The AFCAT exam will be conducted from 24th to 26th February 2023. Admit card Out for the AFCAT Exam 2023 on 10th February! Earlier, the Indian Air Force had released a detailed notification for the Air Force Common Admission Test, also known as AFCAT, consisting of 258 vacancies released for AFCAT 01/2023. The Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) is conducted by the Indian Air Force twice yearly. The AFCAT exam for selecting Flying Branch and Ground Duty posts is conducted twice a year. A lot of candidates take part in this recruitment process every year. Check out the article further to know the selection process, the application process, eligibility criteria, exam pattern, etc.

• The AFCAT Selection Process will be based on 3 stages i.e. Written Test, AFSB Testing, and Medical Examination.
• Candidates selected for the position will receive a salary of Rs. 56100/- per month.
• The AFCAT Result date is not yet released. It will be released soon after the conduction of the exam.
• The AFCAT Application Process lasted from 1st November 2022 to 30th December 2023.

Download AFCAT Detailed Notification 01/2023

What is AFCAT?

The Air Force Common Admission Test is one of the highly sought-after examinations conducted by the Indian Air Force (IAF) to recruit eligible candidates for the Flying Branch, Ground Duty (Technical) Branch, and Ground Duty (Non-Technical) Branch. The AFCAT exam is conducted twice a year by the Indian Air Force (IAF). Interested candidates who wish to join the Indian Air Force can apply online for the AFCAT exam.

The willing candidates who aspire to qualify for the AFCAT exam must perform well in every particular stage of the selection process. After qualifying for the AFCAT online examination, the shortlisted candidates are called for the Air Force Selection Board (AFSB) Testing.

The applicants who are applying for the AFCAT Ground Duty (Technical Branch) must appear for both the AFCAT online examination as well as the Engineering Knowledge Test (EKT). Whereas, the candidates from Ground Duty (Non-Technical) Branch have to appear only for the AFCAT exam.

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has released the detailed AFCAT 2023 notification. The vacancy details are also notified in the detailed notification. Candidates will be selected based on the merit list of the AFCAT exam, availability of training slots, various cadre control mechanisms, and an exact number of vacancies. Check the table below to know the vacancy for the 2023 cycle.

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AFCAT Apply Online 2023

Candidates looking for job opportunities in the Indian Air Force (IAF) can apply online through the official website of the AFCAT CDAC. The candidates should note that the application can be submitted online only. The candidates are advised to check the complete details before applying online. Candidates should fill the application online mode from the official website.

Direct Link to apply online for AFCAT 01/2023

Step 1: Proceed to AFCAT Official Website and proceed to the application link.

Step 2: Complete your name, email ID, phone number, etc. in order to complete registration.

Step 3: Login in and fill in your desired selection entry, Personal, Educational, and other required details in the form carefully.

Step 4: Upload the required documents according to the prescribed format i.e. Photo, Signature & Thumb Impression (size of each jpg/ jpeg file to be between 10 and 50 kb). The candidates can use the Testbook Resize Tool.

Step 5: Select your exam city and proceed to fee payment.

Step 6: Pay the requisite application fee.

Step 7: The completely filled application form can be saved for future reference.

AFCAT Application Fee 2023

Candidates applying for the AFCAT entry will have to pay an application fee while submitting the application form. Candidates applying for the NCC entry need not pay any application fee. The application fee should only be paid online. Payment through cash or demand draft (DD) will not be entertained. Candidates should keep the transaction details for future records.

Note: Fee is not applicable for NCC special entry.

AFCAT Eligibility 2023

The aspiring candidates must ensure that they satisfy the eligibility criteria as required. Candidates need to meet all the required criteria as mentioned below. Read below to know more.

Nationality:

• The Candidate must be a Citizen of India as per Indian Citizenship Act, 1955.

Marital Status:

• The candidates must be unmarried at the time of commencement of the course. Also, marriage is not allowed during training.
• A candidate who marries during the training period will be discharged and will be liable to pay all the expenditure incurred by Government on him.

AFCAT Flying Branch & NCC Entry Eligibility 2023

Check out the parameters on which the candidates' eligibility will be checked.

Age Limit:(Flying Branch)

• Minimum Age - 20 years.
• Maximum Age - 24 years.
• The candidates should be of this age as of 1st July 2024.

Educational Qualification

Candidates should have mandatorily passed with a minimum of 50% marks each in Maths and Physics at 10+2 level and

• Graduation with a minimum three years degree course in any discipline from a recognized University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent. OR
• BE/B Tech degree (Four years course) from a recognized University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent. OR
• Candidates who have cleared Section A & B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India from a recognized University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent

AFCAT Ground Duty Eligibility Criteria 2023

Below is the educational criteria and age limit on which the candidates' eligibility will be evaluated.

Nationality:

The candidate must be an Indian Citizen as per the Indian citizenship act 1955.

Age Limit

• Minimum Age - 20 years.
• Maximum Age - 26 years.
• The candidates should be of this age as of 1st July 2024.

Marital Status

Candidates should be unmarried at the course commencement, and marriage is not permitted while training. A candidate who marries during the training period shall be discharged and liable to refund all expenditures incurred on him by the Government.

Educational Qualification

Check out the below table to know the educational qualification required:

AFCAT Physical Standard Test

The candidates applying for the AFCAT exam should be physically fit to perform the military duties properly. The candidates are further advised to keep themselves physically fit when they report for the SSB (Services Selection Board) Interview. Following are the activities that a candidate needs to perform during the AFCAT Physical Standard Test.

• 01 mile (1.6 kms) run in 10 minutes
• 10 push ups
• 03 chin ups

The aspiring candidates are also advised to be in a good physical condition to adapt to physical training at the Air Force Academy (AFA) which consists of swimming, running, rope climbing, and other physical training.

AFCAT Syllabus 2023

The questions that will be asked in the AFCAT written exam will be based on different subjects. Various topics for the AFCAT Syllabus for various subjects are as given below.

English Syllabus

English subject in AFCAT exam tests the candidate's proficiency in the language. The questions in this section are designed to evaluate the candidate's comprehension of English, grammar, and vocabulary. The topics covered in the English section of the AFCAT syllabus are as follows:

• Synonyms
• Comprehension
• Error Detection
• Antonyms
• Sentence Rearrangement
• Sentence Completion/Filling in of correct word
• Idioms and Phrases
• Cloze Test
• Fill in the gaps in a paragraph
• Analogy
• One word substitution

To prepare for this section, candidates should read newspapers, books, and other relevant study material. Practicing previous year question papers and taking mock tests can also help improve performance.

General Awareness Syllabus

The questions in General Awareness section are designed to test the candidate's awareness of events happening around the world, India and its neighboring countries.

The topics covered in the AFCAT General Awareness syllabus are diverse and can range from sports, technology, awards and honors, books, and authors, to name a few. Candidates must be well versed in the following areas to score well in the General Awareness section:

• History
• Geography
• Civics
• Environment & Ecology
• Basic Science
• Science & Technology
• Polity
• Defence
• Art & Culture
• Personalities
• Current Affairs
• National & International organizations
• Sports, etc.

Candidates must stay updated with the latest current affairs to perform well in the General Awareness section. They can refer to various news sources, online magazines, and newspapers to keep themselves updated.

Numerical Ability Syllabus

Numerical Ability tests the candidate's ability to solve mathematical problems. The questions in this section are designed to evaluate the candidate's knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and trigonometry. The topics covered in the Numerical Ability section of the AFCAT syllabus are as follows:

• Time and Work
• Average
• Percentage
• Decimal Fraction
• Ratio & Proportion
• Simple Interest & Compound Interest
• Profit & Loss
• Time & Distance (Trains/Boats & Streams)
• Area and Perimeter
• Probability
• Number System & Number Series
• Mixture & Alligation
• Clocks

To prepare for the Numerical Ability section, candidates should practice solving mathematical problems regularly. They should also refer to relevant study material and take mock tests to improve their performance.

Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test:

Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test is a unique section of the AFCAT exam, and it tests the candidate's ability to think logically and apply reasoning skills. The questions in this section are designed to evaluate the candidate's decision-making ability, spatial ability, and verbal and non-verbal reasoning. The topics covered in the Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test section of the AFCAT syllabus are as follows:

• Verbal Reasoning
• Non Verbal Reasoning
• Coding-Decoding
• Series
• Classification
• Analogy
• Logical Venn Diagrams
• Data Interpretation
• Mental Ability
• Military Aptitude Test

To prepare for the Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test section, candidates should practice solving logical and reasoning based questions regularly. They should also refer to relevant study material and take mock tests to improve their performance.

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AFCAT Exam Pattern 2023

The written examination for the AFCAT will consist of 100 questions. The first section will consist of subjects like General Awareness, Verbal Ability in English, Numerical Ability, and Reasoning which will be of 300 marks in total. The AFCAT Exam Pattern is as follows.

• The subjects will be (Section I - Verbal Ability in English, Numerical Ability, and Reasoning).
• Section I will be of 300 marks in total with 100 questions.
• The section I exam will be of a duration of 2 hours.
• +3 marks will be rewarded for every correct answer.
• There will be a negative marking of -1 for every wrong answer.
• There won’t be any marking for unattempted questions.

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AFCAT Salary and Additional Allowances

The Indian Air Force offers a variety of advantages to eligible candidates along with a handsome salary. The initial stipend payable to the trainee candidates at the time of training is Rs. 56100/- per month. The table below mentions the details of pay band, military service pay, and the CPC  for AFCAT Salary which are offered to the employees.

Perks and Additional Benefits

All employees of the Indian Air Force receive a lot of benefits along with the salary which is offered to them. The perks and additional benefits are listed below. With such perks and benefits being offered to the selected candidates, the job profile is more desirable and one wouldn’t want to miss out on this opportunity.

• Insurance
• Scholarship and Welfares
• Medical
• Loan Facility
• Educational Opportunities
• Post Retirement Benefits
• Placement Cell
• Other Benefits (Travel Concession, Accommodation, School Facilities, etc.)

AFCAT Additional Allowances

• Flying Branch- Rs 11250 per month.
• Technical Branch Officers: Rs 2500 per month.
• TA, DA, Children Education Allowance, Ration Money Allowance etc.

AFCAT Selection Process 2023

The selection process for the AFCAT will be of various stages. The first stage will be a written examination. Candidates who qualify at this stage will be called up for the SSB exam. The SSB exam will further consist of tests like Picture Perception and Discussion tests, Psychological tests, etc. Also, the candidates must be physically fit when they appear for SSB Interview as they will have to undergo various tests. Finally, the candidates will be tested for medical fitness. Those candidates who will complete all the stages and fall under the final merit list will be considered eligible for the post. The selection process will be as follows.

• AFCAT Exam
• Air Force Selection Board Interview(SSB)
• Medical Examination

Note: Online Test will be held only for AFCAT Entry.

AFSB Testing

The Indian Air Force will invite qualified candidates by sending call letters to all the candidates who clear the AFCAT exam to appear for the second stage of selection that includes AFSB Testing, also known as the Air Force Selection Board. The AFSB comprises two stages of testing as mentioned below.

AFSB Testing Stage 1

• Officer Intelligence Rating Test.
• Picture Perception and Discussion Test (PP&DT)

AFSB Testing Stage 2

• Psychological Tests
• Group Tests
• Personal Interview:
• Computerized Pilot Selection System (CPSS) Test (For Flying Branch)

Medical Examination

All those recommended candidates who have qualified for the AFSB will be called for the medical examination. The Indian Air Force (IAF) has notified only two centers for conducting the Medical Examination which is located at the Institute of Aviation Medicine, Bengaluru, and the Air Force Central Medical Establishment (AFCME).

Once the medical examination is conducted successfully, a final merit list would be declared on the basis of the marks scored by the candidate in the AFCAT written exam, and AFSB Interview. All those candidates who have been shortlisted would be given the joining letter to join the prestigious Indian Air Force.

AFCAT Exam Dates 2023

The AFCAT recruitment 2023 important dates are given below. Candidates can go through the table to keep in mind the important dates. Get more details about the AFCAT 1 2023 exam date here.

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AFCAT Admit Card 2023

AFCAT Admit Card 2023 has been released on 10th February 2023. As it is released, candidates must download it and carry it to the examination center. The admit card is available to download on the official website. Without a hall ticket, candidates will not be able to enter the examination hall.

• The Admit Card will also be mailed to the candidate's registered email id.
• Candidates must have the Username and password they received while applying to download the admit card.
• Once candidates get the admit card, they should check if all their personal details are correct or not. If candidates find any discrepancy in the detail, they should immediately contact and inform the authority.

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AFCAT Answer Key 2023

The answer key of the AFCAT written test will be published on the official website, 15 days after the completion of the exam. The answer key will consist of all the correct responses to the questions asked in the exam. Candidates must note that they can also raise objections against the AFCAT answer key. There will be a deadline to do so. Along with that, the candidates will also have to pay relevant charges as per the objection raised. The instructions for this process will be released along with the answer key.

AFCAT Cut Off 2023

The AFCAT releases a cut-off every time along with the result. The candidates who have scored more than the cut-off marks qualify for the SSB stage. Hence, an aspirant must have an idea regarding the cut-off and should try to score at least the cut-off marks. The following are the cut-off marks from previous years.

Aspiring candidates must now be having a fair idea and a clear understanding of the AFCAT 2023. Candidates can now start preparing themselves for the exam by undertaking mock tests and series which will help them do better in the examination.

To get the detailed AFCAT Cut Off, candidates can visit the linked article.

AFCAT Preparation Tips 2023

Before you start your preparations for the AFCAT exam be sure that you read these easy tips that can help you prepare for the examination. These tips are quite basic and easy tricks that often aspirants fail to prioritize while preparing. Every aspirant should include the following tips in their preparation in order to crack the examination.

• Start reading the newspaper daily to check out the current affairs.
• Start practicing sectional questions as per the prescribed syllabus.
• Start preparing notes for important concepts & revise them regularly.
• Solve as many questions as you can from the reasoning section.
• Start learning & revising antonyms and synonyms for verbal proficiency.
• Try to solve a variety of questions along with learning new words.
• Solve previous years' question papers to understand the exam trends.

AFCAT Previous Year Papers

Solving AFCAT Previous Year Papers is one of the most preferred ways to prepare for the exam. It will help candidates understand various things related to the exam, like the difficulty level of the exam, the pattern of the exam, the weightage of topics, the type of question, the exact time it takes to attempt the exam, etc. All these things will help you in your exam preparation.

AFCAT 2023 Books for Preparation

Books are essential for the candidate to study the syllabus topics thoroughly. The below table mentions a detailed list of books to study a specific subject in the AFCAT Syllabus:

AFCAT Result 2023

The AFCAT result link will be activated on the official website of AFCAT. The written exam result will help you understand whether you have qualified for the further stage of the selection i.e. AFSB Interview.

Steps to Check AFCAT Result

The candidates can check their results by logging into the AFCAT official website. The candidates can follow the steps below:

Step 1: Go to the direct link given above in the latest updates.

Step 2: Enter your Registration ID and Password.

Step 3: Carefully enter the CAPTCHA code.

Step 4: Your result will be displayed on the screen.

Step 5: Download the result in your system and take a printout of the same for future reference.

Step 6: Details Mentioned on AFCAT Result

Step 7: Alternatively, you can go to the AFCAT Official Website, and go to candidate login.

Step 8: And repeat steps 2 to 7 for downloading the AFCAT result.

Hopefully, you found this article on the AFCAT 2023 informative and useful. We have provided the candidates with all the details they require regarding the recruitment. You can also reach out to us in case of any doubts or queries. Candidates can also start preparing for all types of government exams and get quicker access to any required information through our Testbook App.