AFCAT

The following are the guidelines related to AFCAT exam:
Candidates are required to follow social distancing in the exam centre
There will be a gap between two seats
Ropes will be put outside the exam centre such that only 20 girls and 20 boys are given entry at a time
Markings will be made on the floor to ensure that candidates maintain social distancing while in the queue
All candidates must fill the self-declaration form before going to the exam centre
The staff will check the body temperature of the candidates using the thermal gun
Candidates will have to sanitise/wash their hands before entering the examination hall
Candidates carry personal hand sanitiser of 50 ml and transparent water bottle
Candidates are required to sanitize their hands before and after the use of PC
Candidates must drop the rough sheets in the drop boxes after displaying them to the staff.

AFCAT is one of the most sought-after defence exam in the country. The exam is conducted to select eligible candidates as gazetted officers in the Flying Branch and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) branches. As it is the important defence exam in the country, therefore, the examination authority prescribes dress for candidates appearing in the exam. The guidelines related to dress code are given below:
Candidates need to wear slippers/sandals with flat heels
Closed footwear such as shoes is not allowed in the exam centre
Clothes with large buttons are not permitted. Candidates wearing attire for religious purpose will be thoroughly frisked
Candidates colour photograph will be taken during verification process. Candidates are required to put the thumb impression on the admit card in advance (at home) before proceeding to the examination centre and to sign on the same in front of the invigilators
Candidates will be allowed to leave the exam hall after completion of AFCAT/EKT
For rough work, A4 size sheet will be kept at each candidate's desk. Additional sheets will be provided to candidates on demand. Candidates are required to write name and particulars on the rough sheets and drop the same in the drop box/handover to the staff before leaving the exam hall.

Candidates are not allowed to carry certain items inside the exam centre. Candidates must follow the instructions provided in the AFCAT admit card. Candidates not following the guidelines are debarred from appearing in the exam. Following are the don'ts for AFCAT exam day. Candidates are not allowed to carry Bluetooth device, communication/ electronic/ digital/ wireless devices such as calculators, docupen, electronic watches with facilities of calculator, cellular phone, memory card/ stick, pager, organizer, personal digital assistant (PDA), concealed microphone or camera, earphones, radio, headset, walkman, recorder, translator, etc. Pencil-box, book, geometry box, paper, log tables, clip board, slide rule, etc. Are also not allowed inside the exam centre
Personal items such as wristwatch/wristband, bracelets, handbags, ornaments, wallet, purse, head gear, scarf, goggles, jacket, eatables items, etc. Are not allowed
Clothes with large buttons are not permitted
Closed footwear such as shoes is not allowed in the exam centre
Candidates wearing attire for religious purpose will be thoroughly frisked.

Candidates need to follow the guidelines laid down by the examination authority on the day of AFCAT exam. The examination authority prescribes the exam day guidelines in terms of reporting time, shift-wise exam timings, items allowed inside the exam centre, items not allowed inside the exam centre, COVID-19 related guidelines, etc. There are dos that candidates need to follow on the day of AFCAT exam day, check below for more details:
Candidates are required to report to the exam centre in batches from 07:30 am onwards (for first Shift) and 12:30 pm onwards (for second Shift) as per the time slot mentioned in the admit card
Candidates are required to put only the thumb impression on the admit card in advance, before proceeding to the exam centre. Signatures on the admit card are to be endorsed in front of the invigilator
Candidates should carry their admit cards along with one original photo-identity proof to the exam centre
Candidates are advised to familiarize themselves with the location of the exam centre in advance and ensure that they report in time
Candidates should take back-to-back printout of AFCAT admit card
Candidates can carry ballpoint pen to the exam centre.

Candidates are not allowed to carry certain items inside AFCAT exam centre. The following items are prohibited inside the exam centre premises:
Blue tooth device, communication/ electronic/ digital/ wireless devices such as calculators, docupen, electronic watches with facilities of calculator, cellular phone, memory card/ stick, pager, organizer, personal digital assistant (PDA), concealed microphone or camera, earphones, radio, headset, walkman, recorder, translator, etc. Pencil-box, book, geometry box, paper, log tables, clip board, slide rule, etc. Personal items such as wristwatch/wristband, bracelets, handbags, ornaments, wallet, purse, head gear, scarf, goggles, jacket, eatables items, etc. Candidates are frisked by the exam centre officials before they are given entry to the exam centre. Candidates carrying these barred items need to deposit those at the entry. They can carry those while exiting the exam centre.