Indian Airforce Recruitment AFCAT 01/2025, NCC Special Entry
Career Indian Air Force (Bhartiya Vayu Sena)
Airforce AFCAT 01/2025 (January 2026) Notification
Number of Posts: 336
Important Dates:
- Application Begin: 02/12/2024
- Last Date to Apply Online: 31/12/2024 (up to 11:30 PM)
- Last Date for Exam Fee Payment: 31/12/2024
- Exam Date: As per schedule
- Admit Card Available: 07/02/2025
Application Fee:
- AFCAT Entry: ₹550/- for all candidates
- NCC Special & Meteorology Entry: No fee
- Payment Mode: Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, E-Challan
Age Limit (as on 01/01/2026):
- AFCAT Flying Branch: 20-24 years
- Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical): 20-26 years
- For NCC Special & Meteorology Entry: Refer to notification
Vacancy Details:
| Entry Type | Post Code | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AFCAT Entry | Flying | 21 | 09 | 30 |
| AFCAT Ground Duty (Technical) | AE (L) | 95 | 27 | 122 |
| AE (M) | 53 | 14 | 67 | |
| AFCAT Ground Duty (Non-Technical) | Admin | 42 | 11 | 53 |
| LGS | 13 | 03 | 16 | |
| Accounts | 11 | 02 | 13 | |
| Ground Duty Non-Technical | Education | 07 | 02 | 09 |
| Ground Duty Non-Technical | Weapon Systems (WS) Branch | 14 | 03 | 17 |
| Meteorology Entry | Meteorology | 07 | 02 | 09 |
| NCC Special Entry | Flying | 10% seats out of CDSE vacancies for PC & 10% seats out of AFCAT vacancies for SSC |
AFCAT Notification 01/2025: Branch-Wise Eligibility Details
AFCAT Entry
- Flying
- Bachelor’s degree in any stream with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level OR
- B.E. / B.Tech degree
- Ground Duty Technical
- Aeronautical Engineering (Electronics)
- 10+2 with minimum 60% marks in Physics and Mathematics
- Minimum 4-year Graduation / Integrated PG degree in Engineering / Technology
- Aeronautical Engineering (Mechanical)
- Minimum 60% marks in Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level
- 4-year degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Aeronautical Engineering, or equivalent
- Aeronautical Engineering (Electronics)
Ground Duty Non-Technical
- Administration and Logistics
- Bachelor’s degree in any stream with at least 60% marks
- Physical Eligibility
- Height: Male – 157.5 cm | Female – 152 cm
- Accounts
- Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (B.Com) with at least 60% marks
- Physical Eligibility
- Height: Male – 157.5 cm | Female – 152 cm
NCC Special Entry
- Flying
- NCC Air Wing Senior Division ‘C’ Certificate
- Other eligibility as per Flying Branch requirements
Meteorology Entry
- Meteorology
- For detailed eligibility, refer to the notification
How to Fill Indian Airforce AFCAT 01/2025 Online Form
- Indian Airforce AFCAT 01/2025 Recruitment online applications open from 02 December 2024 to 31 December 2024.
- Read the notification before applying.
- Collect all required documents – handwriting sample, eligibility proof, ID proof, address details, and basic details.
- Keep scanned copies of necessary documents – photo, signature, ID, thumb impression, etc.
- Before submitting, check the preview and verify all details carefully.
- If an application fee is required, ensure payment; otherwise, the form will be incomplete.
- Take a printout of the final submitted form for future reference.
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