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1. Login/Register PWCentres PWSkills AskDoubt All Courses Home / Defence Exams 2023 / AFCAT Eligibility 2023: Age Limit, Education Related Link AFCAT ELIGIBILITY 2023: AGE LIMIT, EDUCATION Defence Exams 2023  AFCAT Syllabus 2023  AFCAT Selection Process  AFCAT Application Form Every year, the Indian Air Force issues an o?cial notification for AFCAT eligibility to select competent persons for flying and ground duty in technical and non-  AFCAT Cut O? 2023 technical disciplines. The exam is conducted twice a year. Details on the minimum  AFCAT Vacancy 2023 educational qualification, marital status, nationality, AFCAT age limit, and physical and medical requirements for both male and female candidates for various roles  AFCAT Admit Card and branches were provided in AFCAT eligibility 2022.  AFCAT Exam Pattern 2023 All candidates who want to join the Air Force must begin their AFCAT preparation.  AFCAT Eligibility 2023 The Indian Air Force sets the criteria for AFCAT eligibility. To apply for the AFCAT, candidates must meet the mandated Air Force eligibility standards. The IAF goes into considerable depth regarding the AFCAT eligibility requirements in the o?cial  AFCAT Salary 2023 notification. For additional details, candidates can see the AFCAT Notification. Table of Content What is the AFCAT Exam? Overview of AFCAT Eligibility AFCAT: Air Force Eligibility Criteria for Selection AFCAT Eligibility for Air Force Flying Branch Eligibility for the Air Force's Ground Duty Technical Branch under AFCAT Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) What is the AFCAT Exam? Air Force Common Admission Test is also known as AFCAT. The test is held twice a year in February and August to select Class-I O?cers for flying and ground duties (Non-Technical and Technical). Candidates can apply for the AFCAT regardless of gender. Candidates for the Indian Air Force have recruited through the AFCAT exam for the following branches: The branch that flies. Technical Branch on the Ground. Non-Technical Ground Duty. The Air Force's qualifying criteria include four major components that all applicants must meet. The four elements of AFCAT eligibility are as follows: AFCAT Age Restrictions, Marital Status, and Gender. Citizenship/Nationality in AFCAT. Educational Qualification for AFCAT. Physical/Medical Qualification for AFCAT. The Indian Air Force invites applicants to apply for the AFCAT exam via o?cial notification and provides a thorough description of the Air Force qualifying standards that candidates must meet. Overview of AFCAT Eligibility AFCAT gives candidates eager to join the Air Force the opportunity to give their dreams wings if they meet the AFCAT Eligibility criteria. Before applying, candidates should review the age and educational eligibility requirements set by the authorities for each category. The following are the main highlights of the Eligibility Conditions: Exam AFCAT Conducting Organisation Indian Air Force Nationality Indian Marital Status Unmarried

2. Gender Men and Women Login/Register PWCentres PWSkills AskDoubt Age Limit All Courses Ground Duty: 20 to 26 years Flying Branch: 20 to 24 years AFCAT Educational Qualification Graduate 60% in Maths and Physics in 10+2 AFCAT Physical Eligibility Height: Ground duty (Tech-Non tech) Female -152 cm Male -157.5 cm Flying Branch – 162.5 cm Aspirants should read Eligibility for AFCAT because: The issuance of an Admit Card to a candidate does not imply that the IAF has approved the candidature. The Air Force verifies qualifying criteria by referring to original documentation. After passing the written exam and the Air Force Selection Board (AFSB) test, the candidate is verified. The conducting body can reject the applicant's candidature at any stage of recruitment if they do not meet the requirements. If the candidate is appointed, they are liable to be removed from service. Candidates can refer to the AFCAT Curriculum & Exam Pattern page for a complete topic-wise syllabus and key books. AFCAT: Air Force Eligibility Criteria for Selection Because the AFCAT Notification 2023 has not yet been released, the eligibility conditions based on the AFCAT Notification 2022 are listed below. Examine the detailed information based on the relevant parameters, then post-by-post eligibility criteria: Nationality AFCAT To apply for the AFCAT exam, the candidate must be a citizen of India, according to the Indian Citizenship Act of 1955. Marital Status in AFCAT Candidates under the age of 25 must not be married when training begins. Under the age of 25, divorcees and widows are ineligible. A candidate who marries during his training will be removed from the service and must repay the government for any expenses incurred on his behalf. Married candidates over 25 are entitled to apply. However, they will not be supplied with married housing and will not be permitted to live with their families outside the campus during the training time. AFCAT Age Restrictions The minimum age for people interested in applying for the flying branch is mentioned below. The AFCAT scrutinizes each document presented by an applicant during the document verification process and is particularly stringent about age restrictions. Age Limit Position Both male and female candidates must meet the maximum and minimum age requirements for the AFCAT AFCAT Flying Branch flying branch. Minimum Age- 20 years Maximum Age – 24 years Ground duty has di?erent maximum and minimum age AFCAT Ground Duty limits than the flying branch. The age ranges indicated (Non- below apply to both non-technical and technical AFCAT eligibility. Technical/Technical) 20 years- Minimum Age 26 years- Maximum Age AFCAT Eligibility for Air Force Flying Branch The eligibility for the AFCAT exam for the Flying Branch via NCC Special Entry & AFCAT Entry is described further below - The AFCAT age limit is between 20 and 24 years old for both men and women.

3. Gender: Both men and women are eligible to apply. The IAF o?ers both Permanent Commission (for men) and Short Service Commission (for both men PWCentres PWSkills All Courses Login/Register AskDoubt and women). Candidates must be unmarried if they are under the age of 24. The educational requirements for the Flying Branch are the same whether applying through NCC Special Entry or AFCAT Entry. Check out the information below- AFCAT Eligibility - Qualifications for the Flying Branch Minimum of 50% in Math and Physics at the 10+2 level. Graduate (Three-Year Course) in any discipline from a recognized university with a minimum grade marks average of 60% or higher. BE/B Tech (Four Year Course) from a recognized university with at least 60% or equivalent grades. A minimum of 60% or equivalent in Sections A and B of the Associate Membership of Institute Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India examination from a recognized university. Flying O?cer Eligibility: NCC Special Entry Candidates with an Air Wing Senior Division 'C' Certificate from the National Cadet Corps can apply to the Indian Air Force's Flying Branch. Men and women who are not married may apply. Permanent Commission is available for men, and Short Service Commission is available for both men and women. Flying O?cer Eligibility: AFCAT Entry Candidates can only apply for Short Service Commission (SSC) in the Flying Branch through AFCAT. Unmarried men and women can apply for SSC in the Air Force. The Flying branch's Short Service Commission is for 14 years with no additional extensions. Eligibility for the Air Force's Ground Duty Technical Branch under AFCAT The Indian Air Force has established the following eligibility requirements for the Ground Duty Technical Branch: Age Requirement for AFCAT: The Technical Branch of the Indian Air Force must have between 20 and 26 years of age at the start of the course to be eligible for Ground Duty. Men and women may apply for it. Both men and women can join the IAF's Permanent Commission (for men) or Short Service Commission(for both men and women). Marital Status: Candidates under 25 years must be single. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Q1. What are the requirements for AFCAT? Ans. Eligibility requirements are 20 to 24 years old (at the time of commencement of the course). Candidates with a DGCA (India) Commercial Pilot Licence are allowed to apply with a modified upper age limit of up to 26 years (at the time of commencement of the course). Men and women, by gender. Q2. Can I take the AFCAT without taking math? Ans. No, using AFCAT for non-technical ground duties does not need math. Only the Flying Branch (Pilot) in the IAF through AFCAT requires Math and Physics with at least 50% marks (formerly 60%, but from AFCAT 2 2020, it's 50%) in both Subjects independently in 10+2. Q3. Is the AFCAT job permanent? Ans. For Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical) SSC O?cers, the first term of employment would be ten years. A four-year extension may be granted depending on the candidate's qualifications, including willingness, suitability, and merit. Q4. Is AFCAT physical fitness required? Ans. To meet the AFCAT Physical and Medical Standards 2023, candidates must be able to run one mile (1.6 km) in 10 minutes, perform 10 pushups, and perform three chin-ups. Candidates will engage in additional physical training, during which they will take required exams. Q5. Can the AFCAT be passed in two months? Ans. Yes, with the proper approach and study schedule, one can successfully pass the AFCAT exam in 60 days. Physics Wallah’s thorough AFCAT study plan, which

4. subject-matter specialists put together, will assist applicants in studying for the test properly. All Courses Login/Register PWCentres PWSkills AskDoubt Q6. What if you pass the AFCAT? Ans. You will receive a call letter instructing you to report to any of the four Air Force Selection Boards in Dehradun, Varanasi, Gandhinagar, and Mysuru. Q7. Is height necessary for the AFCAT? Ans. All candidates must have a chest expansion of at least 0.5 cm. Any decimal fraction less than 0.5 cm will be discarded for documentation purposes, 0.5 cm will be documented as such, and 0.6 cm and above will be recorded as 1 cm. The entry height for ground duty branches shall be 157.5 cm. Get Access To Our Free Batches Now Get instant access to high-quality material Enter Mobile Numbe +91 - NCERT Solutions Reference Books Study Resources State Boards Our Channels Online Test Notes Physics Wallah We understand that every student has different needs and capabilities, which is why Follow we create such a wonderful and unique curriculum that is the best fit for every Us: student. For media enquiries : pr@pw.live Know about Physics Wallah Physics Wallah is India's top online ed-tech platform that provides a?ordable and comprehensive learning experience to students of classes 6 to 12 and those preparing for JEE and NEET exams. We also provide extensive NCERT solutions, sample papers, NEET, JEE Mains, BITSAT previous year papers, which makes us a one-stop solution for all resources. Physics Wallah also caters to over 3.5 million registered students and over 78 lakh+ Youtube subscribers with 4.8 rating on its app. We Stand Out because We successfully provide students with intensive courses by India's top faculties and personal mentors. PW strives to make the learning experience comprehensive and accessible for students of all sections of society. We believe in empowering every single student who couldn’t dream of a good career in engineering and medical field earlier. Our Key Focus Areas Physics Wallah's main focus is to make the learning experience as economical as possible for all students. With our a?ordable courses like Lakshya, Udaan and Arjuna and many others, we have been able to provide a platform for lakhs of aspirants. From

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