- The Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) entry is available for aspirant who intend to join the Indian Air Force after successful completion of graduation/ post-graduation (as applicable). Through AFCAT entry, an aspirant can join the Flying branch, Ground Duty (Technical) and Ground Duty (Non- Technical) branches as per the following details:-
| Branch | Category/ Head | Details |
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| Flying | GENDER | Male & Female |
| TYPE OF COMMISSION | Short Service Commission (SSC) For Men & Women | |
| AGE | Short Service Commission (SSC) For Men & Women 20 to 24 years as on date of commencement of training (Additional 2 years relaxation is available for Commercial Pilot Licence holders) | |
| ADVERTISEMENT SCHEDULE | June & December (www.afcat.cdac.in) | |
| ADVERTISEMENT RELEASED BY | Indian Air Force/DISHA Cell | |
| TRAINING SCHEDULED AT | Air Force Academy | |
| MARITAL STATUS OF THE CANDIDATE | Unmarried | |
| EDUCATION QUALIFICATION |
Candidates should have mandatorily passed with a minimum of 50% marks each in Maths & Physics at 10+2 level
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| GROUND DUTY (TECHNICAL) i.e. Aeronautical Engineering (Mechanical) and Aeronautical Engineering (Electronics) | GENDER | Male & Female |
| TYPE OF COMMISSION | Short Service Commission (SSC) For Men & Women | |
| AGE | 20 to 26 years as on date of commencement of training | |
| ADVERTISEMENT SCHEDULE | June and December | |
| ADVERTISEMENT RELEASED BY | IAF/DISHA Cell | |
| TRAINING SCHEDULED AT | Air Force Academy followed by Air Force Technical College | |
| MARITAL STATUS OF THE CANDIDATE | Unmarried | |
| OTHER TERMS & CONDITIONS |
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| EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS | AERONAUTICAL ENGINEER (ELECTRONICS) {AE(L)}
Candidates with a minimum Of 50% marks each In Physics And Mathematics at 10+2 level and a minimum of four years graduation/integrated Post-Graduation qualification In Engineering/ Technology from a recognised University or cleared sections A and B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India or Graduate Membership Examination of the institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers by actual studies with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent in the following disciplines:-
Candidates with a minimum of 50% marks each in Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level and a minimum of four years degree graduation/integrated Post-graduation qualification in Engineering/ Technology from recognized University or cleared sections A and B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India by actual studies from a recognised University with minimum 60% marks or equivalent in the following disciplines:-
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| GROUND DUTY (NON TECHNICAL) i.e Weapon Systems, Administration, Accounts, Logistics, Meteorology & Education | GENDER | Male & Female |
| TYPE OF COMMISSION | Short Service Commission (SSC) For Men & Women | |
| AGE | 20 to 26 years as on date of commencement of training | |
| ADVERTISEMENT SCHEDULE | June and December | |
| ADVERTISEMENT RELEASED BY | Indian Air Force/DISHA Cell | |
| TRAINING SCHEDULED AT | Air Force Academy | |
| MARITAL STATUS OF THE CANDIDATE | Unmarried | |
| OTHER TERMS & CONDITIONS |
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| EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS |
WEAPON SYSTEMS (WS) BRANCH
AND Graduation with minimum three years degree course in any discipline from a recognized University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent. OR BE/B Tech degree (Four years course) from a recognized University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent. ADMINISTRATION AND LOGISTICS BRANCHES
ACCOUNTS BRANCH
METEOROLOGY BRANCH
AND B.Sc with Physics and Mathematics with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent OR Four year Graduation in Engineering / Technology discipline with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent in the following streams : -
EDUCATION BRANCH Passed 10+2 AND Post-Graduation with 50% marks in any discipline including integrated courses offering PG (single degree without permission to exit and lateral entry) and with 60%marks in Graduation in any discipline. |

