Indian Air Force AFCAT Recruitment 2025 – Apply Online for 284 Vacancies

Air Force AFCAT Bharti 2025 | AFCAT 02/2025 Notification | Apply Online at afcat.cdac.in

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has officially released the AFCAT 02/2025 notification for recruitment to 284 posts in Flying Branch and Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical) branches. The courses will commence in July 2026. Online applications are invited from eligible Indian citizens from 2nd June 2025 to 1st July 2025.

Candidates interested in Air Force AFCAT Recruitment 2025 should read the complete notification before applying online.


📌 AFCAT 2025 Vacancy Overview

Post NameVacancies
Flying Branch03
Ground Duty (Technical)156
Ground Duty (Non-Technical)125
Total284

🎓 Educational Qualification (As per branch)

BranchQualification Requirement
Flying Branch10+2 with 50% marks in Maths & Physics + Graduate with 60% marks OR B.E/B.Tech with 60% marks
Ground Duty (Technical)Same as above
Ground Duty (Non-Technical)Graduate (minimum 3-year degree course) or B.E/B.Tech with 60% marks

🎯 Age Limit (As on 01 January 2026)

Entry TypeAge Criteria
Flying Branch20 to 24 years (born between 02 Jan 2002 to 01 Jan 2006)
Ground Duty (Tech & Non-Tech)20 to 26 years (born between 02 Jan 2000 to 01 Jan 2006)

Note: CPL holders get upper age relaxation up to 26 years.


💰 Application Fee

CategoryApplication Fee
All Categories₹550 + GST

💵 Pay Scale

  • Stipend during training: ₹56,100 per month
  • After commissioning, the salary ranges as per the 7th CPC Pay Matrix (Pay Level 10 and above) with MSP of ₹15,500.

🌍 Job Location

Across India – As per Indian Air Force postings.


📅 Important Dates

EventDate
Online Application Starts02 June 2025
Last Date to Apply01 July 2025
AFCAT Exam DateTo be announced

📎 How to Apply for AFCAT 2025?

  1. Visit official website (link in bottom)
  2. Register with a valid email and mobile number.
  3. Fill out the application form carefully.
  4. Upload required documents.
  5. Pay the application fee online.
  6. Submit and download the confirmation page.

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