AFCAT 2021 Recruitment: Indian Air Force (IAF) has extended the last date of application for Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT). Interested and eligible candidates can apply for IAF AFCAT before 11 January 2021 on AFCAT official website www.careerindianairforce.cdac.in OR www.afcat.cdac.in.
As per the AFCAT website – “All women candidates eligible for Ground Duty N-Tech Branches who were unable to register earlier can now register for ADM, LGS and ACCTS Branch. Registration date has been extended till 11th January 2021. All those women candidates already registered for Flying/AE Branch will be allowed to Add / Modify their preference of branch from 18-21 Jan, 2021.”
IMPORTANT DATES:
| Starting Date for Online Application | 01 December 2020 |
| Starting Date for Online Application | 11 January 2021 |
| AFCAT 2021 Admit Card Date | 05 February 2021 |
| AFCAT 2021 Exam Date | 20 and 21 February 2021 |
| AFCAT 2021 Course Commencement | January 2022 |
AFCAT Recruitment 2021 Vacancy Details:
- AFCAT (Flying) – SSC – 69 (Course Number – 211/22F/SSC/M & W)
- Ground Duty (Technical and Non-technical) – AE(L): PC – 27, SSC – 40 and AE(M) : PC – 12, SSC – 17 (Course Number – 210/22T/PC/100 AEC/ M and 210/22T/SSC/ 100AEC/ M & W)
- Ground Duty (Non-Technical) – Admin : PC – 12, SSC – 19+2., Accounts: PC – 06, SSC – 10+2,. Logistics; PC- 09, SSC – 14+2 (Course Number -210/22G/PC/M and 210/22G/SSC/M )
- NCC Special Entry
- Flying – 10% seats out of CDSE vacancies for PC and 10% seats out of AFCAT vacancies for SSC (Course Number – 211/22F/PC/M and 211/22F/SSC/M & W)
AFCAT Recruitment 2021 Educational Qualification:
- Flying Branch:
- Graduates in any discipline from a recognized University with minimum 60% marks in aggregate and should have passed Mathematics and Physics at 10+2 level with a minimum of 50% marks OR Graduation with minimum three years degree course in any discipline from a recognized University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent. Alternatively should have B.E / B.Tech degree with minimum 60% marks 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 (Non-Technical Branches):
- Administration: Passed 10+2 AND Graduate Degree (Minimum three year degree course) in any discipline from a recognised university with 60% marks or equivalent or 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.
- Accounts – B.Com degree (minimum three year degree course) from a recognised university with a minimum 60% marks or equivalent.
- Logistics – Graduate Degree (Minimum three year degree course) in any discipline from a recognised university with 60% marks or equivalent or 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 Branch):
- Aeronautical Engineer(Electronics) {AE(L)}: Candidates with a minimum of 50% marks each in Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level and a minimum of four years degree graduation/integrated post-graduation qualification in Engineering/Technology from recognized University Or Cleared sections A & B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India by actual studies with minimum 60% marks or equivalent in relevant disciplines specified by IAF..
- Aeronautical Engineer (Mechanical): Candidates must have passed 10+2 with 50% in Physics and Mathematics and degree/integrated post-graduation in Engineering/Technology. Or Cleared sections A & B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India by actual studies with minimum 60% marks or equivalent in relevant disciplines specified by IAF.
- NCC Special Entry (Flying Branch) (as per AFCAT 2020)
- NCC Air Wing Senior Division ‘C’ certificate acquired on or after 01 Dec 17. Minimum of 60% marks each in Maths and Physics at 10+2. Graduates with minimum three years degree course in any discipline from a recognized University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent.
- BE/B Tech degree (Four years course) from a recognised 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
- Read The official notification through below link.
AFCAT Recruitment 2021 Physical Standards:
Physical Fitness
Candidates are advised to be physically fit when you report for SSB in order to be able to undergo various tests at AFSB. You should aim to achieve an ability to run 01 mile (1.6 kms) in 10 minutes, 10 push ups and 3 chin ups.
Tattoos
Permanent body tattoos are only permitted on inner face of forearm (from inside of elbow to the wrist) and on the reverse side of palm/ back (dorsal) side of hand. Permanent body tattoos on any other part of the body are not acceptable. Tribes with tattoo marks on the face or body as per their existing customs and traditions will be permitted on a case to case basis.
Narcotics
Use/possession of narcotics is banned. Candidate may be tested for presence of drugs in the body during Medicals and subsequently during training/ service career as an officer. If candidate is found to be using/ in possession of narcotics during any time of training/service career, candidate would be debarred from joining the Indian Air Force or be removed from service if already joined.
PHYSICAL STANDARDS
Let’s look at the Physical Standards for AFCAT (1) 2021 Recruitment
1. Height & weight
- a) For Flying Branch: The minimum acceptable height for men and women candidates in Flying Branch is 162.5cms, Leg Length: Min – 99 cms, Max -120 cms. Thigh Length: Max – 64 cms, Sitting Height: Min – 81.5 cms, Max – 96 cms (No concession for age/ sex/ region).
- b) For Ground Duty (Technical/Nontechnical) Branch: The minimum acceptable height for male candidates in Ground Duty (Technical/Non-technical) Branch is 157.5 cms. For women candidates, the minimum acceptable height is 152 cms. (For Gorkhas and individuals belonging to hills of North-Eastern region of India, Garhwal and Kumaon, the minimum acceptable height will be 5 cms less. In the case of candidates from Lakshadweep, the minimum acceptable height will be 2 cms less than what is applicable to men and women respectively).
Height and Weight standards for men and women are given below for Indian Air Force. Interpolation for weights against height not mentioned may be done.
| Height and Weight Standards for Male | |||||||
| Height (in cm) Without Shoes | Age Range (in Years) / Weight (in Kgs) | ||||||
| 15-17 | 18-22 | 23-27 | 28-32 years | 33-37years | |||
| 152 | 46 | 47 | 50 | 54 | 54 | ||
| 153 | 47 | 47 | 51 | 55 | 55 | ||
| 154 | 47 | 48 | 51 | 56 | 56 | ||
| 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 | 82 | ||
| 193 | 68 | 73 | 79 | 81 | 83 | ||
| +/- SD | 6 | 6.3 | 7.1 | 6.6 | 6.9 | ||
| Height and Weight standards for Female | |||||||
| Height (in cm) Without Shoes | Age Range (in Years) / Weight (in Kgs) | ||||||
| 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 | |||||
2. Visual Standard
Below is the Visual Standards for Air Force Common Admission Online Test (AFCAT 01/2021) for Flying Branch and Ground Duties (Technical And Non-Technical)/ NCC Special Entry for Courses Commencing in January 2022 Candidates on Entry:
| Branch | Maximum Limits of Refractive Error | Visual Acuity Errors | Colour Vision |
| F(P) including WSOs | Hypermetropia: + 2.0D Sph Manifest Myopia: Nil Retinoscopic myopia: – 0.5 in any meridian permitted Astigmatism: + 0.75D Cyl (within + 2.0D Max) | 6/6 in one eye and 6/9 in other, correctable to 6/6 only for Hypermetropia | CP-I |
| Aircrew other than F(P) | Hypermetropia: +3.5D Sph Myopia: -2.0D Sph Astigmatism: + 0.75D Cyl | 6/24 in one eye and 6/36 in other, correctable to 6/6 and 6/9 | CP-I |
| Adm/ Adm (ATC)/Adm (FC) | Hypermetropia: + 3.5D Sph Myopia: -3.5D Sph Astigmatism: + 2.5D Cyl in any meridian | Corrected visual acuity should be 6/9 in each eye. | CP-II |
| AE(M) AE(L) | Hypermetropia: + 3.5 D Sph Myopia: -3.50 D Sph Astigmatism: + 2.5D Cyl in any meridian | Corrected visual acuity should be 6/9 in each eye. Wearing of glasses will be compulsory when advised | CP-II |
| Met | Hypermetropia: + 3.5 D Sph Myopia: -3.50 D Sph Astigmatism: + 2.50 D Cyl | Corrected visual acuity should be 6/6 in the better eye and 6/18 in the worse eye. Wearing of Glasses will be compulsory | CP-II |
| Accts/ Lgs/Edn | Hypermetropia: + 3.5 D Sph Myopia: -3.50 D Sph Astigmatism: + 2.50 D Cyl | Corrected visual acuity should be 6/6 in the better eye and 6/18 in the worse eye. Wearing of Glasses will be compulsory | CP-III |
Physical Condition During Training Period
Prospective candidates are advised to keep themselves in good physical condition to adapt to physical training at AFA which encompasses running, swimming, rope climbing and other forms of physical training/conditioning in which they would undergo mandatory tests during training. Candidates are advised to keep themselves in good physical condition by following the under mentioned routine:-
(i) Running: up to 4 Km. in 15 minutes
(ii) Skipping
(iii) Push ups & Sit-ups: Minimum 20 each
(iv) Chin ups: 08
(v) Rope Climbing: 3 to 4 metres
(vi) Swimming (25 m)
AFCAT Recruitment 2021 Pay Scale:
- Read The official notification through below link
AFCAT Recruitment 2021 Age Limit: Maximum Age- 24 Years
- Read The official notification through below link for category relaxation.
AFCAT Recruitment 2021 Application Fee:
- General / OB Category: – Rs. /-
- SC, ST Category: – Rs. /-
- Ex-Servicemen: – Rs. /-
- Read The official notification though below link.
AFCAT Recruitment 2021 Location: All India
Recruitment for the post is for the notified location, as per requirement time to time you can be transferred to other locations during your service tenure.
AFCAT Recruitment 2021 Selection Process:
- Selection will purely and fairly, on the basis of academic merit, written exam merit, Interview, physical fitness, medical fitness, the verification of original documents, medical tests, and interviews, and other eligibility criteria, and conditions.
- Read The official notification through below link
How To Apply For AFCAT Recruitment 2021:
- Eligible and Interested candidates can apply for the posts through the prescribed application format before 11 January 2021.
- Candidate Read the Notification Before Apply the Recruitment Application Form in Online Form 2020.
- Kindly Check and College the All Document – Eligibility, ID Proof, Address Details, Basic Details.
- Kindly Ready Scan Document Related to Recruitment Form – Photo, Sign, ID Proof, Etc.
- Before Submit the Application Form Must Check the Preview and All Column Carefully.
- If Candidate Required to Paying the Application Fee Must Submit. If You have Not the Required Application Fees Your Form is Not Completed.
- Take A Print Out of Final Submitted Form.
AFCAT Recruitment 2021 Official Domain: https://afcat.cdac.in/AFCAT/index.html
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