Indian Air Force invites applications from eligible Indian men and women to join as Commissioned Officers through AFCAT 02/2025. The vacancies span Flying Branch, Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) roles, and NCC Special Entry. Selected candidates will undergo training from July 2026 at Air Force Academy, Hyderabad. Applications are accepted online only via the AFCAT official portal.
Posted
03 Jun 2025, 12:12 pm
Total Posts
284
Organization
Indian Air Force (IAF)
Dates
03 Jun 2025 - 01 Jul 2025
Application Start Date: 02 June 2025 (11:00 AM)
Last Date to Apply: 01 July 2025 (11:30 PM)
Course Start Date: July 2026
₹550 + GST (Only for AFCAT entry)
No fee for NCC Special Entry candidates
Flying Branch: 20 to 24 years
(born between 02 July 2002 to 01 July 2006)
(Up to 26 years for valid CPL holders)
Ground Duty (Tech & Non-Tech): 20 to 26 years
(born between 02 July 2000 to 01 July 2006)
| Sl. No. | Post Name | No. of Posts | Qualification | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Flying Branch (AFCAT) | 3 | Graduate + Physics & Maths in 10+2 | ₹56,100–₹1,77,500 |
| 2 | Ground Duty (Technical – AE[L]) | 108 | B.E./B.Tech in ECE/EE/related | ₹56,100–₹1,77,500 |
| 3 | Ground Duty (Technical – AE[M]) | 48 | B.E./B.Tech in Mech/Auto/related | ₹56,100–₹1,77,500 |
| 4 | Ground Duty (Non-Tech) | 97 | Graduation/Postgrad (varies by dept) | ₹56,100–₹1,77,500 |
| 5 | Flying Branch (NCC Special) | 28 | NCC 'C' Cert + Graduation | ₹56,100–₹1,77,500 |
How to Apply & Instructions:
Visit the official website: https://afcat.cdac.in
Click on the “Candidate Login” under AFCAT 02/2025 section.
Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
Fill in the online application form with personal, academic, and contact details.
Upload required scanned documents (photo, signature, certificates).
Pay the application fee of ₹550 + GST (only for AFCAT entry).
No fee for NCC Special Entry candidates.
Review and submit the application before 1st July 2025.
Download/print the confirmation page for future reference.
Kindly read the complete official notification carefully before applying!
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