science
5
Polity
4
Current Affairs and Economics
7
Total
25
AFCAT Numerical Ability Syllabus
Topics
No of Questions
Profit/Loss and Discount
2
Ratio & Percentage
3
Mixture & Allegations
2
Algebra
2
Time and Work
2
Simplification
3
Speed and Distance
2
Average
2
AFCAT Reasoning & Military Aptitude Syllabus
Topic
No of Questions
Non-Verbal (Image)
10
Odd one out
5
Analogy
5
Venn diagram
4
Complete the pattern
5
Miscellaneous
5
AFCAT Non-Technical Syllabus
Subjects
AFCAT Non-Technical Syllabus
General Awareness
HistoryNational & International OrganisationsGeography, Art & CulturePersonalitiesSportsEnvironment & EcologyEconomyIndian PolityBasic Science Based KnowledgeScience & TechnologyCurrent Affairs (National & International)Defence
English
ComprehensionError 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 Ability
Time 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 test
Odd One OutAnalogyVenn DiagramPattern CompletionDot Situation AnalysisBlood RelationMissing FiguresFigure ClassificationCoding and DecodingSpotting the Embedded Figures
AFCAT 2 Notification 2024 Important Books
Subject
Books
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
Aspect
Details
Conducted By
Indian Air Force (IAF)
Exam Shifts
Multiple
Difficulty Level
Varies across different shifts
Purpose
To adjust the difficulty level and ensure fairness in the examination process
Method
Normalisation of marks
AFCAT Mock Test
Aspect
Details
Purpose
Familiarise candidates with the exam pattern
Nature
Simulates the actual test
Based On
Latest pattern
Benefits
Helps 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.
