Indian Air Force AFCAT Recruitment 2021

 

Indian Air Force AFCAT Recruitment 2021.Indian Air Force (IAF) invites online applications in the prescribed format for the courses commencing in July 2022 for grant of Short Service Commission (SSC) (Men and Women) and Permanent Commission (PC) in Flying and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) branches for Recruitment of SSC/PSC Commissioned Officers. 

 Online applications are also invited for grant of PC/ SSC for Metallurgy and NCC Special Entry Scheme (For flying branch) 

 

Indian Air Force AFCAT Recruitment Details

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1. Flying Branch Short Service Commission (SSC) Men  /Women: 96 vacancies
2. Ground Duty Branch (Technical): 98 vacancies in Aeronautical Engineering Electronics (AE(L) Men) (Permanent  Commission (PC) – 20, Short Service Commission (SSC) – 78)  
3. Ground Duty Branch (Technical): 39 vacancies in Aeronautical Engineering Mechanical (AE(M) Men / Women) (Permanent  Commission (PC) – 08, SSC – 31)
4. Ground Duty Branch (Non-Technical) – Admin (Men): 52 vacancies (Permanent Commission (PC) –  10, SSC – 42)
5. Ground Duty Branch (Non-Technical) – Education (Men/Women): 21 vacancies (Permanent Commission (PC) – 04, Short Service Commission (SSC) – 17)
6. Commissioned Officer – Mettulrgy (Men/Women): 28 vacancies (Permanent Commission (PC) – 06, Short Service Commission (SSC) – 22)
7. NCC Branch Special Entry Flying Permanent Commission (PC) Men  – 10% seats of CDSE
8. NCC Branch Special Entry Flying Short Service Commission (SSC) Men / Women  – 10% seats of AFCAT

Pay Scale Offered: Pay Level 10 ₹56100 – 110700  plus numerous allowances.

 

Eligibility Criteria of Indian Air Force Recruitment

Age Limit

• (a) Flying Branch: 20 to 24 years as on 01 July 2022 i.e. born between 02 July 1998 to 01 July 2002 (both dates inclusive). Upper age limit for candidates holding valid and current Commercial Pilot License issued by DGCA (India) is relaxable upto 26 year i.e. born between 02 July 1996 to 01 July 2002 (both dates inclusive).
• (b) Ground Duty (Technical/ Non-Technical) Branches: 20 to 26 years as on 01 July 2022 i.e. born between 02 July 1996 to 01 July 2002 (both dates inclusive).

 
Educational Qualification
 
(i) Flying Branch: Candidates should have mandatorily passed with a minimum of 60% marks each in Maths and Physics at 10+2 level and

• (a) Graduation with minimum three years degree course in any discipline from a recognized University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent. OR
• (b) BE/B Tech degree (Four years course) from a recognised University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent. OR
• (c) Candidates who have cleared Section A & B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India from a recognised University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent.

 
(ii) Ground Duty (Technical) Branch:

(aa) Aeronautical Engineer (Electronics) {AE (L)}. Candidates with a minimum of 60% marks each in Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level and a minimum of four years degree graduation/integrated post-graduation qualification in Engineering/ Technology from recognized University OR cleared Sections A and B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India or Graduate membership examination of the Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers by actual studies with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent in the following disciplines:-

• (aaa) Communication Engineering.
• (aab) Computer Engineering/Technology.
• (aac) Computer Engineering & Application.
• (aad) Computer Science and Engineering/Technology.
• (aae) Electrical and Computer Engineering.
• (aaf) Electrical and Electronics Engineering.
• (aag) Electrical Engineering.
• (aah) Electronics Engineering/ Technology.
• (aaj) Electronics Science and Engineering.
• (aak) Electronics.
• (aal) Electronics and Communication Engineering.
• (aam) Electronics and Computer Science.
• (aan) Electronics and/or Telecommunication Engineering.
• (aao) Electronics and/or Telecommunication Engineering (Microwave). (aap) Electronics and Computer Engineering.
• (aaq) Electronics Communication and Instrumentation Engineering. (aar) Electronics Instrument & Control.
• (aas) Electronics Instrument & Control Engineering.
• (aat) Instrumentation & Control Engineering.
• (aau) Instrument & Control Engineering.
• (aav) Information Technology.

(ab) Aeronautical Engineer (Mechanical) {AE (M)}. Candidates with a minimum of 60% marks each in Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level and a minimum of four years degree graduation/integrated post-graduation qualification in Engineering/Technology from recognised University OR cleared Sections A & B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India by actual studies with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent in the following disciplines:-

• (aaa) Aerospace Engineering.
• (aab) Aeronautical Engineering.
• (aac) Aircraft Maintenance Engineering.
• (aad) Mechanical Engineering.
• (aae) Mechanical Engineering and Automation.
• (aaf) Mechanical Engineering (Production).
• (aag) Mechanical Engineering (Repair and Maintenance).
• (aah) Mechatronics.
• (aaj) Industrial Engineering.

 
(iii) Ground Duty (Non-Technical) Branches:

(aa) Administration & Logistics: Graduate Degree (Minimum three years degree course) in any discipline from a recognised university with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent or cleared section A & B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India from a recognised university with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent.
 

(ab) Accounts: B.Com Degree (Minimum three years degree course) from a recognised university with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent.
 

(ac) Education: MBA/ MCA or MA/ MSc degree in English/ Physics/ Mathematics/ Chemistry/ Statistics/ International relations/ International Studies/ Defence Studies/ Psychology/ Computer Science/ IT/ Management/ Mass Communication/ Journalism/ Public Relation with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate of all papers put together in Post-Graduation (Minimum two years programme) and 60% marks in graduation, (both recognized by UGC/ Competent Accreditation Authority). For integrated courses (single degree without permission to exit and lateral entry), the minimum duration must be as per prevailing UGC guidelines with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate of all papers put together.

(iv) NCC Special Entry (Flying Branch):
 
NCC Air Wing Senior Division ‘C’ certificate acquired on or after 01 Jan 17 is mandatory. Candidates should have mandatorily passed with a minimum of 60% marks each in Maths and Physics at 10+2. Graduates with minimum three years degree course in any discipline from a recognized University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent. OR BE/B Tech degree (Four years course) from a recognised University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent OR Candidates who have cleared Section A & B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India from a recognised University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent.
 
(v) Meteorology Entry:

Post Graduate Degree in any Science stream/ Mathematics/ Statistics/Geography/Computer Applications/Environmental Science/ Applied Physics/ Oceanography/Meteorology/Agricultural Meteorology/Ecology & Environment /Geo-physics/Environmental Biology with minimum of 50% marks in aggregate of all papers put together (Provided Maths and Physics were studied at Graduation Level with a minimum of 55% marks in each).

 

Application Fees: ₹250/- as examination fee to be paid online for AFCAT entry. No fee for NCC and Metallurgy entry. 

How to Apply for Indian Air Force AFCAT Recruitment 2021

Apply Online at Air Force AFCAT 02/2021 recruitment website https://afcat.cdac.in/AFCAT/