AFCAT (Air Force Common Admission Test)

About AFCAT (Air Force Common Admission Test)

The Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) is conducted by the Indian Air Force (IAF) twice a year to recruit officers in the Flying Branch, Ground Duty (Technical), and Ground Duty (Non-Technical) branches. It is one of the most popular exams for candidates aspiring to join the Indian Air Force as a Commissioned Officer.

Mode of Examination (AFCAT)

The AFCAT exam is conducted in online mode (computer-based test) and consists of objective-type multiple-choice questions.

🔹 AFCAT Exam Pattern (For All Branches except Technical):
📌 English – 25 Questions (75 Marks)
📌 General Awareness – 25 Questions (75 Marks)
📌 Numerical Ability – 18 Questions (54 Marks)
📌 Reasoning & Military Aptitude – 32 Questions (96 Marks)

🔹 EKT (Engineering Knowledge Test) – For Technical Candidates
📌 EKT (Only for Technical Branch Applicants) – 50 Questions (150 Marks)

✅ Total Marks: 300 (AFCAT) + 150 (EKT for Technical Candidates)
✅ Time Duration: 2 hours (AFCAT) + 45 minutes (EKT)

Duration of AFCAT Exam

🕒 AFCAT: 2 Hours
🕒 EKT (for Technical Candidates): 45 Minutes

📌 Marking Scheme:
✔ +3 marks for every correct answer
❌ -1 mark for every wrong answer

Eligibility Criteria for AFCAT

🔹 Age Limit:

🔹 Educational Qualification:

• For Flying Branch:
  📌 Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with Physics & Mathematics at 10+2 level OR B.E./B.Tech.
• For Ground Duty (Technical):
  📌 B.E./B.Tech in relevant engineering fields.
• For Ground Duty (Non-Technical):
  📌 Graduate degree in any discipline OR PG degree in relevant fields (like Administration, Logistics, Meteorology).

🔹 Nationality:

• Must be an Indian citizen.

How to Apply for AFCAT Exam

1️⃣ Visit the AFCAT Website: afcat.cdac.in
2️⃣ Register & Fill Out Application Form: Enter personal, educational, and contact details.
3️⃣ Upload Required Documents:
✅ Passport-size Photograph (10–50 KB, JPG)
✅ Signature (10–50 KB, JPG)
✅ Educational Qualification Certificates
✅ Valid ID Proof (Aadhaar, Passport, etc.)
4️⃣ Pay the Application Fee:
✅ ₹250 for All Candidates
5️⃣ Submit & Download Confirmation: Print the confirmation page for reference.

Selection Process After AFCAT Exam

✔ AFCAT Written Exam
✔ AFSB Interview (Air Force Selection Board)
✔ Medical Examination
✔ Final Merit List

📌 After Selection:

• Flying Branch Cadets undergo training for 74 weeks at Air Force Academy (AFA), Hyderabad.
• Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical) Cadets undergo training for 52 weeks at AFA, Hyderabad.

AFCAT Exam Syllabus

📖 English:

• Comprehension
• Grammar & Vocabulary
• Sentence Completion
• Error Detection

📖 General Awareness:

• Current Affairs
• History, Geography & Polity
• Science & Technology
• Defense-related topics

📖 Numerical Ability:

• Algebra & Arithmetic
• Profit & Loss
• Percentage & Ratio
• Speed, Distance & Time

📖 Reasoning & Military Aptitude:

• Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning
• Spatial Ability
• Rotational Ability

📖 EKT (For Technical Candidates):

• Mechanical Engineering
• Computer Science
• Electrical & Electronics

Why Take AFCAT Mock Tests?

✔ Improve Speed & Accuracy – Helps in solving questions faster.
✔ Better Time Management – Prepares for real-time exam conditions.
✔ Identify Weak Areas – Focus on improving specific subjects.

Important Links for AFCAT Aspirants:

📌 Syllabus & Exam Pattern: AFCAT Official Syllabus
📌 Apply Online: AFCAT Application Form
📌 Official Notification: AFCAT Notification