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AFCAT 2023

Air Force Common Admission Test commonly known as AFCAT is an entrance examination conducted by Indian Air Force to select eligible and desirable candidates for multiple posts in Flying and Ground Duty [Technical and Non-Technical]. Serving in such a commendable and respected field is an honour in itself. Indian Air Force (IAF) has announced the complete details for 258 vacant posts at the flying branch and ground duties for both technical and non-technical posts through AFCAT 1 Notification 2023.

AFCAT 2023Highlights

Here are the highlights of the AFCAT 2023 exam:

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AFCAT 1 2023 Exam Summary
Name of the Exam AFCAT-1 2023 Exam
Conducted by Indian Air Force
Post Name Ground Duty (Non-Technical and Technical) and Gazetted Officers in Flying Branches
Vacancies 258
Exam Level National
Frequency Twice in a year
Category Defence Jobs
Application Mode Online
Exam Date 24th, 25th and 26th February 2023
Mode of Exam Online (Computer Based Test)
Total Number of Questions AFCAT: 100 & EKT: 50
Exam Language English
Selection Process Written test- AFSB Test- Medical Examination
Salary Rs 85000 (approx)
Official Website afcat.cdac.in

AFCAT 2023 Exam Date

Indian Air Force has announced AFCAT 2023 Online Registration and Exam Dates along with its AFCAT 2023 Notification. The online examination for AFCAT 1 2023 exam will be conducted from 24th to 26th February 2023. The important dates related to the Indian Air Force AFCAT 1 2023 exam for the course commencing in January 2024 are tabulated below:


AFCAT 2023: Important Dates
Events Dates
AFCAT 1 2023 Notification (Official) 01st December 2022
Commencement of Application Form 01st December 2022 (11 am)
Last Date to Apply Online 31st December 2022 (5 pm)
AFCAT 1 Admit Card 2023 08th February 2023
AFCAT 1 Exam Date 2023 24th to 26th February 2023
AFCAT 1 2023 Result March 2023
AFCAT 1 2023 Cut Off March 2023

AFCAT 1 2023 Eligibility Criteria

AFCAT 1 2023 eligibility criteria for Ground Duty and Flying Branch posts are given below.


(A) AFCAT Age Limit

(i) Flying Branch: Applicant age should be at least 20 years and the upper age is capped at 24 years for flying branch. The upper age limit for candidates holding valid and current Commercial Pilot License issued by DGCA (India) is relaxable up to 26 years.
(ii)Ground Duty (Technical/Non-Technical) Branches: For ground duty, the minimum age is 20 years and the upper age limit is capped at 26 years.

Note: Candidates below 25 years of age must be unmarried at the time of commencement of the course. Widows/Widowers and divorcees (with or without encumbrances) below 25 years of age are also not eligible.

Marital Status

• Candidates must be unmarried at the time of commencement of the course.
• Widows/ Widowers and divorcees below 25 years are also not eligible.

B) AFCAT Educational Qualification

Flying branch: Minimum 50% marks each in physics and mathematics at 10+2 level and a three-year degree in graduation OR a BE/BTech degree with a minimum of 60% from a recognized university

AFCAT 2023 Eligibility Criteria for Ground Duty (Technical) Branch:

(i)Aeronautical engineering (Electronics)(AE(L)): Minimum 60% marks each in physics and mathematics at 10+2 level and a degree in graduation/post-graduation in the field of engineering and technology from a recognized university.

AFCAT 1 Apply Online 2023

AFCAT 1 2023 Application Form registration has been started on 01st December 2022 (11 am) and the last date to apply online for AFCAT 2023 exam on 31stDecember2022(5pm) on the official website https://careerindianairforce.cdac.in OR https://afcat.cdac.in. The applicants interested in AFCAT 1 2023 can apply by directly clicking the below link, it will redirect you to AFCAT 1 2023 Application Form official page as the online application has been started now.

. AFCAT 2023 Exam Pattern

In the Table Below, we have provided you with the exam pattern of the AFCAT 1 2023 Exam.

Name of Exam Time Duration Number of Questions Maximum Marks Subjects
1. AFCAT 1 2023 2 Hours 100 300 Verbal Ability, Numerical Ability, Reasoning, General Awareness, and Military Aptitude
2. EKT( Engineering Knowledge Test) 45 Minutes 15 100 Technical

AFCAT Exam


Type of Questions: Multiple-Choice Questions
Time Duration: 2 hrs
No. of questions: 100
Max marks: 300

Subjects: Verbal ability, Numerical Ability, Reasoning, General Awareness and Military Aptitude. There is a negative marking of 1/3rd mark in all sections.
Engineering Knowledge Test (EKT) would be for 45 minutes and conducted immediately after AFCAT.

No. of questions: 50
Max marks: 150
Note: Candidates who are opting for Ground Duty (technical) branch have to pass both AFCAT & EKT.


AFCAT 2023 Selection Process

Indian Air Force will send call letters to all the candidates who clear the AFCAT 1 2023 to appear for the second stage of selection i.e AFSB Testing.

AFSB Testing Stage 1

It includes the following two tests:
1. Officer Intelligence Rating Test.
2. Picture Perception and Discussion Test (PP&DT)
Stage 1 is called the screening test and candidates who do not clear it will be rejected and will not be called for AFSB Testing Stage 2.

AFSB Testing Stage 2

All Stage 1 qualified candidates will have to appear for AFSB Stage 2 and undergo the following tests:


Psychological Tests:
These are written psychological tests and are conducted by professional psychologists.

Group Tests:
These tests involve mental and physical activities to examine the candidates’ on various mental and physical parameters.

AFSB Interview:
In this round, the interviewing officer takes a personal round of interviews for the candidate.

Computerised Pilot Selection System (CPSS) Test:
This test is mandatory for only those candidates who have applied for the Flying Branch.

Medical Examination

Recommended candidates will be called for the medical examination. The Indian Air force has prescribed only two centres for Medical Examination which are the Institute of Aviation Medicine, Bangalore and Air Force Central Medical Establishment (AFCME). After the medical examination, a final merit list would be prepared on the basis of the marks scored by the candidate in written and AFSB interviews. All the shortlisted candidates would be given the joining letter of the respective training academies they have applied to.

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