Air Force Common Admission Test commonly known as AFCAT is an entrance examination conducted by Indian Air Force to select eligible and desirable candidates for multiple posts in Flying and Ground Duty [Technical and Non-Technical]. Serving in such a commendable and respected field is an honour in itself. Indian Air Force (IAF) has announced the complete details for 258 vacant posts at the flying branch and ground duties for both technical and non-technical posts through AFCAT 1 Notification 2023.
AFCAT Exam 2023
The AFCAT exam is conducted twice every year by the Indian Air Force (IAF) and millions of students appear to ace this exam and join a reputable Air Force Academy and get a commission as an Indian Air Force Officer. This exam has brought out the possibility of serving in an adventurous field for both male and female candidates which is befitting to the Young minds and flexibility of this dynamic generation. To crack the exam with good marks, aspirants must be well-versed with the AFCAT 1 2023 Syllabus, Exam Pattern, Eligibility Criteria and Selection Process.
AFCAT 1 Notification 2023
Indian Air Force (IAF) has released the detailed AFCAT 2023 Notification pdf for AFCTA 1 exam on 01st December 2022 for the Indian citizens (Men and Women) to be part of its elite force as Group A Gazetted Officers in Flying and Ground Duty [Technical and Non-Technical] branches for course commencing in January 2024. The official notification PDF link for AFCAT 1, 2023 with complete details has been uploaded on the official website and the direct link has been updated below.
AFCAT 2023 Exam Summary
Indian Air Force will conduct AFCAT Exam for Ground Duty (Non-Technical and Technical) and Gazetted Officers in Flying Branch vacancies to be recruited for the course commencing in January 2024.
| AFCAT 1 2023 Exam Summary | |
| Name of the Exam | AFCAT-1 2023 Exam |
| Conducted by | Indian Air Force |
| Post Name | Ground Duty (Non-Technical and Technical) and Gazetted Officers in Flying Branches |
| Vacancies | 258 |
| Exam level | National |
| Frequency | Twice in a year |
| Category | Defence Jobs |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Online Registration | 01st to 31st December 2022 |
| Exam Date | 24th, 25th and 26th February 2023 |
| Mode of Exam | Online (Computer Based Test) |
| Total Number of Questions | AFCAT: 100 & EKT: 50 |
| Exam Language | English |
| Selection Process | Written test- AFSB Test- Medical Examination |
| Salary | Rs 85000 (approx) |
| Official Website | afcat.cdac.in |
AFCAT 2023 Exam Date
Indian Air Force has announced AFCAT 2023 Online Registration and Exam Dates along with its AFCAT 1 2023 Notification on 27th November 2022. The online examination for AFCAT 1 2023 exam will be conducted from 24th to 26th February 2023. The important dates related to the Indian Air Force AFCAT 1 2023 exam for the course commencing in January 2024 are tabulated below:
| AFCAT 2023: Important Dates | |
| Events | Dates |
| AFCAT 1 2023 Notification (Official) | 01st December 2022 |
| Commencement of Application Form | 01st December 2022 (11 am) |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 31st December 2022 (5 pm) |
| AFCAT 1 Admit Card 2023 | February 2023 |
| AFCAT 1 2023 Exam Date | 24th to 26th February 2023 |
AFCAT Vacancy 2023
India Air Force has announced 258 vacancies to be filled through AFCAT 1 2023 Exam for the course commencing in January 2024 for Short Service Commission in Flying Branch and Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical branches).
| AFCAT 1 2023 Vacancy | ||||
| Entry | Branch | Course Number | Vacancies (Men)- 225 | Vacancies (Women)- 33 |
| AFCAT Entry | Flying | 215/24F/SSC/M & W | SSC- 05 | SSC – 05 |
| Ground-Duty(Technical) | 214/24T/SSC/ 104AEC/ M & W | AE(L): PC – 23, SSC – 80
AE(M): PC – 07, SSC – 26 |
AE(L): SSC – 10
AE(M): SSC – 03 |
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| Ground-Duty(Non-Technical) | 214/24G/SSC/M & W | Weapon System (WS) Branch: 15
Admin: 43 Accts: 11 Lgs: 19 Edn: 08 Met: 07 |
Weapon System (WS) Branch: 02
Admin: 05 Accts: 02 Lgs: 02 Edn: 02 Met: 02 |
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| NCC Special Entry | Flying | 215/24F/PC/M and
215/24F/SSC/M&W |
10% seats out of CDSE vacancies for PC and 10% seats out of AFCAT vacancies for SSC. | |
AFCAT 1 2023 Application Form
AFCAT 1 2023 Application Form registration has been started on 01st December 2022 (11 am) and ends on 31st December 2022 (5 pm) on the official websites https://careerindianairforce.cdac.in OR https://afcat.cdac.in. The applicants interested in AFCAT 1 2023 can apply by directly clicking the below link, it will redirect you to AFCAT 1 2023 Application Form official page as the online application has been started now.