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AFCAT 1 Notification 2024 Out for 317 Vacancies, Download PDF, Apply Online Link
AFCAT 1 Notification 2024 Out
AFCAT 2024 Notification for AFCAT 1/2024 Course commencing in January 2025 has been released in the employment newspaper on 18th November 2023. The AFCAT 1 Notification 2024 pdf has been attached below and the official notification will be released soon at the official website www.afcat.cdac.in. The candidates can go through the details released by the officials including vacancy, training period, selection process, and other information.AFCAT 1 Notification 2024 PDF- Click to Download
AFCAT 1 Notification 2024- Overview
Indian Air Force (IAF) has released AFCAT 1 Notification 2024 pdf announcing 317 vacancies for Short Service Commission (SSC) in Flying Branch and Ground Duty (Non-Technical and Technical) Branches. AFCAT Exam is conducted at the National Level two times in a year. Know more details about AFCAT 1 Notification 2024 from below table.| AFCAT 1 Notification 2024 Overview | |
| Conducted by | Indian Air Force (IAF) |
| Posts Name | Short Service Commission (SSC) in Flying Branch and Ground Duty (Non-Technical and Technical) Branches |
| Exam Name | AFCAT 1/2024 |
| Vacancies | 317 |
| Exam Level | National |
| Frequency | Twice in a year |
| Category | Defence Jobs |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Exam Date | 01st to 30th December 2023 |
| Course | Course Commencing in January 2025 |
| Salary | Rs. 56100- Rs. 177500 (Flying Officer) |
| Official Website | www.afcat.cdac.in |
AFCAT 1 Notification 2024- Important Dates
Along with the official AFCAT Notification 2024 for AFCAT 1/2024, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has also released the complete schedule for the online registration and course to commence. AFCAT 1 Online Form 2024 will be available on 01st December 2023 at 11 am and will continue till 30th December 2023 (5 pm). The below table depicts the important dates for AFACT 2024.| AFCAT 1 Notification 2024- Important Dates | |
| Events | Dates |
| AFCAT 1 Notification 2024 Release Date | 18th November 2023 |
| AFCAT 1 Application Form Starts | 1st December 2023 (11 am) |
| Last Date to Fill AFCAT 2024 Form | 30th December 2023 (5 pm) |
| AFCAT 1 Admit Card 2024 | — |
| AFCAT 1 Exam Date 2024 | February 2024 |
| Course Commences From | January 2025 |
AFCAT 1 Vacancy 2024
For the courses that will be commenced in January 2025, Indian Air Force (IAF) has released 317 vacancies for Flying Branches and Ground-Duty(Non-Technical) Branches. The complete AFCAT 1 Vacancy 2024 for all courses has been tabulated here.| AFCAT 1 2024 Vacancy | ||||
| Entry | Branch | Course Number | Vacancies (Men) | Vacancies (Women) |
| AFCAT Entry | Flying | 217/25F/SSC/M & W | SSC- 28 | SSC – 10 |
| Ground-Duty(Technical) | 216/25T/SSC/ 106AEC/ M & W | AE(L): 104 AE(M): 45 |
AE(L): 11 AE(M): 05 |
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| Ground-Duty(Non-Technical) | 216/25G/SSC/M & W | Weapon System (WS) Branch: 15 Admin: 45 Accts: 11 Lgs: 11 Edn: 08 Met: 09 |
Weapon System (WS) Branch: 02 Admin: 06 Accts: 02 Lgs: 02 Edn: 02 Met: 02 |
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| NCC Special Entry | Flying | 217/25F/PC/M and 217/25F/SSC/M&W |
10% seats out of CDSE vacancies for PC and 10% seats out of AFCAT vacancies for SSC. | |
AFCAT Notification 2024 Eligibility
The candidates must fulfil the required Eligibility Criteria as mentioned in AFCAT 1 2024 Notification. The education qualification and age limit for the Flying Branch & Ground Duty (Technical and Non-technical) branches has been discussed here.| AFCAT Notification 2024 Eligibility | |
| Parameters | Eligibility Criteria |
| Education Qualification | Flying Branch & Ground Duty (Non-technical)- The candidate must have scored a minimum 50% marks each in physics and mathematics at 10+2 level and a three-year graduation degree OR a BE/BTech degree with a minimum of 60% from a recognized university. Ground Duty (Technical)- i)Aeronautical engineering (Electronics)(AE(L)): The candidate must have scored a minimum 60% marks each in physics and mathematics at 10+2 level and a degree in graduation/post-graduation in the field of engineering and technology from a recognized university. |
| Age Limit (as on 01/01/2025) | Flying Branch- 20 to 24 years (Candidate must have born between 02/01/2001 to 01/01/2005) Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical)- 20 to 26 years (Candidate must have born between 02/01/1999 to 01/01/2005) |
AFCAT 1 Notification 2024 Selection Process
Indian Air Force (IAF) will conduct the following three stages (Written Test- AFSB Interview- Medical Examination) to shortlist eligible candidates through the AFCAT 1 2024 Exam.| AFCAT 1 Notification 2024 Selection Process | |
| Stages | Details |
| Written Test | No. of Questions- 100 Maximum Marks- 300 Mode of Exam- Online Duration- 2 hours Negative Marking- 1 mark |
| AFSB Interview | Air Force Selection Board (AFSB) Interview Round for the candidates qualified in Online Test |
| Medical Examination | The Indian Airforce has prescribed only two centres for Medical Examination which are the Institute of Aviation Medicine, Bengaluru and Air Force Central Medical Establishment (AFCME). |
AFCAT Exam Pattern 2024
The AFCAT exam consists of General Aptitude, General Awareness (GK), Verbal Ability, Reasoning and Military Aptitude. Candidates can check the Exam Pattern of the AFCAT in the table below.| AFCAT Syllabus 2024 | |
| Recruitment Body | Indian Air Force (IAF) |
| Exam Name | Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT 2024) |
| AFACT 1 Vacancies | 317 |
| Category | Syllabus |
| Exam Level | National |
| Registration Dates | 1st to 30 December 2023 |
| Mode of Exam | Online |
| Time Duration | 2 hours for AFCAT |
| Marking Scheme | 3 marks for each right answer |
| Negative Marking Scheme | 1 mark for each wrong answer |
| Selection Process | Written test- AFSB Test- Medical Examination |
| Official Website | https://afcat.cdac.in/ |
For all the candidates of the AFCAT, it is mandatory to appear in the written test. Also, the candidates who have applied for the technical posts.
Important Points:
- Total Time Duration : 2 hours
- Number of Questions : 100
- Marking Criteria : +3 for each correct answer
- Negative Marking : -1 for each incorrect answer
- No marks for unattended questions.
AFCAT Syllabus 2024
Here we are discussing the AFCAT syllabus for all subjects General Awareness, English, Numerical Ability and Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test.AFCAT Syllabus for General Awareness
This section tests the general knowledge of the candidates. The questions are designed on the basis of ongoing, current events in various fields around the world. About 20 questions are asked in this section.The major topics covered in this section are given below:
- History
- Sports
- Geography
- Art and Culture
- Current Affairs
- Politics
- Civics
- Environment
- Defense
- Basic Science
AFCAT Syllabus- English
This section tests the proficiency of students in English. The knowledge of language through comprehension is also a part of this section. Total number of questions asked from this section will be about 30.The important topics for this section are:
- Comprehension
- Basic Grammar
- Fill in the blanks by choosing the appropriate word
- Tenses
- Error Detection
- Sentence Completion
- Synonyms and Antonyms
- Testing of Vocabulary
- One Word Substitution
AFCAT Syllabus- Numerical Ability
This section is to check the knowledge, speed and accuracy of the student in solving numerical problems. Basic Mathematical concepts are covered.The important topics of this section are as follows:
- Decimal and Fraction
- Simple Interest & Compound Interest
- Time & Distance (Trains/Boats & Streams)
- Percentage
- Ratio & Proportion
- Time and Work
- Average
- Profit & Loss
AFCAT Syllabus- Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test
Practice with questions from the topics mentioned below to improve your Reasoning & Aptitude sections- Odd One Out
- Analogy
- Venn Diagram
- Pattern Completion
- Dot Situation Analysis
- Blood Relation
- Missing Figures
- Figure Classification
- Coding and Decoding
- Spotting the Embedded Figures
- Sequencing
