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IAF AFCAT

IAF AFCAT

Air Force Common Admission Test

Application Process

The following is an overview of the AFCAT selection process:

  • Release of Application Form: Interested candidates must complete and submit an application form as well as pay their fees online. 
  • Admit Card Distribution: The admit card is distributed via the official website. Candidates must log in with the needed credentials to download their admission cards.
  • AFCAT Exam: The AFCAT exam is administered online and consists of questions from the Verbal Ability in English, General Awareness, Numerical Ability and Reasoning, and Military Aptitude Test categories. The test will last two hours and will be worth 300 points. Computer Science Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Electrical & Electronics Engineering questions are included in the EKT test for Ground Duty (Technical) branch applicants. The test will last 45 minutes and will be worth 150 points.
  • Result Announcement: It is announced online. To view the results, candidates must log in using the proper credentials. Candidates are chosen for the AFSB test based on the results of the online test.
  • AFSB test: There are three phases to the AFSB interview. Officer Intelligence Rating Test, Picture Perception Test, and Discussion Test are all part of Stage I. Psychological tests, group tests, and interviews make up Stage II. For applicants in the Flying Branch, the Computerized Pilot Selection System (CPSS) will be used.
  • Final Selection: Candidates are chosen based on their performance in the online test and the AFSB test.

 

Cut Off: 

The AFCAT test is used to select candidates for the Indian Air Force. This exam is separated into three stages: the online exam, the AFSB interview, and the medical test. After each stage of the test is completed, the written exam cut-off scores and total cut-off marks will be announced. The following is a summary of the AFCAT test stages:

  • Online Test: To advance to the next round, applicants must take this online exam and earn the necessary cut-off marks. The cut-off marks for the Online and EKT exams will be available on the official website.
  • AFSB Next Round: Candidates who qualify for this round must choose a test location and date on the internet. Following the completion of this set of exams, the Final Merit List will be issued.
  • Medical Exam: Candidates will be called in for the medical exam based on their ranks in the Final Merit List, following which the selection process will be concluded.
  Minimum Qualifying marks
Online Exam (Technical & Non-Technical candidates) 153
EKT Exam (Technical candidates) 40

FAQ

Q1. Can I apply for AFCAT after completing Class 12?
Ans.
No, candidates must be graduates to be eligible for the AFCAT exam.

Q2. How many times may I take the AFCAT exam?
Ans.
There is no restriction to the number of times you may take the AFCAT exam. Candidates who meet the specified age restriction are eligible to take the test.

Q3. How are applicants chosen for training after being appointed through AFCAT?
Ans.
Candidates suggested by AFSBs and confirmed medically fit are chosen for training based on merit and vacancy availability.

Q4. I neglected to include my registration number when I downloaded my AFCAT admit card. What should I do?
Ans.
Candidates should check their email for the registration number in order to download the AFCAT admission card. After a successful registration, applicants will get an email with their registration number.

Q5. My AFCAT applications have been submitted twice. Am I going to get my admit card for AFCAT?
Ans.
You will be awarded an AFCAT admission card based on your most recent application.

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