AFCAT 1 Exam 2023: Air Force Common Admission Test commonly known as AFCAT is an entrance examination conducted by Indian Air Force to select eligible and desirable candidates for multiple posts in Flying and Ground Duty [Technical and Non-Technical]. Serving in such a commendable and respected field is an honour in itself. Indian Air Force (IAF) has announced the complete details for 258 vacant posts at the flying branch and ground duties for both technical and non-technical posts through AFCAT 1 Notification 2023. The official notification for AFCAT 1 2023 exam has been released for 258 vacancies and the last to for online registration is 31st December 2022. Interested candidates should read further to go through the article below for eligibility criteria, vacancy, selection process, exam pattern, and other necessary details for AFCAT 1 exam 2023.
AFCAT 2023 Exam
The AFCAT exam is
conducted twice every year by the Indian Air Force (IAF) and millions of
students appear to ace this exam and join a reputable Air Force Academy and get
a commission as an Indian Air Force Officer. This exam has brought out the
possibility of serving in an adventurous field for both male and female
candidates which is befitting to the Young minds and flexibility of this
dynamic generation. To crack the exam with good marks, aspirants must be
well-versed with the AFCAT 1 2023 Syllabus, Exam Pattern, Eligibility Criteria
and Selection Process.
AFCAT 2023 Notification for AFCAT 1
Indian Air Force (IAF)
has released the detailed AFCAT 2023 Notification pdf for AFCTA 1 exam
on 01st December 2022 for the Indian citizens (Men and Women) to be
part of its elite force as Group A Gazetted Officers in Flying and Ground Duty
[Technical and Non-Technical] branches for course commencing in
January 2024. The official notification PDF link for AFCAT 1, 2023 with
complete details has been uploaded on the official website and the direct link
has been updated below.
AFCAT 1 2023 Notification PDF- Click to
Download
AFCAT 2023- Exam Summary
Indian Air Force will
conduct AFCAT Exam for Ground Duty (Non-Technical and Technical) and
Gazetted Officers in Flying Branch vacancies to be recruited for the
course commencing in January 2024.
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AFCAT 1 2023 Exam
Summary |
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Name of the Exam |
AFCAT-1 2023 Exam |
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Conducted by |
Indian Air Force |
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Post Name |
Ground Duty (Non-Technical and
Technical) and Gazetted Officers in Flying Branches |
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Vacancies |
258 |
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Exam level |
National |
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Frequency |
Twice in a year |
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Category |
Defence Jobs |
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Application Mode |
Online |
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Online Registration |
01st to 31st December 2022 |
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Exam Date |
24th, 25th and 26th February 2023 |
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Mode of Exam |
Online (Computer Based Test) |
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Total Number of Questions |
AFCAT: 100 & EKT: 50 |
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Exam Language |
English |
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Selection Process |
Written test- AFSB Test- Medical
Examination |
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Salary |
Rs 85000 (approx) |
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Official Website |
afcat.cdac.in |
AFCAT 2023 Exam Date
Indian Air Force has
announced AFCAT 2023 Online Registration and Exam Dates along with its
AFCAT 1 2023 Notification. The online examination for AFCAT 1 2023 exam will be
conducted from 24th to 26th February 2023. The important dates
related to the Indian Air Force AFCAT 1 2023 exam for the course commencing in
January 2024 are tabulated below:
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AFCAT 2023: Important
Dates |
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Events |
Dates |
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AFCAT 1 2023 Notification
(Official) |
01st December 2022 |
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Commencement of Application Form |
01st December 2022 (11 am) |
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Last Date to Apply Online |
31st December 2022 (5 pm) |
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AFCAT 1 Admit Card 2023 |
February 2023 |
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AFCAT 1 2023 Exam Date |
24th to 26th February 2023 |
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AFCAT 1 2023 Result |
March 2023 |
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AFCAT 1 2023 Cut Off |
March 2023 |
AFCAT Vacancy 2023
India Air Force has
announced 258 vacancies to be filled through AFCAT 1 2023 Exam for the course
commencing in January 2024 for Short Service Commission in Flying Branch and
Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical branches).
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AFCAT 1 2023 Vacancy |
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Entry |
Branch |
Course Number |
Vacancies (Men)- 225 |
Vacancies (Women)- 33 |
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AFCAT Entry |
Flying |
215/24F/SSC/M & W |
SSC- 05 |
SSC - 05 |
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Ground-Duty(Technical) |
214/24T/SSC/ 104AEC/ M & W |
AE(L): PC – 23, SSC – 80 AE(M): PC – 07, SSC – 26 |
AE(L): SSC – 10 AE(M): SSC – 03 |
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Ground-Duty(Non-Technical) |
214/24G/SSC/M & W |
Weapon System (WS) Branch: 15 Admin: 43 Accts: 11 Lgs: 19 Edn: 08 Met: 07 |
Weapon System (WS) Branch: 02 Admin: 05 Accts: 02 Lgs: 02 Edn: 02 Met: 02 |
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NCC Special Entry |
Flying |
215/24F/PC/M and 215/24F/SSC/M&W |
10% seats out of CDSE vacancies
for PC and 10% seats out of AFCAT vacancies for SSC. |
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AFCAT 1 Apply Online 2023
AFCAT
1 2023 Application Form registration has been started on 01st December 2022 (11
am) and the last date to apply online for AFCAT 2023 exam on 31st December 2022
(5 pm) on the official
website https://careerindianairforce.cdac.in OR https://afcat.cdac.in. The
applicants interested in AFCAT 1 2023 can apply by directly clicking the below
link, it will redirect you to AFCAT 1 2023 Application Form official page as
the online application has been started now.
AFCAT-1 2023 Application Form Link [Active]
Steps to Apply for AFCAT 1 2023 Exam
Step 1- Registration
Process
- Click on the link provided
below or visit the official website.
- A new page will appear. New
Users will have to register first.
- Click on New User Register.
- A new page will appear to enter
your mobile no. and email to register yourself.
- An OTP will be sent to your
mobile no. and email, fill and click on “Submit”.
- A Login Id and Password will be
sent to your registered mobile no. and email id.
Step 2- Login
- Login using the Registration Number and
Password. Select the post.
- Fill up other details such as
educational qualifications etc. depending upon the educational
qualification of the candidate.
- Pay the examination fee as
applicable, online using a Credit/Debit Card or Internet Banking
- Candidates are required to
upload their scanned color photograph and Signature (in English or in
Hindi) in JPEG format.
- Login with your Registration
Number and Password in the link for “UPLOAD” and thereafter, upload the
file/scanned filled
- Upload all the required
certificates
- Submit the application. Print
out the acknowledgment for records.
AFCAT 1 2023 Exam Application Fee
Candidates registering
for AFCAT entry will have to pay an amount of Rs. 250/- as an
examination fee.
AFCAT 1 2023 Eligibility Criteria
AFCAT 1 2023
eligibility criteria for Ground Duty and Flying Branch posts are given below.
(A) AFCAT Age Limit
(i) Flying Branch: Applicant age should be at least 20
years and the upper age is capped at 24 years for
flying branch. The upper age limit for candidates holding valid and current
Commercial Pilot License issued by DGCA (India) is relaxable up to 26 years.
(ii)Ground Duty
(Technical/Non-Technical) Branches: For ground duty, the minimum age is 20 years and the upper
age limit is capped at 26 years
Note: Candidates below 25 years of age must be
unmarried at the time of commencement of the course. Widows/Widowers and
divorcees (with or without encumbrances) below 25 years of age are also not
eligible.
(B) AFCAT Educational Qualification
Flying branch: Minimum
50% marks each in physics and mathematics at 10+2 level and a three-year degree
in graduation OR a BE/BTech degree with a minimum of 60% from a recognized
university.
AFCAT 2023 Eligibility
Criteria for Ground Duty (Technical)Branch:
(i)Aeronautical engineering
(Electronics)(AE(L)): 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.
Click Here to Check AFCAT Eligibility Criteria
in Details
AFCAT 2023 Selection Process
Indian Air Force will
send call letters to all the candidates who clear the AFCAT 1 2023 to appear
for the second stage of selection i.e AFSB Testing.
AFSB Testing Stage 1
It includes the
following two tests:
- Officer Intelligence Rating
Test.
- Picture Perception and
Discussion Test (PP&DT)
Stage 1 is called the
screening test and candidates who do not clear it will be rejected and will not
be called for AFSB Testing Stage 2.
AFSB Testing Stage 2
All Stage 1 qualified
candidates will have to appear for AFSB Stage 2 and undergo the following
tests:
Psychological Tests: These are written psychological tests
and are conducted by professional psychologists.
Group Tests: These tests involve mental and physical
activities to examine the candidates’ on various mental and physical
parameters.
AFSB Interview: In this round, the interviewing officer
takes a personal round of interviews for the candidate.
Computerised Pilot
Selection System (CPSS) Test: This test is mandatory for only those candidates who have
applied for the Flying Branch.
Medical Examination
Recommended candidates
will be called for the 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). After
the medical examination, a final merit list would be prepared on the basis of
the marks scored by the candidate in written and AFSB interviews. All the
shortlisted candidates would be given the joining letter of the respective
training academies they have applied to.
AFCAT 2023 Exam Pattern
In the Table Below, we
have provided you with the exam pattern of the AFCAT 1 2023 Exam.
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Name of Exam |
Time Duration |
Number of Questions |
Maximum Marks |
Subjects |
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1. AFCAT 1 2023 |
2 Hours |
100 |
300 |
Verbal Ability, Numerical Ability,
Reasoning, General Awareness, and Military Aptitude |
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2. EKT( Engineering Knowledge
Test) |
45 Minutes |
15 |
100 |
Technical |
AFCAT Exam
Type of
Questions: Multiple-Choice
Questions
Time Duration: 2 hrs
No. of questions: 100
Max marks: 300
Subjects: Verbal ability, Numerical Ability,
Reasoning, General Awareness and Military Aptitude.
There is a negative
marking of 1/3rd mark in all sections.
Engineering Knowledge
Test (EKT) would be for 45 minutes and conducted immediately after AFCAT.
No. of questions: 50
Max marks: 150
Note: Candidates who
are opting for Ground Duty (technical) branch have to pass both AFCAT &
EKT.
AFCAT 2023 Syllabus
The candidates
preparing for Air Force Common Admission Test must begin with their preparation
with the latest AFCAT Syllabus for scoring good marks in the entrance
test.
Syllabus for English
Section:
This section of the
AFCAT Exam consists of at least 20 questions and the level is from moderate to
difficult. Questions would be asked from comprehension, cloze test, synonyms
and antonyms, idioms and phrases, and Error spotting.
Syllabus forGeneral Knowledge:
This section consists of questions from Indian History, Polity,
Economics, Geography, Physics, Chemistry, Biology andCurrent Affairs. The level of difficulty of this section is
from easy to moderate.
Syllabus for Reasoning
Section:
Questions would be
asked from Series, Venn Diagram, Syllogism, Blood Relation, Non Verbal
questions, Verbal reasoning, military aptitude etc.
Syllabus for
Quantitative Aptitude Section:
The questions that are
asked in the Mathematics sections of AFCAT are of Easy to Moderate level and
questions would be asked from Number system, HCF and LCM, Time, Distance and
Speed, Time and Work, Ratio and Proportion, Percentage, Average, Simple
Interest and Compound Interest, Pipes And Cistern etc.
Click Here To View AFCAT Detailed Syllabus 2023
AFCAT Previous Year Question Paper
Here, we are providing theAFCAT Previous Year Question Paperswhich will help you for better exam
preparation for the upcoming Indian Air Force AFCAT 1 2023 exam. All the
candidates preparing for AFCAT 1 2023 can download AFCAT Previous Year Question
Paper PDFs by clicking on the link given below.
Click Here to Download AFCAT Previous Year
Question Paper
AFCAT 1 2023 Salary
1. Cadets in the final
year of training will be given a stipend of Rs. 56,100.
2. After successful
completion of training, level 10 in the Pay Matrix of the seventh Central Pay
Commission will be allotted to the young Air Officers [56100-1,10,700]
3. Military Service
Pay- 15,500 will also be included.
Additional Allowances
1. Flying Branch- Rs
11250 per month.
2. Technical Branch
Officers: Rs 2500 per month.
In Addition to these
officers are also entitled to other allowances such as TA, DA, Children
Education Allowance, Ration Money Allowance etc.
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AFCAT 1 2023 Salary
Structure |
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Rank |
Level |
Pay Scale (in Rs.) |
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Flying Officer |
Level 10 |
Rs. 56,100 – 1,77,500 |
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Flight Lieutenant |
Level 10 B |
Rs. 6,13,00-1,93,900 |
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Squadron Leader |
Level 11 |
Rs. 6,94,00 – 2,07,200 |
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Wing Commander |
Level 12A |
Rs. 1,21,200 – 2,12400 |
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Group Captain |
Level 13 |
Rs. 1,30,600-2, 15,900 |
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Air Commodore |
Level 13A |
Rs. 1,39,600-2,17,600 |
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Air Vice Marshal |
Level 14 |
Rs. 1,44,200-2,18,200 |
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Air Marshal HAG Scale |
Level 15 |
Rs. 1, 82, 200-2,24,100 |
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HAG+Scale |
Level 16 |
Rs. 2,05,400 – 2,24,400 |
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VACS/Airforce Cdr/ Air Marshal
(NFSG) |
Level 17 |
Rs. 2,25,000/-(fixed) |
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CAS |
Level 18 |
Rs. 2,50,000/-(fixed) |
AFCAT 1 2023 Admit Card
Indian Air Force
releases admit cards/ call letters for each stage of the Air Force Common
Admission Test. The candidates have to download their admit cards and carry a
printout along with them to the exam hall.
Click For AFCAT Admit Card Details
AFCAT 1 2023 Result
AFCAT-1 2023 Exam will
be conducted in two shifts each day in February 2023, AFCAT 1 Result will be
released around a month later the exam date. The candidates who have appeared
in the written exam held can check their results and cut off marks once released
officially.
Click for AFCAT Result Details
AFCAT 1 2023 Cut Off
AFCAT 1 Cut Off marks
which have been released along with the AFCAT 1 Result 2023 on the official
website AFCAT Cut Off Marks for the previous year's AFCAT Exams have been
tabulated below for your reference.
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Previous years |
AFCAT-1 Cut Off |
AFCAT 2 Cut Off |
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AFCAT 2022 |
157 |
157 |
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AFCAT 2021 |
165 |
157 |
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AFCAT 2020 |
153 |
155 |
AFCAT Cut Off [Previous Year]- Click to Check