The Indian Air Force has recently released the AFCAT 2 Notification 2023, which is the Air Force Common Admission Test. This examination is conducted to select suitable candidates for various positions in the Flying and Ground Duty branches, including Technical and Non-Technical roles. Serving in the Indian Air Force is considered an honorable and prestigious opportunity. The AFCAT 2 Notification 2023 announces a total of 276 vacancies for the Flying branch and Ground Duty positions, encompassing both technical and non-technical roles. The online examination for AFCAT 2 commenced on June 1st, 2023. Interested individuals are advised to read the following article, which provides details regarding eligibility criteria, vacancies, selection process, exam pattern, and other important information for the AFCAT 2 exam in 2023.
Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT 2) Notification 2023
The AFCAT 2 2023 Notification has been made available on the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) official website. On June 1st, 2023, the announcement was posted online. Indian citizens (both sexes) who want to work as Group A Gazetted Officers in the Flying and Ground Duty branches, including Technical and Non-Technical duties, are eligible to take the AFCAT 2 Exam. The program is scheduled to start in July 2024. Since June 1st, all the relevant information is available in the official notification PDF on the website.
AFCAT 2 2023 Important Dates
The AFCAT 2 exam date for 2023 has not yet been revealed. Candidates are urged to often visit the Indian Air Force’s official website (www.afcat.cdac.in) for notices and changes on the exam schedule.
| Events | Dates |
| AFCAT 2 2023 Notification (Official) | 1st June 2023 |
| Start Application Form | 1st June 2023 (11 am) |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 30th June 2023 (5 pm) |
| AFCAT 2 Admit Card 2023 | To be notified |
| AFCAT 2 Exam Date 2023 | 5th to 27th August 2023 |
AFCAT Recruitment 2023 Details
| Organization | Air Force Common Admission |
| Post Name | Group A Gazette Officers |
| Application Start | 1st June 2023 |
| Last Date Send Application Form | 30th June 2023 |
| website | www.afcat.cdac.in |
| Number of Vacancy | 276 |
AFCAT 2 Eligibility Criteria
Education Qualification for the Air Force Common Admission Test AFCAT 2 Notification 2023
| Branch | Educational Qualification |
| Flying Branch | – Minimum 50% marks each in physics and mathematics at 10+2 level. |
| – Three-year degree in graduation from a recognized university. | |
| OR | |
| – BE/BTech degree with a minimum of 60% from a recognized university. | |
| Ground Duty (Technical) AE(L) | – Minimum 60% marks each in physics and mathematics at 10+2 level. |
| – Degree in graduation/post-graduation in the field of engineering and technology from a recognized university. |
Age Limit for Air Force Common Admission Test AFCAT 2 Notification 2023
| Branch | Minimum Age | Maximum Age | Age Relaxation (if applicable) |
| Flying Branch | 20 years | 24 years | Up to 26 years for CPL holders |
| Ground Duty (Technical/Non-Technical) Branches | 20 years | 26 years | N/A |
Candidates who are under 25 years old must be single when the course begins.
Additionally ineligible are divorcees (with or without encumbrances) and widows/widowers under the age of 25.
Air Force Common Admission Test AFCAT 2: Exam Pattern
| Name of Exam | Time Duration | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks | Subjects |
| AFCAT 2 2023 | 2 Hours | 100 | 300 | Verbal Ability, Numerical Ability, Reasoning, General Awareness, and Military Aptitude |
There will be 3 marks given for each right answer.
For each wrong response, there is a negative marking of 1 mark across all sections.
Air Force Common Admission Test AFCAT 2 : Salary
The information on the stipend and allowances for officers in the Indian Air Force is as follows:
Stipend: Cadets will get a stipend of Rs. 56,100 throughout their last year of training.
Young Air Officers will be paid at Level 10 of the seventh Central Pay Commission’s pay matrix, which spans from Rs. 56,100 to Rs. 1,10,700, after successfully completing their training.
Officers would also earn a military service payment (MSP) of Rs. 15,500.
Additional compensation:
Officers in the Flying Branch are entitled to an additional allowance of Rs. 11,250 per month.
Officers in the Technical Branch are eligible for an additional Rs. 2,500 in compensation each month.
| Rank | Level | Pay Scale (in Rs.) |
| Flying Officer | Level 10 | Rs. 56,100 – 1,77,500 |
| Flight Lieutenant | Level 10 B | Rs. 6,13,00-1,93,900 |
| Squadron Leader | Level 11 | Rs. 6,94,00 – 2,07,200 |
| Wing Commander | Level 12A | Rs. 1,21,200 – 2,12400 |
| Group Captain | Level 13 | Rs. 1,30,600-2, 15,900 |
| Air Commodore | Level 13A | Rs. 1,39,600-2,17,600 |
| Air Vice Marshal | Level 14 | Rs. 1,44,200-2,18,200 |
| Air Marshal HAG Scale | Level 15 | Rs. 1, 82, 200-2,24,100 |
| HAG+Scale | Level 16 | Rs. 2,05,400 – 2,24,400 |
| VACS/Airforce Cdr/ Air Marshal (NFSG) | Level 17 | Rs. 2,25,000/-(fixed) |
| CAS | Level 18 | Rs. 2,50,000/-(fixed) |
Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
| Gen/ OBC/ EWS | 250/- |
| SC/ ST/ ESM | 250/- |
Vacancy Details
| Entry | Branch | Course Number | Vacancies (Men)- 225 | Vacancies (Women)- 33 |
| AFCAT Entry | Flying | 216/24F/SSC/M & W | SSC- 05 | SSC – 05 |
| Ground-Duty(Technical) | 216/24T/SSC/ 105AEC/ M & W | AE(L): 98AE(M): 38 | AE(L): 11AE(M): 04 | |
| Ground-Duty(Non-Technical) | 215/24G/SSC/M & W | Weapon System (WS) Branch: 15Admin: 45Accts: 08Lgs: 17Edn: 07Met: 07 | Weapon System (WS) Branch: 02Admin: 05Accts: 02Lgs: 02Edn: 02Met: 02 | |
| NCC Special Entry | Flying | 216/24F/PC/M and 216/24F/SSC/M&W | 10% seats out of CDSE vacancies for PC and 10% seats out of AFCAT vacancies for SSC. | |
Application Process for Air Force Common Admission Test AFCAT 2
Apply for the AFCAT 2 exam by following the instructions below:
Registration Process :
- Visit the Indian Air Force’s official website or click the linked link.
- To begin the registration procedure, click “New User Register” on the webpage.
- To register, provide your email address and mobile number.
- An OTP (One-Time Password) will be sent to the email and mobile number you provided during registration.
- Complete the OTP and press “Submit.”
- Your registered email and cellphone number will receive a login ID and password.
Log in
- To log in, enter your registration number and password.
- Choose the position you want to apply for.
- Include all necessary information, including schooling background.
- Using a credit/debit card or internet banking, pay the exam cost online.
- Publish a scanned color photo of yourself along with your signature in Hindi or English in JPEG format.
- The “UPLOAD” link requires you to log in once again with your registration number and password in order to upload the necessary certifications and paperwork.
- Make sure the submitted documents are accurate and that all the information is accurate.
- Send in the application.
- For your records, print off the acknowledgment.
You can successfully complete the AFCAT 2 2023 exam application procedure by adhering to these instructions.
Selection Process
The following is the selection procedure for AFCAT 2 2023:
Step 1
Officer Intelligence Rating Test: Applicants will take a test to gauge their mental capacity and intelligence.
Candidates will be given an image and asked to construct a story based on it for the image Perception and Discussion Test (PP&DT), which is followed by a group discussion.
Note that Stage 1 is the screening test, and unsuccessful candidates will not be accepted and will not move on to Stage 2 of the AFSB Testing process.
Step 2:
Psychological Exams: Professional psychologists will provide written psychological exams to candidates.
Group testing: These assessments combine physical and mental challenges to assess candidates on a range of criteria.
AFSB Interview: A personal interview will be held with candidates by an interviewing officer.
Test using the Computerized Pilot Selection System (CPSS): Only applicants for the Flying Branch are required to take this test.
Medical Examination
A medical checkup will be scheduled for recommended individuals.
The Institute of Aviation Medicine in Bengaluru and the Air Force Central Medical Establishment (AFCME) are the two locations where the medical examination will be performed.
A final merit list will be created following the medical examination based on the candidate’s performance on the written test and during the AFSB interviews. All candidates who have been shortlisted will be sent joining letters for the training academies they have applied to.
AFCAT 2 2023 Exam Syllabus:
| Section | Topics |
| English | Comprehension, Cloze Test, Synonyms and Antonyms, Idioms and Phrases, Error Spotting |
| General Knowledge | Indian History, Polity, Economics, Geography, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Current Affairs |
| Reasoning | Series, Venn Diagram, Syllogism, Blood Relation, Non-Verbal Questions, Verbal Reasoning, Military Aptitude |
| Quantitative Aptitude | Number System, HCF and LCM, Time, Distance and Speed, Time and Work, Ratio and Proportion, Percentage, Average, Simple Interest and Compound Interest, Pipes and Cistern |
Candidates can effectively prepare for the AFCAT 2 2023 exam by concentrating on these subjects and comprehending the syllabus.
Frequently Asked Questions for AFCAT
Age requirement: 20 years
The Flying Branch’s maximum age is 24, whereas Ground Duty branches (technical/non-technical) have a 26-year maximum age limit.
1: Picture Perception and Discussion Test (PP&DT) and Officer Intelligence Rating Test (OIRT)
2: Psychological Tests, Group Tests, AFSB Interview, Computerized Pilot Selection System (CPSS) Test for Flying Branch Applicants, and Medical Examination for Recommended Candidates
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