Indian Air Force Recruitment 317 Posts Application Form 2024

Online applications have been invited by the Indian Air Force AFCAT for the post of ‘Flying and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical)’ on 18/11/23 for direct recruitment with the total number of vacancies being 317. For the eligible candidates as per the criteria given the application process started on 01/12/23 (11:00 am) and will end by 30/12/23 (11:00 pm). Interested candidates can check the official notification for more details and can apply for the given vacancies.

Detailed Information:

• Name of the Department: Indian Air Force (Air Force Common Admission Test)
• Name of the Divisions: Flying Duty & Ground Duty
• Post Date: 18/11/23
• Notification No.: 01/2024/NCC
• Number of Posts: 317

Important Dates:

• Online Application Date and Payment starts from 01/12/23 (11:00 am)
• Last Date for filling out the Application Form and making the payment: 30/12/23 (11:00 pm)
• Date of Online Exam: 16 Feb 2024, 17 Feb 2024 and 18 Feb 2024 (Tentative)

Application Fee Details:

• Application Fees for AFCAT entry: ₹ 550/-
• Application Fees for NCC Special Entry: NIL
• Application Fee Payment Mode: Online (Debit Card/ Credit Card/ Net Banking)

Age Criteria as of 01/01/2025

For Flying Branch through AFCAT and NCC Special Entry:

• The minimum age of the eligible candidate: 20 years
• The maximum age limit for the eligible candidates: 24 years
• The candidates should have not born before 02/01/2001 and not after 01/01/2005 (both dates inclusive)
• For the candidates holding valid Commercial Pilot License (DGCA) the upper age limit has been relaxed by 02 years i.e., 26 years. (not born before 01/01/1999)

For Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical) Branch:

• The minimum age of the eligible candidate: 20 years
• The maximum age limit for the eligible candidates: 26 years
• The candidates should have not born before 02/01/1999 and not after 01/01/2005 (both dates inclusive)

Marital Status: The candidate should be unmarried and can not marry during the training.

Qualification Criteria:

For Flying Branch:

• The candidate should be 12th pass (Maths & Physics) with min 50% marks.
• The candidate should hold a Graduate Degree (Any Discipline) with 60% Minimum Marks.

OR

• B Tech/BE (04 Years) with 60% Minimum Marks

OR

• The candidate should have cleared Section A and B Examination of Associate Membership of the Institution of Engineers or Aeronautical Society of India with 60% Minimum Marks.

For Ground Duty (Technical):

• The candidate should be the 12th pass (Maths & Physics) with min 50% mark.
• The candidate should hold a Graduate Degree (Any Discipline) with 60% Minimum Marks.

OR

• The candidate should have cleared Section A and B Examination of Associate Membership of the Institution of Engineers or Aeronautical Society of India with 60% Minimum Marks.

For Ground Duty (Non-Technical) Branches:

• The candidate should take the 12th pass (Maths & Physics) with min 50% mark.
• The candidate should hold a Graduate Degree (Any Discipline) with 60% Minimum Marks.

OR

• B Tech/BE (04 Years) with 60% Minimum Marks

Type of Commission and Pay Scale:

• The Pay Scale: ₹56,100- ₹177500/-
• The Commission: SSC (Short Service Commission),
• For Flying Duty: 14 years
• For Ground Duty: 10 Years

Allowances Given:

• Travel Allowances
• Remote Locality Allowance
• Special Force Allowance
• Field Area Allowance
• Siachen Allowance
• Island Special Duty Allowance, etc

The selection criteria have been given in the official Notification in detail. 

Tattoos: No tattoos are permitted.

How to apply for the Post?

The eligible candidates can apply online on the website careerindianairforce.cdac.in or afcat.cdac.in. On the website, you’ll find a button saying ‘Candidate Login’ on the home page. New applicants can Register themselves and already registered candidates can log in.

For new registration the candidate will have to make a Log-in ID, once you put your e-mail ID in you’ll receive a mail with the new system-generated password. Log in using your Email ID and the given Password. Select AFCAT or NCC Special Entry For Flying Branch and fill out your application form carefully.

Save the form and continue. After the personal Details, the candidates will need to fill in the qualification details, Course preference, communication details, etc, and then will have to upload the relevant documents needed. Aadhar Card is mandatory for online application. Select your exam center City and continue to make the payment (if applicable) through the given online mode.

The Admit Card will be available on the website from 30/01/24 (11:00 am ) onwards.