The Indian Air Force is Looking for New Officers: Apply for AFCAT 01/2025

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is offering exciting opportunities for young men and women to become officers through the Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) 01/2025. This recruitment drive aims to fill vacancies in both flying and ground duty branches, with positions available for those with technical and non-technical backgrounds.

What are the Positions Available?

The IAF is offering Short Service Commission (SSC) opportunities for both men and women in the Flying Branch and Ground Duty branches (both Technical and Non-Technical). Additionally, there are openings for men through the NCC Special Entry Scheme for the Flying Branch with both Permanent Commission (PC) and Short Service Commission (SSC) options.

Here’s a breakdown of the specific vacancies:

Flying Branch (SSC): 30 positions (21 Men, 9 Women)
Ground Duty Branch (Technical):
- Aeronautical Engineering Electronics (AE(L)): 122 positions (95 Men, 27 Women)
- Aeronautical Engineering Mechanical (AE(M)): 67 positions (53 Men, 14 Women)
Ground Duty Branch (Non-Technical):
- Weapon Systems (WS): 17 positions (14 Men, 3 Women)
- Admin: 53 positions (42 Men, 11 Women)
- Accounts: 13 positions (11 Men, 2 Women)
- Logistics: 16 positions (13 Men, 3 Women)
- Education: 9 positions (7 Men, 2 Women)
- Metallurgical: 9 positions (7 Men, 2 Women)
NCC Branch Special Entry (Flying):
- Permanent Commission (PC) for Men: 10% of available CDSE vacancies
- Short Service Commission (SSC) for Men and Women: 10% of available AFCAT vacancies

What are the Eligibility Requirements?

Age: As of January 1st, 2026, you must be between 20-24 years old for the Flying Branch (except for those with a Commercial Pilot License issued by DGCA India, who can be up to 26 years old). Ground Duty Officer candidates must be between 20-26 years old.
Education: Educational qualifications vary depending on the specific branch and position you’re applying for. You can find detailed information on the official AFCAT website.

What’s the Pay Like?

Selected candidates will be offered a salary in Pay Level-10, which ranges from ₹56,100 to ₹1,10,700, along with a Movement Special Pay (MSP) of ₹5,15,500 and various other allowances.

How do I Apply?

If you’re interested and meet the eligibility criteria, you can apply online through the official Air Force AFCAT website (https://afcat.cdac.in/AFCAT/) between December 2nd, 2024, and December 31st, 2024. Don’t miss this opportunity to be a part of the Indian Air Force!