AFCAT 2/2025: Indian Air Force (IAF) invites online applications from eligible Indian men and women to join as Commissioned Officers in Flying and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) branches through AFCAT 2 2025. This includes NCC Special Entry for Flying Branch. The courses will commence in July 2026 at the Air Force Academy, Dundigal (Hyderabad).
The online registration for AFCAT 2 2025 begins on 02 June 2025 (11:00 AM) and will close on 01 July 2025 (11:30 PM). Interested candidates can apply through the official website careerindianairforce.cdac.in or afcat.cdac.in.
AFCAT 2/2025 Overview
| Recruitment Authority | Indian Air Force (IAF) |
| Exam Name | AFCAT 2/2025 & NCC Special Entry |
| Post Name | Commissioned Officer |
| Branches | Flying, Ground Duty (Technical/Non-Technical) |
| Course Commencement | July 2026 |
| Application Dates | 02 June to 01 July 2025 |
| Official Website | afcat.cdac.in |
AFCAT 2/2025 Important Dates
| Notification Release Date | 27 May 2025 |
| Application Start Date | 02 June 2025 (11:00 AM) |
| Application End Date | 01 July 2025 (11:30 PM) |
| Correction Form | 14-15 July 2025 |
AFCAT 2/2025 Application Fee
| Entry Type | Examination Fee |
|---|---|
| AFCAT Entry | ₹550 + GST (Non-refundable) |
| NCC Special Entry | No Fee |
AFCAT 2/2025 Vacancies, Qualification
AFCAT 2 2025 Age Limit
- Flying Branch: 20 to 24 years as on 01 July 2026 (Born between 02 July 2002 and 01 July 2006).
Candidates with valid DGCA Commercial Pilot License: Upper age limit relaxable to 26 years. - Ground Duty (Technical/Non-Technical): 20 to 26 years as on 01 July 2026 (Born between 02 July 2000 and 01 July 2006).
AFCAT 2 2025 Selection Process
- Written Exam
- AFSB ( Air Force Selection Board)
- Documents Verification
- Medical Test
AFCAT 2/2025 Exam Pattern
- AFCAT Exam (for Flying & Ground Duty):
- Duration: 2 hours
- Sections: General Awareness, Verbal Ability, Numerical Ability, Reasoning & Military Aptitude
- Total Marks: 300
- EKT (for Technical Branch):
- Duration: 45 minutes
- Subjects: Mechanical, Computer Science, or Electrical & Electronics
- Total Marks: 150
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