AFCAT Age Limit
The upper age limits vary with the post and the caste category of the candidates. The table demonstrated below gives a brief idea of the various AFCAT age limit for different posts.
Branch Name | Age Limit |
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Ground Duty (Non-Technical and Technical) Branch | 20 – 26 years for the Unreserved category. |
Flying Branch | - Candidates having a Commercial Pilot License is relaxed up to 26 years as its upper age limit.
- Candidates should be between 20 and 24 years.
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AFCAT Educational Qualifications
Candidates who are willing to apply for the AFCAT vacancies must be a citizen of India. The Educational Qualification required for various posts is different. IAF set the educational criteria for the different branches. Check the AFCAT educational qualifications required below in the table:
Branch | Sub-Branch | Educational Qualification |
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Ground Duty Technical Branch | Aeronautical Engineer (Mechanical) | Candidates must have a 10+2-degree certificate with an aggregate of 60% marks in Physics and Mathematics and an integrated post-graduation/degree in Technology/Engineering. OR Cleared sections A & B examination of Aeronautical Society of India by actual studies or Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) with minimum aggregate marks of 60 % or equivalent in certain disciplines as prescribed by IAF. |
Aeronautical Engineer (Electronics) | Passed 10+2 degrees with an aggregate of 60 per cent each in Mathematics and Physics and four years’ degree in Technology/Engineering. OR Cleared Sections A and B of Aeronautical Society of India or Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Telecommunication Engineers or Graduate membership examination of the Institution of Electronics with 60% in disciplines specified by the authority of the examination. |
Ground Duty (Non-Technical) branches | Administration: Cleared section A&B examination of Aeronautical Society of India or Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) from a recognized university with an aggregate of 60 % OR Graduation in any discipline with a minimum of 60%. |
Marital Status for AFCAT 2022
- At the time of commencement of the application, the Candidate’s age should be below 25 years of age and he/she must be unmarried.
- Divorcees and Widows/Widowers below 25 years are also not eligible to appear in this examination.
- Married candidates above 25 years of age, during their training period, are not allowed to live with family.
AFCAT Physical and Medical Standards
Candidates should be physically and medically fit to carry out their responsibilities and duties properly.
Type of Commission:
- Permanent Commission (PC) for Men: The elected candidates will have to serve till superannuation in the particular branch that they are allowed in accordance to their rank when they join as a PC officer.
- Short Service Commission (SSC) for Men & Women:
- The period of engagement for Flying Branch (Men and Women) SSC Officers is 14 years from the date of Commissioning (Non-extendable).
- A period of 10 years is the Tenure for Ground Duty (Non- technical and Technical) SSC Officers. However, an extension of four years may be given based on suitability, availability of vacancies, willingness, service requirements and merit.
- Permanent Commission (PC) Grant would be taken into consideration based on suitability, merit, availability of vacancies and willingness service requirements.