AFCAT Eligibility Criteria 2020:Check for details here

The detailed notification for AFCAT 2020 entrance exam is out for the Flying Duty, Ground Duty, NCC Special entry cadre vacancies. To apply for these posts, candidates must satisfy the prescribed AFCAT Eligibility criteria that are mentioned in AFCAT 2020 official notification. Go through the article for the detailed AFCAT Eligibility 2020.

• Knowing the eligibility criteria for AFCAT Exam on Education Qualification, age limit, and Physical Fitness is important
• Minimum Educational Qualification is Graduation Degree with 60% marks in subjects of physics and mathematics in 10+2
• The age of the candidates for all the posts notified in the AFCAT notification should not exceed 26 years and must not be under 20 years

AFCAT Eligibility 2020

AFCAT 2020 Eligibility criteria are based on educational qualification, age limit and physical fitness of the candidates. Go through for complete and detailed AFCAT Eligibility Criteria.

• It is mandatory to check the detailed AFCAT Syllabus and exam pattern before sitting for the exam
• The AFCAT Exam will be conducted on 23nd, 23rd February 2020
• The candidates should go through the detailed AFCAT Vacancy 2020 to know about the vacancies available this year

AFCAT 2020 Eligibility Details for Education, Age, and Physical Criteria

Candidates before applying online should check the criteria and AFCAT Syllabus for the mentioned vacancies in the notification. The eligibility decides the candidates to apply or not and the syllabus gives an idea to the candidates about the nature and toughness of the exam. Overall, AFCAT 2020 Eligibility criteria is an initial stage to fit for the AFCAT Recruitment.

AFCAT Education Qualification

Education Qualification is mandatory to apply for AFCAT 2020 Exam and also the different posts have different eligibility as set by the Indian Air Force (IAF). Have a look below to know the post wise education qualification before filling the AFCAT Application Form.

AFCAT Eligibility For Flying Duty:

Candidates must have a 10+2 Qualification with a minimum of 60% marks at Maths and Physics Subjects.

• He must have completed a full-time degree course in any streams with a minimum of 60% marks from a recognized university or should have an equivalent qualification. OR
• He must have done B.E/B.Tech Course of four years duration from a recognized university with a percentage of 60% marks. OR
• Should have Completed the Associate Membership Section A & B Exam of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India from a recognized University.

AFCAT Eligibility Ground Duty (Technical):

a.Aeronautical Engineer (Electronics) {AE (L)} :

• Candidates must have 10+2 qualification with minimum 60% marks in the subjects of physics and mathematics from a recognized board and
• Must have completed the four years degree in engineering/technology from a recognized university OR
• Should have cleared the Associate Membership Sections A and B examination of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India or Graduate membership examination of the Institution of Telecommunication and Electronics Engineers by actual studies with a minimum percentage of 60 marks or must have equivalent in the following disciplines given below in the tabulated form:-

b.Aeronautical Engineer (Mechanical) {AE (M)}

Candidates who passed the Four Year Degree in Engineering/Technology from a recognized university and must have 10+2 with minimum 60% marks in physics and mathematics are eligible. or

should have cleared Associate Membership Sections A & B examination of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India by actual studies with a minimum percentage of 6o marks or equivalent in the following disciplines:

AFCAT Eligibility for Ground Duty (Non-Technical) Branches

AFCAT Eligibility Criteria for Education:

1.Administration: Candidates should have 3 years Graduation degree from a recognized university with a percentage of 60 marks or equivalent qualification. OR should have Associate Membership cleared section A & B examination of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India from a recognized university with a minimum percentage of 60% marks or equivalent.

2.Logistics: Applicants must have obtained the Graduation Degree (3 years) with 60% marks from a recognized university or equivalent qualification OR cleared Associate Membership section A & B examination of
Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India from a recognized university with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent.

3.Accounts: Degree (3 years) in commerce with 60% marks from a recognized university or equivalent qualification are eligible to apply for these posts. OR Candidates who have cleared Associate Membership Section A & B examination of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India from a recognized University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent.

4.NCC Special Entry (Flying Branch):

• It is mandatory to have NCC Air Wing Senior Division ‘C’ certificate that is acquired on or after 01 Dec 17.
• Candidates must have passed 10+2 with 60 % marks in each maths and physics subjects from a recognized university and must have graduation in any discipline from a recognized university with a minimum of 60% marks.

5.Meteorology

Candidates must have post-graduation (PG) in Mathematics/Geography/Statistics/Environmental Sciences/Computer applications/Statistics/Applied physics/Meteorology/Oceanography/Agricultural Meteorology/Environmental Biology/Science/Geophysics/Ecology with minimum 50% marks

AFCAT Eligibility Age Limit

Go through to know the AFCAT Eligibility Age Criteria for different sections from below-

Flying Branch through AFCAT and NCC Special Entry:

Candidates who are applying for the AFCAT exam must have the age in between 20 to 24 years as on 1st January 2021 i.e who are born in between 02 January 1997 to 01 January 2001 are eligible to apply for these posts. The age limit up to 26 years is applicable for the candidates who are having a commercial pilot license issued by DGCA i.e born in between 02 January 1995 to 01 July 2001 (both dates inclusive)

Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical) Branch:

For this vacancies, age should be in between 20 to 26 years as on 01 January 2021. i.e applicants born between 02 January 1995 to 01 January 2001 are eligible to apply

AFCAT Marital Status

Candidates who are in below 25 years of age must be unmarried.

• Candidates who are above 25 years of age and married are eligible to apply for the AFCAT exam, But, in the training period, married accommodation will not be given.
• Candidates who will marry during the training period will be discharged and will be liable to refund all expenditure incurred on him by the Government.
• Widows/Widowers and Divorcees without or with encumbrances below 25 years of age are also not eligible to apply for AFCAT 2020 exam.

AFCAT Physical Eligibility

Candidates who are going to apply for AFCAT 2020 exam should meet the physical standards in terms of height and weight prescribed by the Indian Air Force (IAF). The physical standards are applicable for both male and female candidates. The tabulated form below gives more information on physical standards.

AFCAT 2020 Eligibility For Male Height & Weight Standards

Check the table below for the AFCAT Eligibility Criteria regarding the Height and Weight Standards for Male-

AFCAT 2020 Eligibility For Female-Height and Weight Standards

Check the table below for the AFCAT Eligibility Criteria regarding the Height and Weight Standards for Female-

AFCAT Exam 2020

AFCAT Exam will be conducted twice in a year. IAF will conduct the AFCAT exam in the month of February and August. Those who have missed for the February exam, have to wait for another AFCAT notification that will be declared shortly.

AFCAT Exam is a unique one and it is exclusively to appoint for the class 1 gazetted officers in technical and non-technical ground duties in Indian Air Force. AFCAT exam is an entrance exam and also it is a gateway for both female and male candidates to join in Indian Air force as commissioned officers in both technical and non-technical duties. Selected candidates through AFCAT Exam should undergo training for a period of 74 weeks for flying duty and Ground duties. Those who are selected for Non- Technical duties must take training for a period of 52 weeks. The training will be given for the selected candidates in established training centers.

AFCAT Eligibility FAQs

1. What is the Age Criteria for the AFCAT Flying Branch?

The Age Criteria for the Flying Branch is 20 years to 24 years as on 01 January 2021 i.e born between 02 January 1997 to 01 January 2001. (both dates are inclusive)

2. What is the Age Criteria for the AFCAT Ground Duty Branch?

The Age Criteria for the Ground Duty Branch is 20 years to 26 years as on 01 January 2021 i.e born between 02 January 1995 to 01 January 2001. (both dates are inclusive)

3. What is the marital status Criteria for the AFCAT Eligibility?

Candidates below the age of 25 should be unmarried. Candidates who marry during the training shall be discharged and will be liable to refund all expenditure incurred on him by the Government. Married candidates above 25 years of age are eligible to apply but during the training period they will not be provided any married accommodation.