AFCAT Selection Process 2020 - Check complete details here

The Indian Air Force prescribes AFCAT selection process. Candidates for the exam is selected based on online test and AFSB Interview. First, candidates who will successfully appear for the exam are required to appear for AFCAT. However, candidates who opts for the Ground Duty (Technical) branch are required to appear in both AFCAT and Engineering Knowledge Test (EKT). Those who will qualify the AFCAT exam are called for AFSB Interview. Read below the complete AFCAT selection process.

AFCAT Selection Process 2020: Online Test

This is the first stage of selection process. AFCAT test comprises General Awareness, Verbal Ability in English, Numerical Ability and Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test. The EKT comprises subjects on Mechanical, Computer Science and Electrical & Electronics. The structure of the test is given below:

AFCAT

 EKT

Marking Scheme

• Three marks will be awarded for every correct answer.
• One mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer.
• No marks for unattempted questions.

AFSB Interview

For AFCAT entry, IAF prepare a list of candidates who obtain the minimum qualifying marks in the online exam. Those declared successful are called at one of the Air Force Selection Boards (AFSBs). Candidates are advised to be physically fit when they report at the SSB inorder to be able to undergo various tests at AFSB. 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. Candidates should not use of narcotics. The testing at AFSB would consist of three stages as given below:

Stage 1: Officer Intelligence Rating Test along with Picture Perception and discussion test will be conducted on the first day. This is a screening test and those who will qualify are required to undergo subsequent testing. Such candidates are subject to document verification. I will send candidates who either do not qualify in Stage 1 or back on the first day.

Stage 2: Psychological test will be conducted on the afternoon of Day 1. The Group Tests and Interview will commence after document check for the next five days.

For the flying branch: Computerised Pilot Selection System (CPSS) will be given to candidates. This is a once in a lifetime test.

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