IAF AFCAT Recruitment 2025: The Indian Air Force has announced for the post of 340 General Duty Commissioned Officer posts. Eligible and interested candidates can apply online through the official IAF website by 01 July 2025.
IAF AFCAT Recruitment Overview
| Post Name | General Duty & Flying Branch Technical Non-Technical |
| Total Posts | 340 Vacancy |
| Organization | Indian Air Force |
| Qualification | 12th Passed |
| Salary | Rs. 56,100/-Per Month |
| Application Date | 17th Nov – 14th Dec 2025 |
IAF AFCAT Qualification
Detailed educational qualifications for each branch are available in the official notification. A brief is as follows:
- Flying Branch: Graduation with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level or BE/B.Tech degree.
- Ground Duty (Technical): BE/B.Tech degree in specified streams.
- Ground Duty (Non-Technical): Graduation/Post-Graduation in relevant streams (e.g., Administration, Accounts, Logistics, Education).
IAF AFCAT Age Limit
- Flying Branch: 20 to 24 years (Born between 2 Jan 2003 to 01 Jan 2007).
- Ground Duty (Technical/Non-Technical): 20 to 26 years (Born between 2 Jan 2001 to 01 Jan 2007).
- Age Relaxation: Candidates with a valid and current Commercial Pilot License issued by DGCA can be up to 26 years (i.e., born between 02 Jan 2001 to 01 Jan 2007).
IAF AFCAT Recruitment Vacancy
| Entry | Branch | Course Number | Men (PC) | Women (PC) | Men (SSC) | Women (SSC) |
| AFCAT Entry | Flying | 221/27F/SSC/M&W | — | — | 34 | 04 |
| AFCAT Entry | Ground Duty (Technical) | 220/27T/PC/110AEC/M&W & 220/27T/SSC/110AEC/M&W | AE(L): 03AE(M): 09 | AE(L): 03AE(M): 03 | AE(L): 100AE(M): 38 | AE(L): 23AE(M): 09 |
| AFCAT Entry | Ground Duty (Non-Technical) | 220/27G/SSC/M&W | — | — | WS: 21Admin: 48Lgs: 09Accts: 08Edn: 02Met: 01 | WS: 05Admin: 12Lgs: 02Accts: 02Edn: 02Met: 02 |
| NCC Special Entry | Flying | 221/27F/PC/M & 221/27F/SSC/M&W | — | — | 10% seats out of CDSE vacancies for PC | 10% seats out of AFCAT vacancies for SSC |
IAF AFCAT Selection Process
The selection may involve a multi-stage process including:
- Written Examination
- Air Force Selection Board
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
IAF AFCAT Salary Details
The Indian Air Force offers an attractive pay structure and numerous benefits.
- Stipend during Training: Flight Cadets receive a fixed stipend of Rs. 56,100/- per month.
- Pay on Commissioning (Flying Officer): The starting salary is in Level 10 of the Defence Pay Matrix (Rs. 56,100 – 1,77,500) along with Military Service Pay (MSP) of Rs. 15,500/- and various allowances.
- Allowances: Flying Allowance, Transport Allowance, Technical Allowance, Risk and Hardship Allowance, etc.
- Privileges: Furnished accommodation, comprehensive medical cover for self and dependents, canteen facilities, subsidised loans, Leave Travel Concession (LTC), and 60 days annual leave.
- Insurance: A cover of Rs. 1.25 Crore (on contribution) from Air Force Group Insurance Society (AFGIS).
- Sports & Adventure: Access to state-of-the-art facilities for sports and adventure activities like skydiving, mountaineering, and water rafting.
IAF AFCAT Application Fee
Candidates have to pay the application fee to complete their online application process, the fee may vary according to the category of the candidates. The complete details regarding the fee are given below.
| Category of Applicant | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| AFCAT Entry | Rs. 550/- + GST (Non-refundable) |
| NCC Special Entry | Nil |
Payment Method: Candidates can pay their application fee through an online payment gateway. Candidates should have any one of the following options to make the online payment: debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI.
Important Dates of IAF AFCAT Recruitment
| Date | Event |
| Opening Date for Online Registration | 17th November 2025 |
| Closing Date for Online Registration | 14th December 2025 |
| Exam Date | 31st January 2026 – Saturday |
| Training Commencement | Last week of Dec 2026 / First week of Jan 2027 |
How To Apply For IAF AFCAT Recruitment
The stages of the online application are given below, and candidates can follow these steps to complete the application process.
- Visit the official website of Indian Air Force.
- Click on the Indian Air Force – IAF AFCAT Recruitment 2025
- Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Fill in the application form with accurate details.
- Upload necessary documents, including a passport-size photograph and signature.
- Pay the application fee (if applicable).
- Submit the form and take a printout for future reference.
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