Indian Air Force (IAF) AFCAT Recruitment 2024: Applications Open for Various Branches
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has commenced its recruitment process to fill vacant positions across its three branches: Flying, Ground Duty (Technical), and Ground Duty (Non-Technical). Interested and eligible candidates are invited to apply through the official IAF website. The registration window opened on May 30 and will remain open until June 28. This recruitment drive aims to fill a total of 304 positions.
AFCAT Recruitment: Vacancy Details
- AFCAT (Flying): 29 positions
- AFCAT Ground Duty Technical: 156 positions
- Aeronautical Engineering Electronics (AE (L)): 111 positions
- Aeronautical Engineering Mechanical (AE (M)): 45 positions
- AFCAT Ground Duty Non-Technical:
- Administration (Admin): 54 positions
- Logistics (LGS): 17 positions
- Accounts: 12 positions
- Meteorology Entry: 10 positions
AFCAT Notification: Branch-Wise Eligibility Details
AFCAT Entry Flying: Candidates must have:
- Passed 10+2 with a minimum of 50% marks in Mathematics and Physics
- Graduated with a minimum three-year degree course with at least 60% marks, or
- Obtained a BE/B Tech degree with at least 60% marks, or
- Cleared Section A & B examination of the Associate Membership of the Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India with at least 60% marks.
Aeronautical Engineering Electronics (AE (L)):
- Passed 10+2 with 60% marks in Physics and Mathematics, or
- Graduated/Integrated PG Degree in Engineering/Technology.
Aeronautical Engineering Mechanical (AE (M)):
- Minimum 60% marks each in Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level, or
- 4-year Engineering/Technology degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, or equivalent.
Ground Duty Non-Technical:
- Administration and Logistics: Bachelor’s degree in any stream with at least 60% marks.
- Accounts: Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (BCom) with at least 60% marks.
Examination Details: The AFCAT examination is scheduled to take place on August 9, 10, and 11.
Age Limits:
- Flying Branch through AFCAT and NCC Special Entry: 20 to 24 years
- Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical) Branch: 20 to 26 years
Pay and Allowances: Flying Officer: Rs 56,100 – 1,77,500
“The written examination and SSB test are provisional, subject to candidates satisfying all eligibility conditions. If, at any stage, it is found that candidates do not fulfill the prescribed eligibility criteria, their candidature will be canceled by the IAF,” as stated in the official notice.
