The Indian Air Force (IAF) has officially opened the online application process for the Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) 2025, inviting applications for the Flying Branch and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) Branches, including NCC Special Entry, for courses commencing in July 2026.
Candidates can apply between June 2, 2025 (11:00 AM) and July 1, 2025 (11:30 PM) through the official IAF career websites:
https://afcat.cdac.in or https://careerindianairforce.cdac.in
AFCAT 2025 Exam Date
The AFCAT exam 2025 will be conducted in two shifts on August 23 and 24, 2025, with August 25 reserved as a backup day. The AFCAT paper will cover General Awareness, Verbal Ability in English, Numerical Ability, Reasoning, and Military Aptitude.
AFCAT 2025 Application Fee
The AFCAT fee is ₹550 + GST (non-refundable), applicable only for AFCAT entry. NCC Special Entry candidates are exempted from the fee.
AFCAT 2025 Qualification & Eligibility
Age Limit:
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Flying Branch: 20 to 24 years (born between July 2, 2002, and July 1, 2006).
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Ground Duty Branches: 20 to 26 years (born between July 2, 2000, and July 1, 2006).
Educational Qualification:
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Flying Branch: Graduation with 60% marks in any discipline and 50% marks in Physics and Maths in 10+2. B.E/B.Tech also eligible.
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Technical Branch: B.E/B.Tech in relevant fields with 60% marks.
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Non-Technical Branches: Graduation/Post-Graduation with 60% marks. Specific requirements apply to Admin, Logistics, Accounts, Education, and Meteorology branches.
Note: Final year students can apply provisionally if they meet all criteria and do not have any backlogs.
AFCAT 2025 Salary and Allowances
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Pay on Commissioning (Flying Officer): ₹56,100–₹1,77,500 + Military Service Pay ₹15,500.
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During training, a stipend of ₹56,100 per month is applicable.
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Additional allowances like Flying Allowance, Technical Allowance, and Risk Allowance may be applicable.
AFCAT Exam Pattern 2025
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Duration: 2 hours
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Total Questions: 100
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Total Marks: 300
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Marking Scheme: +3 for each correct answer, -1 for wrong answers, and 0 for unattempted questions.
How to Fill AFCAT 2025 Application Form Online
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Visit: https://afcat.cdac.in
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Click on Candidate Login and then Register Here.
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Fill in your personal, educational, and contact details.
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Upload required documents (photo, signature, thumb impression).
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Pay the AFCAT application fee online.
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Submit the application and save a copy for future reference.
AFCAT Last Date and Other Key Dates
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Last date to apply online: July 1, 2025
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Admit card release: Expected by August 7, 2025
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AFCAT 2025 exam date: August 23 & 24, 2025
Important Notes:
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Aadhaar card is mandatory for registration.
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Only one application per candidate is allowed.
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Candidates must bring original documents to the exam centre and later to the AFSB (Air Force Selection Board) if shortlisted.
For further details, download the full AFCAT 2025 PDF notification from the official website or refer to the AFCAT Notification PDF.
