AFCAT 2024: AFCAT 1 Result (OUT), Exam Analysis, Unofficial Answer Key (Available), Results & Latest Updates

The AFCAT 2024 exam notification for the AFCAT 1 2024 exam was released on November 18, 2023. Applicants can find the attached AFCAT 1 notification 2024 PDF below, and the official notification will soon be accessible on the website www.afcat.cdac.in. Interested candidates are encouraged to review the information provided by officials, covering details such as vacancies, training periods, selection processes, and more. The application form will be accessible from 11 am on December 1, 2023, and will remain open until 11 pm on December 30, 2023.

Check the major highlights of the AFCAT 2024 exam from the table provided below:

The AFCAT 2024 exam is conducted by the Indian Air Force to recruit candidates for IAF. The AFCAT exam is held for aspirants who want to make a career in Indian Air Force in Flying and Ground Duties (Technical and Non-Technical) branches. The exam is conducted twice in a year and usually held in February and August.

The AFCAT selection process involves the following steps :

1. Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) and Engineering Knowledge Test (EKT - only for the Technical branch).

2. AFSB Interview (Screening test, Psychological test, Group test, Medical Test and Interview

3. CPSS (Computerized Pilot Selection System) and/ or PABT only for the Flying branch

AFCAT 2024 Short Service Commission (SSC)

This section will provide a few insights about the SSC for both men and women. Some of the pointers related to it are provided below:

• The SSC Officers associated with the flying branch would have an engagement period of fourteen years from the date of their commissioning.
• For SSC Officers associated with Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical), the engagement period would be for a period of ten years.
• For SSC Officers with Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical), the engagement period would be for four years, however, this may vary depending on service requirements, availability of vacancies, suitability, merit, etc.
•  A permanent Commission may be granted at a later stage/date depending on parameters such as service requirements, availability of vacancies, willingness, suitability, merit, etc.
• It should also be noted that SSC officers would not be eligible for a grant of pension.

Candidates can check the AFCAT 2024 important dates in the table given below:  

The Indian Air Force has provided the AFCAT 1 vacancy details in the official AFCAT notification 2024 PDF. Candidates need to go through the AFCAT 1 notification 2024 to ensure a smooth experience throughout the recruitment process. Below is a tabulated breakdown of the AFCAT 1 2024 vacancy details for both male and female candidates.

The AFCAT 2024 admit card will be announced on the official website. Using the login credentials provided upon registration, applicants can get the AFCAT 2024 Admit Card 2024. 

The AFCAT 2024 admit card is an important piece of document that ensures a candidate's entry into the exam hall. Failure to produce the AFCAT 2024 admit card at the exam centre will lead to the candidature being disqualified. Moreover, aspirants need to adhere to all the guidelines mentioned on the AFCAT admit card 2024. Below mentioned are the important details mentioned on the AFCAT admit card:

• Name of the Candidate
• Roll Number 
• Father’s Name
• Date of Birth
• Candidate’s Signature
• Date of Examination
• Candidate’s Photograph
• Time of Examination
• Reporting Time
• Examination Center Address
• Other Important Examination Instructions

Steps to Download AFCAT Admit Card 2024

Following the processes outlined below, candidates can simply download their AFCAT 2024 admit card for the exam.

• Visit the AFCAT examination's official website at: afcat.cdac.in.
• Select AFCAT 2024 from the Candidate Login drop-down menu.
• Enter your registered email address and password, then click the login button.
• Take the AFCAT 2024 Hall Ticket printout.

Documents to Carry with AFCAT Admit Card 

Along with the AFCAT 2024 admit card, candidates need to carry at least 1 government-approved ID proof to the exam hall. The approved government documents needed for AFCAT 2024 are:

• Aadhar card
• Pan card
• Voter ID
• Passport

Candidates can check the AFCAT 2024 exam schedule in the provided table below:

Candidates can follow these steps while filling out the AFCAT exam application form:

• Log in with the email ID and password that has been registered.
• Select the type of entry, AFCAT, NCC Special entry for the flying branch- depending on the choice of the candidate.
• Make sure to read the instructions carefully before clicking the proceed button. 
• Next, click on the application form filling tab and add the details given below:

Personal Information 

• Candidates need to fill in their parents’ name, email address, secondary email address, nationality, phone number, CPSS/PABT status, date of passing  CPSS/PABT, chest no for CPSS/PABT, selecting IAF rank, gender, date of birth, marital status. 

Educational Qualification

• Details such as 10+2, graduation, post-graduation or diploma, course duration, name and details of college and university, etc. 
• After confirming these details, candidates can move on to part 3 to enter the details.
• The choice of course and examination cities (up to 5 cities can be chosen from the list of exam cities). 

Note: AFCAT application form 2024 Correction Window was closed on July 17, 2024.

Candidates can follow the steps stated below for applying for the AFCAT 2024 exam:

Registration process

• Candidates need to visit the official website for AFCAT i.e. afcat.cdac.in
• When the new page appears, new users will be required to register themselves by clicking on the ‘new user register’ tab.
• Once the new page appears, a mobile number and email ID are required to register oneself.
• The registered mobile number and email must be active as candidates will be receiving an OTP.
• After the OTP is submitted, students will receive the login credentials in the form of a login ID and password.

Logging In

• After receiving the login credentials, candidates will be able to log in with the help of the registration number and password for selecting the post.
• Other necessary details must be filled up as well such as educational qualifications.
• Candidates need to pay the examination fee as required which can be done either with the help of internet banking or by using a credit/debit card.
• A scanned copy of the coloured photo and a signature (either in English or Hindi) also need to be uploaded in JPEG format.
• Upload all other necessary certificates and double-check all information before clicking on submit.
• Always keep a printed copy of the application form as an acknowledgement.

Once all the personal details are filled out, the next step involves uploading passport-size photographs, signatures, and right thumb impressions in the format specified. 

• An application fee of INR 250 needs to be paid via a debit or credit card, or net banking. 
• After the payment of the application fee, make sure to double-check all the details filled out in the application form and click on ‘submit’. 
• Always keep a printout of the application form for your reference. 

Note: The application fees once paid, will NOT be reimbursed or put in reserve for any future test or selection.

For being eligible to appear in the AFCAT 2024 exam, there are certain criteria set by the IAF on the basis of nationality, age limit, academic qualification, as well as physical standards. Check AFCAT 2024 eligibility here:

Nationality

Candidates who are applying for the AFCAT exam must be citizens of India

Age limit

The age limit for appearing in the AFCAT exam varies from branch to branch. Here is the table containing the age limit of various branches in IAF.

Marital Status

There are certain rules and regulations regarding the marital status of candidates:

• Candidates must be below the age of 25 years and should be unmarried during the commencement of the course.
• Divorces and widowers/widows below the age of 25 are also considered ineligible.
• Candidates who are married and are above 25 years of age can apply but they will not be able to reside with family or be provided with family accommodation when they are training.

Educational Qualification

Check the required educational qualification for various branches in the table below:

Physical and Medical Standards

For being eligible to work for IAF, candidates must be medically as well as physically fit for carrying out their duties and responsibilities perfectly.

AFCAT Salary is as good as the hard work they put into their profession. Those who are selected through the AFCAT entrance exam get a month stipend of INR 56,100 during the training period. After the successful completion of the training period, an IAF Officer will get a salary as per the seventh pay commission in the pay scale of INR 56,100-1,10,700.

AFCAT 2024 Salary Structure

The most recent notice states that a flying officer's base salary is INR 56,100. The 7th Pay Commission-revised AFCAT salary structure is shown below:

In addition, freshly commissioned officers in the flying and technical branches are eligible for the following allowances.

• Flying Branch Officers get a monthly flying allowance of INR 11,250.
• Technical Branch Officers receive a technical allowance of INR 2,500 per month.

Perks & Benefits of AFCAT Salary

 The perks and benefits offered to the air force officers after successful completion of the AFCAT course and training period are given below:

• Accommodation
• School facilities
• Recreational and sports facilities
• Rail concessions
• CSD facilities
• Leave travel concessions
• Leave- An annual leave of 60 days & casual leave of 20 days per year
• Secured camp life
• Institute and Messes membership
• Allowances: Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, Transport Allowance, Ration Money, Special Duty Allowance, Dress Allowance, Medical Allowance, and Hardship Allowance.

AFCAT Allowance

Aspirants of AFCAT 2024 can check the detailed information about AFCAT Pay & Allowance here. The rules and regulations pertaining to the same are as follows -

• Even before the eligible candidates are commissioned as Air Force Officers, he/she shall be paid a monthly stipend of INR 56,100. However, the monthly stipend is applicable during the last year of training only.
• The allowance applicable on the grant of Commission to Flying Officers is INR 56,100-1,10,000 per month. For Military Service, the pay is INR 15,500 per month. 

Take a look at the AFCAT 2024 selection process below:

• Release of the Application Form: Once the application form is released, interested candidates need to fill out the form and complete the online fee payment of INR 250 (for all categories).
• Issue of Admit Card: Candidates can find the admit card released online from the official website. The admit card needs to be downloaded with the help of a login credential.
• Appearing in the Examination: The AFCAT exam is conducted in online mode and includes questions about topics namely General Awareness, Verbal Ability in English, Numerical Ability, Reasoning, as well as Military Aptitude Test. The exam duration is 2 hours and the total marks of the exam are 300.
• Result Declaration: The AFCAT results are released online which can be checked by candidates with the help of required login credentials. On the basis of the online test result, candidates go through the process of selection for the AFSB test.
• Appearing for the AFSB Test: There are three stages in the AFSB test:
  • Stage 1- Comprises the Officer Intelligence Rating Test with the help of Picture Perception and discussion test.
  • Stage 2- Comprises the psychological test, group tests as well as interviews. For the Flying Branch candidates, a Computerised Pilot Selection System (CPSS) will be used.
• Final Selection for AFCAT: Candidates undergo the Final Selection round on the basis of their performance in the online test and the AFSB test. 

The AFCAT 2024 exam pattern is divided into online tests and AFSB tests. Candidates who have registered themselves need to appear for the online test which consists of General Awareness, Verbal Ability in English, Numerical Ability and Reasoning, as well as Military Aptitude Test. The EKT is conducted by candidates who are interested in working for the technical branch candidates and the test comprises different kinds of questions such as Mechanical, Computer Science, Electrical as well as Electronics. The AFCAT exam’s highest mark is 300 and the EKT test paper carries a total of 150 marks.

There are three stages in the AFSB: 

Note: Those candidates who are to apply for the flying branch will be required to appear for the CPSS (Computerised Pilot Selection System). 

Here is a comprehensive view of the AFCAT 2024 syllabus:

Solving AFCAT previous years’question papers is an important component of preparing for the AFCAT test. It can assist you in:

• Being acquainted with the test format and the sorts of questions that will be asked.
• Determining your own talents and shortcomings.
• Practising answering questions in a timed environment.
• Getting a sense of the exam's difficulty level.

Furthermore, by solving previous years' question papers, you can increase your chances of passing the AFCAT exam.

AFCAT 2024 sample paper helps candidates bolster their preparation strategy. It allows aspirants to solve mock papers and gauge an understanding of what the final AFCAT 2024 exam will look like. Aspirants can time themselves while solving the AFCAT 2024 sample paper and improve their overall efficiency. Click here to access AFCAT 2024 sample paper and prepare for your exam better.

IAF has already released the AFCAT 2024 mock test and candidates have to enter their hall ticket number along with their email id to access it. Mock tests are extremely helpful to students in order to get familiar with exam patterns and structure.

Here are the benefits of the AFCAT mock test 2024:

• With the help of mock tests, students can have a first-hand experience of the exam which will in turn be beneficial during the final exam.
• Aspirants will also understand the syllabus as well as the exam pattern for the AFCAT exam. 
• AFCAT mock tests will also make candidates familiar with the AFCAT question papers. 
• The best and most effective way of getting rid of exam phobia is to appear for mock tests. Students will be well-acquainted with the exam centre pressure even before appearing for the final exam. 

The following table shows the list of AFCAT 2024 exam centres:

Here are the important guidelines that students need to follow for appearing in the AFCAT 2024 exam. List of items that are not allowed inside the AFCAT examination centre:

• Textbooks or any textual material
• Calculators
• Log tables, electronic watches, slide rulers
• Mobile phones
• Bluetooth
• Paper
• List of items that are allowed in the exam hall
• Admit card
• Aadhaar Card
• PAN card/ passport/driving licence/ voter ID card/college ID card
• Two passport size coloured photos
• Blue or black ballpoint pens

Candidates need to adhere to the below-mentioned dress code to enter the AFCAT 2024 exam centre:

• AFCAT candidates must wear slippers or sandals with flat heels for footwear on the day of the exam.

• Closed footwear like shoes and other closed-toed footwear are not permitted inside exam centres.

• Large buttoned clothing is also prohibited.

• Simple top or kurta for females and a shirt for males candidates is best dress code for exam day.

• Candidates are advised to avoid dresses extra pockets or frills or zips as it is not allowed.

• People who dress in a certain way for religious reasons must attend to the exam room for compulsory frisking.

• Avoid wearing sunglasses, hair bands, clips, etc.

• All jewellery, including rings, earrings, nose pins, chains, pendants, badges, and brooches, is prohibited during the inspection.

• Consumption of any alcoholic products or tobacco is strictly prohibited inside the AFCAT 2024 exam center premises.

AFCAT 1 2024 results were announced by IAF on March 8, 2024, after the AFCAT 1 exam. Candidates have to check their status by logging in with their valid login credentials. The scorecard of IAF AFCAT 2024 contains detailed information as follows:

• Name of the candidate
• Cutoff marks for the year
• Marks scored by the candidate

How to Check 2024 AFCAT Results?

• Go to the Indian Air Force website at afcat.cdac.in
• On the homepage, look for the "What's New" section.
• Click on the link for the AFCAT result.
• On the next page, enter your email ID and password.
• Your AFCAT result will be displayed on the screen.
• Download and print a copy of your result for future reference.

Since the competition in the AFCAT 2024 exam is quite high, it is important for candidates to begin their preparation early. Candidates need to have a solid and well-planned examination preparation strategy. The exam preparation should include solving previous years’ question papers and mock tests. Moreover, checking the current AFCAT syllabus and exam pattern is also crucial. Students often get confused about how to prepare for AFCAT. So, here are some tips and tricks for preparing for the AFCAT exam:

• Go through the syllabus sincerely: One of the most important tips for preparing for AFCAT exams is to check the syllabus of the exam once it is announced by IAF. After going through the AFCAT syllabus thoroughly, ensure that you make your plans to study accordingly.
• Get the details of the exam pattern: By having a clear understanding and knowledge of the exam pattern, you will be able to make the right preparation plan and strategies.
• Daily reading for AFCAT: In order to score well in the General Awareness section, it is important to develop good reading habits like reading newspapers and magazines. Keep useful apps on your smartphone to keep track of what is happening in the world. 
• Work with formulas: Formulas are important and you need to remember them to score well in your maths exam. Keep a chart with all the required formulas ready near your bed or study table. This way you will be able to remember formulas before going to bed and remember them for a longer period of time.
• Keep solving mock tests and previous years' papers: Check previous years' question papers and keep solving mock tests for your AFCAT preparation. This is crucial for gaining a better understanding of the kind of questions you will be asked. You will also develop techniques to solve them easily and quickly. Moreover, online mock tests are also helpful in preparing students for computer-based tests. So you will be able to concentrate on your speed and accuracy. 
• Develop good reading skills: Read a lot of books and good magazines on a daily basis. Newspaper editorials, Readers Digests, and Online newspaper subscriptions will help you with your reading habits and the English section. English preparation should also be focused on synonyms and antonyms.
• Military aptitude: The military aptitude part is perhaps one of the most difficult parts of the AFCAT exam. Candidates need to focus on attention span and regular practice for preparing this section. Greater focus should be on verbal skills and spatial awareness and ability. 

The AFCAT exam is highly competitive primarily because candidates across India appear for the examination. It is necessary for aspirants to not only meet the minimum cutoff requirements but also aim to obtain a much better score. To get high marks, candidates need to refer to the best books for AFCAT 2024 and study well. While there are tons of books available for the preparation for the AFCAT exam and with such a huge volume of study material available, it is easy to feel overwhelmed. Hence, here are some of the best books for the AFCAT 2024 exam that will help you prepare better:

• AFCAT- The First Step - DDE

• High School English Grammar and Composition

• Popular Master Guide, AFCAT by R. Gupta

• Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis

• AFCAT for Flying, Technical & Ground Duty Branch with Solved Papers (English, Paperback ) by Arihant Experts

• AFCAT (Air Force Common Admission Test) Self Study Guide-cum-Practice Work Book - 1810 by Kiran Prakashan

• SSB Interview: The Complete Guide by Dr. N.K. Natarajan

• Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations by R. S. Aggarwal

• Verbal Reasoning by Bhupendra Kumar Singh

• Manorama Yearbook 2019 by Philip Mathew

AFCAT answer keys are made available after a few hours of the exam getting over and it is constructed on the basis of questions that are provided by candidates who already appeared in the exam. It is available online, in PDF version as well as videos. These answer keys are released by various coaching institutes and centres but IAF is yet to release the official AFCAT 2023 answer key.

Ways to calculate tentative scores by using AFCAT answer keys:

• Before checking the tentative scores for AFCAT, students have to familiarise themselves with the marking scheme of the AFCAT exam. 
• Every correct answer fetches +3 marks and every incorrect answer gets a -1 mark. Unattempted questions are not given any marks.
• Here are the steps to calculate tentative marks for the AFCAT exam:
• Download the answer key for the AFCAT exam and EKT exam.
• Go back to the marking scheme mentioned above.

Add or deduct marks by following the formula stated below:

AFCAT tentative marks = (3 marks x total number of questions answered correctly) - (total number of incorrect answers)

Some of the common profiles that the candidates are assigned after completing their course and training period are mentioned below in the given table. The candidates are assigned different profiles under different branches and the same can be referred by the candidates for their reference. 

Director of Education, West Block - VI, Air HQs(RKP), RK Puram, New Delhi – 110066

Tele: 011 – 23010231 Extn:2112- 6245, 6246, 020 - 25503105 / 106

Tele: 020 – 25503105, 06

Toll-Free no. 1800-11-2448

E-Mail: afcatcell@gmail.com, afcatcell@cdac.in