Indian Air Force Opens AFCAT 2025 Application Process with 336 Vacancies

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has officially commenced the application process for the Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) 2025, inviting eligible candidates to apply online starting December 2, 2024. Aspirants interested in joining the IAF can submit their applications through the official website, afcat.cdac.in. The deadline for application submissions is set for December 31, 2024.

This recruitment drive encompasses a total of 336 vacancies distributed across various branches, including the Flying Branch and Ground Duty branches, which consist of both Technical and Non-Technical roles. Additionally, special entry programs such as the NCC Special Entry and Meteorology Entry are also part of this recruitment cycle. The specific breakdown of vacancies is as follows: there are 30 openings in the Flying Branch, 189 in Ground Duty (Technical), and 117 in Ground Duty (Non-Technical).

Candidates applying for the Flying Branch must be between the ages of 20 and 24 as of the course start date, while those seeking positions in Ground Duty should be aged between 20 and 26. It is important to note that only single candidates are eligible to apply for these courses.

The application process requires interested candidates to pay a registration fee of Rs 550 along with GST. To apply, candidates should follow these steps:

1. Visit the official website at afcat.cdac.in.
2. Click on the application link for AFCAT 01/2025 on the homepage.
3. Fill out the registration form with accurate personal information.
4. Log in using the provided credentials to access the application form.
5. Complete the application, ensure all necessary documents are attached, and make the application fee payment.
6. After submission, candidates are recommended to save a copy of their application for future reference.

Key dates for this recruitment cycle include the opening of the application process on December 2, 2024, and the closing date for applications and fee payments on December 31, 2024. The exam date is yet to be announced, and admit cards will be available for download prior to the exam.

The AFCAT is held bi-annually, typically in February and September, to select qualified candidates for permanent and short-service commissions as Class 1 gazetted officers across various domains, including flying, ground duty (both technical and non-technical), and meteorology.