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AFCAT 1 2017 Application Form, Expected Date next AFCAT Exam.

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is likely to conduct the AFCAT 1 2017 examination in February 2017 for which online applications will be accepted from December 2016 to January 2017. The official notification for AFCAT Feb 2017 examination will be released in december. Candidates, who are interested in the next AFCAT examination, can check details below.

About AFCAT

The Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) is conducted by the Indian Air Force twice (usually in February and September) every year for selection of Officers in various branches of the force including

1. Flying Branch (Short Service Commission)
2. Technical Branch (Short Service Commission and Permanent Commission)
3. Ground Duty Branch (Short Service Commission and Permanent Commission)

Name of the Post: Commissioned Officers

1. Flying Branch
   1. No. 201/17F/SSC/M & W (Short Service Commission for Men & Women)
2. Technical Branch
   1. No. 200/17T/PC/M (Permanent Commission for Men)
   2. No. 200/17T/SSC/M & W (Short Service Commission for Men & Women)
3. Ground Duty Branch
1. No. 200/17G/PC/M (Permanent Commission for Men)
2. No. 200/17G/SSC/M (Short Service Commission for Men & Women)                                                                                                                                        

   AFCAT Eligibility Criteria

   1) Flying Branch
   Education: Graduation (min 3 years) in any discipline with min 60% marks and have passed Maths and Physics as subject at 10+2 level œ  B.E/ B.Tech from a recognized University with min 60% marks.
   Age Limit: 20 to 24 years as on 01.01.2018 (born between 02.01.1994 to 01.01.1998 including both dates). Upper age limit for candidates holding valid and Current Commercial Pilot License issued by DGCA (India) is relaxed up to 26 years i.e. born between 02.01.1992 to 01.01.1998 (both dates inclusive).
   Min Height: 162.5 cms with correlated weight
   Min Vision: 6/6 in one eye and 6/9 in other
   2) Technical Branch
   Education: Four year degree qualification and have cleared Sections A and B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India with 60% marks
   Age Limit: 20 to 26 years on 01.01.2018 (born between 02.01.1992 to 01.01.1998 including both dates)
   Min Height: 157.5 cms with correlated weight, women – 152 cms
   3) Ground Duty Branch
   Education: Graduate degree (Min 3 years) in any discipline with min 60% marks or equivalent or cleared section A & B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India with a min of 60% marks or equivalent. for Administration and Logistics postsp
   B.Com (Min 3 years) with min 60% marks for Accounts posts
   MBA / MCA or MA / M Sc degree in English / Physics / Mathematics / Chemistry / Statistics / International relations / International studies / Defence studies / Psychology / Computer Science / IT / Management / Mass Communication / Journalism / Public Relation with minimum of 50% marks in aggregate all paper put together in Post Graduation (Minimum two year programme) and 60% marks in graduation for Education posts
   Age Limit: 20 to 26 years on 01.01.2018 (born between 02.01.1992 to 01.01.1998 including both dates)
   Min Height: 157.5 cms with correlated weight, women – 152 cms
   * Candidates, who have failed the PABT test earlier, are not eligible for this exam.
   * Final year students can also apply for AFCAT 2017 exam given that they have secured 60% marks in aggregate with no present backlog and must be able to provide provisional or original degree certificate before commencing the training.                                                                                                                                                                                                   

   AFCAT 1 2017 Selection Process

   AFCAT selection process involves following steps
   1. Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) and Engineering Knowledge Test (EKT – only for Technical branch).
   2. AFSB Interview
      1. Screening test
      2. Psychological test, Group test, Medical Test and Interview
      3. CPSS (Computerized Pilot Selection System) and/ or PABT only for Flying branch.                                                                                                                                                                            

         AFCAT February 2017 Important Dates

         • Notification Date:  December 2016 (Expected)
         • Starting date for Online Application: December 2016 (Expected)
         • Last date for Online Application: January 2017 (Expected)
         • AFCAT 1 2017 Written Exam Date: February 2017 (Expected)
         • Commencing the training.                                                                                                                                                

           How to Apply?

           Eligible and interested candidates will be able to apply online on the website                                        www.careerairforce.nic.in