What is the full form of AFCAT?

The full form of AFCAT is Air Force Common Admission Test. The Indian Air Force is in charge of the AFCAT. Every year in February and August, the test is held primarily to select Class-I Officers in Flying and Ground Duties (Technical and Non-Technical).

AFCAT is a section for both male and female candidates interested in joining the Indian Air Force for both Short Service Commission in Flying Branch and Permanent Commission/Short Service in Ground Duties for both Technical and Non-Technical jobs.

Candidates are chosen based on their performance in the online test and attendance at the Air Force Selection Board (AFSB) meeting. Newcomers settling in Ground Duty (Technical) branches must take both the AFCAT and the Engineering Knowledge Test (EKT).

Crack IELTS in 4 Weeks! IELTS 8 Band Guarantee
study in canada

Ace IELTS with Band Guarantee. Get access to Live Classes & 100+ Mock Test. Join Free IELTS Masterclass Now!

Book free master class

Crack IELTS in 4 Weeks! IELTS 8 Band Guarantee

Ace IELTS with Band Guarantee. Get access to Live Classes & 100+ Mock Test. Join Free IELTS Masterclass Now!

LA Banner Web

Eligibility for AFCAT

To apply for the AFCAT test, up-and-comers must know about the qualification models: 

  • Both males and females are eligible for this test. 
  • The up-and-comer must be a resident of India. 

Age Criteria for AFCAT

Flying Branch: the maximum lifespan is 20 to 24 years. The maximum age limit for candidates with a valid and current DGCA (India) Commercial Pilot License is 26 years.

Ground Duty: a maximum of 20 to 26 years.