AFCAT 2020 Online Form: AFCAT Syllabus, Exam Pattern, Eligibility

AFCAT 2020: Indian Air Force has released the official advertisement for AFCAT Exam 2020 on 23rd November 2019. This year AFCAT Exam 2020 will be conducted through general recruitment. Candidates can fill the application form of AFCAT Exam 2020 from December 1 to December 30, 2019.

Online applications are invited for the courses commencing in January 2021 for grant of Short Service Commission (SSC) in Flying Branch and Permanent Commission (PC) and Short Service Commission (SSC) in Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) Branches.

Online applications are also invited for grant of PC/SSC for NCC Special Entry Scheme (For Flying Branch).

AFCAT 2020 Important Dates:

Application Begin :01/12/2019
Last Date for Apply Online : 30/12/2019
Last Date Pay Exam Fee : 30/12/2019
Exam Date : To be notified soon
Admit Card Available : To be notified soon

AFCAT 2020 Application Fee:

AFCAT Entry : 250/- for All Candidates
NCC Special Entry : 0/-

*Disclaimer: The vacancies indicated are tentative and subject to change without notice. Actual intake would depend on organizational requirements, various cadre control mechanisms, availability of training slots and actual number of vacancies accruing in January 2021. No representation in this
regard will be entertained.

Type of Commission.
(a) PC for Men. Candidates joining as PC officers would continue to serve till the age of superannuation as per their branch and rank.
(b) SSC for Men & Women.
(i) The engagement period for Flying Branch SSC officers is fourteen years from the date of Commissioning (Non extendable).
(ii) The initial tenure for SSC officers in Ground Duty (Tech and Non-Tech) branches would be for a period of ten years. An extension of four years may be granted subject to service requirements, availability of
vacancies, willingness, suitability and merit.
AFCAT 2020 Age Criteria:
(a) Flying Branch. 20 to 24 years as on 01 January 2021 i.e. born between 02 January 1997 to 01 January 2001 (both dates inclusive). Upper age limit for candidates holding valid and current Commercial Pilot License issued by DGCA (India) is relaxable upto 26 years i.e. born between 02 January 1995 to 01 January 2001 (both dates inclusive).
(b) Ground Duty (Technical/Non-Technical) Branches. 20 to 26 years as on 01 January 2021 i.e. born between 02 January 1995 to 01 January 2001 (both dates Inclusive).