Are you ready to embark on an extraordinary journey? The Indian Air Force (IAF) has opened its doors for aspiring officers through the AFCAT 2/2024 recruitment drive. With over 300 vacancies across various branches, this is your chance to serve the nation and reach new heights.
Indian Air Force AFCAT 2/2024 Batch Recruitment Summary
The Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) is your entry ticket to a prestigious career as a commissioned officer in the IAF. AFCAT 2/2024 offers opportunities in both flying and ground duty branches. Here's a quick overview:
Important DatesDon't miss these crucial deadlines:
- Online Application Start: May 30, 2024
- Application Deadline: June 28, 2024
- AFCAT Exam Dates: August 9, 10, & 11, 2024
Application FeesEligibility CriteriaEnsure you meet the following requirements before applying:
- Age:
- Flying Branch: 20 to 24 years (as of July 1, 2025)
- Ground Duty (Technical/Non-Technical): 20 to 26 years (as of July 1, 2025)
- Education:
- Flying Branch: Graduate with minimum 60% marks in aggregate and Physics & Mathematics at 10+2 level.
- Ground Duty (Technical): Engineering degree in relevant disciplines.
- Ground Duty (Non-Technical): Graduate with minimum 50% marks in aggregate.
- Nationality: Indian citizen
Vacancy DetailsThe official notification provides a detailed breakdown of vacancies based on branch and category. Refer to it for precise figures.
Selection Process
Your journey to becoming an IAF officer involves:
- AFCAT Online Exam: A computer-based test assessing your reasoning, verbal ability, numerical ability, general awareness, and military aptitude.
- Air Force Selection Board (AFSB) Interview: A comprehensive assessment of your psychological aptitude, group tasks, and communication skills.
- Medical Examination: A thorough evaluation to ensure you meet the IAF's medical standards.
AFCAT SyllabusPrepare strategically for the AFCAT exam by focusing on:
- General Awareness: Current affairs, history, geography, civics, environment, defense, art, culture, etc.
- Verbal Ability in English: Comprehension, error detection, sentence completion, synonyms, antonyms, vocabulary, etc.
- Numerical Ability: Decimal and fraction, time and work, average, profit and loss, ratio and proportion, simple and compound interest, percentage, etc.
- Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test: Verbal and non-verbal reasoning, spatial ability, etc.
Take the Leap!The Indian Air Force offers a challenging and rewarding career path. If you dream of serving the nation, soaring high, and making a difference, don't miss this opportunity. Visit the official AFCAT website to apply and for further details.
Your wings await!