AFCAT Eligibility Criteria and Age Limit 2022

Q: Q1. What is the eligibility criteria for Afcat?

Ans. Eligibility criteria for different branches are different. Candidate can read the above article for indepth detail about afcat eligibility criteria.

Q: Q2. Does 12th marks matter in Afcat?

Ans. However, as far as percentage of 12th is concerned, it doesn't matter, but candidates who apply for technical branch should have an aggregate of 50% in both physics and mathematics.

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AFCAT Eligibility Criteria 2022

AFCAT Eligibility Criteria 2022: AFCAT or Air Force Common Admission Test is a common entrance examination organized by Indian Airforce to select eligible cadets for multiple posts. AFCAT Exam is conducted twice every year and millions of students try their luck to ace this prestigious exam.

AFCAT Eligibility

Indian Air Force has released official notification for AFCAT. This is great opportunity for Indian citizens (Men and Women) to be part of its elite force as Group A Gazetted Officers in Flying and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) branches for courses commencing in July 2023.

AFCAT 2 2022 Important Dates

AFCAT 2 2022	Important Dates
AFCAT 2 2022 Notification	19th May 2022
Online Application Starts	1st June 2022
Last Date to Apply	30th June 2022
Admit Card	August
AFCAT Written Examination	To Be Announced Soon
Result of Online Examination	To Be Announced Soon
AFSB Call Letters	To Be Announced Soon
AFSB and Interview Round	To Be Announced Soon
Document Verification	To Be Announced Soon
Final Merit List Declared	To Be Announced Soon

Indian Air Force invites Online applications for the courses commencing in July 2023 for grant of Short Service Commission (SSC) in Flying Branch and Permanent Commission (PC) and Short Service Commission (SSC) in Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) Branches. Online applications are also invited for grant of PC/ SSC for NCC Special Entry Scheme (For flying branch) and for Meteorology Entry. IAF has started the application on its official website.

To give you more insight into AFCAT 2 2022, here is an article describing AFCAT 2 2022 eligibility criteria.

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AFCAT Eligibility Criteria for Ground Duty and Flying Branch

(A) Nationality – Candidate must be a citizen of India as per the Indian citizenship act, 1955.

(B) Age

Flying Branch. 20 to 24 years as on 01 July 2023 i.e. born between 02 July 1999 to 01 July 2003(both dates inclusive). Upper age limit for candidates holding valid and current Commercial Pilot License issued by DGCA (India) is relaxable upto 26 years i.e. born between 02 July 1997 to 01 July 2003(both dates inclusive).
Ground Duty (Technical/ Non-Technical) Branches. 20 to 26 years as on 01 July 2023 i.e. born between 02 July 1997 to 01 July 2003 (both dates inclusive).

Note: Candidates below 25 years of age must be unmarried at the time of commencement of course. Widows/Widowers and divorcees (with or without encumbrances) below 25 years of age are also not eligible.

(C) Educational Qualification:

Flying branch: Minimum 50% marks each in physics and mathematics at 10+2 level and a three-year degree in graduation OR a BE/BTECH degree with a minimum of 60% from a recognized university.

AFCAT Eligibility Criteria for Ground Duty(Technical)Branch:

(i)Aeronautical engineering (Electronics)(AE(L)):

Minimum 50% marks each in physics and mathematics at 10+2 level and a degree in graduation/post-graduation in the field of engineering and technology from a recognized university.
OR
Those who have cleared examination of associate membership of the institution of engineers (India) in both A and B section, with a minimum of 60% in the following disciplines :

Communication engineering
Computer engineering/technology
Computer engineering & application
Electrical and computer engineering
Electrical and electronics engineering
Electrical engineering
Electronics engineering/technology
Electronics science and engineering
Electronics
Electronics and communication engineering
Electronics and computer science
Electronics and/or telecommunication engineering
Electronics and/or telecommunication engineering(Microwave)
Electronics and computer engineering
Electronics communication and instrumentation engineering
Electronics instrument and control
Electronics instrument and control engineering
Instrumentation and control engineering
Instrument and control engineering
Information technology

(ii)Aeronautical engineering(Mechanical)(AE(M)):

Minimum 50% marks each in physics and mathematics at 10+2 level and a four-year degree in graduation/integrated or post-graduation in the field of engineering and technology from a recognized university.
OR

Those who have cleared examination of associate membership of the institution of engineers (India) in both A and B section, with a minimum of 60% in the following disciplines :

Aerospace Engineering
Aeronautical Engineering
Aircraft Maintenance Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering and Automation
Mechanical Engineering (Production)
Mechanical Engineering (Repair and Maintenance)
Mechatronics
Industrial Engineering

AFCAT Eligibility Criteria for Ground Duty(Non-Technical)Branches

(i)Administration & Logistics: Graduate degree with a minimum of 60% marks with a three-year degree course from a recognized university OR should have cleared section A & B examination with a minimum of 60%.

(ii)Accounts: Candidates holding B.COM degree with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent.

(iii)Education: 50% marks in MBA/MCA or MA/MSC degree in English/Physics/mathematics/chemistry/statistics/international relations/international studies/defence studies/psychology/computer science/IT/Management/mass communication/journalism public relation and minimum 60% marks in graduation.

(iv)Special entry (flying branch): NCC Air Wing Senior Division ‘C’ Certificate acquired on or after 02 Jun 17 is mandatory and a minimum of 60% marks in graduation. Students mandatorily have passed 10+2 with a minimum of 60% marks in maths and physics.

(v)Metereology: Candidates should have scored minimum 50% marks in post graduation and minimum 55% marks in graduation provided that maths and physics were studied.

(D)Physical and Medical Standards:
(i)Candidates should be medically fit as prescribed standards.
(ii)Non- reporting of candidates on the allotted date and venue may cancel their candidature.
(iii)Unfit candidates will be given a time period of 42 days to get fit as per the prescribed standard after that if they do not meet the requirements they will be permanently rejected for the post.

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AFCAT Eligibility Criteria: FAQ

Q1. What is the eligibility criteria for Afcat?
Ans. Eligibility criteria for different branches are different. Candidate can read the above article for indepth detail about afcat eligibility criteria.

Q2. Does 12th marks matter in Afcat?
Ans. However, as far as percentage of 12th is concerned, it doesn’t matter, but candidates who apply for technical branch should have an aggregate of 50% in both physics and mathematics.