AFCAT 2 (2022) Admit Card out on 10th August 2022! Candidates who had applied for the exam can download their admit cards from the official website using the direct link given in this article. The total vacancies released for AFCAT 02/2022 were 283. The application process started on 1st June 2022 and the last date to apply was 30th June 2022. The Air Force Common Entrance Test (AFCAT) is conducted by the Indian Air Force twice a year.

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• The AFCAT exam for the selection of Flying Branch and Ground Duty posts is conducted twice a year. Numerous candidates take part in this recruitment process every year.
• Aspirants who wish to submit their applications could submit their applications online only. AFCAT Apply Online steps are further explained in this article.
• The application forms were available on the official website from 1st June to 30th June 2022. 
• The AFCAT Selection Process will be based on stages like; Written Test and SSB Interview.
• AFCAT 2 Admit Card to be released on 10th August 2022.

AFCAT 02/2022 Detailed Notification PDF!

AFCAT Exam Updates

10th August 2022: AFCAT 2 Admit Card Out!

The AFCAT 2 Admit Card has been released on the official website of Indian Air Force. Candidates can download the admit card through the official website or use the direct link given below.

Direct Link to Download AFCAT 2 Admit Card

8th August 2022: AFCAT 2 Admit Card to be released on 10th August 2022!

As per the reports the AFCAT 2 Admit Card will be released on 10th August 2022. The candidates must bookmark this article and should stay tuned with us to get the latest updates on AFCAT Exam 2022. Check out the link below.

Direct Link to Download AFACT 2 Admit Card

14th July 2022: AFCAT Application Correction Link Active!

The candidates who have applied for the AFCAT Exam can edit their online applications between 15th July 20022 to 18th July 2022. The direct link for application correction is provided below.

Direct Link for AFCAT Application Correction

30th June 2022: AFCAT Admit Card Release Date Out!

The IAF (Indian Air Force) has released the AFCAT Admit Card release date on 30th June 2022. Candidates can start downloading their AFCAT Admit card from 10th August 2022. Candidate must keep an eye on the official website for further details.

29th June 2022: AFCAT Final Selection List Out for courses commencing July 2022!

The IAF (Indian Air Force) has released the AFCAT Final Selection List for the candidates whose courses are beginning in July 2022. The candidates need to join the AFA Training for various courses on 11th July 2022. The candidates must download the below-given PDF to check their names in the selection list.

Download AFCAT Final Selection List 

1st June 2022: AFCAT 2 Detailed Notification Released!

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has announced the AFCAT 2 Detailed Notification 2022 on 1st June 2022.Candidates can starting applying from 1st June 2022 (11:00P.M) till 30th June 2022 (5:00P.M). Candidates can check out the official notification as given below.

19th May 2022: AFCAT 2 Short Notification Released!

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has announced the AFCAT 2 Short Notification 2022 on 19th May 2022.Candidates can starting applying from 1st June 2022 (11:00P.M) till 30th June 2022 (5:00P.M). Candidates can check out the official notification as given below.

AFCAT 02/2022 Short Notification PDF!

What is the AFCAT Exam?

The Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) is one of the sought-after examinations conducted by the Indian Air Force (IAF) to select the eligible candidates into Flying Branch, Ground Duty (Technical) Branch, and Ground Duty (Non-Technical) Branch. The AFCAT exam is conducted twice a year by the Indian Air Force (IAF). The interested candidates who wish to join the Indian Air Force can apply online for the AFCAT exam.

The willing candidates who aspire to qualify for the AFCAT exam must perform well in every particular stage of the selection process. After qualifying for the AFCAT online examination, the shortlisted candidates are called for the Air Force Selection Board (AFSB) Testing.

The applicants who are applying for the AFCAT Ground Duty (Technical Branch) must appear for both the AFCAT online examination as well as the Engineering Knowledge Test (EKT). Whereas, the candidates from Ground Duty (Non-Technical) Branch have to appear only for the AFCAT exam.

AFCAT Vacancy 2022

The Indian Air Force (IAF) will release the AFCAT 2022 notification for the recruitment of Flying Branch and Ground Duties (Technical and Non-Technical branch) on 1st June 2022. Vacancies that are declared by the authority are tentative and are subject to change without notice.

Candidates will be selected based on the merit list of the AFCAT exam, availability of training slots, various cadre control mechanisms, and an exact number of vacancies. The Air Force has announced the vacancies for AFCAT entry, NCC special entry. The vacancies for the AFCAT Ground Duty posts have been divided into Technical and Non-Technical. Check the table below to know more.

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AFCAT Apply Online 2022

The candidates looking for job opportunities in the Indian Air Force (IAF) can apply online through the official website of the AFCAT CASB. The candidates should note that the application can be submitted through the online mode only. The candidates are advised to check the complete details before applying online. Candidates should fill the application online mode from the official website. The candidates can apply between 1st to 30th June 2022.

Step 1: Proceed to AFCAT Official Website and proceed to the application link.

Step 2: Complete your name, email ID, phone number, etc. in order to complete registration. 

Step 3: Login in and fill in your desired selection entry, Personal, Educational, and other required details in the form carefully. 

Step 4: Upload the required documents according to the prescribed format i.e. Photo, Signature & Thumb Impression (size of each jpg/ jpeg file to be between 10 and 50 kb). The candidates can use the Testbook Resize Tool.

Step 5: Select your exam city and proceed to fee payment.

Step 6: Pay the requisite application fee.

Step 7: The completely filled application form can be saved for future reference.

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AFCAT Application Fee 2022

Candidates applying for the AFCAT entry will have to pay an application fee while submitting the application form. Candidates applying for the NCC entry need not pay any application fee. The application fee should only be paid through an online mode. Payment through cash or demand draft (DD) will not be entertained. Candidates should keep the transaction details for future records.

Note: Fee is not applicable for NCC special entry & Meteorology.

AFCAT Selection Process 2022 

The selection process of AFCAT will be of various stages. The first stage will be a written examination. Candidates who qualify at this stage will be called up for the SSB exam. The SSB exam will further consist of tests like Picture Perception and Discussion test, Psychological test, etc. Finally, the candidates will be tested for medical fitness. Those candidates who have completed all the stages and fall under the final merit list will be considered eligible for the post. The selection process will be as follows.

• AFCAT Exam
• Air Force Selection Board Exam (SSB)
• Physical and Medical Test (Physical Standard Time )

AFCAT Eligibility 2022

The aspiring candidates before applying must ensure that they satisfy the eligibility criteria as required. Candidates need to meet all the required criteria as mentioned below. Read below to know more.

Nationality:

• The Candidate must be a Citizen of India. 

Marital Status:

• The candidates must be unmarried at the time of commencement of the course.
• Widows/Widowers are not eligible to apply.
• A candidate who marries subsequent to the date of his application even after successfully clearing the SSB and medical will also not be eligible for training.

AFCAT Flying Branch & NCC Entry Eligibility 2022

Age Limit:(Flying Branch)

• Minimum Age - 20 years.
• Maximum Age - 24 years.
• The candidates should be of this age as of 1st July 2023.

Educational Qualification

Candidates should have mandatorily passed with a minimum of 50% marks each in Maths and Physics at 10+2 level and

• Graduation with a minimum three years degree course in any discipline from a recognized University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent. OR
• BE/B Tech degree (Four years course) from a recognized University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent. OR
• Candidates who have cleared Section A & B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India from a recognized University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent

AFCAT Ground Duty Eligibility 2022

Age Limit:

• Minimum Age - 20 years.
• Maximum Age - 26 years.
• The candidates should be of this age as of 1st July 2023.

Note: Candidates below 25 years of age must be unmarried at the time of commencement of the course. Widows/Widowers and divorcees (with or without encumbrances) below 25 years of age are also not eligible.

AFCAT Physical Standard Test

The candidates applying for the AFCAT exam should be physically fit to perform the military duties properly. The candidates are further advised to keep themselves physically fit when they report for the SSB (Services Selection Board) Interview. Following are the activities that a candidate needs to perform during the AFCAT Physical Standard Test.

• 01 mile (1.6 kms) run in 10 minutes
• 10 push ups
• 03 chin ups

The aspiring candidates are also advised to be in a good physical condition to adapt to physical training at the Air Force Academy (AFA) which consists of swimming, running, rope climbing, and other physical training.

AFCAT Syllabus 2022 (Expected)

The questions that will be asked in the AFCAT written exam will be based on different subjects. Various topics for the AFCAT Syllabus for various subjects are as given below.

English:

• Synonyms
• Comprehension
• Error Detection
• Antonyms
• Testing of Vocabulary
• Sentence Completion/Filling in of correct word
• Idioms and Phrases

General Awareness:

• History
• Geography
• Civics
• Environment
• Basic Science
• Politics
• Defense
• Art
• Culture
• Current Affairs
• Sports, etc.

Numerical Ability:

• Time and Work
• Average
• Percentage
• Decimal Fraction
• Ratio & Proportion
• Simple Interest
• Profit & Loss
• Time & Distance (Trains/Boats & Streams)

Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test:

• Verbal Reasoning
• Spatial Ability

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AFCAT Exam Pattern 2022

The written examination for the AFCAT will consist of two different sections. The first section will consist of subjects like General Awareness, Verbal Ability in English, Numerical Ability, and Reasoning which will be of 100 marks in total. Section 2 will consist of questions related to the graduation stream. The AFCAT Exam Pattern is as follows.

• The written exam will consist of two different sections.
• The subjects under the sections will be (Section I - Verbal Ability in English, Numerical Ability, and Reasoning, and Section II - EKT).
• Section I will be of 300 marks in total with 100 questions.
• Section II will be 150 marks and 50 questions in total.
• The section I exam will be of a duration of 2 hours and section II will be of 45 minutes.
• +3 marks will be rewarded for every correct answer.
• There will be a negative marking of -1 for every wrong answer.
• There won’t be any marking for unattempted questions.

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AFCAT Salary and Additional Allowances

The Indian Air Force offers a variety of advantages to the eligible candidates along with a handsome amount of salary. The initial stipend payable to the trainee candidates at the time of training is Rs. 56100/- per month. The table below mentions the details of pay band, military service pay, and the CPC which are offered to the employees.

Post	Salary
Pay Band	INR 56,100/- per month (Level 10 - Pay Matrix)
Military Service Pay	INR 15,000/- per month
CPC	INR 56,000/- - INR 1,10,700/-

Perks and Additional Benefits 

All employees of the Indian Air Force receive a lot of benefits along with the salary which is offered to them. The perks and additional benefits are listed below. With such perks and benefits being offered to the selected candidates, the job profile is more desirable and one wouldn’t want to miss out on this opportunity.

• Insurance
• Scholarship and Welfares
• Medical
• Loan Facility
• Educational Opportunities
• Post Retirement Benefits
• Placement Cell
• Other Benefits (Travel Concession, Accommodation, School Facilities, etc.)

AFCAT Additional Allowances 

• Flying Branch- Rs 11250 per month.
• Technical Branch Officers: Rs 2500 per month.
• TA, DA, Children Education Allowance, Ration Money Allowance etc.

AFCAT Selection Process

The Indian Air Force will invite the qualified candidates by sending call letters to all the candidates who clear the AFCAT exam to appear for the second stage of selection that includes AFSB Testing, also known as the Air Force Selection Board. The AFSB comprises two stages of testing as mentioned below.

AFSB Testing Stage 1

• Officer Intelligence Rating Test.
• Picture Perception and Discussion Test (PP&DT)

AFSB Testing Stage 2

• Psychological Tests: 
• Group Tests:
• AFSB Interview: 
• Computerized Pilot Selection System (CPSS) Test: 

Medical Examination

All those recommended candidates who have qualified for the AFSB will be called for the medical examination. The Indian Air Force (IAF) has notified only two centers for conducting the Medical Examination which are located at the Institute of Aviation Medicine, Bengaluru, and Air Force Central Medical Establishment (AFCME).

Once the medical examination is conducted successfully, a final merit list would be declared on the basis of the marks scored by the candidate in the AFCAT written exam, and AFSB Interview. All those candidates who have been shortlisted would be given the joining letter to join the prestigious Indian Air Force.

AFCAT Exam Dates

The AFCAT recruitment 2022 important dates are given below. Candidates can go through the table to keep in mind the important dates.

Event	Dates
	AFCAT 2 2022
Notification Release Date	19th May 2022
Online Application Process Date	1st June 2022
Online Application Process End Date	30th June 2022
Admit Card Release Date	10th August 2022
AFCAT Exam	26th August to 28th August 2022
AFCAT Result Date	To be announced

If you are preparing for the exam then you can download AFCAT previous year paper here!

AFCAT Answer Key 2022

The answer key of the AFCAT written test will be published on the official website, 15 days after the completion of the exam. The answer key will consist of all the correct responses to the questions asked in the exam. Candidates must note that they can also raise objections against the answer key. There will be a deadline to do so. Along with that, the candidates will also have to pay relevant charges as per the objection raised. The instructions for this process will be released along with the answer key. 

For details on the AFCAT Answer Key, refer to the linked article.

AFCAT Cut Off 2022

The AFCAT releases a cut-off every time along with the result. The candidates who have scored more than the cut-off marks qualify for the SSB stage. Hence, an aspirant must have an idea regarding the cut-off and should try to score at least the cut-off marks. The following are the cut-off marks from previous years.

Aspiring candidates must now be having a fair idea and a clear understanding of the AFCAT recruitment 2022. The candidates who had missed out on applying for the AFCAT (1) can apply for the AFCAT (2) as soon as the application process begins. Candidates can now start preparing themselves for the exam by undertaking mock tests and series which will help them do better in the examination. 

To get the detailed AFCAT Cut Off, candidates can visit the linked article.

AFCAT Preparation Tips 2022

Before you start your preparations for the AFCAT exam be sure that you read these easy tips that can help you prepare for the examination. These tips are quite basic and easy tricks that often aspirants fail to prioritize while preparing. Every aspirant should include the following tips in their preparation in order to crack the examination.

• Start reading the newspaper daily to check out the current affairs.
• Start practicing sectional questions as per the prescribed syllabus.
• Start preparing notes for important concepts & revise them regularly.
• Solve as many questions as you can from the reasoning section.
• Start learning & revising antonyms and synonyms for verbal proficiency.
• Try to solve a variety of questions along with learning new words.
• Solve previous years' question papers to understand the exam trends.

AFCAT Result 2022

The AFCAT result link is activated on the official website of AFCAT which can be accessed through the direct link provided in this article. A number of candidates appeared for different AFCAT posts such as Flying, Ground Duty (Technical and non-Technical). The written exam result will help you understand whether you have qualified for the further stage of the selection i.e. AFSB Interview.

Steps to Check AFCAT Result

The candidates can check their results by logging into the AFCAT official website. The direct link for the same is given above in the update section or they can follow the steps below:

Step 1: Go to the direct link given above in the latest updates.

Step 2: Enter your Registration ID and Password.

Step 3: Carefully enter the CAPTCHA code.

Step 4: Your result will be displayed on the screen.

Step 5: Download the result in your system and take a printout of the same for future reference.

Step 6: Details Mentioned on AFCAT Result

Step 7: Alternatively, you can go to the AFCAT Official Website, and go to candidate login.

Step 8: And repeat steps 2 to 7 for downloading the AFCAT result.

Hopefully, you found this article on the AFCAT recruitment 2022 informative and useful. We have provided the candidates with all the details they require regarding the recruitment. You can also reach out to us in case of any doubts or queries. Candidates can also start preparing for all types of government exams and get quicker access to any required information through our Testbook App.