Indian Air Force AFCAT 2/2025 Recruitment – 284 Vacancies, Online Form
Apply for AFCAT 02/2025 and join the Indian Air Force as a Commissioned Officer. Check official notification, syllabus, exam date & application process.
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has officially released the AFCAT 02/2025 notification for the recruitment of Commissioned Officers in Flying and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) branches. A total of 284 vacancies have been announced for the July 2026 batch. Check out all details including eligibility, age limit, syllabus, selection process, and how to apply.
AFCAT 02/2025 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | June 2, 2025 |
| Application Start Date | June 2, 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | July 1, 2025 (11:30 PM) |
| Admit Card Release | To be announced |
| AFCAT Exam Date | September 2025 (Tentative) |
| Course Commencement | July 2026 |
Vacancy Details – AFCAT 02/2025 Total 284 Posts
| Entry Type | Branch | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AFCAT Entry | Flying | 01 | 02 | 03 |
| Ground Duty (Tech) AE (L) | 85 | 23 | 108 | |
| Ground Duty (Tech) AE (M) | 38 | 10 | 48 | |
| Admin | 46 | 12 | 58 | |
| Logistics | 11 | 04 | 15 | |
| Accounts | 09 | 02 | 11 | |
| Education | 07 | 02 | 09 | |
| Weapon Systems | 19 | 05 | 24 | |
| Meteorology Entry | Meteorology | 06 | 02 | 08 |
| NCC Special Entry | Flying | 10% seats of AFCAT Flying | ||
Application Fee For AFCAT 2/2025 Recruitment 2025
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| AFCAT Entry | ₹550/- |
| NCC Special Entry | No Fee |
Payment Mode: Online via Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking
Eligibility Criteria For AFCAT 2/2025 Recruitment 2025
Flying Branch
- Age: 20 to 24 years (as on July 1, 2026)
- Educational Qualification: Graduation in any discipline with 60% marks and Physics & Math in 10+2 OR B.E./B.Tech with 60%
Ground Duty (Technical)
- Age: 20 to 26 years
- 10+2 with Physics and Maths + 4-year Engineering Degree
Ground Duty (Non-Technical)
- Admin & Logistics: Graduate with 60% marks
- Accounts: B.Com with 60% marks
- Education: PG with 50% & Graduation with 60%
NCC Special Entry
- ‘C’ Certificate in Air Wing NCC
- Same criteria as Flying Branch
Meteorology Entry
- PG in relevant discipline with 50% marks
AFCAT 2/2025 Exam Pattern
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 20 | 60 |
| English (Verbal Ability) | 30 | 90 |
| Numerical Ability | 15 | 45 |
| Reasoning and Military Aptitude | 35 | 105 |
| Total | 100 | 300 |
Duration: 2 hours
Marking Scheme: +3 for correct, -1 for incorrect
Selection Process For AFCAT 2/2025 Recruitment 2025
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Written Exam
– Online test (100 questions, 300 marks)
– Subjects: General Awareness, English, Reasoning, Maths, Military Aptitude
– EKT (only for Technical branch) -
AFSB Interview
– Stage 1: OIR Test + PPDT
– Stage 2: Psychological Tests, Group Tasks, Interview, CPSS (for Flying Branch) -
Medical Examination
– At AFCME (Delhi) or IAM (Bengaluru) for Flying
– Other IAF medical centers for Ground Duty
NCC and Meteorology applicants are directly called for AFSB.
Download AFCAT 02/2025 Notification PDF
Download AFCAT 2/2025 Notification PDF
How to Apply for AFCAT 2/2025
- Visit afcat.cdac.in
- Register as a new user
- Fill in personal, academic, and communication details
- Upload required documents
- Pay the application fee (if applicable)
- Submit and print the application
Best Books for AFCAT Preparation
| Subject | Book | Author/Publisher |
|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge | Lucent’s General Knowledge | Lucent |
| English | Objective General English | S.P. Bakshi (Arihant) |
| Reasoning | Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning | R.S. Aggarwal |
| Maths | Quantitative Aptitude | R.S. Aggarwal |
| Practice Papers | AFCAT Practice Sets | Arihant Experts |
AFCAT 2025 Preparation Tips
- Understand exam pattern and syllabus thoroughly
- Make a realistic study timetable
- Focus on weak areas with daily practice
- Take online mocks and analyze performance
- Stay updated with current affairs
Final Words
The AFCAT 02/2025 notification presents an incredible opportunity to join the Indian Air Force as a Commissioned Officer. With 284 vacancies available, candidates should not miss this chance. Start preparing early, stay focused, and ensure all application steps are completed on time.
Apply now and take your first step toward a career in the skies!
