AFCAT

AFCAT Exam was introduced in the year 2011 as an OMR-based paper but in 2019 the Computer Based Test (CBT) was initiated. In 2022, normalisation process was introduced in the exam process. The reason why the normalisation process was introduced in the AFCAT exam is given below:

• To maintain uniformity in the selection process and judge the merit of the candidates on a common notation
• Candidates might feel they have been evaluated unfairly as the paper they got in their shift was comparatively tougher than other shifts. Since the IAF could not have a similar question paper for all the shifts, so to end this feeling of unfairness  in candidates’ scores, AFCAT normalisation was introduced. 

AFCAT 1 application form 2024 was released on December 1, 2023. AFCAT 2 application form 2024 was released on May 30, 2024. Interested candidates can fill the application form online within the prescribed deadline. The application process comprises several steps such as registration, changing the password, filling the detailed application form, paying the application fees, etc. Candidates should fill the details in the application form carefully to avoid any rejection in the application process. The steps to fill AFCAT application form are given below:

• Visit the official website of IAF
• Go to the ‘Candidate Login’ on the home page of AFCAT
• New users need to register for the exam by entering the required details
• Two separate OTPs will be sent to the registered email ID and mobile numbers of candidates
• After verifying the OTPs candidates can proceed towards filling the application form
•  Before filling the application form, candidates should read the notification carefully
• In the application form, candidates need to enter personal details, course preference, communication details, select the exam centres, upload the documents, sign the declaration and submit the application form
•  After successfully filling the application form, candidates can pay the application fees
• Take the printout of the application form and receipt of the transaction receipt

AFCAT 1 notification 2024 was released on December 1, 2023. AFCAT 2 short notification 2024 was released on May 20, 2024. The detailed notification was released on May 30, 2024.  The notification is released on the official website in PDF form. The notification comprises all essential details related to the exam such as application process, eligibility, vacancy, exam pattern, syllabus, selection process, etc. AFCAT notification is released to select candidates as Class-1 Gazetted Officers in the Flying Branch and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) branches. Candidates are selected based on their performances in the online test and AFSB interview. Candidates through AFCAT 1 2024 exam are selected for the courses beginning at IAF in January 2025. Candidates through AFCAT 2 2024 exam are selected for the courses beginning at IAF in July 2024. Selection process comprises online test and AFSB interview.

After downloading AFCAT admit card, candidates are required to check all the details carefully. In case of any discrepancies in the details, candidates need to report to the examination authority for corrections. The examination authority correct the details and issue fresh admit card to the candidates. AFCAT admit card is released online on the official website. Candidates can download their admit cards by logging with the required credentials. Candidates need to download their admit cards online because the hard copy of the admit card is not sent to candidates by post. AFCAT admit card is an important document without which candidates are not allowed to appear for the exam.