IAF AFCAT Recruitment 2022 | Apply online for 317 vacancies @afcat.cdac.in

Last Date: 30.12.2021

No. of Posts: 317

Vacancy Details:

AFCAT Entry:

Flying: SSC – 77

Ground Duty (Technical): AE(L): PC – 19,SSC – 76; AE(M) : PC – 07,SSC – 27

Ground Duty (Non-Technical): Admin: PC –10,SSC – 41; Accts : PC – 04,SSC- 17; Lgs : PC – 08,SSC- 31

NCC Special Entry:  

Flying: 10% seats out of CDSE vacancies for PC and 10% seats out of AFCAT vacancies for SSC

PC – Permanent Commssion

SSC – Short Service Commission

Qualification:

Flying Branch:

Candidates should have mandatorily passed with a minimum of 50% marks each in Maths and Physics at 10+2 level and

(a) Graduation with minimum three years degree course in any discipline from a recognized University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent.

OR

(b) BE/B Tech degree (Four years course) from a recognised University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent.

OR

(c) Candidates who have cleared Section A & B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India from a recognised University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent.

Ground Duty (Technical) Branch:

Aeronautical Engineer (Electronics):

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 or Graduate membership examination of the Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers by actual studies with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent.

Aeronautical Engineer (Mechanical):

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 recognised University

OR

 cleared Sections A & B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India by actual studies with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent.

Ground Duty (Non-Technical) Branches:

Administration & Logistics:

Passed 10+2 and Graduate Degree (Minimum three years degree course) in any discipline from a recognised university with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent or cleared section A & B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India from a recognised university with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent.

Accounts Branch:

Passed 10+2 and done graduation in any of the following streams with 60 % marks or equivalent from a recognized university:

• Com Degree (Min three years course).
• Bachelor of Business Administration (with specialization in Finance)/ Bachelor of Management Studies (with specialization in Finance)/ Bachelor of Business Studies (with specialization in Finance)
• Qualified CA/ CMA/ CS/ CFA.
• Sc. with specialization in Finance.

Two seats are reserved for Law qualified candidates in Ground duty (Non-Tech) branches and these candidates may get employed on legal duties of the IAF (after commissioning).

Pay Scale:

Rank: Flying Officer

Pay as per Defence Matrix: Rs. 56100 – 177500

Level: 10

MSP: Rs. 15500

 Flight Cadets shall receive a fixed stipend of Rs 56,100/- per month during one year of training.

In addition to pay, allowances are applicable based on the nature of duty/ place of posting and it includes Flying, Technical, Field Area, Special Compensatory (Hill area), Special Force, Siachen, Island Special

Duty, Test Pilot & Flight Test Engineer, Area and Remote Locality Allowance.

Age Limit:

Flying Branch:

20 to 24 years as on 01 January 2023.

Upper age limit for candidates holding valid and current Commercial Pilot License issued by DGCA (India) is relaxable upto 26 year.

Ground Duty (Technical/ Non-Technical) Branches:

20 to 26 years as on 01 January 2023.

Job nature: Permanent

How to Apply?

Interested candidates meeting the eligibility criteria for IAF are required to apply online by using the following links:

 https://careerindianairforce.cdac.in

OR

https://afcat.cdac.in

Aadhaar Card is mandatory for online registration.

Selection Process:

The selection will be based on an Examination (AFCAT).   

Application Fee:

After filling in the online application form, the examination fee of Rs. 250/- (non-refundable) for AFCAT entry (not applicable for NCC special entry) have to be paid online.

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FAQ

1)    What is the last date for submission of online applications for IAF AFCAT?

The last date for submission of online applications is 30th December 2021.

2)    What is the number of vacancies for IAF AFCAT?

The number of vacancies available is 317.

3)    How to apply for Air Force Common Admission Test?

Candidates have to apply online through one of the following websites:

https://careerindianairforce.cdac.in

OR

https://afcat.cdac.in

4)    What is the selection procedure for IAF AFCAT?

The candidates will be selected based on an Examination (AFCAT).