The Indian Air Force has released the AFCAT 02/2025 Recruitment Notification for the appointment of eligible candidates as Commissioned Officers in Flying and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) branches. This prestigious opportunity is open to both male and female candidates who meet the eligibility criteria and are eager to serve the nation as part of the Indian Air Force. The online application process for the AFCAT 02/2025 batch has commenced, and interested aspirants can apply through the official portal. The notification also includes vacancies under NCC Special Entry for Flying Branch. Candidates are advised to read the full notification carefully for details on eligibility, important dates, application process, exam pattern, and other essential information before applying online.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Begin | 02/06/2025 |
| Last Date for Apply Online | 01/07/2025 upto 11:30 PM |
| Last Date Pay Exam Fee | 01/07/2025 |
| Exam Date | As per Schedule |
| Admit Card Available | Before Exam |
Application Fee
| Entry Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| AFCAT Entry | ₹550/- for All Candidates |
| NCC Special Entry | ₹0/- |
| Pay through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or E-Challan | |
Age Limit (as on 01/07/2026)
- AFCAT Flying Batch: 20–24 Years
- Ground Duty (Tech/Non-Tech): 20–26 Years
- NCC Special & Meteorology Entry: Refer Notification
Vacancy Details (Total: 284 Posts)
| Entry Type | Post | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AFCAT | Flying | 01 | 02 | 03 |
| AE (L) – Ground Duty Technical | 85 | 23 | 108 | |
| AE (M) – Ground Duty Technical | 38 | 10 | 48 | |
| AFCAT Ground Duty Non-Tech | Admin | 46 | 12 | 58 |
| LGS | 11 | 04 | 15 | |
| Accounts | 09 | 02 | 11 | |
| Ground Duty Non-Tech | Education | 07 | 02 | 09 |
| Weapon Systems | WS Branch | 19 | 05 | 24 |
| Meteorology | Meteorology | 06 | 02 | 08 |
| NCC Special Entry | Flying | 10% seats from CDSE for PC & AFCAT for SSC | ||
Eligibility Details
- Flying Branch (AFCAT): Bachelor’s degree in any stream with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level or BE/B.Tech.
- Aeronautical Engineering (Electronics): 10+2 with Physics & Math + 4-year Engineering/Tech degree.
- Aeronautical Engineering (Mechanical): Same as above with Mechanical/Industrial Engineering focus.
- Administration & Logistics: Any Graduate with minimum 60% marks.
- Accounts: B.Com with at least 60% marks.
- NCC Special Entry: NCC ‘C’ certificate + Flying Branch eligibility.
- Meteorology Entry: Refer official notification.
Physical Standards
- Male Height: Minimum 157.5 cm
- Female Height: Minimum 152 cm
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