AFCAT Exam 1/2017

Indian Air Force opens a best career opportunity for all defence job aspirants. The IAF invites application for Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT 01/2017).AFCAT Exam is conducted by the Indian Air Force twice (usually in February and September) every year for selection of Officers in various branches. Eligible Male and Female candidates may apply online on or before July 2016. More details like age limit, educational qualification, selection process & how to apply are given below.

AFCAT Vacancy Details

Applications are invited for the following branches of Indian Air Force through AFCAT exam.

• Flying Branch (Short Service Commission)
• Technical Branch (SSC and PC)
• Ground Duty Branch (SSC and PC)

AFCAT 2017 Eligibility Criteria

1) Flying Branch

Education: Candidates must have graduation in any discipline with min 60% marks and have passed Maths and Physics as subject at 10+2 level .
Age Limit: 20 to 24 years as on 01.01.2018 (born between 02.01.1994 to 01.01.1998 including both dates). Upper age limit for candidates holding valid and Current Commercial Pilot License issued by DGCA (India) is relaxed up to 26 years i.e. born between 02.01.1992 to 01.01.1998 (both dates inclusive).

Min Height: 162.5 cms with correlated weight
Min Vision: 6/6 in one eye and 6/9 in other

2) Technical Branch

Education: Candidates must have four year degree qualification and have cleared Sections A and B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India with 60% marks
Age Limit: 20 to 26 years on 01.01.2018 (born between 02.01.1992 to 01.01.1998 including both dates)
Min Height: 157.5 cms with correlated weight, women – 152 cms

3) Ground Duty Branch (GDOC)

Education: Candidates must have graduate degree in any discipline with min 60% marks or any higher degree or technical degree with a min of 60% marks or equivalent.
For Administration and Logistics post: B.Com (Min 3 years) with min 60% marks for Accounts posts
Age Limit: 20 to 26 years on 01.01.2018 (born between 02.01.1992 to 01.01.1998 including both dates)
Min Height: 157.5 cms with correlated weight, women – 152 cms

AFCAT 2017 Application form

Candidate can apply for AFCAT Exam 1/2017 through Air Force official site.

How to Apply AFCAT Exam 2017?

Interested aspirants may apply as per their eligibility before 29-12-2016.

Steps To Fill Up AFCAT Exam Online Form

Open on IAF official site (www.careerairforce.nic.in)
Click on “Candidate Login”.
Click on “New Candidate” click link to start the Online Application process.
Fill the complete 05 parts of online applications carefully.
Upload recent size photograph, signature as mentioned.
Submit application form carefully.
Take the printout and keep it safe with you.
Note: Keep your User Name and Password safe for future use.

AFCAT 1/2017 Selection Process

AFCAT Exam selection process involves following few steps

Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) and Engineering Knowledge Test (EKT – only for Technical branch).
AFSB Interview
Screening test
Psychological test, Group test, Medical Test and Interview
CPSS (Computerized Pilot Selection System) and/ or PABT only for Flying branch

Application Fee: There is absolutely no application fee for AFCAT Exam 2017 application form.
General / OBC: 0/-
SC / ST / Girls: 0/-
No Application Fee for the All Category Candidates Only Filled the Online Application Form.

Important Dates

Application Begin: 03/12/2016
Last Date for Apply Online: 29/12/2016
Last Date Complete Form: 29/12/2016
Last Date Re Print Form: 29/12/2016
Courses Commencing: January 2018

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