AFCAT Eligibility Details: Indian Air Force (IAF) recruits Commissioned Officers in Flying Branch and Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical) Branches through Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT). Candidates intending to apply should ensure that they fulfill the minimum eligibility criteria as specified by IAF:
Eligibility Criteria: Candidates should be an Indian Citizen.
Age Limit:
For Flying Branch through AFCAT and NCC Special Entry: Candidates age should be between 20-24 years i.e. born between 20 to 24 Years as on 01-01-2022 i.e. born between 02-01-1998 to 01-01-2002 (both dates inclusive). relaxable upto 26 years i.e. born between 02 January 1996 to 01 January 2002 (both dates inclusive)
For Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical) Branch: 20 to 26 years as on (01-01-2022) i.e. born between 02-01-1996 to 01-01-2002 (both dates inclusive) for Technical Branch & Non-Technical Branch.
Educational Qualification: Candidates should possess qualification as follows:
| Sl No | Name of the Branch | Educational Qualification |
| 1 | Flying Branch | Graduation (Minimum three year degree course) in any discipline from a recognized University with minimum 60% marks in aggregate in all papers & have passed Maths and Physics at 10+2 level. |
| 2 | Technical Branch | Four year degree/ integrated Post Graduation qualification or cleared Sections A and B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India |
| a. Aeronautical Engineer (Electronics) {AE (L)} | ||
| b. Aeronautical Engineer (Mechanical) {AE (M)} | ||
| 3 | Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical) Branch | Graduation with 60% marks/ B. Com. Degree/ MBA/ MCA or MA/ M.Sc Degree in English/ Physics/ Mathematics/ Chemistry/ Statistics/ International relations/ International studies/ Defence studies/ Psychology/ Computer Science/ IT/ Management / Mass Communication/ Journalism/ Public Relation with minimum of 50% marks |
| a. Administration & Logistics | ||
| b. Accounts | ||
| c. Education |
Physical Standards: Candidates who are applying for AFCAT should have the physical standards as follows:
| Sl No | Flying Branch | Technical Branch | Ground Duty Branch | |
| 1 | Minimum Height | 162.5 cms with correlated weight | Nil | 157.5 cm152.5 cm for Gorkhas, individuals of NE Regions & hilly regions of Uttarakhand155.5 cm for Lakshadweep |
| 2 | Leg Length | Min – 99 cms & Max – 120 cms | Nil | Nil |
| 3 | Thigh Length | Max – 64 cms | Nil | Nil |
| 4 | Sitting Height | Min – 81.5 cms & Max – 96 cms | Nil | Nil |
| 5 | Vision | Minimum Visual Acuity 6/6 in one eye and 6/9 in other, correctable to 6/6 only for hypermetropia |
Nil | Nil |
Sir, I have done +2 in Science, B.Sc with 60 percentage. Am i eligible to apply for this?