✈️ AFCAT 2 2025 Notification Out – Apply Online for 284 Vacancies

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has officially released the AFCAT 2 2025 Notification for the recruitment of 284 Commissioned Officers in the Flying Branch and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) branches. The online application process commenced on June 2, 2025, and will conclude on July 1, 2025.

📌 Overview of AFCAT 2 2025

• Organization: Indian Air Force (IAF)

• Exam Name: Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) 2/2025

• Total Vacancies: 284

• Application Period: June 2, 2025 – July 1, 2025

• Exam Dates: August 23 & 24, 2025; Reserve Day: August 25, 2025

• Course Commencement: July 2026

• Official Website: https://afcat.cdac.in/AFCAT/

🧾 Vacancy Details

The distribution of vacancies across various branches is as follows:

✈️ Flying Branch

• Men (SSC): 01

• Women (SSC): 02

🛠️ Ground Duty (Technical)

• Aeronautical Engineer (Electronics) [AE(L)]:

  • Men: 85

  • Women: 23

• Aeronautical Engineer (Mechanical) [AE(M)]:

  • Men: 38

  • Women: 10

🖥️ Ground Duty (Non-Technical)

• Weapon Systems (WS) Branch:

  • Men: 19

  • Women: 05

• Administration:

  • Men: 46

  • Women: 12

• Accounts:

  • Men: 09

  • Women: 02

• Logistics:

  • Men: 11

  • Women: 04

• Education:

  • Men: 07

  • Women: 02

• Meteorology:

  • Men: 06

  • Women: 02

🎖️ NCC Special Entry (Flying Branch)

• Men & Women: 10% of CDSE vacancies for PC and 10% of AFCAT vacancies for SSC competition.

🎓 Eligibility Criteria :

✈️ Flying Branch

• Age: 20 to 24 years as of July 1, 2026 (born between July 2, 2002, and July 1, 2006). Upper age limit for candidates holding a valid and current Commercial Pilot License issued by DGCA (India) is relaxable up to 26 years.

• Educational Qualification: Graduation with minimum three years degree course in any discipline from a recognized university with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent. Must have passed Mathematics and Physics at 10+2 .

🛠️ Ground Duty (Technical)

• Age: 20 to 26 years as of July 1, 2026 (born between July 2, 2000, and July 1, 2006).

• Educational Qualification: Degree in Engineering/Technology from a recognized university/institution with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent.

🖥️ Ground Duty (Non-Technical)

• Age: 20 to 26 years as of July 1, 2026 (born between July 2, 2000, and July 1, 2006).

• Educational Qualification: Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent.

🎖️ NCC Special Entry (Flying Branch)

• Age: 20 to 24 years as of July 1, 2026 (born between July 2, 2002, and July 1, 2006). Upper age limit for candidates holding a valid and current Commercial Pilot License issued by DGCA (India) is relaxable up to 26 years.

• Educational Qualification: Graduation with minimum three years degree course in any discipline from a recognized university with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent. Must have passed Mathematics and Physics at 10+2 level.

• NCC Air Wing Senior Division 'C' certificate: Mandatory.

💵 Application Fee

• AFCAT Entry: ₹550 + GST (Non-refundable)

• NCC Special Entry: No fee

📝 Selection Process

1. Written Examination: Objective-type questions covering General Awareness, Verbal Ability in English, Numerical Ability, Reasoning, and Military Aptitude.

2. Air Force Selection Board (AFSB) Interview: Candidates who qualify the written exam will be called for AFSB testing, which includes Officer Intelligence Rating Test, Psychological Tests, Group Tests, and Personal Interview.

3. Medical Examination: Candidates recommended by the AFSB will undergo a medical examination conducted by the Air Force Medical Authorities.

🧾 How to Apply Online

1. visit: https://afcat.cdac.in/AFCAT/

2. Click: on the “AFCAT 02/2025” link under the “Candidate Login” section.

3. Register: as a new user and fill in the required details.

4. Login: with your credentials and complete the application form.

5. Upload: necessary documents and photograph.

6. Pay: the application fee (if applicable).

7. Submit: the application and take a printout for future reference.

📅 Important Dates

• Application Start Date: June 2, 2025

• Application End Date: July 1, 2025

• Admit Card Release: August 7, 2025

• Exam Dates: August 23 & 24, 2025; Reserve Day: August 25, 2025

• Course Commencement: July 2026

📥 Download Official Notification

For detailed information, download the official AFCAT 2 2025 Notification PDF from the IAF AFCAT Portal.