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The full form of AFCAT is Air Force Common Admission Test. Candidates are selected based on their performance in the Online Written Exam and the Interview Round conducted by the Air Force Selection Board (AFSB). Candidates who choose the Ground Duty (Technical) branch are required to take the AFCAT CBT Exam and the Engineering Knowledge Test (EKT).
There will be a total of 100 questions, which will be divided into four sections – General Awareness, Verbal Ability in English, Numerical Ability and Reasoning, and Military Aptitude Test.
Latest Notification
AFCAT 2 2022 online application process has been started on June 01, 2022. Eligible candidates can apply for AFCAT 2 2022 till June 30, 2022, up to 5:00 PM. The AFCAT 2 2022 exam will be held from August 26-28, 2022. A total of 283 vacancies are to be filled through AFCAT 2 2022 exam. Candidates in the AFCAT entrance exam will be asked questions on subjects like General Awareness, Verbal Ability in English, Numerical Ability and Reasoning, and Military Aptitude Test.
On the other hand, if we talk about the difficulty level of the questions to be asked in this exam, then the questions of Numerical Ability will be of class 10th level while the questions of other subjects will be at the level of graduation. It is expected that the selection process will be completed before July 2023.
The AFCAT 2 2021 merit list has been released for the AFA course. Those who clear the cutoff marks will have to appear for the AFSB Interview round as part of the selection process.
Registration
The mode to fill out the AFCAT 2 application form 2022 is online only. Eligible candidates can follow the steps mentioned below to complete the AFCAT 2 2022 registration and application process:
Step 1: AFCAT 2 Registration
- Go to the official website of the Indian Air force.
- Now, go to the tab – ‘Career’.
- Click on the section – ‘Candidates Login’.
- A new web page will appear on the screen. Fill in the registration details including - E-mail ID, Mobile Number, etc.
- Click on the bottom ‘Submit’. A new AFCAT Registration ID and Password would be sent to the registered Email address.
Note: Candidate should save their Registered Email ID and Phone Number for the entire selection process.
Step 2: AFCAT 2 Application
- Login with credentials and fill out the AFCAT 2 application form.
- Select the Preference of Branch, AFCAT Exam Center, Subject for EKT exam, etc.
- Upload your Signature and Photograph (as per the dimensions provided in the notification).
- Submit the application form and save the confirmation page.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Education Level | Choose one from the list: |
| Select Graduation Level | As per the options given the list is available in the application form. |
| Select a Qualification Degree |
|
| Duration of the Course in years | This should be inserted in numeric form. |
| Name of the College | A maximum of 50 characters should be used to enter this detail. |
| Name of University | The limit is 50 characters. |
| Date of Graduation | The format should be dd/mm/yyyy |
| Enter Class 12 Percentage | Candidates should enter it in numeric digits. |
| Aggregate/Gross Percentage | In numeric digit |
- Course Preference: Candidates who apply for the Ground Duty (Technical/ Non-Technical), Flying branch must have Post-Graduation/Graduation in Technology/Engineering and they are required to appear in EKT. The Authority of examination reserves the right to allow branches to the applicants as per their vacancies and suitability irrespective of the choices entered preferred by the candidates.
- SSB/AFSB: Candidates need to choose whether failed/not appeared/passed for SSB/AFSB interview. Besides, they need to enter the number of days, location of appearance in the examination, and batch number.
- Source of information for AFCAT: Candidates need to enter the ‘Source’ from where they came to know about the information related to the AFCAT exam.
- GATE Score: Candidates need to insert their valid ‘GATE Score’ and the ‘Year’ when they have appeared in the exam.
- Communication Details: Enter correspondence address or permanent address in AFCAT application form 2022.
- Permanent Address Section: The applicants need to enter the Full Address, PIN Code, Railway Station near them, select State/Union Territories, select City, Aadhaar Card Number, and Landline Number.
- Correspondence Address Section: Candidates need to enter the full address, nearest Railway station, Pin Code, State, and City.
- Upload Documents: Scanned images of the Signature, Left Thumb Impression, and Photograph need to be uploaded in good resolution. However, the instructions for uploading the documents are: The images should be in JPG/JPEG. The size of each file should be between 10 KB to 50KB
- Declaration by the Candidate: The candidate needs to click on the checkbox of the ‘declaration’ after reading it to proceed further.
- Select Exam City: Candidates need to select the ‘Exam Centres’ according to their own preferences. However, the maximum preference limit is 5 locations.
Step 3: AFCAT 2 Registration Fees
Candidates can pay the application fees online mode only. Here are the application fees details mentioned in the table given below:
| Entry | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| AFCAT Entry | INR 250/- (For all category candidates) |
| NCC Special Entry | NA |
Candidates are required to keep the following documents ready at the time of applying online for AFCAT 2 2022.
- Debit/Credit cards
- Marksheets of 10+2 level and integrated post-graduation/graduation/diploma certificate
- Scanned images of signature, photograph, and thumb impression of the left hand.
- Aadhaar Card
Syllabus
Candidates can check the AFCAT 2022 Syllabus mentioned below in the table.
| Subject | Topic |
|---|---|
| English | Comprehension, Error Detection, Antonyms and Testing of Vocabulary, Idioms and Phrases, Synonyms |
| General Knowledge | History, Civics, Geography, Politics, Art, Culture, Sports, Defence, Basic Science, Environment, Current Affairs |
| Reasoning and Military Aptitude | Spatial Ability, Verbal Ability, Simple Interest Time and Distance, Ratio and Proportion, etc. |
| Numerical Ability | Time and Work, Decimal Fraction, Profit and Loss, Percentage, etc. |
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates are required to meet the eligibility criteria set up by the conducting body. The AFCAT eligibility criteria have been discussed briefly in the following section:
AFCAT 2 Age Limit
The upper age limits vary with the post and the caste category of the candidates. The table demonstrated below gives a brief idea of the various AFCAT age limit for different posts.
| Branch Name | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Ground Duty (Non-Technical and Technical) Branch | 20 - 26 years for the Unreserved category. |
| Flying Branch |
|
AFCAT 2 Educational Qualification
Candidates who are willing to apply for the AFCAT vacancies must be a citizen of India. The Educational Qualification required for various posts is different. IAF set the educational criteria for the different branches. Check the AFCAT educational qualifications required below in the table.
| Branch | Sub-Branch | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Ground Duty Technical Branch | Aeronautical Engineer (Mechanical) |
Candidates must have a 10+2-degree certificate with an aggregate of 60% marks in Physics and Mathematics and an integrated post-graduation/degree in Technology/Engineering. OR Cleared sections A & B examination of Aeronautical Society of India by actual studies or Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) with minimum aggregate marks of 60 % or equivalent in certain disciplines as prescribed by IAF. |
| Aeronautical Engineer (Electronics) |
Passed 10+2 degrees with an aggregate of 60 percent each in Mathematics and Physics and four years’ degree in Technology/Engineering. OR Cleared Sections A and B of Aeronautical Society of India or Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Telecommunication Engineers or Graduate membership examination of the Institution of Electronics with 60% in disciplines specified by the authority of the examination. |
|
| Ground Duty (Non-Technical) branches |
Administration: Cleared section A&B examination of Aeronautical Society of India or Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) from a recognized university with an aggregate of 60 % OR Graduation in any discipline with a minimum of 60%. |
|
Marital Status for AFCAT 2 2022
- At the time of commencement of the application, the Candidate’s age should be below 25 years of age and he/she must be unmarried.
- Divorcees and Widows/Widowers below 25 years are also not eligible to appear in this examination.
- Married candidates above 25 years of age, during their training period, are not allowed to live with family.
Reservation
No AFCAT exams are freed from Reservation System.
Application Fee
| Entry | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| AFCAT Entry | INR 250/- (For all category candidates) |
| NCC Special Entry | NA |
Exam Pattern
The AFCAT exam pattern 2022 is set up by the conducting body. The applicants must check the details below:
| Exam | AFCAT | EKT |
|---|---|---|
| Section | General Awareness, Verbal Ability, Reasoning, and Numerical Ability and Military Aptitude Test | Fundamental Engineering, Specialization Topics, Allied Engineering |
| Exam Duration | 02 Hours | 45 mins |
| Number of Questions | 100 | 50 |
| Marks | 300 | 150 |
- There are two sections:
- Section I: 100 questions
- Section II: 50 questions
- Each question carries 3 marks with a negative marking of -1 for every incorrect answer marked
- The maximum mark allotted to the AFCAT examination is 300.
- The question paper of EKT will be of a total of 150 marks.
- Candidates must sit for the Online CBT AFCAT in person. Under no circumstance, another candidate is allowed to assist/appear in the exam
AFCAT 2022 Marking Scheme
The AFCAT marking scheme is as follows
- 1 mark will be deducted for every incorrect/wrong answer.
- For each correct answer, 3 marks will be allowed.
- No deduction of marks will be done for un-attempted questions.
AFSB Interview
AFCAT CBT exam qualified candidates are called for the AFSB Interview. The Interview comprises 3 stages:
Stage I: Officer Intelligence Rating Test along with Discussion Test and Picture Perception Test is conducted on the first day.
Stage II: Selected Candidates are then allowed to proceed with the Psychological Tests on Day 1 (Afternoon) and the Group Tests and Interview begin after the document verification for the next five days.
Stage III (For Flying Branch): Those who have applied for the Flying Branch must appear for the Computerised Pilot Selection System (CPSS).
Final Merit List:
The final selection list is prepared upon aggregation of the minimum qualifying marks separately in the AFCAT written exam and AFSB Test. All candidates are placed accordingly based on total marks secured in the AFSB and written examinations. IAF releases the list of shortlisted candidates along with the AFCAT result 2022 on its website.
Eligibilty Criteria
Candidates are required to meet the eligibility criteria set up by the conducting body. The AFCAT eligibility criteria have been discussed briefly in the following section:
AFCAT 2 Age Limit
The upper age limits vary with the post and the caste category of the candidates. The table demonstrated below gives a brief idea of the various AFCAT age limit for different posts.
| Branch Name | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Ground Duty (Non-Technical and Technical) Branch | 20 - 26 years for the Unreserved category. |
| Flying Branch |
|
AFCAT 2 Educational Qualification
Candidates who are willing to apply for the AFCAT vacancies must be a citizen of India. The Educational Qualification required for various posts is different. IAF set the educational criteria for the different branches. Check the AFCAT educational qualifications required below in the table.
| Branch | Sub-Branch | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Ground Duty Technical Branch | Aeronautical Engineer (Mechanical) |
Candidates must have a 10+2-degree certificate with an aggregate of 60% marks in Physics and Mathematics and an integrated post-graduation/degree in Technology/Engineering. OR Cleared sections A & B examination of Aeronautical Society of India by actual studies or Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) with minimum aggregate marks of 60 % or equivalent in certain disciplines as prescribed by IAF. |
| Aeronautical Engineer (Electronics) |
Passed 10+2 degrees with an aggregate of 60 percent each in Mathematics and Physics and four years’ degree in Technology/Engineering. OR Cleared Sections A and B of Aeronautical Society of India or Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Telecommunication Engineers or Graduate membership examination of the Institution of Electronics with 60% in disciplines specified by the authority of the examination. |
|
| Ground Duty (Non-Technical) branches |
Administration: Cleared section A&B examination of Aeronautical Society of India or Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) from a recognized university with an aggregate of 60 % OR Graduation in any discipline with a minimum of 60%. |
|
Marital Status for AFCAT 2 2022
- At the time of commencement of the application, the Candidate’s age should be below 25 years of age and he/she must be unmarried.
- Divorcees and Widows/Widowers below 25 years are also not eligible to appear in this examination.
- Married candidates above 25 years of age, during their training period, are not allowed to live with family.
Exam Pattern
The AFCAT exam pattern 2022 is set up by the conducting body. The applicants must check the details below:
| Exam | AFCAT | EKT |
|---|---|---|
| Section | General Awareness, Verbal Ability, Reasoning, and Numerical Ability and Military Aptitude Test | Fundamental Engineering, Specialization Topics, Allied Engineering |
| Exam Duration | 02 Hours | 45 mins |
| Number of Questions | 100 | 50 |
| Marks | 300 | 150 |
- There are two sections:
- Section I: 100 questions
- Section II: 50 questions
- Each question carries 3 marks with a negative marking of -1 for every incorrect answer marked
- The maximum mark allotted to the AFCAT examination is 300.
- The question paper of EKT will be of a total of 150 marks.
- Candidates must sit for the Online CBT AFCAT in person. Under no circumstance, another candidate is allowed to assist/appear in the exam
AFCAT 2022 Marking Scheme
The AFCAT marking scheme is as follows
- 1 mark will be deducted for every incorrect/wrong answer.
- For each correct answer, 3 marks will be allowed.
- No deduction of marks will be done for un-attempted questions.
AFSB Interview
AFCAT CBT exam qualified candidates are called for the AFSB Interview. The Interview comprises 3 stages:
Stage I: Officer Intelligence Rating Test along with Discussion Test and Picture Perception Test is conducted on the first day.
Stage II: Selected Candidates are then allowed to proceed with the Psychological Tests on Day 1 (Afternoon) and the Group Tests and Interview begin after the document verification for the next five days.
Stage III (For Flying Branch): Those who have applied for the Flying Branch must appear for the Computerised Pilot Selection System (CPSS).
Final Merit List:
The final selection list is prepared upon aggregation of the minimum qualifying marks separately in the AFCAT written exam and AFSB Test. All candidates are placed accordingly based on total marks secured in the AFSB and written examinations. IAF releases the list of shortlisted candidates along with the AFCAT result 2022 on its website.
Syllabus
Candidates can check the AFCAT 2022 Syllabus mentioned below in the table.
| Subject | Topic |
|---|---|
| English | Comprehension, Error Detection, Antonyms and Testing of Vocabulary, Idioms and Phrases, Synonyms |
| General Knowledge | History, Civics, Geography, Politics, Art, Culture, Sports, Defence, Basic Science, Environment, Current Affairs |
| Reasoning and Military Aptitude | Spatial Ability, Verbal Ability, Simple Interest Time and Distance, Ratio and Proportion, etc. |
| Numerical Ability | Time and Work, Decimal Fraction, Profit and Loss, Percentage, etc. |
