About AFCAT

AFCAT (Air Force Common Admission Test) is an Indian Airforce exam that is taken after graduation for selection into Indian Air Force in Flying Branch and Ground Branch (Technical and Non-Technical). The exam for AFCAT 2 2018 has been conducted on 18 and 19 August 2018. Candidates willing to appear in the AFCAT 2 2018 test can go through the complete information about the same which is attached below comprises of eligibility criteria, application process, selection process etc. The entry in the AFCAT for Flying Branch are also invited through Meteorology entry and NCC special entry.

AFCAT 2018 online Applications for Female/Male Indian Citizens as per the Citizenship Act 1955 for the air force jobs/ branches started from 16 June to 15 July 2018. The applications are invited to the following branches. The candidates can fill the applications for the branches according to their eligibility.

Flying Branch: The person is trained as a Fighter pilot or a Helicopter pilot or a Transport pilot.

The person is trained as a Fighter pilot or a Helicopter pilot or a Transport pilot. Ground Branch: The person is for Managing human and material resources.

The person is for Managing human and material resources. Technical Branch: In charge of some of the most sophisticated equipment in the Indian Air Force.

Latest Update: AFCAT 2 2018 exam has been conducted 18 and 19 August 2018.



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AFCAT 2018 will be conducted online only

NOTE - The candidates registering for AFCAT entry will have to pay an examination fee of Rs. 250. However, the candidates registering for Meteorology entry and NCC special entry are not required to pay any amount.

AFCAT 01/2018 Dates

Given below are the dates related to AFCAT 01/2018

Events Dates AFCAT 01/2018 Application process starts 25 December 2017 AFCAT 01/2018 application process ends 23 January 2018 AFCAT Admit Card 5 Feb 2018 AFCAT Exam Date 25 February 2018 Announcement of Result 13 April 2018 Commencement of Training January 1st week 2019



AFCAT 02/2018 Dates

Given below are the dates related to AFCAT 02/2018

Events Dates AFCAT 2/2018 Application process starts 16 June 2018 AFCAT 2/2018 application process ends 15 July 2018 AFCAT Admit Card - Released 2 August 2018 AFCAT Exam Date 18 & 19 August 2018 Announcement of Result October 2018

Air Force Commissions





The candidates who get selected in AFCAT 2018 will be commissioned to following:

Female Males Short Service Commission in Flying Branch Short Service Commission in Flying Branch Short Service Commission in Technical Branch Short Service Commission & Permanent in Technical Branch Technical branch is open to only the Aeronautical Engineers (Mechanical or Electronics) Short Service Commission in Ground Duty Branch Short Service Commission & Permanent in Ground Duty Branch

Types of Air Force Commission





The candidates on qualifying AFCAT and other stages of the process will either get a permanent commission or a short service commission.

Permanent Commission (For Males Only): Candidates joining on the post of Permanent Commission Officers would continue to serve until the age of superannuation.

Short Service Commission (For Males & Females Both): The engagement period of SSC Flying Branch is 14 years. The Initial tenure of Short Service Commission Officers in Technical and Ground Duty Branches is 10 years.



An extension of 4 years may be granted subject to willingness, requirements, and availability of vacancies.

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(The entry in AFCAT for Flying Branch are also invited through NCC Special Entry/ Meteorology)