The Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) 2025 application process was opened by the Indian Air Force (IAF) on December 2. Candidates who meet the requirements can apply online at afcat.cdac.in, the official website. The deadline for submitting an application is December 31, 2024.

This recruitment drive includes 336 vacancies in the Flying Branch, Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) branches, and special entries such as the NCC Special Entry and Meteorology Entry programs.

-Flying Branch: 30 vacancies

-Ground Duty (Technical): 189 vacancies

-Ground Duty (Non-Technical): 117 vacancies

Age limit

The candidate must be between the ages of 20 and 24 on the course start date for the flying branch. Candidates for Ground Duty must be aged between 20 and 26. Before enrolling in any of the courses, candidates must be single.

Registration fees

Interested candidates must pay Rs 550 + GST as application fees.

How to apply?

-Visit afcat.cdac.in, the official website.
-On the homepage, select the application link for AFCAT 01/2025.
-Complete the registration form with the proper information.
-To access the application form, enter your login information.
-Complete the application, attach all required files, and pay the application fee.
-After you have submitted the application, save a copy for your records.

Important dates

-Application Process Begins: December 2, 2024

-Application Process Ends & Last Date To Pay Fees: December 31, 2024

-Exam Date: To Be Out Soon

-Admit Card: Available To Download Before Exam

Twice a year, in February and September, the Indian Air Force holds AFCAT to select qualified applicants for permanent, short-service commissions as Class 1 gazetted officers in flying, ground duty (both technical and non-technical disciplines), and meteorology.