AFCAT 01/2017 Notification (Apply Now)

Indian Air Force invites online applications for the courses commencing in January 2018 for grant of Short Service Commission (SSC) in Flying Branch and Permanent Commission (PC) / Short Service Commission (SSC) in Ground Duty (Technical) and Ground Duty (Non-technical) Branches.

Important dates

  • Opening Date of Forms – 3 December 2016
  • Closing Date of Forms – 29 December 2016
  • Exam Date – 26th February 2017

The candidates can opt for permanent as well as short service commission depending upon the entry, qualification & eligibility. The eligibility criteria for the candidates is as follows:

Flying – Short Service Commission for both male and female candidates.

  • Educational Qualification – Graduates (Minimum three year degree course) in any discipline from a recognized University who have attained minimum 60% marks or equivalent and have passed Maths & Physics at 10+2 level or BE / B Tech degree (Four year course) or cleared section A & B examination of Associate Membership of Institute Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India from a recognised University with minimum 60% marks or equivalent.
  • Age – The candidate must have his age in between 20-24 as on 1 January 2018

Ground Duty Tech – Permanent and Short Service for men and Short Service for women.

  • Educational Qualification – Candidate must have 60% or more in 10+2 with Physics and Maths as regular subjects and must possess an engineering degree in mentioned streams.
  • Age – The age of the candidate should be in between 20-26 years as on 1 January 2018

Ground Duty Non-tech – Permanent and Short Service for men and Short Service for women candidates.

  • Educational Qualification – For Administration and Logistics, the educational qualification is any graduation degree with minimum 60%. For Accounts, candidate must possess B.Com degree with 60% marks. For Education branch, MBA/MCA or M.A./M.Sc degree in specific subjects with minimum 50% marks.
  • Age – The age of the candidate should be in between 20-26 years as on 1 January, 2018

PABT test will be conducted only for flying branch. Those who have failed earlier in PABT are not eligible for flying.

Steps to Apply

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