Minimum and Maximum Age Limit For AFCAT Exam 2024

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Are you planning to give AFCAT Exam but unsure whether you are eligible or not, you have come to the right place. Indian Air Force has released the notification mentioning the age limit and other necessary eligibility criteria a candidate should know before applying for AFCAT.

The candidates aged between 20-26 are eligible for AFCAT. However, age limit varies depending on the branch you are going to join. In this Article, we have discussed branch wise age limit, vacancies, physical standards and other important details.

What Is AFCAT and Who Can Apply For It?

AFCAT is a competitive exam conducted by the Indian Air Force for recruitment of officers in Short Service Commission into various branches of IAF. AFCAT stands for Air Force Common Admission Test. It is conducted twice a year. Anyone with passion for the Air Force and who wish to live a lively, dedicated and adventurous life, fulfilling the eligibility criteria can apply for AFCAT. Candidates has to go through 3 stages, Written- AFSB Interview – Medical test.

AFCAT Minimum and Maximum Age Limit

The age limit for AFCAT depends on what branch you are going to apply for. The overall age limit for AFCAT is 20 to 26 years old. The candidates born between 2 July 2001 to 1 July 2005 can apply for Flying Branch and candidate born between 2 July 1999 to 1 July 2005 can apply for Ground duty Technical and Non Technical Branches in AFCAT 2 2024.

lets discuss the age limit for various branches of the IAF.

Branch	Age limit
Flying Branch	Candidates aged between 20 to 24 years are eligible Candidates aged between 20 to 26 years who are holding a Commercial Pilot License
Ground Duty Technical Branches
Electronics Engineering	Candidates aged between 20 to 26 years are eligible
Mechanical Engineering	Candidates aged between 20 to 26 years are eligible
Ground Duty Non-Technical Branches
Weapon System Branch	Candidates aged between 20 to 26 years are eligible
Administration Branch
Logistics Branch
Education Branch
Accounts Branch
Meteorology Branch

AFCAT 2 Vacancy 2024

A total of 304 Vacancies are released by the IAF. Out of which, 237 are for men and 67 are for female candidates. let’s check full details of the Vacancy for AFCAT 2 2024

	Branch	Men	Women
Flying Branch	Flying Branch	18	11
Ground Duty Technical Branch	Electronics Engineering Mechanical Engineering	88 36	23 09
Ground Duty Non-Technical Branch	Weapon System	14	03
	Administration	43	11
	Accounts	10	02
	Logistics	13	04
	Education	07	02
	Meteorology	08	02
NCC Special Entry	10% of AFCAT vacancies

Essential Educational Qualification

It is compulsory to meet the educational qualifications standards set by the Indian Air Force at 12th level and graduation level by the candidates.

Branch	At 12th Level	At Graduation Level
Flying Branch	Mandatory Math and Physics in 12th class with minimum 50%	Graduation in any discipline with 60% marks OR BE/B Tech with 60% marks OR Cleared Section A & B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) OR Aeronautical Society of India with 60% marks
Ground Duty Technical Branch
Mechanical and Electrical	Mandatory Math and Physics in 12th class with minimum 50%	A minimum of four years degree graduation/integrated post-graduation qualification in Engineering/Technology from recognized University OR Cleared Sections A & B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India by actual studies with a minimum of 60% marks marks
Ground duty (Non-Technical Branch)
Weapon System	Mandatory Math and Physics in 12th class with minimum 50% marks	Graduation degree in any discipline with a minimum of 60% marks OR BE/B Tech degree with 60% marks
Meteorology	Mandatory Math and Physics in !2th Class with minimum 60% marks	BSc with Physics and Mathematics with 60% marks OR Graduation in Engineering/Technology with 60% marks
Administration and Logistics	Passed 10+2 in any stream	Graduate degree in any discipline with 60% marks
Accounts	Passed 10+2 in any stream	Any of the following:- B com, BBA(Finance), BMS( finance), BBS(finance ), BSC(Finance), Qualified CA/ CMA/ CS/ CFA.
Education	Passed 10+2 in any stream	Post graduation degree with 50% and graduation in any discipline with 60% marks

Physical Standards For Men and Women

For Flying Branch – 162.5 cm (for both men and female)
For Ground duty (Tech and Non-Tech): Male -157.5 cm and Female -152cm

Candidates are advised to keep themselves in good physical condition by following the under-mentioned routine:

Running: up to 4 Km. in 15 minutes.
Skipping.
Push ups & Sit-ups: Minimum 20 each.
Chin ups: 08.
Rope Climbing: 3m to 4m
Swimming (25 m).

Now, that we have discussed all the important things a candidate should know before applying for AFCAT Exam. You should start preparing for the written exam as well as the AFSB Interview.

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