Hello student ,

Here are the eligibility criteria related to eyesight for AFCAT flying

• For Vision Minimum Visual Acuity should be 6/6 in one eye and 6/9 in other, correctable to 6/6 only for hypermetropia and Manifest Myopia should be nil.
• LASIK Surgery for correction of vision is admissible in Transport and Helicopter streams of Short Service Commission (Flying Branch) if the following conditions are fulfilled at the time of Air Force medical examination.
• LASIK Surgery should not have been carried out before the age of 20 years.
• The axial length of the eye should not be more than 25.5 mm as by IOL master
• At least twelve months should have lapsed post uncomplicate stable LASIK. No history or evidence of any complication
• The post LASIK corneal thickness as measured by a corneal pachymeter should not be less than 450 microns
• Individuals with high refractive errors (>6D) prior to LASIK are to be excluded. Candidates must not suffer from colour or night blindness.

For myopia the power must not be more than -1.5D

Hello,

If your query is regarding AFCAT Application form filling you need to select Group A in Education field (Under Graduate) as you are studying or graduated B.Tech Mechanical Engineering. Here is the list of courses under Group A in AFCAT application

• Aerospace Engineering
• Aeronautical Engineering
• Aircraft Maintenance Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering and Automation
• Mechanical Engineering (Production)
• Mechanical Engineering (Repair and Maintenance)
• Mechantronics
• Industrial Engineering

Hi,

I hope you are doing well.

The Air Force common admission test (AFCAT) is conducted by the Indian Air force for the selection of Class-1 Gazetted Officers in Flying and Ground Duties (Technical and Non-Technical). The exam is organized twice a year, in February and August/September. And millions of candidates participate in this exam and wish to join the recognized Indian Air Force Academy and become the Indian Air Force Officer.

This exam is the opportunity for both male and female candidates who aspire to be a part of the Indian Air Force for serving Short Service Commission in Flying Branch and Ground Branch for both Short Service Commission and Permanent Commission.

Age Limit differs according to the branch:

• For Flying Branch: The age of the candidates should be between 20-24 years as of January 1, 2021. They must be born between January 2, 1998, and January 1, 2002.
• For Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical Branch): 20-26 years as of January 1, 2021. They should be born between January 2, 1996, and January 1, 2002.
• Candidates must be unmarried
• Widow/Widowers and Divorcees below 25 years of age are not eligible.

Flying Branch:

It is mandatory to opt for Maths and Physics in 12th Std. and obtain a minimum of 50% marks each in both of them and Graduation with a minimum three years degree in any discipline with a minimum of 60% marks or a 4-year BE/B.Tech with minimum 60% marks from a  recognized university or the Candidates who have passed Sections A & B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India with minimum 60% marks from a recognized university.

Ground Duty (Technical Branch):

1. Candidates having the degree of Aeronautical Engineer (Electronics) AE (L) and have obtained 50% marks each in Physics and Maths in their 12th STD. And have completed a minimum of four years degree graduation/Integrated Post graduation in Engineering/Technology from a recognized university.
2. Passed Sections A and B  by Actual Studies of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India or Graduate membership examination of the Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers with 60 per cent in the relevant disciplines notified by the examination authority.

Ground Duty (Non -Technical Branch):

(a) Administration and Logistics–

Passed in 12th STD and have completed graduation with a minimum 3 years degree course in any discipline from a recognized university and have attained a minimum of 60% marks.

(b) Education Department:

Completed MBA/MCA or MA/M.Sc in English/Physics/Mathematics/Chemistry/Statistics/International Relations/International Studies/Psychology/Defense Studies/IT/Management/Journalism/Science/Mass Communication with a minimum 50% marks in their degree

(c) Accounts :

B.Com Graduate with minimum 60% marks.

Also, the candidates need to be physically and mentally fitv

Hi,

Yes you will be eligible.

The nationality and marital status for AFCAT exam are given below:

• Candidates must be a citizen of India
• Candidates must be below 25 years and should be unmarried
• Widows/Widowers and divorcees (with or without encumbrances) below 25 years are also not eligible
• Married candidates above 25 years can apply, but during the training period they will not be provided separate accommodation for the spouse.

Flying Branch through AFCAT and NCC Special Entry: The age of candidates should be between 20 and 24 years. The upper age limit of candidates having a valid and current commercial pilot license issued by DGCA is relaxed upto 26 years.

Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical) Branch: Candidates must be aged between 20 and 26 years.

Important points to note:

• LLB qualified and integrated/dual degree candidates may be employed on the legal duties of the IAF (After commissioning)
• Candidates who are studying in the final year/semester and are yet to pass the exam can apply, provided they do not have any backlog and should have secured 60 per cent
• Candidates who have failed the Computerised Pilot Selection System (CPSS)/ Pilot Aptitude Battery Test (PABT) in an earlier attempt or a Flight Cadet suspended from flying training at Air Force Academy will not be eligible to apply in Flying Branch
• Candidates who were admitted earlier at the NDA, Indian Military Academy, Air Force Academy, Indian Naval Academy, Officers’ Training Academy, Chennai, and Officer’s Training Academy Gaya but have been removed on grounds of indiscipline are ineligible to apply
• Candidates who are debarred by the Ministry of Defence from holding any commission in the Defence Services are not eligible for AFCAT
• Candidates who hold criminal charges are not eligible

Hope this helps.

Good luck.

Hello,

It's okay that you are repeating only for the Mathematics but for the AFCAT exam eligibility  you need to do after the repeat  , a degree in the Maths /Physis  as main then you will be able to apply for the exam .

ALL THE BEST!!!!!

Hope you are satisfied with the answer.

If you have any doubts, feel free to ask.

Hello,

As a Graduate or Engineer, you can enter the Flying branch through the Air Force Academy. The following are the three modes of entry for Graduates/ Engineers to join the Flying branch:

• CDSE (COMBINED DEFENCE SERVICES EXAMINATION) (FOR MEN ONLY)
• NCC SPECIAL ENTRY (FOR MEN AND WOMEN)
• AFCAT ENTRY (SSC FOR MEN AND WOMEN)

AFCAT EXAM

You can apply through AFCAT for Short Service Commission (SSC) in the Flying Branch. S hort Service Commission in Flying branch is for 14 years with no further extension.

you should be aged between 20-24 at the beginning of service . You should have 50% marks each in Maths & Physics at 10+2 level. In graduation you have to score 60% marks or equivalent.

Final Year students are also eligible to apply, provided they do not have any backlog at the time of AFSB Testing and produce Degree certificate issued by the University as per the date stipulated in the advertisement.

https://afcat.cdac.in/AFCAT/

hope this helps!!

Hello,

No to be eligible for AFCAT candidate should either complete their 4 year graduation course or should be in the final year of graduation. As you are in second year you are not eligible for AFCAT 2022. Indian Air Force (IAF) released the AFCAT 1 2022 application form in online mode on December 1 on the official website - afcat.cdac.in. Applicants need to go through the detailed eligibility criteria before filling the AFCAT 1 2022 application form.

Dear aspirant!

Hope you are doing great ! If you want to join army as an officer then apply for nda.Nda isa a exam which conduct twice a year, it is very competitive exam you need to work hard to qualify it.If your graduation has completed then you can apply for CDs and afcat also .SSC is also a exam but it is not for defence it is for civil services.

Hope you understand!

Thanking you!

Hello,

The Education Qualification requirement to apply for AFCAT for Education Branch is that you have passed 10+2 and Post-Graduation with minimum 50% aggregate marks in any discipline or integrated courses offering PG (Single degree without permission to exit and lateral entry) and with 60% marks in Graduation in any discipline from a recognized board. For integrated courses (single degree without permission to exit and lateral entry), the minimum duration must be as per prevailing UGC guidelines with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate of all papers put together. There is no specific discipline from which a candidate must pass PG. You can pass PG from any subject with the requisite marks to be eligible.

To check the eligibility criteria for AFCAT use the link below

https://afcat.cdac.in/AFCAT/CareerAsPerBranches.html