AFCAT 1 Notification 2024: The Indian Air Force released the AFCAT 1 Notification 2024 on 18th November for the 317 posts Group A Gazetted Officers in Flying and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) branch. The application form will online mode through AFCAT notification 2024. The Indian Air Force open the online Registration form of AFCAT 1 Recruitment on 1st to 30th December 2023 at careerindianairforce.cdac.in or afcat.cdac.in.
All interested candidate ensure the eligibility criteria of recruitment then apply for AFCAT 1 Notification 2024 on or before the last date. Graduate candidates who are 20 years or above can also apply. The candidates who can clear AFCAT 1 exam will be shortlisted for the courses starting from January 2025 in flying branch and Ground Duty.
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AFCAT 1 Notification 2024
Every year Indian Air Force conducts AFCAT exam twice a year and this year AFCAT 1 released on 18th November. AFCAT 1 recruitment process will provide a gateway for interested candidates to start their fulfilling career as commissioned officers in the IAF, contributing to the nation’s Defence and security. In this article all details of AFCAT 1 Notification 2024 provide including exam pattern, exam fee structure, how to apply application form etc.
AFCAT 1 Notification 2024 Overview
| Recruitment Organisation | Indian Air Force (IAF) |
| Name of Post | Short Service Commission (SSC) in Flying Branch and Ground Duty (Non-Technical and Technical) |
| Notification No. | 01/2024 |
| Vacancy | 317 |
| Category | Defence Job |
| Application mode | Online |
| Registration open Start date | 1st December |
| Registration closing date | 30th December |
| Salary | Rs 56100- Rs. 177500 (Flying Officer) |
| Official Website | www.afcat.cdac.in |
AFCAT 1 Vacancy 2024
AFCAT Notification 2024 Eligibility Criteria
| Branch | Education Qualification |
| Flying Branch | Must have passed the 10+2 exam with a minimum 50% aggregate marks in Maths & PhysicsMust be a graduate with a bachelor degree in BE / B.Tech 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 60% marks or equivalent |
| Ground Duty (Technical) | Must have passed the 10+2 exam with a minimum 50% aggregate marks in Maths & PhysicsMust be a graduate with a bachelor degree in BE / B.Tech 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 60% marks or equivalent |
| Ground Duty (Non-Technical) | Administration Branch: Graduate Degree (3 years degree course) in any discipline with 60% marks from a recognised university or equivalent / 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.Logistic Branch: Graduate Degree (3 years degree course) in any discipline with 60% marks from a recognised university or equivalent / 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: B.Com degree (3 years degree course) with a minimum of 60% marks from a recognised university or equivalent.Education Branch: Passed 10+2 and Post-Graduation with 50% 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 disciplineMeteorology Branch: Post Graduation Degree in any science stream/ Mathematics/ Statistics/ Geography/ Computer Applications/ Environmental Science/ Applied Physics/ Oceanography/ Agricultural Meteorology/ Ecology & Environment/ Geo-physics/ Environmental Biology. |
AFCAT 1 Notification 2024 Selection Process
Indian Air Force conduct AFCAT selection process in three stages that written exam, AFSB Interview and Medical exam to recruit candidate twice per every year.
| Stages | Exam Details |
| Written Exam | Total Questions-100 Marks-300 ( 3 marks per Question) Mode- Online Total Time- 2 hrs Negative Mark- 1 mark per question |
| AFSB Interview | Psychological test will be conducted on Day 1(Evening) and the Group Tests and Interview would commence after document check for the next five days. |
| Medical Exam | Candidates recommended by the AFSBs and found medically fit by appropriate medical establishment are detailed for training strictly on the basis of merit and availability of vacancies in various branches/ sub branches |
AFCAT 1 Notification 2024 FAQs
Q1- When the AFCAT 1 Registration form start ?
Ans- The registration form start from 1st December.
Q2- When the written exam conduct by Indian Air Force?
Ans- The written Exam will be conducted in February month.
