Once you become a part of the Indian Air Force family, you may enjoy many facilities and benefits along with the salary. IAF mentioned regarding AFCAT salary in its official notification. Candidates applying for the AFCAT exam 2020 should know everything about the basic pay, salary, job profile, and various benefits given by IAF. Read along to know more about AFCAT Salary & Job profile.
AFCAT Salary Structure
| Rank | Pay as Defence Matrix | Level | MSP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flying Officer | Rs. 56100 – 177500 | 10 | Rs.15500 |
Note: Flight Cadets shall receive a fixed stipend of Rs 56,100/- per month during one year of training.
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AFCAT Salary Annual Package
The annual salary for different branches have been given below:
| Branch | Annual Package |
|---|---|
| Flying Branch | Rs 8-10 lakh |
| Ground Duty (Tech) | Rs 7-9 lakh |
| Ground Duty (Non-Tech) | Rs 7-9 lakh |
AFCAT Salary Allowance
In addition, to pay, allowances are applicable based on the nature of duty/ place of posting and it includes Flying, Technical, Field Area, Special Compensatory (Hill area), Special Force, Siachen, Island Special Duty, Test Pilot & Flight Test Engineer, Area, and Remote Locality Allowance.
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AFCAT Salary Privileges
Air Force Officers are entitled to furnished accommodation, comprehensive medical cover for self and dependents, Canteen, Officers’ Mess, loans at subsidised rates, LTC, etc. Leave (60 days annual and 20 days casual) subject to service exigencies.
AFCAT Salary Insurance
Rs. 1 crore Insurance Cover (on contribution) is applicable to serving officers. An additional cover of Rs. 12 Lakhs (on contribution) is applicable to Flying Branch Officers.
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AFCAT Salary Sports and Adventure
Indian Air Force provides state of the art facilities to play various sports and adventure activities (sky diving, microlight flying, mountaineering, water rafting, etc.).
AFCAT Exam 2020 Job Profile
The job profile for various branches in IAF are as follows:
| AFCAT Flying Branch |
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| AFCAT Ground Duty (Tech) |
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| AFCAT Ground Duty (Non-Tech) |
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AFCAT Salary 2020 | Career Growth & Promotion
- If an individual has served for 3 years in the Flying Officers, then he will be promoted to Flight Lieutenant. To qualify for promotion they will have to undergo a departmental test.
- If an employee completes 6 years of service, then he will be ranked as the Squadron Leader.
- Technical officers who are engineers, will be given the seniority of 2 years for the purpose of promotion and pay which will be compared to the Indian Air Force officers.
- It is mandatory for all officers to attend the ‘C’ examination which consists of General Knowledge and post concerning topics for Departmental promotion and to seek promotion in ranks.
The level of rank given to the officers are as follows:
| Post | Level |
|---|---|
| Flying Officer Flying Lieutenant |
Junior Level |
| Squadron Leader Wing Commander Group Captain |
Executive Level |
| Air Comrade Air Vice-Marshal Air Marshal |
Director Level |
| Air Chief Marshal | Chief |
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AFCAT Benefits
INSURANCE
All Air Force personnel, including Flight Cadets, are provided life insurance cover under the Air Force Group Insurance Scheme ( AFGIS). Monthly contribution rates are minimal and the insurance policy covers all contingencies. As an Air Force Officer, you are insured for an amount of Rs 75 lakhs with an additional insurance cover of Rs 10 lakhs for pilots.
LOANS
As a member of AFGIS, you can avail the following loans:
- House Building Loan
- Computer Loan
- Conveyance Loan
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MEDICAL
All Air Force officers, their families, and dependents have free access to medical rooms and hospitals equipped with the best of facilities. Apart from being treated at the Armed Forces Hospitals, there are also tie-ups with Civil Hospitals for treatment of specialised cases, if required. Patients are also given grants for the purchase of necessary medical equipment and mechanical aid to help make them self-reliant. Scholarships and welfare schemes from AFWWA( Air Force wives welfare association).
OTHER BENEFITS
- Accommodation
- Leave- Annual leave for 60 days and casual leave of 20 days per year
- Leave travel concessions
- Institute and Messes membership
- School facilities
- Rail concessions
- Secured camp life
- CSD facilities
- Recreational and sports facilities
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EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
Once you join the Air Force, you realise that behind all the action and adventure is a lot of effort towards academic pursuits. From the moment you are selected, till the time you retire, you are continuously honing your skills with a large number of in-service courses and other educational avenues.
- The IAF also sponsors M. Tech. courses for officers of the Technical Branch, in institutes like IIT and BHU-IT.
- The IAF also has tie-ups with universities like IGNOU to facilitate long-distance learning for officers and airmen.
- Study Leave – They are also allowed study leave of up to 24 months extendible up to 28 months.
POST-RETIREMENT BENEFITS:
Pension
After retirement from the service, An IAF Officer is entitled to a decent pension that takes care of the needs of the family.
Insurance
Post-retirement insurance cover is provided to all Air Force pensioners who have rendered pensionable years of service on payment of minimal premium. The cover given by the Society is up to 72 years of age.
Medical
The facilities of Ex-servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) such as after retirement at minimum one-time contribution, cashless treatment for the family for life at ECHS Polyclinics and empanelled premium super-specialty group of hospitals like Fortis, Artemis, Apollo, Escorts to name few and many others at almost every city in India with the facility of Private Wards. All the retired officers and their dependents have access to medical rooms and hospitals equipped with the best of the facilities. Apart from being entitled to the medical facilities, retired Air Force personnel is also authorized for the following benefits:
- Coverage under medical insurance for a lifetime.
- Grant for Commercial Venture for personnel who have had to leave service due to medical reasons.
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Placement Cell: Air Force Association
After leading a very active life in the Air Force, the majority of the retired Air Force personnel are faced with pressing need to keep themselves gainfully occupied in civil life. To help such ex-Air Force personnel find a suitable job post-retirement, the Placement Cell of Air Force Association offers employment assistance to fulfill their needs. The Cell acts as a facilitator between the employer and the employee. The main function involves the registration of retirees, matching their profile vis-à-vis qualitative requirements set out by the employer, and arranging for their interview for final selection by the employer. Retired Air Force Personnel can register themselves for employment through the website: www.afa-india.org
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