Indian Air Force Are Invited to Online Application Form for the Recruitment / Admission Under Air Force Common Admission Test AFCAT 2020. The Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) is conducted by the Indian Air Force. Both male and female aspirants can join flying and ground duty (technical and non-technical) branches through AFCAT 2020. This exam is conducted to recruit Gazetted Officers in Flying and Ground Duties (Technical and Non-Technical). Interested candidates can submit online applications for AFCAT through the official website https://afcat.cdac.in.
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Nationality: Candidates must be a citizen of India
Educational Qualification:
Ground Duty (Non-Technical Branches)
Meteorology: Post Graduate Degree in any Science stream with a minimum of 50% marks.
Ground Duty (Technical Branch):
Age limit: The age limits prescribed for the exam are different for different branches.
Branches |
Age Limit |
Flying Branch through AFCAT and NCC Special Entry |
Candidates should be between 20 to 24 years. The upper age limit for candidates having a Commercial Pilot License is relaxed up to 26 years. |
Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical) Branch |
The age of candidates should be between 20 to 26 years. |
Online Test / Written Examination:
Mode of examination: Online mode
Duration of examination: 2 hours for AFCAT and 45 minutes for EKT
Language of Exam: English language
Type of questions: Objective questions
All registered candidates are required to appear for the AFCAT online test. The test comprises questions from General Awareness, Verbal Ability in English, Numerical Ability and Reasoning, and Military Aptitude Test. The EKT, which is conducted for candidates with one of the choices as Technical Branch, comprises questions from Mechanical, Computer Science, and Electrical & Electronics. The maximum marks allotted to AFCAT are 300. The test paper of EKT carries a total of 150 marks.
Exam |
Subject |
No. of Questions |
Marks |
Duration |
AFCAT (For both Non-Technical & Technical Candidates) |
General Awareness, Verbal Ability in English, Numerical Ability and Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test |
100 |
300 |
2 Hours |
Engineering Knowledge Test (EKT-For Technical Candidates) |
Mechanical, Computer Science and Electrical & Electronics |
50 |
150 |
45 Minutes |
Note:
1. Both AFCAT Written and EKT Exam will be conducted in English Medium only.
2. Each question will consist of 3 marks both in AFCAT written and EKT Exam
3. 1 mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer.
4. Questions will be based on the metric system of Weights & Measures wherever applicable.
5. The Air Force has the discretion to fix qualifying marks in any or all the subjects of the examination.
Declaration of the result:
The AFCAT result is announced online on the official website. Candidates need to login to their account by entering email ID, password, and captcha code. The result displays the qualifying status, section-wise marks, overall marks, and cutoff marks. On the basis of the AFCAT result, candidates are called for AFSB Interview.
AFSB Interview:
Candidates declared successful in the AFCAT exam are called for AFSB Interview. The interview comprises three stages.
AFSB centers: Dehradun (1 AFSB), Mysuru (2 AFSB), Gandhinagar (3 AFSB), and Varanasi (4 AFSB).
Stage I: Officer Intelligence Rating Test along with Picture Perception and discussion test will be conducted on the first day.
Stage II: Psychological tests are conducted on Day 1(Afternoon) and the Group Tests and Interview would commence after the document check for the next five days.
For Flying Branch: Candidates applying for the flying branch are required to appear in the Computerised Pilot Selection System (CPSS).
Final Merit List:
The final merit list is prepared from amongst the candidates who secure the minimum qualifying marks separately in the written exam and AFSB test. All candidates are placed in the order of merit on the basis of total marks secured in written exams and AFSB tests.
AFCAT Medical Fitness Test:
To qualify the SSB interview round, the candidates should need to have physical fitness. They should need to perform the below-mentioned fitness exam for qualifying the SSB interview:
10 push-ups
1 mile run in 10 Minutes
3 chin-ups
General Awareness Syllabus for AFCAT:
This section tests the general knowledge of the candidates. The questions are designed on the basis of ongoing, current events in various fields around the world. About 20 questions are asked in this section.
The major topics covered in this section are given below:
History
Sports
Geography
Art and Culture
Current Affairs
Politics
Civics
Environment
Defense
Basic Science
English Syllabus for AFCAT:
This section tests the proficiency of students in English. The knowledge of the language through comprehension is also a part of this section. The total number of questions asked from this section will be about 30.
The important topics for this section are:
Comprehension
Basic Grammar
Fill in the blanks by choosing the appropriate word
Tenses
Error Detection
Sentence Completion
Synonyms and Antonyms
Testing of Vocabulary
Numerical Ability Syllabus for AFCAT:
This section is to check the knowledge, speed, and accuracy of the student in solving numerical problems. Basic Mathematical concepts are covered. The important topics of this section are as follows:
Decimal and Fraction
Simple Interest & Compound Interest
Time & Distance (Trains/Boats & Streams)
Percentage
Ratio & Proportion
Time and Work
Average
Profit & Loss
Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test Syllabus for AFCAT:
Odd One Out
Analogy
Venn Diagram
Pattern Completion
Dot Situation Analysis
Blood Relation
Missing Figures
Figure Classification
Coding and Decoding
Spotting the Embedded Figures
Sequencing
EKT is conducted for candidates opting for Ground Duty (Technical) branch. The syllabus comprises topics from Mechanical, Computer Science, and Electrical & Electronics. This section comprises a total of 50 questions. The test carries a total of 150 marks. AFCAT EKT is a 45-minute exam and is followed by AFCAT. The total duration for the AFCAT exam is 2 hours and the mode of examination is online.
The AFCAT EKT Exam Syllabus has a General engineering part that is based on the common topics of multiple branches of engineering. Also, based on the degree of the candidate, there are questions from the specialized part.
Some topics are common for every branch, which includes Engineering Mathematics, Engineering Drawing & Physics.
The Detailed syllabus is shown below:
Engineering Mathematics: Matrix Algebra, Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors, Partial derivatives, Maxima and minima, Multiple integrals, Stokes, Theorems of integral calculus, Gauss and Green’s theorems. Cauchy’s and Euler’s equations, First order differential equation (linear and nonlinear), Complex variables, Taylor’s and Laurent’ series, Sampling theorems, Random variables, Mean, Median, Mode and Standard deviation, Discrete and Continuous Distributions, Fourier transform, Laplace transforms, Z-transform.
Engineering Physics: Description of Motion in One, Two and Three Dimensions, Units for measurement, Work, Energy and Power, Rotational Motion, Gravitation, Electrostatics, Electric Current, Heat and Thermodynamics, Magnetic Effect of Currents, Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents and Electromagnetic Waves, Magnetism, Ray Optics, and Optical Instruments, Laws of Motion
Engineering Drawing: Introduction to Computer-Aided Drafting, Projection of straight line, planes and solids, Isometric Projection, Sectional Views of solids, Full section, Intersection of surfaces
EKT Syllabus for Computer Science Engineering:
Fundamental Engineering |
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Specialized branch topics |
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Allied Engineering Topics |
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EKT Syllabus for Mechanical Engineering;
Fundamental Engineering syllabus |
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Specialized Branch topics |
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Allied Engineering Topics |
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EKT Syllabus for Electrical & Electronics Engineering:
Fundamental Engineering syllabus |
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Specialized Branch topics |
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Allied Engineering Topics |
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AFCAT |
AFCAT Cut Off (out of 300) |
EKT Cut Off (out of 150) |
AFCAT 01/2019 |
133 |
50 |
During training, a stipend of Rs. 52,600 will be paid to trainees of the Indian Air Force. The total duration of the training for AFCAT is 1 year.
The is the latest breakdown of AFCAT salary for a commissioned officer (Per Month)
The branch-wise pay scale of AFCAT:
Flying Branch Salary |
Rs. 85,372/- |
Ground Duty (Tech) Branch Salary |
Rs. 74,872/- |
Ground Duty (Non-tech) Branch Salary |
Rs. 71,872/- |