AFCAT Eligibility Criteria 2024

Age Limit

The AFCAT, conducted by the Indian Air Force, is open to both male and female unmarried Indian citizens. For the Flying Branch, candidates must be between 20 to 24 years old as of 1st July 2024, and have passed Maths and Physics with 50% marks, along with a minimum three-year university degree with 60% marks. For the Technical and Ground Duty Branch, the age limit is 20 to 26 years as of the same date. Technical Branch applicants need a four-year engineering/technology degree or equivalent with 60% marks, while Non-Technical Branch applicants require a three-year degree with 60% marks. Candidates must meet physical standards, including running 1.6 km in 10 minutes, doing 10 push ups, and 3 chin-ups. Special entry through NCC is available for those aged 20 to 24 years as of 1st July 2024. Scribes are not applicable for this exam.

AFCAT Age Limit

The AFCAT is very particular about age limit criteria and checks the candidate’s every document in the document verification round. Keep reading this article to know every detail of the AFCAT age limit criteria of the examination for AFCAT Eligibility.

Entry	Age Limit	Born Between
AFCAT for Flying Branch	20 to 24 years	02 Jan 2000 to 01 Jan 2004
NCC Special Entry	20 to 24 years	02 Jan 2000 to 01 Jan 2004
AFCAT and NCC Special Entry for Flying Branch with valid Commercial Pilot License	Up to 26 years	02 Jan 1998 to 01 Jan 2004

AFCAT Educational Qualifications

Candidates must read the table very carefully to ensure that they are eligible for the concerned post. The AFCAT Eligibility 2024 for both the Flying Branch and Ground Duty Technical are mentioned in the following table.

AFCAT Educational Qualifications Eligibility 2024

Branch	Educational Qualification
Flying Branch	Candidates should have mandatorily passed with a minimum of 50% marks each in Maths and Physics at 10+2 level and Graduation with a minimum three years degree course in any discipline from a recognized University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent. OR BE/B Tech degree (Four years course) from a recognized University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent. OR Candidates who have cleared Section A & B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India from a recognised University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent.
Ground Duty (Technical)	Aeronautical Engineering Electronics: Minimum 50% marks in Physics and Maths at 10+2 level, along with a four-year degree in Engineering/Technology from a recognized university. Alternatively, clearing Sections A and B exams of: Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India or Graduate membership exam of the Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent in various related disciplines. Aeronautical Engineer (Mechanical) {AE (M)}: Minimum 50% marks in Physics and Maths at 10+2 level, along with a 4-year degree in Engineering/Technology from a recognized university. Alternatively, clearing Sections A and B exams of the: Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent in various related disciplines. Note: Please refer to the AFCAT exam Eligibility for Technical Branch section for detailed eligibility criteria for the Technical Branch
Ground Duty (Non-Technical) Branches	Weapon System Branch: Candidates must pass 10+2 with 50% marks in Maths & Physics, and have a minimum 3+2 degree with 60% marks. Administration: A minimum of a 10+2 and Graduate Degree in a recognized discipline with 60% marks or equivalent, or cleared Section A & B examinations. Accounts: 10+2 with 60% marks in B.Com, BBA, MBA, or a qualified CA/CMA/CS/CFA. Education: 10+2 with 50% marks in all disciplines, including PG, and 60% marks in graduation. Note: Please refer to the AFCAT exam Eligibility for Non Technical Branch section for detailed eligibility criteria for the same.
Meteorology	Passed 10+2 and B.Sc. with Maths & Physics with 60% minimum marks or 4 year Graduation degree in Engg & Technology discipline with minimum 60% marks or equivalent in Communication Engg/ Computer Engg/ Electrical/ Electronics/ Mechanical Engg, etc.

AFCAT Eligibility for Technical Branch

To be eligible for the Ground Duty (Technical) branch in the Indian Air Force through AFCAT, candidates must meet certain educational qualifications. Following are the eligibility criteria for AFCAT the Technical Branch:

AFCAT Eligibility for Non-Technical Branch

In order to qualify for the Ground Duty Non-Technical branch in the Indian Air Force through AFCAT, applicants must satisfy specific educational requirements. The following are the AFCAT Exam eligibility criteria for Non-Technical Branch:

AFCAT Eligibility for Non-Technical Branch

Branch	Detailed Eligibility Criteria
Weapon System Branch	Passed 10+2 with minimum 50% marks each in Maths & Physics. Graduation with minimum 3-year degree course in any discipline with 60% marks OR BE/BTech (4-year degree course) with minimum 60% marks.
Administration	Passed 10+2 and Graduate Degree (Minimum three years degree course) in any discipline from a recognized university with a minimum of 60% marks. Alternatively, cleared section A & B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India with a minimum of 60% marks.
Accounts	Passed 10+2 and done graduation in any of the following streams with 60% marks or equivalent: B. Com Degree (Min three years course). Bachelor of Business Administration (with specialization in Finance). Qualified CA/CMA/CS/CFA.
Education	Passed 10+2 and Post-Graduation with 50% marks in any discipline. Integrated courses offering PG (Single degree without permission to exit and lateral entry) should have 60% marks in Graduation.

AFCAT Physical and Medical Requirements

Candidates are advised to be physically fit when you report for the SSB in order to be able to undergo the tests at AFSB. This section will describe AFCAT Exam Eligibility for male and female candidates.

• Candidates must aim to achieve an ability to run 01 miles (1.6 km) in 10 mins, do 10 pushups, and 03 chin-ups.
• Candidates are also advised to keep themselves in good physical condition to adapt to tough physical training at AFA which includes swimming, rope climbing, running, and other forms of physical training in which candidates will go with other forms of physical training in which candidates will undergo mandatory tests during training.

Height and Weight Eligibility Criteria for AFCAT Male Candidates

Read the table below to know about the height and weight required in AFCAT eligibility for male candidates for the AFCAT exam 2024. Height and weight range are set for candidates according to the age limit. These parameters will be checked in AFCAT eligibility for males during the later stages of the Exam.

Height and Weight Criteria for Female Candidates

Read the table below to know about the height and weight required for female candidates for the AFCAT exam 2024. We have framed the Height and weight range for AFCAT for girls candidates according to the age limit in the table below. These minimum standards mentioned below will be checked during the later stages of the Exam

AFCAT Visual Standards

Another important parameter in the physical measurement is Visual Standards. Visual Standard should be absolutely perfect if you want to serve the Air force. The visual standard set by the authority is different for Fly Branch and Ground Duty. Below table states the minimum eyesight required for the fly branch and ground duty candidates. Any candidate who is unable to fit the standard will not be allowed to continue with the selection process

AFCAT Marital Status

• Candidates must be unmarried at the time of commencement of the course.
• Candidates must note that during the training period, marriage is not permitted.
• Those who marry during the period of training will be debarred from the board and will be liable to refund all expenditures incurred on them by the government.

AFCAT Nationality

A candidate who is applying for AFCAT posts released by the Indian Air Force must be a citizen of India. A candidate with a foreign nationality will not be eligible to apply for the Class-I Gazetted Officers in Flying and Ground Duties (Technical and Non-Technical) Posts. Also note that Indian Citizenship Act, of 1955 will be considered for evaluation.

AFCAT Number of Attempts

Candidates can make all the attempts if he/she is in the age group of 20 – 26 years. AFCAT is held twice a year. So one can have a maximum of 16 attempts – 2 attempts per year for AFCAT (total 8 attempts) and 2 attempts per year. Candidates can attempt the exam if they fulfill the AFCAT Eligibility conditions mentioned above along with the age limit criteria as mentioned above in this article.

AFCAT Eligibility for NCC Flying Branch Special Entry

NCC (National Cadet Corps) special entry is a unique opportunity for candidates who hold a valid NCC Air Wing Senior Division 'C' certificate to join the Flying Branch of the Indian Air Force through AFCAT. Here are the specific eligibility criteria for NCC special entry in the Flying Branch:

It is important to note that the NCC special entry scheme in the Flying Branch is subject to the availability of vacancies and other eligibility criteria.

AFCAT Eligibility for Government Employee

AFCAT eligibility criteria for government employees vary depending on their current employment status and the branch they wish to join in the Indian Air Force. Here are some general guidelines regarding AFCAT Exam Eligibility for government employees: