Indian Air Force AFCAT 02/2025 Recruitment: Apply Online for Flying & Ground Duty Posts
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has released the official AFCAT 02/2025 notification, inviting online applications from unmarried male and female Indian citizens for Group A Gazetted Officer positions in Flying Branch and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) Branches, including NCC Special Entry.
Eligible candidates can apply online from 2nd June to 1st July 2025 through the official AFCAT CDAC portal.
📌 AFCAT 02/2025 Recruitment Overview
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Indian Air Force (IAF) |
| Exam Name | AFCAT 02/2025 & NCC Special Entry |
| Posts | Flying Branch, Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Tech) |
| Total Vacancies | 284+ Approx. (Incl. NCC Special Entry) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Registration Start Date | 2nd June 2025 |
| Registration End Date | 1st July 2025 (Till 11:30 PM) |
| Official Website | afcat.cdac.in |
✈️ IAF AFCAT 02/2025 Vacancy Details
✅ AFCAT Entry Branch-wise Vacancies
| Branch | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Flying Branch | 03 (Men - 01, Women - 02) |
| Ground Duty (Tech) | 156 (Men - 123, Women - 33) |
| Ground Duty (Non-Tech) | 125 (Men - 98, Women - 27) |
✅ NCC Special Entry
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Flying Branch: 10% seats out of CDSE vacancies for Permanent Commission (PC) and 10% out of AFCAT vacancies for Short Service Commission (SSC).
🎓 AFCAT 02/2025 Eligibility Criteria
🔞 Age Limit (as on 1st July 2026)
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Flying Branch/NCC Entry: 20 to 24 years (Born between 02 July 2002 to 01 July 2006)
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Ground Duty (Tech/Non-Tech): 20 to 26 years (Born between 02 July 2000 to 01 July 2006)
📚 Educational Qualifications
Flying Branch
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Graduation (3-year degree) in any discipline with 60% marks, OR
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B.E./B.Tech with 60%, OR
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Cleared Sections A & B of AMIE/ASII (India) with 60% marks
Ground Duty (Technical)
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10+2 with Physics and Maths
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4-year Engineering/Technology degree in relevant discipline
Ground Duty (Non-Technical)
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Admin/Logistics: Graduation in any discipline
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Accounts: B.Com with 60%
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Education: PG Degree (MBA/MCA/MA/M.Sc.) with 50%
NCC Special Entry (Flying)
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10+2 with Physics and Maths
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Graduation in any discipline with 60%, OR
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B.E./B.Tech with 60%
Meteorology Branch
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Postgraduate degree in Science/Maths/Stats/Geography/Computer Science/Environmental Science/Oceanography etc. with 50% marks
💰 AFCAT 02/2025 Salary Structure
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Flying Officer (Level 10): ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500
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Military Service Pay (MSP): ₹15,500
💳 Application Fee
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AFCAT Entry: ₹550/- (Non-refundable)
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NCC Special Entry & Meteorology: No Fee
🧪 IAF AFCAT 2025 Selection Process
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Written Online Test (AFCAT)
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AFSB Interview
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Medical Examination
📝 How to Apply for AFCAT 02/2025
Follow these steps to apply:
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Visit the official website: afcat.cdac.in
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Click on "AFCAT 02/2025 Apply Online" link
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Register with basic details
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Fill the application form and upload required documents
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Pay the application fee (if applicable)
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Submit the application before 1st July 2025 (11:30 PM)
📅 Important Dates – AFCAT 02/2025
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Registration Starts | 2nd June 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 1st July 2025 |
| AFCAT 02/2025 Training Begins | July 2026 (Tentative) |
📞 AFCAT 2025 Help Desk
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Online Registration/Exam Queries:
📞 020-25503105 / 020-25503106
📧 Email: afcatcell@cdac.in -
Eligibility/AFSB/Joining Queries:
📞 011-23010231 Extn 7610 / Toll-Free: 1800-11-2448
