The Indian Air Force releases the AFCAT Age Limit and additional qualifying standards through an official notification. Twice a year, eligible candidates for the Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) Branch and the Flying Branch are administered the Air Force Common Admission Test, or AFCAT. The AFCAT age limit for male and female candidates is updated on this page (Include a link to this page being referred to)

Before completing the online application, candidates must fulfil the AFCAT eligibility standards to prevent their candidature from being cancelled.

To be eligible for various branches and positions, male and female candidates must meet several requirements, including the AFCAT age limit for flying and ground duty branches, educational requirements, nationality, marital status, and physical and medical requirements.

Overview of AFCAT eligibility for 2024

For Flying Branch and Ground Duty, candidates must be between 20 and 24 years old to be eligible for AFCAT. For Flying Branch, they should have completed their 10+2 education with at least 50% in math and physics. Different standards apply to the Flying, Technical, and Ground Duty branches, ensuring a thorough evaluation for those aspiring to join the Indian Air Force.

The following summarizes the eligibility requirements for AFCAT 2024:

Criteria	Details
Exam Name	AFCAT
Conducting Body	Indian Air Force
AFCAT Age Limit	Flying Branch: 20 - 24 years as of July 01, 2024. Technical & Ground Duty Branch: 20- 26 years as of July 01, 2024.
Gender	Male and Female
Marital Status	Unmarried
Educational Qualifications	Flying Branch: Must pass Maths and Physics with at least 50% marks and have a minimum 3-year university degree with 60% marks or equivalent. Ground Duty Technical Branch: Must have a minimum of 4 years of engineering/technology degree or should have passed Sections A and B examination with minimum 60% marks. Ground Duty (Non-Technical) Branch: Requires a 3-year degree with minimum 60% marks.
Physical Eligibility	Running 01 mile (1.6 km) in 10 mins, 10 pushups, and 03 chin-ups
Nationality	Indian Citizen
Special Entry Criteria	NCC Special Entry: The age of aspirants must be between 20 and 24 years as of July 1, 2024
Scribes Eligibility	Not Applicable

Studying the AFCAT syllabus thoroughly and preparing for the test is very important.

AFCAT 1I 2024 Important Dates

Check all the important dates related to AFCAT 1 2024 here

AFCAT II 2024	Important Dates
AFCAT I1 2024 Notification	The month of May/June
Online Application Starts	To be updated
Admit Card	To be updated
AFCAT Written Examination	To be updated
Result of Online Examination	To be updated

AFCAT age limit requirements

In the document verification round, AFCAT officials verify the candidates’ documents and strictly adhere to the age limit requirement. To learn more about the AFCAT eligibility exam's age limit requirements, continue reading this post.

Entry	Age Limit	Born Between
AFCAT for Flying Branch	20 to 24 years	02 July 2001 to 01 July 2005
NCC Special Entry	20 to 24 years	02 July 2001 to 01 July 2005
AFCAT and NCC Special Entry for Flying Branch with valid Commercial Pilot License	Up to 26 years	02 July 1998 to 01 July 2004

2024 AFCAT eligibility requirements for education

Candidates should carefully review the table to meet the relevant position's requirements. The following table lists the AFCAT Eligibility 2024 for Ground Duty Technical and Flying Branch.

Qualifications for AFCAT Education Eligibility by 2024

Branch	Educational Qualification
Flying Branch	Candidates must have completed Physics and Math at the 10+2 level with at least 50% of the possible points. • Graduation from an accredited university with a minimum of 60% or equivalent after completing a minimum of three years of coursework in any discipline. OR • A four-year BE/B Tech degree with at least 60% of possible points from an accredited or equivalent university. OR • Applicants who have passed the Section A and B exams for Associate Membership in the Aeronautical Society of India or the Institution of Engineers (India) from an accredited university with at least 60% of the possible points.
Ground Duty (Technical)	Aeronautical Engineering Electronics: A four-year degree in Engineering/Technology from an accredited university and a minimum of 50% in Physics and Math at the 10+2 level are required. As an alternative, passing the Institution of Engineers (India) Associate Membership Sections A and B exams or - Indian Aeronautical Society or - Pass the Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers' graduate membership test with at least 60% of the possible points, or the equivalent, in many related fields. Aeronautical Engineer (Mechanical) {AE (M)}: A 4-year degree in Engineering/Technology from an accredited university is required, as well as a minimum of 50% in Math and Physics at the 10+2 level. Or, passing the Sections A and B tests of the: - Associate Membership in the Indian Institute of Engineers or— The Aeronautical Society of India, having earned at least 60% in relevant subjects or the equivalent. Note: For specific eligibility requirements for the Technical Branch, please refer to the AFCAT exam Eligibility for Technical Branch section.
Ground Duty (Non-Technical) Branches	Candidates for the Weapon System Branch must have at least a 3+2 degree with 60% marks and pass the 10+2 exam with 50% in math and physics. Administration: 60% or higher on a graduate degree in an approved discipline after passing Sections A and B of the test, or at least a 10+2 diploma. Accounts: 60% in B.Com., BBA, MBA, or a qualified CA, CMA, CS, or CFA after 10+2. Education: 10+2 with 50% in all subjects, including graduate school, and 60% for graduation. Note: Please refer to the AFCAT test Eligibility for Non-Technical Branch section for specific eligibility.
Meteorology	You have earned a minimum of 60% in math and physics for the 10+2 and B.Sc. programs or the equivalent in a 4-year program of study leading to a graduation degree in engineering and technology, communication, computer, electrical, mechanical, or other fields.

AFCAT I 2024 exam dates

Important Dates	Event
AFCAT 1 2024 Notification date	AFCAT 1 2024 Notification date December 01, 2023
AFCAT 1 2024 Applications Start	01 December 2023
AFCAT 1 2024 Applications Closes	30 December 2023
AFCAT 1 2024 Admit Card Release	2 weeks before the exam date
AFCAT 1 2024 Exam Date	16, 17, 18 Feb 2024
AFCAT 1 2024 Results Date	March 2024
AFCAT 1 2024 AFSB Interview dates	April 2024 to October 2024
AFCAT 1 2024 Exam Coaching	Enroll Now
AFCAT1 2024 Notification PDF	AFCAT 1 2024 Notification

2024 AFCAT eligibility: Physical and medical standards

It is recommended that candidates be in good physical condition upon reporting for the SSB to take the AFSB examinations. For both male and female candidates, the AFCAT Exam Eligibility will be covered in this section.

The goal for candidates is to complete 10 pushups, 3 chin-ups, and 1 mile (1.6 km) in 10 minutes.
To withstand the rigorous physical training at AFA, which includes running, swimming, rope climbing, and other exercises, candidates are also advised to maintain good physical health. Candidates will also be required to take tests during the training process.

The linked article provides candidates with a thorough job profile and AFCAT salary.

Standards for Female Candidates' Height and Weight

For female applicants taking the AFCAT exam 2024, the necessary height and weight are listed in the table below. According to the age limit in the table below, we have outlined the height and weight range for female applicants taking the AFCAT. The minimal requirements listed below will be verified later in the exam.

Height in cm	Weight Based on the Age Range
Height in cm	15-17 Yrs.	18-22 Yrs.	23- 27 Yrs.	28- 32 Yrs.	33-37 Yrs.
152	46	47	50	54	54
153	47	47	51	55	55
154	47	48	51	56	55
155	48	49	52	56	56
156	48	49	53	57	57
157	49	50	54	58	58
158	49	50	54	58	58
159	50	51	55	59	59
160	51	52	56	59	60
161	51	52	56	60	60
162	52	53	57	61	61
163	52	54	58	61	62
164	53	54	59	62	63
165	53	55	59	63	63
166	54	56	60	63	64
167	54	56	61	64	65
168	55	57	61	65	65
169	55	57	62	65	66
170	56	58	63	66	67
171	56	59	64	66	68
172	57	59	64	67	68
173	58	60	65	68	69
174	58	61	66	68	70
175	59	61	66	69	71
176	59	62	67	70	71
177	60	62	68	70	72
178	60	63	69	71	73
179	61	64	69	72	73
180	61	64	70	72	74
181	62	65	71	73	75
182	62	66	72	74	76
183	63	66	72	74	76
184	64	67	73	75	77
185	64	68	74	75	78
186	65	68	74	76	78
187	65	69	75	77	79
188	66	69	76	77	80
189	66	70	77	78	81
190	67	71	77	79	81
191	67	71	78	79	82
192	68	72	79	80	83
193	68	73	79	81	83
SD	6.0	6.3	7.1	6.6	6.9

The requirements for female candidates' height and weight

See the table below for information on the minimum height and weight requirements for female applicants taking the AFCAT exam 2024. The table below shows how the height and weight range for female applicants in the AFCAT have been structured about the age limit. The following minimal requirements will be verified in the later phases of the test.

Height in cm	Weight Based on Age Range
Height in cm	20-25 Years	26-30 Years
148	43	46
149	44	47
150	45	48
151	45	48
152	46	49
153	47	50
154	47	50
155	48	51
156	49	52
157	49	53
158	50	53
159	51	54
160	51	55
161	52	55
162	52	56
163	53	57
164	54	57
165	54	58
166	55	59
167	56	60
168	56	60
169	57	61
170	58	62
171	58	62
172	59	63
173	59	64
174	60	64
175	61	65
176	61	66
177	62	67
178	63	67
SD	5	5

We hope you know clearly about the AFCAT physical eligibility for female candidates.

2024 AFCAT eligibility criteria based on nationality

In addition to meeting the AFCAT age limit standards, candidates must fulfil all nationality requirements before applying for the position. The candidate must meet the Indian Citizenship Act of 1955's definition of an Indian citizen to meet the AFCAT Eligibility Criteria 2024.

AFCAT 2024 eligibility requirements: Marital status

Applicants must be single when the school starts and cannot be married while enrolled in training. If candidates marry while enrolled, they will be removed from the program and forced to reimburse the government for all training costs.

AFCAT flying branch eligibility

Candidates keen to apply for the flying branch must review the AFCAT Eligibility 2024 for the Flying Branch to guarantee clarity at every stage of the recruitment process. The AFCAT minimal qualification for the flying branch is discussed below.

• Attained a minimum of 50% in Physics and Math during the 10+2 school year.

• A degree in any field from an accredited university after at least three years of study and at least 60% or comparable grades. OR

• A four-year BE/B Tech degree with at least 60% of the required points from an authorized university or an equivalent OR

• Passed Sections A and B of the Associate Membership test for the Institution of Engineers (India) or the Aeronautical Society of India and graduated with at least 60% or the equivalent from an approved university.

Total attempts for AFCAT

Candidates between the ages of 20 and 26 may attempt each attempt. AFCAT is held twice a year. The maximum is thus 16 attempts, divided into 2 attempts per year (total of 8) for the AFCAT and 2 attempts per year for the remaining tests. Candidates may take the exam if they satisfy the AFCAT eligibility requirements and the age limitation rules detailed in this article.

For additional details regarding the AFCAT Physical Test, kindly refer to the attached article.

Important details about AFCAT qualification

When examining the AFCAT eligibility requirements, there are a few important points that candidates should be aware of. The most important things to keep in mind are listed below.

Information	Details
Incomplete application form	Will not be accepted by the conducting body
Matching information	Applicants must ensure the data in the online application corresponds with the files they have supplied. The supplied data will be checked against the original paperwork at the document verification stage. The authority may reject the candidate's candidature if any information is discovered to be inaccurate or false.
Documents required for verification	AFCAT admission card A phone messages Pictures as they were pasted into the online application A copy of the application that was submitted online Original certifications or paperwork proving eligibility
Date of Birth	The IAF will accept the date of birth as printed on the certificate of graduation, higher secondary examination, or its equivalent. After the application is submitted, the authority will not review or approve requests to change the date of birth.
NOC for Government Employees	Candidates currently employed by the government, such as members of the armed forces, staff members of government-owned businesses, or employees of comparable organizations, may apply after receiving the required approval from the departments in question. They must produce a No Objection Certificate (NOC) during the AFSB testing. If the NOC is not provided, the item will be returned untested. All candidates must comply with the NOC requirement regardless of whether they are contract, temporary, or permanent employees.

In conclusion, meeting the prerequisites for the AFCAT is crucial to sit for the test.

The comprehensive AFCAT Books are available to applicants through the following article.

AFCAT eligibility - Grounds of rejection

The application of the candidates can be rejected on the following grounds.

Candidates who have failed the Computerized Pilot Selection System (CPSS) in an earlier attempt or a Flight Cadet suspended from flying training at the Air Force Academy will not be eligible to apply to the Flying Branch.

Candidates who were admitted to an earlier course at the National Defence Academy, Indian Military Academy, Air Force Academy, Indian Naval Academy, Officers' Training Academy, Chennai, and Officers Training Academy Gaya but were removed on grounds of indiscipline are ineligible to apply.

Candidates whom the Ministry of Defence debars from holding any commission in the Defence Services shall not be eligible for AFCAT, and if admitted, their candidature will be cancelled.

Candidates convicted on any criminal charges and those still stuck in a criminal case are not eligible to apply.

2024 AFCAT selection process

Candidates must be aware of the following steps in the AFCAT selection process in addition to being eligible for the exam:

Online Exam: There are objective-style questions in this phase. The exam is administered in two stages: the Engineering Knowledge Test (EKT) and the AFCAT. The AFCAT assesses a candidate's verbal, numerical, general awareness, and reasoning skills, while the EKT evaluates their technical knowledge in the relevant fields.
AFSB Interview: The interview process for the Air Force Selection Board (AFSB) is the second step. Psychological testing, group tests, and interviews make up the AFSB interview. The AFSB interview evaluates a candidate's fit for the Air Force and potential for promotion to officer status.
Medical Assessment: The medical examination is the third step. Those who pass the AFSB interview are invited to the medical exam. To determine whether a candidate is physically and psychologically qualified to serve as an officer in the Indian Air Force, a medical examination is performed.
Final Merit List: The candidate's standing after three rounds of consideration is determined by their performance. Candidates are chosen according to the number of openings available, and a merit list is created based on the candidate's overall performance.

Candidates must adequately prepare for the online exam and the AFSB interview due to the stringent AFCAT Selection Process. Additionally, they should confirm that they are mentally and physically capable of serving as Air Force officers and fulfilling all eligibility requirements.

2024 AFCAT qualification standards for NCC flying branch special entry

Candidates with valid NCC Air Wing Senior Division "C" certificates can enter the Indian Air Force's Flying Branch through AFCAT through the NCC (National Cadet Corps) special entry program. The following are the precise requirements for becoming eligible for NCC special entrance in the Flying Branch:

Notably, the Flying Branch's NCC special entrance plan is contingent on the availability of openings and other qualifying criteria.

Conclusion:

To guarantee that only the most qualified and appropriate applicants are chosen to join the Indian Air Force, the AFCAT qualifying requirements for 2024 have been developed. Applicants must ensure they meet all eligibility conditions before applying for the test. Following these requirements is essential for a successful application and subsequent hiring procedure. Candidates must keep themselves informed about any modifications or adjustments to the eligibility requirements by consulting the official announcements issued by the Indian Air Force. Choosing to enlist in the Indian Air Force signifies a commitment to serve the country with dignity, honesty, courage, and courage, as well as a professional decision.

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