IAF AFCAT 01/2024 Exam Registration Begins at afcat.cdac.in, How to Apply

The Indian Air Force (IAF) commenced the online application process for the Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT 01/2024) on December 1, 2023. Interested and eligible candidates can apply for the AFCAT 01/2024 via the official website of IAF at afcat.cdac.in. The deadline for the submission of the online application form is December 30 (up to 11 PM). The online IAF AFCAT 2024 exam will be held on February 16, 17, and 18, 2024 (tentatively). The Air Force Common Admission Test will be conducted in two shifts.

“Online applications are invited for the courses commencing in January 2025 for grant of Short Service Commission (SSC) in Flying Branch and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) Branches. Online applications are also invited for NCC Special Entry Scheme (For flying branch),” read the official notice. Through an official notice, IAF has invited eligible men and women to be part of the top force as Group ‘A’ Gazetted Officers in Flying and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) branches.

This recruitment campaign is being conducted to fill a total of 317 positions in the Flying, Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) branches. Before applying for the IAF AFCAT 2024 exam, candidates are advised to read the official notice completely.

IAF AFCAT 2024: Eligibility Criteria

For AFCAT and NCC Special Entry: Applicants must be between the age group 20 to 24 years as of January 1, 2025.

For Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical) Branch: The minimum age limit is 20 years while the maximum age requirement is 26 years as of January 1, 2024.

IAF AFCAT 2024: Steps To Register

Step 1: Go to the official website of IAF at afcat.cdac.in

Step 2: On the homepage, search for the ‘Click Here’ link under the News section.

Step 3: As a new window opens, enter the login details and click on submit.

Step 4: Then proceed with the online application form.

Step 5: Upload all the necessary documents and pay the application fee.

Step 5: Cross-check all the details added and submit the form.

Direct link here: https://afcat.cdac.in/afcatreg/candidate/login

IAF AFCAT 2024: Examination Fee

While applying for the IAF AFCAT 01/2024 exam, candidates have to pay an examination fee of Rs 550. Meanwhile, those who are registering for the NCC Special entry process are not required to pay an application fee.

IAF AFCAT 2024: Salary

After the selection process, the flight cadets will be paid a fixed stipend of Rs 56,100 per month for the duration of their training.