Short Summary:
The Indian Air Force has released the result and merit list for the AFCAT 02/2024 Batch recruitment. Candidates who applied for the Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) can now check their result and merit list. The recruitment includes both technical and non-technical roles, including NCC Special Entry and Meteorology Branch. A total of 277 vacancies were announced.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start | 30 May 2024 |
| Last Date to Apply | 28 June 2024 (till 11:30 PM) |
| Last Date to Pay Fee | 28 June 2024 |
| Exam Date | As per Schedule |
| Admit Card Release | 24 July 2024 |
| Result Declared | 30 September 2024 |
| Merit List Published | 29 May 2025 |
Application Fee
- AFCAT Entry: ₹550 (for all candidates)
- NCC Special Entry / Meteorology Entry: No Fee
Payment can be made via Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, or E-Challan.
Age Limit (as on 01 July 2025)
- AFCAT Flying Branch: 20–24 Years
- Ground Duty (Technical/Non-Technical): 20–26 Years
- For NCC & Meteorology Entry: Refer to the detailed notification
Vacancy Details: Total 277 Posts
| Entry Type | Post Code | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AFCAT Flying | Flying | 18 | 11 | 29 |
| AFCAT Ground Duty Technical | AE (L) | 88 | 23 | 111 |
| AE (M) | 36 | 09 | 45 | |
| AFCAT Ground Duty Non-Technical | Admin | 43 | 11 | 54 |
| LGS | 13 | 04 | 17 | |
| Accounts | 10 | 02 | 12 | |
| Education | 07 | 02 | 09 | |
| Weapon Systems (WS) | 14 | 03 | 17 | |
| Meteorology Entry | Meteorology | 08 | 02 | 10 |
| NCC Special Entry | Flying | 10% seats of CDSE (PC) and AFCAT (SSC) |
Branch-wise Eligibility Criteria
AFCAT Entry
- Flying Branch: Bachelor’s Degree in any stream with Physics and Math at 10+2 or B.E./B.Tech.
- Ground Duty (Technical):
- Electronics: 10+2 with 60% in Physics & Math + 4-year Engineering/PG degree.
- Mechanical: 10+2 with 60% in Physics & Math + Engineering in Mechanical/Industrial/Aeronautical or similar.
- Ground Duty (Non-Technical):
- Admin & Logistics: Bachelor’s degree in any stream with 60% minimum.
- Accounts: B.Com with minimum 60%.
Physical Standards (All branches)
- Height (Male): 157.5 cm
- Height (Female): 152 cm
NCC Special Entry
- Flying Branch: NCC Air Wing Senior Division ‘C’ Certificate and must meet flying branch eligibility.
Meteorology
- Eligibility: Refer to the official notification.
How to Apply for AFCAT 02/2024
- Online application starts from 30 May 2024 and ends on 28 June 2024.
- Read the full notification carefully before applying.
- Ensure all documents are prepared and scanned: photo, signature, ID proof, etc.
- Verify the form thoroughly before final submission.
- Pay the applicable fee if required.
- Take a printout of the final submitted application.
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