Indian Air Force AFCAT Recruitment 2024
Invites men and women from Indian citizens to be a part of the Indian Air Force as commissioned officers in flying and ground duty branches. Online Applications are invited for grant of Short Service Commission (SSC) in Flying Branch and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) Branches. Online applications are also invited for NCC Special Entry Scheme (For flying branch).
About This Job
As an Officer, a warrior, in the Air Force, you’re tasked with upholding the constitution and protecting India’s freedom. The responsibility is enormous, but its not only about work its also about living well. Quality of life is an important attribute of Air Force life and has no parallel in the civil sector. The life offers you challenge, adventure, excitement, honour, prestige, self respect, content family life, safety and security for self and family and not to forget the social status, respect and esteem of your countrymen.
Indian Air Force Post Details & Vacancies
| AFCAT ENTRY | BRANCH | VACANCIES | |
| MEN (SSC) | WOMEN (SSC) | ||
| FLYING BRANCH | 18 | 11 | |
| GROUND DUTY (TECHNICAL) | AE(L): 88 AE(M) :36 | AE(L): 23 AE(M): 09 |
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| GROUND DUTY (NON-TECHNICAL) | Weapons Systems(WS) Branch:14 ADMIN : 43 LOGISTICS: 13 ACCOUNTS: 10 EDUCATION: 07 METEOROLOGY: 08 | Weapons Systems(WS) Branch:03 ADMIN: 11 LOGISTICS: 04 ACCOUNTS: 02 EDUCATION: 02 METEOROLOGY: 02 |
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| NCC SPECIAL ENTRY | FLYING BRANCH | 10% seats out of CDSE vacancies for PC 10% seats out of AFCAT vacancies for SSC |
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Eligibility Criteria for AFCAT Exam 2024
Age:
a) Flying Branch: 20 to 24 years as on 01 July 2025 i.e. born between 02 July 2001 to 01 July 2005 (both dates inclusive).Upper age limit for candidates holding valid and current Commercial Pilot License issued by DGCA (India) is relaxable upto 26 year i.e. born between 02 July 1999 to 01 July 2005 (both dates inclusive).
(b) Ground Duty: (Technical/ Non-Technical) Branches. 20 to 26 years as on 01 July 2025 i.e. born between 02 July 1999 to 01 July 2005 (both dates Inclusive).
Educational Qualification:
Application Fee
• AFCAT Entry: 550/- for All Candidates
• NCC Special & Meteorology Entry: 0/-
• Pay the Examination Fee Through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, E Challan.
Important Dates
• Application Begin: 30/05/2024
• Last Date for Apply Online: 28/06/2024 upto 11:30 PM Only
• Last Date Pay Exam Fee : 28/06/2024
• Exam Date: As per Schedule
• Admit Card Available: Before Exam
Important Web Links
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