AFCAT Ground Duty Recruitment 2025 for 340 Posts
Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) for 340 posts under Ground Duty (Non-Technical and Technical) Posts. AFCAT Ground Duty (Non-Technical and Technical) has been released Date 17th November 2025 to 14th December 2025 at Website afcat.cdac.in
AFCAT Highlights 2025 - Overview
| Organization Name | Indian Air Force |
| Name of the Exam | AFCAT 2026 |
| Post Name | Ground Duty (Non-Technical and Technical) and Gazetted Officers in Flying Branches |
| Total Vacancies | 340 |
| Exam level | National |
| Frequency | Twice in a year |
| Registration Dates 2025 | 17th November to 14th December 2025 |
| Category | Defence Jobs |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Mode of Exam | Computer Based Test |
| Official Website | afcat.cdac.in |
AFCAT 2025 Important Dates:
| Events | Dates |
| Start Date Application Form | 17th November 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 14th December 2025 |
| AFCAT 1 Admit Card 2026 | 03rd Week of January 2026 |
| AFCAT 1 Exam Date 2026 | 31st January 2026 |
Vacancy Details 2025 :
| Branch | Men (PC) | Women (PC) | Men (SSC) | Women (SSC) |
| Flying | 00 | 00 | 34 | 04 |
| Ground Duty (Technical) |
AE (L) : 03
AE (M) : 09
|
AE (L) : 03
AE (M) : 03
|
AE (L) : 100
AE (M) : 38
|
AE (L) : 23
AE (M) : 09
|
| Ground Duty (NonTechnical) | 00 | 00 |
Weapon Systems (WS)
Branch: 21
Admin: 48
Lgs: 09
Accts : 08
Edn : 02
Met : 01
|
Weapon Systems (WS)
Branch: 05
Admin : 12
Lgs : 02
Accts : 02
Edn : 02
Met : 02
|
| Total | 12 | 06 | 261 | 61 |
AFCAT Eligibility 2025
Educational Qualification :
Flying branch: Minimum 50% marks each in physics and mathematics at 10+2 level and a three-year degree in graduation OR a BE/BTech degree with a minimum of 60% from a recognized university.
AFCAT 2026 Eligibility Criteria for Ground duty (Technical) Branch :
(i) Aeronautical engineering (Electronics) (AE(L)): Minimum 60% marks each in physics and mathematics at 10+2 level and a degree in graduation/post-graduation in the field of engineering and technology from a recognized university.
Age Limit :
(i) Flying Branch: Applicant age should be at least 20 years and the upper age is capped at 24 years for flying branch. Upper age limit for candidates holding valid and current Commercial Pilot License issued by DGCA (India) is relaxable upto 26 years.
(ii) Ground Duty (Technical/Non-Technical) Branches: For ground duty, the minimum age is 20 years and the upper age limit is capped at 26 years
Note: Candidates below 25 years of age must be unmarried at the time of commencement of the course. Widows/Widowers and divorcees (with or without encumbrances) below 25 years of age are also not eligible.
Application Fee : Candidates registering for AFCAT entry will have to pay an amount of Rs. 550/- as examination fee.
Salary :
| Rank | Level | (Pay in Rs.) |
| Flying Officer | Level 10 | 56,100 – 1,77,500 |
| Flight Lieutenant | Level 10 B | 6,13,00-1,93,900 |
| Squadron Leader | Level 11 | 6,94,00 – 2,07,200 |
| Wing Commander | Level 12A | 1,21,200 – 2,12400 |
| Group Captain | Level 13 | 1,30,600-2, 15,900 |
| Air Commodore | Level 13A | 1,39,600-2,17,600 |
| Air Vice Marshal | Level 14 | 1,44,200-2,18,200 |
| Air Marshal HAG Scale | Level 15 | 1, 82, 200-2,24,100 |
| HAG+Scale | Level 16 | 2,05,400 – 2,24,400 |
| VACS/Airforce Cdr/ Air Marshal (NFSG) | Level 17 | 2,25,000/-(fixed) |
| CAS Level 18 | Level 18 | 18 2,50,000/-(fixed) |
Selection Process :
AFSB Testing Stage 1 :-
1. Officer Intelligence Rating Test.
2. Picture Perception and Discussion Test (PP&DT)
Stage 1 is called the screening test and candidates who do not clear it will be rejected and will not be called for AFSB Testing Stage 2.
AFSB Testing Stage 2 :-
All Stage 1 qualified candidates will have to appear for AFSB Stage 2 and undergo the following tests:
Psychological Tests: These are written psychological tests and are conducted by professional psychologists.
Group Tests: These tests involve mental and physical activities to examine the candidates on various mental and physical parameters.
AFSB Interview: In this round, the interviewing officer takes a personal round of interviews for the candidate.
Computerized Pilot Selection System (CPSS) Test: This test is mandatory for only those candidates who have applied for the Flying Branch.
Medical Examination :-
Recommended candidates will be called for the medical examination. The Indian Airforce has prescribed only two centres for Medical Examination which are the Institute of Aviation Medicine, Bengaluru and Air Force Central Medical Establishment (AFCME). After the medical examination, a final merit list would be prepared based on the marks scored by the candidate in written and AFSB interviews. All the shortlisted candidates would be given the joining letter of the respective training academies they have applied to.
How to Apply for AFCAT Application Form 2025?
Step 1- Registration Process
1. Click on the link provided below or visit the official website.
2. A new page will appear. New Users will have to register first.
3. Click on New User Register
4. A new page will appear to enter your mobile no. and email to register yourself.
5. An OTP will be sent on your mobile no. and email, fill and click on “Submit”.
6. A Login Id and Password will be sent to your registered mobile no. and email id.
Step 2- Login
1. Login using the Registration Number and Password. Select the post.
2. Fill up other details such as educational qualifications etc. depending upon the educational qualification of the candidate.
3. Pay examination fee as applicable, online using Credit/Debit Card or Internet Banking
4. Candidates are required to upload their scanned colour photograph and Signature (in English or in Hindi) in JPEG format.
5. Login with Registration Number and Password in the link for “UPLOAD” and thereafter, upload the file/scanned filled
6. Upload all the required certificates
7. Submit the application. Print out the acknowledgement for records.
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