About the Examination
National commissioning examination for Commissioned Officers in Flying, Technical, and Non-Technical Ground Duty Branches of the Indian Air Force.
Selection Pattern Overview
Online CBT Examination (300 marks) followed by 5-day Air Force Selection Board (AFSB) Testing and Medicals.
Examination Stages & Marks Distribution
Detailed tier-by-tier breakdown of test duration, total marks, qualifying cutoffs, and mode.
AFCAT Online Computer Based Test (100 Qs)
online cbt
120 Mins
300 Marks
140 Marks
AFSB (Air Force Selection Board) Testing
hybrid
7200 Mins
300 Marks
40 Marks
Syllabus & Marking Guidelines
Syllabus Breakdown
General Awareness (20), Verbal Ability in English (30), Numerical Ability (20), Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test (30) - 100 Questions total (300 Marks).
Marking & Negative Marking Rules
3 marks awarded for correct answer, 1 mark deducted for incorrect answer.
Eligibility, Age & Educational Qualifications
20 to 26 Years
Unlimited
Citizen of India
Graduation in any discipline with minimum 60% marks and Maths & Physics at 10+2 level OR B.E./B.Tech.
Standard relaxation: SC/ST (5 yrs), OBC (3 yrs), PwD (10 yrs), Ex-Servicemen as per government directives.
Milestone Timeline
Application Fee Structure
Gazettes & Circulars
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