AFCAT Shift Timings 2025: Check Shift-Wise Exam Timings, Reporting Time & Duration
Air Force Common Admission Test 2025 ( AFCAT )
Registration - 1 Dec '25
AFCAT Shift Timings 2025: Are you appearing for AFCAT 2 2025 exam? If yes, do not forget to check your AFCAT shift timing. The shift timings are mentioned in AFCAT admit card. The exam will be conducted in two shifts-morning and afternoon. AFCAT shift timing for the morning session will be conducted from 9.45 am to 11.45 am. AFCAT shift timing for afternoon session will be held from 2.45 pm to 4.45 pm. Read below for more details on AFCAT shift timings 2025.
IAF AFCAT Shift Timings 2025
AFCAT Shift Timings 2025: Indian Air Force (IAF) announced AFCAT 2 shift timings along with the admit card. The exam will be conducted online on August 23, 24, and 25, 2025 across various cities spread throughout the country in two shifts- 9.45 am to 11.45 am to 2.45 pm to 4.45 pm. AFCAT shift timings 2025 are mentioned in the admit card. Candidates should download their AFCAT admit cards in order to check AFCAT shift timings.
According to the AFCAT exam pattern, the test is held for two hours with no sectional timings. The subjects included in the AFCAT 2025 exam are General Awareness, Verbal Ability in English, Numerical Ability and Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test. The total marks allotted to IAF AFCAT exam are 300.
A total of 284 Vacancies were announced for AFCAT 2 exam. The vacancy break-up is given below.
| Entry | Branch | Course Number | Vacancies (Men) (SSC) | Vacancies (Women) |
| AFCAT Entry | Flying | 220/26F/SSC/M & W | 01 | 02 |
| Ground-Duty (Technical) | 219/26T/SSC/ 109AEC/ M & W | AE (L): 85 AE (M): 38 | AE (L): 23 AE (M): 10 | |
| Ground-Duty (Non-Technical) | 219/26G/SSC/M & W | Weapon System (WS) Branch: 19 Admin: 46 Accts: 09 Lgs: 11 Edn: 07 Met: 06 | Weapon System (WS) Branch: 05 Admin: 12 Accts: 02 Lgs: 04 Edn: 02 Met: 02 | |
| NCC Special Entry | Flying | 220/26F/PC/M and 220/26F/SSC/M&W | 10% seats out of CDSE vacancies for PC and 10% seats out of AFCAT vacancies for SSC. | |
The rank-wise salary of AFCAT Officers is given below:
| Rank | Level | Pay Scale (In INR) |
|---|---|---|
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 | 2,50,000/- (fixed) |
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It is advised to reach AFCAT exam centre as per the reporting time mentioned on the admit card to complete the pre-exam verification process. The pre-verification process for Shift 1 is done from 7.30 am to 9.30 am, whereas it is done from 12.30 pm to 2.30 pm for Shift 2. In case of any delay, candidates are not allowed to appear for the exam. In this article, we have provided AFCAT exam timings, including reporting time, exam day guidelines, exam pattern and other details.
- AFCAT Shift Timings 2025
- AFCAT Exam 2025 Reporting Time
- AFCAT Exam Day Guidelines 2025
- AFCAT Exam Pattern
- AFCAT Syllabus 2025
AFCAT Shift Timings 2025
AFCAT exam is conducted to select Class 1 gazetted officers in flying branch and ground duty (technical and non-technical) branch. AFCAT shift timings highlight the time for exam shifts. The table below provides AFCAT timings for Shift 1 and 2.
| Paremeters | Shift 1 Timings | Shift 2 Timings |
|---|---|---|
| Candidates must read the directions |
9.30 am to 9.45 am |
2.30 pm to 2.45 pm |
| Biometrics, Photo/ Thumb Impression/ Sign on Attendance Sheet, and applicant seating in exam hall verification of admit card and ID proof |
7.30 am to 9.30 am |
12.30 pm to 2.30 pm |
| AFCAT shift timings |
9.45 am to 11.45 am |
2.45 pm to 4.45 pm |
AFCAT exam is conducted to select Commissioned Officers in Flying and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) branches. The exam is conducted twice a year-February and August/September. The exam for the February session is conducted for admission to the courses commencing in January. The exam for the August/September session is conducted for admission to the courses commencing in July. AFCAT selection process comprises online test and AFSB interview. The online test comprises questions from General Awareness, Verbal Ability in English Numerical Ability, Military Reasoning, and Aptitude test. The total marks allotted to the test are 300. The AFSB interview is conducted at Dehradun, Varanasi, Gandhinagar and Mysuru. The AFSB interview is conducted in two stages. Stage 1 comprises Intelligence rating Test and Picture perception and Discussion Test. Stage 2 comprises Psychological Tests, Group Tests, Interview and Computerised Pilot Selection System (CPSS) test (For Flying Branch) candidates. If candidates are recommended by the Selection Board, they are send for the medical examination either at Air Force Central Medical Establishment (AFCME), New Delhi or Institute of Aviation Medicine, Bengaluru. The All India Merit List is compiled based on their performance in the online test and interview, subject to being medically fit. Based on the vacancies available in various branches/sub-branches, joining instructions are issued to join one of the training establishments.
AFCAT reporting timings highlight the time when candidates need to reach the exam centre for the pre-verification process. The shift-wise reporting timings are given below.
| AFCAT Shifts | AFCAT Reporting Time |
|---|---|
| Shift 1 | 7.30 am |
| Shift 2 | 12.30 pm |
Note: Pre-exam Verification is an important step and therefore, candidates should appear on time, else they will not be allowed in the examination hall, and do not forget to carry the admit card with them.
AFCAT Exam Day Guidelines 2025
AFCAT exam day guidelines are prescribed by IAF. In the exam day guidelines, candidates can check the documents required along with the admit card, items that are allowed and prohibited, dress code, etc. Given below are the AFCAT exam day guidelines.
- Candidates need to carry the following photo-identity proofs along with the AFCAT admit card are PAN card, Adhaar Card, Passport, Driving License, Voter Identity Card, College Identity Card (or any other valid photo identity proof that mentions - name, father’s name, date of birth, and a clear photograph).
- Candidates must bring two colour photographs the same as the one uploaded during online application
- Candidates must carry a blue or black ballpoint pen for rough work and to sign the attendance sheet
- The following items are prohibited inside the exam centre:
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- Textual material
- Calculators
- Docupen
- Slide rulers & log tables
- Electronic watches
- Mobile phones, Bluetooth, pager or any other electronic items
- Watches
- Wristbands
- Bracelets
- Handbags
- Ornaments,
- Coats
Also Read: AFCAT Exam Day Guidelines
AFCAT Exam Pattern
Exams for the AFCAT and EKT are conducted in online mode. Candidates who choose the Ground Duty (Technical) branch must take the Engineering Knowledge Test (EKT). The question paper is set in English only. AFCAT exam has 100 questions in total, while the EKT exam has 50 questions. Candidates are given two hours to complete the AFCAT paper and 45 minutes to complete the EKT.
Questions from the General Awareness, Verbal Ability in English, Numerical Ability, Military Reasoning, and Aptitude tests are included in the AFCAT test paper. EKT includes questions from Electrical and Electronics, Mechanical, and Computer Science. EKT carries 150 marks whereas AFCAT carries 300 marks.
The structure of AFCAT exam pattern is given below.
| Particulars | AFCAT | EKT (Only for Technical Branch) |
|---|---|---|
| Exam Time |
2 Hours |
45 minutes |
| Exam Mode |
Online |
Online |
| Total Marks |
300 marks |
150 |
| Number of Sections |
|
|
| Total Questions |
100 |
50 |
| Exam Language |
English |
50 |
| Marking Criteria |
3 Mark for each right answer and -1 Mark for each wrong answer |
3 Mark for each right answer and -1 Mark for each wrong answer |
AFCAT Syllabus 2025
AFCAT syllabus for different subjects is given below.
| Subjects | Topics |
|---|---|
| English |
Comprehension, Error Detection, Antonyms and Testing of Vocabulary, Idioms and Phrases, Synonyms |
| General Knowledge |
History, Civics, Geography, Politics, Art, Culture, Sports, Defence, Basic Science, Environment, Current Affairs |
| Reasoning and Military Aptitude |
Spatial Ability, Verbal Ability, Simple Interest Time and Distance, Ratio and Proportion, etc. |
| Numerical Ability |
Time and Work, Decimal Fraction, Profit and Loss, Percentage, etc. |
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered a month ago
AFCAT 2 2025 result was announced on September 16, 2025. The result was announced on the official website. However, we have provided the direct link to check the result on this page. Candidates qualifying the online test are called for AFSB interview.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 months ago
AFCAT question paper is framed in English. The test paper carries questions from General Awareness, Verbal Ability in English, Numerical Ability and Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test. Total marks allotted to the test are 300.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 months ago
Aspirants should practice the AFCAT previous year question paper for five to seven years. Practising the previous years' question papers helps candidates to know the difficulty level of the exam. This also helps candidates to solve the question paper in the exam with accuracy.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 months ago
There is a medical test in the AFCAT selection process. The medical test is conducted at the time of AFSB Interview. It is one of the most important factors in the selection process of AFCAT. Candidates not clearing the medical test are rejected from further processes.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 months ago
AFCAT selection process is the same for men and women candidates. However, the eligibility in terms of height and weight is slightly different from the male counterparts. Candidates applying for the AFCAT exam are required to appear for the online test and AFSB interview.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 months ago
AFCAT official answer key is released by the examination authority. However, the unofficial answer keys are released by the coaching institutes. Candidates can use the unofficial answer keys till the time the official answer keys are not released.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 months ago
The memory-based AFCAT answer keys are provided by the coaching institutes based on the feedback provided by the students. They are not 100 percent accurate, therefore, candidates should not completely rely on the same.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
AFCAT 1 notification 2026 will be released in December 2025. AFCAT 2 notification will be released in May 2026. The notification will be released in PDF form and comprises the important details related to the exam. Candidates must check the notification before applying for the exam.
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Contributor-Level 7
Candidates clearing AFCAT exam are offered a salary of INR 56,100-1,77,500. The salary structure is given below. Rank-Flying Officer-Level-10 Pay as per defence matrix-INR 56,100-1,77,500 Military Service Pay (MSP)-INR 15,500 per month. The rank-wise AFCAT Salary is given below: Flying Officer-INR 56,100 1,77,500 Flight Lieutenant- INR 6,13,00-1,93,900 Squadron Leader-INR 6,94,00 2,07,200 Wing Commander-INR 1,21,200 2,12400 Group Captain-INR 1,30,600-2, 15,900 Air Commodore-INR1,39,600-2,17,600 Air Vice Marshal-INR 1,44,200-2,18,200 Air Marshal HAG Scale-INR 1, 82, 200-2,24,100 HAG+Scale- INR 2,05,400 2,24,400 VACS/Airforce Cdr/ Air Marshal (NFSG)0- INR 2,25,000/-(fixed) CAS- INR 2,50,000/-(fixed) Selection of candidates for AFCAT exam is done based on the online test AFSB interview. Candidates are selected as Gazetted Officers in Flying Branch and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) branches.