Indian Air Force released the notification for the Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) on Nov 23, 2019. The recruitment is for Short Service Commission (SSC) in Flying Branch and Permanent Commission (PC) and Short Service Commission (SSC) in Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) Branches. This blog will be your key to making a career in the Air Force. The last date of registration will be 30 December 2019. The batch will start from January 2021. In this blog, AFCAT 2020 notification we will discuss the important dates, eligibility criteria and exam requirements. Let’s start with the blog to know further.
AFCAT 2020 Notification PDF
Check the Official Notification by clicking on the link given below:
Download Official Notification
The Link to apply online is active from 01 December 2019. We have updated the apply link. You can also visit the Air Force website (afcat.cdac.in)for more details.
AFCAT 2020 – Apply Online
Click on the link below to apply to AFCAT 2020:
AFCAT 2020 – Important Dates
Application Begin | 1/12/2019 |
Last Date for Apply Online | 30/12/2019 |
Last Date Pay Exam Fee | 30/12/2019 |
Exam Date | To Be Notified Soon |
Admit Card Available | To Be Notified Soon |
AFCAT 2020 – Application Fees
- AFCAT Entry: 250/- for All Candidates
- NCC Special Entry: 0/-
- You can pay the Examination Fee Through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, E Challan
AFCAT 2020 – Exam Pattern
AFCAT Selection Process
Name Of Exam | Time Duration | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks | Subjects |
AFCAT 1 2020 | 2 Hours | 100 | 300 | Verbal Ability, Numerical Ability, Reasoning, General Awareness, and Military Aptitude |
Engineering Knowledge Test | 45 Mins | 50 | 150 | Technical |
AFCAT Eligibility Criteria For Technical & Non-Technical Posts
Entry Type | Branch name | Age Limit | Eligibility | ||||
AFCAT Entry | Flying | 20-24 as on 01/01/2021 | Bachelor Degree in Any Stream with 60% in Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 Level / B.E / B.Tech Course | ||||
Ground Duty Technical | 20-26 Age Between 02/01/1995 to 01/01/2001 | Aeronautical Engineering Electronics: 10+2 Intermediate Minimum 60% Marks in Physics and Math and Minimum 4 Year Graduation / Integrated PG Degree in Engineering / Technology | |||||
Aeronautical Engineering Mechanical: Candidates with Minimum 60% Marks Each in Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 Level and 4 Year Engineering / Technology Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering or Equivalent Degree | |||||||
Administration and Logistics | 20-26 | Bachelor Degree in Any Stream with at Least Minimum 60% Marks | |||||
Physical Eligibility | |||||||
Height Male : 157.5 CMS | Female : 152 CM | |||||||
Accounts | 20-26 | Bachelor Degree in Commerce B.Com with at Least Minimum 60% Marks | |||||
Physical Eligibility | |||||||
Height Male : 157.5 CMS | Female : 152 CMS | |||||||
Education | 20-26 | MBA / MCA / MA / M.Sc Degree at Least Minimum 50% Marks | |||||
Physical Eligibility | |||||||
Height Male : 157.5 CMS | Female : 152 CMS | |||||||
Meteorology | 20-26 | Master’s Degree in Any Stream in Any Recognized University in India. |
NOTE: Upper age limit for Candidates holding valid and current Commercial Pilot Licence issued by DGCA (India) is relaxed up to 26 years(at the time of commencement of course).
For NCC Special Entry
Entry Type | Branch name | Age Limit | Eligibility | ||||
NCC Special Entry | Flying | 20-24 | NCC Air Wing Senior Division ’C’ certificate and Other Details as per Flying Branch Eligibility |
NOTE: Upper age limit for Candidates holding valid and current Commercial Pilot Licence issued by DGCA (India) is relaxed up to 26 years(at the time of commencement of course).
The Online application will be active on 01 December 2019. You can also visit the official Website afcat.cdac.in for more details.
That is all from us in this blog for AFCAT 2020 official notification. We will keep updating the blog with the latest information as soon as they are announced by the authorities. If you are planning to make a career in Air force, then this blog is for you. If you are preparing for other government/ banking exams, Oliveboard has a lot in the store for you
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