Indian Air Force (Bhartiya Vayu Sena) has released the admit card for the Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) 02/2025 for the recruitment of Group ‘A’ Gazetted Officers in Flying and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) branches, including NCC Special Entry for Flying Branch. Candidates who have successfully applied can download their admit card from the official website using their Email ID and Password. The exam is scheduled for 3rd, 4th, and 5th October 2025. Check important dates, eligibility, selection process, and links below.

Basic Information
Organization	Indian Air Force (IAF)
Advt No.	AFCAT 02/2025
Post Name	Group ‘A’ Gazetted Officers (Flying and Ground Duty - Technical and Non-Technical)
Total Posts	304 (Flying: 29, Ground Duty Technical: 124, Ground Duty Non-Technical: 151)
Official Website	afcat.cdac.in

Important Dates
Apply Online Start	30 May 2025
Last Date to Apply	28 June 2025
Admit Card Release	17 August 2025
Exam Date	3, 4, 5 October 2025

Application Fee
AFCAT Entry	₹550/- (plus GST)
NCC Special Entry	₹0/-
Payment Mode	Online (Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI)

Age Limit (as on 01/07/2026)
Flying Branch	20 to 24 Years
Ground Duty (Technical/Non-Technical)	20 to 26 Years
Age Relaxation	As per IAF rules

Vacancy Details
Branch	Vacancies	Details
Flying	29 (Men: 18, Women: 11)	Includes NCC Special Entry
Ground Duty (Technical)	124 (Aeronautical Engineer - Electronics: 62, Mechanical: 62)	As per official notification
Ground Duty (Non-Technical)	151 (Admin: 45, LGS: 37, Accounts: 37, Education: 22, Meteorology: 10)	As per official notification
Total	304	-

Eligibility

Flying Branch: Graduation (any discipline) with 60% marks, passed Maths and Physics at 10+2 level, or B.E./B.Tech with 60% marks. Ground Duty (Technical): B.E./B.Tech with 60% marks in specified engineering disciplines. Ground Duty (Non-Technical): Graduation with 60% marks in relevant discipline (e.g., B.Com for Accounts, Post-Graduation for Education). NCC Special Entry: NCC Air Wing Senior Division ‘C’ certificate, with eligibility as per Flying Branch. Additional qualifications as per official notification.

Selection Process
Written Exam (AFCAT: 300 marks; EKT for Technical: 150 marks). Air Force Selection Board (AFSB) Testing: Psychological Tests, Group Tests, Interview, and CPSS (for Flying Branch). Document Verification. Medical Examination.

Pay Scale
In-hand salary: ₹56,100 - ₹1,77,500 (Level 10 Pay Matrix, 7th CPC), plus Military Service Pay, allowances (DA, HRA, etc.) as per IAF norms.

How to Apply

1 Visit the official AFCAT portal: afcat.cdac.in. 2 Click on the “Candidate Login” link for AFCAT 02/2025. 3 Log in using Email ID and Password. 4 Download the admit card and verify details (exam date, venue, reporting time). 5 Print the admit card on A4-sized paper and carry it to the exam center with a valid photo ID (Aadhaar, Voter ID, Passport, etc.). 6 Contact the AFCAT helpdesk for issues with downloading the admit card.

Important Links
AFCAT Admit Card	Click Here
Notification PDF	Download from official portal
Exam Center List	Click Here
Official Website	afcat.cdac.in

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

When was the AFCAT 02/2025 Admit Card released? The admit card was released on 17 August 2025. What are the exam dates for AFCAT 02/2025? The exams are scheduled for 3rd, 4th, and 5th October 2025. How can I download the AFCAT 02/2025 Admit Card? Visit afcat.cdac.in, click on “Candidate Login,” log in with Email ID and Password, and download the admit card. What documents are required at the AFCAT exam center? Carry a printed admit card and a valid photo ID (Aadhaar, Voter ID, Passport, etc.). What is the total number of vacancies for AFCAT 02/2025? There are 304 vacancies (Flying: 29, Ground Duty Technical: 124, Ground Duty Non-Technical: 151). What is the eligibility criteria for AFCAT 02/2025? Graduation with 60% marks (Flying/Non-Technical), B.E./B.Tech with 60% marks (Technical), or NCC ‘C’ certificate for NCC Special Entry. What is the selection process for AFCAT 02/2025? It includes a written exam (AFCAT/EKT), AFSB testing (Psychological Tests, Group Tests, Interview, CPSS), document verification, and medical examination. What is the application fee for AFCAT 02/2025? ₹550 (plus GST) for AFCAT Entry, ₹0 for NCC Special Entry, payable online. What should I do if there’s an error on my AFCAT admit card? Contact the AFCAT helpdesk immediately for corrections. When will the AFCAT 02/2025 results be announced? Results are expected in November 2025.