AFCAT 2019 Overview
The Indian Air Force has declared the result for AFCAT 2019 exam which was held on February 16 & 17 across 104 test cities.
The Air Force Common Admission Test abbreviated as AFCAT is conducted by the Indian Air Force, the world’s 4th largest Air Force. The exam is held twice a year in the month of February and August to select Class I Gazetted officers in Flying and Ground Duties (Technical and Non-Technical).
AFCAT is a gateway for candidates, both male and female, to join the Indian Air Force as officers for both Short Service Commission in Flying Branch and Permanent Commission/Short Service Commission in Ground Duties for both Technical and Non-Technical roles.
When selected for the training process through AFCAT, candidates have to undergo a 74 weeks training session if selected for Flying and Ground Duties. In case of Ground Duties for Non-Technical role, the training is of 52 weeks held at Air Force Training Establishments.
In 2018, AFCAT was conducted online for the first time since the exam was introduced. The online exam was followed by Air Force Selection Board Interview for the candidates who have cleared the online test.
AFCAT 2019 results declared.
AFCAT 2019 Eligibility
An AFCAT aspirant are evaluated on the basis of 3 set criteria prescribed as the minimum eligibility of the candidate to appear for the exam. It is mandatory for the candidate to first check all the eligibility criteria and make sure that all the pointers are met before actually applying to sit for the exam.
| On the basis of Age Limit | |
| Branch | Age Limit |
| Flying Branch through AFCAT and NCC Special Entry | Minimum Age: 20 yearsMaximum Age: 24 years |
| Commercial Pilot License Holder | Maximum Age: 26 years |
| Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical Branch ) | Minimum Age: 20 yearsMaximum Age: 26 years |
Note: Candidates below the age of 25 years must be unmarried at the time of commencement of course. Widowers and Divorced candidates below the age of 25 are also ineligible.
| On the basis of Educational Qualification | ||
| Flying Branch through AFCAT and NCC Special Entry | ||
| You must be a Graduate in any discipline (with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level)/BE/BTech from a recognized University | If you are a Final Year/Semester students, you are also eligible to apply, provided you produce Degree Certificate issued by the University as per the date fixed by AFSB. | There will be no minimum percentage bar for Combined Defence Service Examination (CDSE) entry. |
| Commercial Pilot License Holder | ||
| (a) Aeronautical Engineer (Electronics) {AE (L)}.You should have a minimum of 60% marks each in Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level and a minimum of four years degree graduation/integrated Post-Graduation qualification in Engineering/Technology from recognised University | (b) Aeronautical Engineer (Mechanical) {AE (M)}.You should have a minimum of 60% marks each in Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level and a minimum of four years degree graduation/integrated post-graduation qualification in Engineering/Technology from recognised University | You should have cleared Sections A and B exam of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India by actual studies with a minimum of 60% marks. |
| Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical Branch ) | ||
| (a) Administration & LogisticsYou should have a Graduate Degree (Minimum three years degree course) in any discipline from a recognised university with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent | You should have cleared section A & B exam of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India from a recognised university with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent. | (b) AccountsYou should have B.Com. Degree (Minimum three years degree course) from a recognised university with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent. |
| NCC Special Entry Flying Branch | ||
| You should have NCC Air Wing Senior Division ‘C’ certificate acquired on or after 15 December 2015. | You should have mandatorily passed with a minimum of 60% marks each in Maths and Physics at 10+2. | You should be a Graduate with minimum three years degree course in any discipline from a recognized University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent. |
| Meteorology | ||
| You should have a Post-Graduate Degree in any Science stream/ Mathematics/Statistics/Geography/Computer Applications/Environmental Science/ Applied Physics/Oceanography/Meteorology/Agricultural Meteorology/Ecology & Environment /Geo-Physics/Environmental Biology with minimum of 50% marks in aggregate of all papers put together (Provided Maths and Physics were studied at Graduation Level with a minimum of 55% marks in each). |
General guidelines: The guidelines with regard to Physical and Medical standards for candidates are given below:
You must be physically fit according to the prescribed physical standards.
The Height and Weight Parameters is as follows:
You will be screened for your height and weight at AFSB. In case you do not meet the height criterion when you report to AFSB, you may not be tested. Overweight/obese candidate would be issued with a letter of caution and advised to reduce weight within the specified limits before reporting for medicals.
| On the basis of Physical and Medical Standards |
| Flying Branch |
| The minimum acceptable height for men and women candidates in Flying Branch is 162.5 cms, Leg Length: Min – 99 cms, Max -120 cms, Thigh Length : Max – 64 cms, Sitting Height : Min – 81.5 cms, Max – 96 cms There is no concession for age/sex/region. |
| Ground Duty (Technical/Non-Technical) Branch |
| The minimum acceptable height for male candidates in Ground Duty (Technical/Non-Technical) Branch is 157.5 cms. For women candidates, the minimum acceptable height is 152 cms. (For Gorkhas and individuals belonging to hills of North Eastern region of India, Garhwal and Kumaon, the minimum acceptable height will be 5 cms less. In case of candidates from Lakshadweep, the minimum acceptable height will be 2 cms less than what is applicable to men and women respectively). You also need to satisfy the Visual Standards for the branch you have applied for. |
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AFCAT 2019 Process
Step 1: Fill AFCAT 2019 Application Form
- At this stage, the candidates will have to fill the application forms for AFCAT. The forms are available online on the official website of India Air Force.
- While filling up the form candidates has to select the preferred venue.
- After submission of the form, the online generated Hall ticket is sent to the email ID of the candidate (the email ID provided by the candidate during filling up of the form).
Step 2: Download AFCAT 2019 Admit Cards
- The AFCAT 2019 admit cards will be made available on the official website for downloads. The candidates will need their email address and the full name in order to download the admit card.
- AFCAT admit card is an important document having variety of information. We advise to preserve the admit cards until the admission process is successfully conducted.
Step 3: Appear for AFCAT 2019 Entrance Test
- Students need to appear for AFCAT 2019 entrance exam as per the schedule mentioned in the important date’s section.
- Aspirants are advised to reach the exam centre at least an hour before commencement of the exam.
Step 4: Check AFCAT 2019 Exam Result
Authorities at the India Airforce will be declaring the results for AFCAT 2019 entrance exams on their official website. The candidates shall check their AFCAT 2019 results once announced, by simply submitting their application number and date of birth on the official website.
Step 5: Commencement of Training
Indian Air force will commence with the training of selected candidates though Medical test and Interview. When selected for the training process through AFCAT, candidates have to undergo a 74 weeks training session if you are selected for Flying and Ground Duties. In case of Ground Duties for Non-Technical role, the training is of 52 weeks held at Air Force Training Establishments.
AFCAT 2019 Exam Centers
AFCAT 2019 exam was held on February 16 & 17 across 104 test cities in India. Allotment of Online test centres for AFCAT was made on first come first serve basis. Applicants were advised to apply as early as possible to get the desired test centres.
| Agartala | Jhansi |
| Agra | Jodhpur |
| Ahmedabad | Jorhat |
| Aligarh | Kakinada |
| Allahabad | Kannur |
| Aizawl | Kanpur |
| Ambala | Kharagpur |
| Amritsar | Kochi |
| Andaman | Kohima |
| Bareilly | Kolhapur |
| Beherampura | Kolkata |
| Belgaum | Kota |
| Bengaluru | Kurukshetra |
| Bahadurgarh | Leh |
| Bhagalpur | Lucknow |
| Bhawanipatna | Madurai |
| Bhilai | Mangalore |
| Bhopal | Meerut |
| Bhuj | Midnapore |
| Bhubaneshwar | Mumbai |
| Bikaner | Mysore |
| Chandigarh | Nagpur |
| Chennai | Nasik |
| Coimbatore | Nizamabad |
| Darbhanga | Pathankot |
| Darjeeling | Patna |
| Dehradun | Puducherry |
| Delhi | Pune |
| Dhanbad | Rajkot |
| Diu | Ranchi |
| Durgapur | Rohtak |
| Faridabad | Rourkee |
| Ganganagar | Rourkela |
| Gautam Budh Nagar | Sambalpur |
| Ghaziabad | Shillong |
| Gorakhpur | Shimla |
| Greater Noida | Silchar |
| Guntur | Solapur |
| Gurugram | Sonipat |
| Guwahati | Srinagar |
| Gwalior | Thane |
| Haldwani | Thiruvananthapuram |
| Hisar | Thrissur |
| Hyderabad | Tinsukia |
| Imphal | Tirunelveli |
| Indore | Tirupathi |
| Itanagar | Udaipur |
| Jabalpur | Ujjain |
| Jaipur | Vadodara |
| Jaisalmer | Varanasi |
| Jalandhar | Vellore |
| Jalpaigudi | Vijayawada |
| Jammu | Vishakapatnam |
| Jamshedpur | Warangal |
AFCAT 2019 Dates
Get all AFCAT 2019 important dates such as registration date, application date, admit card date, exam date, result date and counselling date. Sign up so that you don’t miss a single exam date or an update on AFCAT 2019 exam.
| PAST EVENTS | |
|---|---|
| 7 Mar ’19 | AFCAT 2019 results |
| 16 Feb ’19 -17 Feb ’19 | AFCAT 2019 exam |
AFCAT is held twice a year in the month of February and August for recruitment in Indian Air Force. Candidates can take a look at AFCAT 20198 important dates to stay tuned with important exam-related updates.
AFCAT 2019 Application Form
Candidates can fill online applications for AFCAT by visiting the official website of the Indian Air Force. We have given a step by step guide for candidates to fill AFCAT 2019 application forms online.
- Register on the official website of AFCAT
- Fill the application form with all the required details
- Make the payment of application fee as prescribed by the authorities.
- Note that the payment of fee is to be made online using your Debit card/Credit Card/Internet Banking/Cash Cards/Wallets
- Make sure that you use a valid email address to register so that the authorities can keep you informed with the latest exam related updates.
- Keep the scanned copies of the required documents ready for upload.
- Submit the application form and take a print out to be preserved and utilized for future references.
AFCAT 2019 Pattern
AFCAT exam is conducted online as Computer Based Test from this year. It is mandatory for candidates opting for ground duty technical role to appear for both AFCAT and EKT(Engineering Knowledge Test). EKT will also be conducted along with AFCAT.
The selection process of AFCAT includes the following steps:
Stage 1: Online AFCAT test
Stage 2: SSB (Service Selection Board) Interview
Online AFCAT test
| Exam | Subject | Duration | No. of Qs | Max. Marks |
| AFCAT | General Awareness, Verbal ability in English, Numerical Ability, Military Reasoning and Aptitude test | 120 Mins | 100 | 300 |
| EKT (Ground Duty Technical Branch only) | Mechanical, Computer Science and Electrical and Electronics | 45 Mins | 50 | 150 |
The online examination will comprise objective type questions and will be in English only for EKT & AFCAT candidates. Candidates will be awarded 3 marks for every correct answer and 1 mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer.
It is mandatory to opt for Ground Duty technical to appear for AFCAT as well as EKT.
AFCAT 2019 Syllabus
Take a look below at AFCAT 2019 syllabus to get an idea of the topics covered in the question paper.
| English | General Awareness | Numerical Ability | Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test. |
| -Comprehension- Error Detection- Sentence Completion/Filling in with correct word- Synonyms- Antonyms and Testing of VocabularyIdioms and Phrases | -History- Geography- Civics- Politics- Current Affairs- Environment- Basic Science- Defence- Art- Culture- Sports | – Decimal Fraction- Time and Work- Average- Profit & Loss- Percentage- Ratio & Proportion and Simple Interest- Time & Distance (Trains/Boats & Streams) | – Verbal Skills and Spatial Ability |
AFCAT 2019 Admit Card
Indian Air Force is responsible for the release of AFCAT admit cards. The exam admit cards were made available online on the official website of Indian Air Force on February 9, 2019. Only those candidates who successfully registered for the exam were issued the AFCAT 2019 admit cards.
AFCAT 2019 admit cards were available for downloads on the official website. However, the authorities also mailed the AFCAT admit cards to respective candidates on their registered mail ID.
Steps to download AFCAT 2019 admit cards
- Visit the official website of Indian Air Force
- Login with the registered credentials
- Navigate to AFCAT 2019 admit cards link
- Click and enter the required details
- On hitting submit, your AFCAT admit card will be displayed on the screen
- Check for errors and download the admit card
- Also take a print out of your AFCAT admit card to be preserved for future reference
AFCAT 2019 admit card will comprise the following information:
- AFCAT application number
- Candidate’s father’s name
- Candidate’s mother’s name
- Candidate’s date of birth
- Gender
- Candidate’s residential address
- Photograph, signature and thumb impression
- Exam venue
- Exam date and timings
- General instructions
Take a look below at detailed AFCAT 2019 notification
AFCAT 2019 Cut Off
Take a look below at AFCAT cut offs for past 9 years from 2011 to 2018.
| Exam Year | Cut Off Marks |
| AFCAT 1 2018 | 155 – 165 (Expected) |
| AFCAT 2 2017 | 160 |
| AFCAT 1 2017 | 150 |
| AFCAT 2 2016 | 148 |
| AFCAT 1 2016 | 132 |
| AFCAT 2 2015 | 144 |
| AFCAT 1 2015 | 126 |
| AFCAT 2 2014 | 123 |
| AFCAT 1 2014 | 128 |
| AFCAT 2 2013 | 116 |
| AFCAT 1 2013 | 144 |
| AFCAT 2 2012 | 143 |
| AFCAT 1 2012 | 135 |
| AFCAT 2 2011 | 88 |
| AFCAT 1 2011 | 85 |
AFCAT 2019 Results
AFCAT 2019 February exam results declared by Indian Air Force (IAF) today, March 7. The exam results are available online on the official website of IAF. Candidates can check their AFCAT results by loging in on the official website using their registered credentials. All the candidates who have cleared the AFCAT 2019 February exam will have to appear for the Physical and Medical test. Selected candidates will then be recruited as the Group A gazetted officer in flying and ground duty branches.
The Indian Air Force is responsible for the release of AFCAT results. The exam results are made available online on the official website of IAF. On successful release of AFCAT results, candidates who have qualified for SSB round will be called for further selection process at the Air Force Training Establishments.
Aspirants need to obtain a minimum score in order to meet the minimum cut off for selection. Given below is a step by step guide to check AFCAT results online:
- Visit the official website of IAF
- Login with the registered credentials
- Navigate to the AFCAT results link
- On clicking the link, your AFCAT score card will be displayed on the screen
- Check all the mentioned details and also take a print out of your AFCAT results to be preserved for future.
In case of any error or discrepancy, immediately inform the authority at IAF.
After checking your results and making sure that you have cleared the examination, the next step is to book a date for your SSB Interview. Steps to boom your interview schedule are given below:
- Visit the official website
- Login and click on the Air Force Selection Boards Selection Dates
- Book your slot and save
- Make a choice of the most suitable slot
The AFSB dates and venue details will be made available on the official website of IAF in due time. Candidates are advised to keep on visiting the official website for any updates on the same.
AFCAT 2019 Counselling
SSB
On qualifying the CBT, a candidates will be eligible for SSB interview. The SSB interview involves 4 stages.
Stage 1: Officer Intelligence Rating Test – Picture perception and discussion test. In case a candidates fails to clear stage 1, they will be disqualified the same day.
Stage 2: Includes the following to be conducted over a period of 3-4 days.
- Psychology Test (Written)
- Group Test (Activities)
- Personal Interview
- Computerized Pilot Selection System Test CPSS (In case of Flying Branch)
Stage 3: Medical Examination – The medical examination will either be conducted at the Air Force Central Medical Establishment, New Delhi or at the Institute of Aviation Medicine, Bengaluru.
State 4: All India Merit List – The Air Force Selection Board will prepare an All India Merit List based on the candidate’s performance in the written rest and AFSB interview.
AFCAT 2019 Prep Tips
Study the AFCAT exam pattern in detail
A candidate is advised to study the exam pattern and marking scheme thoroughly before commencing with the exam preparation. Candidates should also have a knowledge of the subjects and topics involved in the exam syllabus and what will exactly be the nature of AFCAT question paper.
AFCAT 2019 Vacancies
Types of Commission offered through AFCAT
PC for Men – Candidates joining as PC officers continue to serve till the age of superannuation as per their branch and rank.
SSC for Men and Women – The engagement period for Flying Branch SSC officers is fourteen years from the date of commissioning.
The initial tenure for SSC officers in Ground Duty for both technical and non-technical branches would be for a period of ten years. Extension of four years may be granted but it will be subjected.