AFCAT 1/2023 Recruitment -> The Indian Air Force has issued the most recent notification for the Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT 01/2023) for the recruitment of 258 commissioned officers in various branches such as Flying, Technical, Weapon Systems, Administration, Logistics, Accounts, Education, and Meteorology for Batch 1/2023. AFCAT 1/2023 will also be used for the NCC Special Entry for the Flying Branch. Male and female candidates who meet the eligibility requirements can apply beginning December 1, 2022. All of the details about AFCAT 1/2023 Recruitment 2022 are provided below. Before applying, candidates should carefully read all of the instructions and ensure that they meet all of the eligibility requirements for the position.
AFCAT 1/2023 Recruitment : Overview
Name of Exam
Air Force Common Admission Test (2023)
Conducting Body
Indian Air Force
Periodicity
Twice a year
Exam Level
National
Mode of Application
Online
Mode of Exam
Online (CBT)
Exam Rounds
3 Stages (Written + AFSB + DV)
Exam Dates
Written Test: 24th, 25th & 26th February 2023AFSB: —–
Expected Candidates
2 lakhs approx.
Available Seats
258
Job Location
Across India
Official Website
afcat.cdac.in
AFCAT 1 2023 Notification Date
27th November 2022
AFCAT 1/2023 Recruitment : Important Dates
Event
Date
Apply Start From
1-Dec-2022
Last Date for Apply
30-Dec-2022
Exam Date
24 -26 Feb 2023.
Course Commence
Jan 2024
AFCAT 1/2023 Recruitment : Application Fee
Category
Fees
All Candidates
250/-
NCCspecial entry
0/-
Payment Mode
Online
AFCAT 1/2023 Recruitment : Age Limit
For Flying Branch-20 to 24 years old as of January 1, 2024, i.e. born between February 2, 2000 and January 1, 2004. The upper age limit for candidates holding a valid and current Commercial Pilot License issued by the DGCA (India) is relaxable up to 26 years, i.e., born between 02 January 1998 and 01 January 2004.
Ground Duty (Technical/ Non-Technical) Branches-20 to 26 years old as of January 1, 2024, i.e. born between January 2, 1998 and January 1, 2004.
AFCAT 1/2023 Recruitment : Vacancy Details
AFCAT 1/2023 Recruitment : Exam Pattern
Exam
Subject
Duration
No. of questions
Max. marks
AFCAT
General Awareness, Verbalability in English, NumericalAbility and Reasoningand Military Aptitude Test
02 Hours
100
300
EKT(forGround Duty technical branch only)
Mechanical, Computer Science and Electrical & Electronics
12th with 50% Marks each in Physics and MathsGraduation with 60% Marks
Ground Duty (Technical)
12th with 50% Marks each in Physics and MathsB.tech with 60% Marks
Ground Duty(Non-Technical)
Graduate (with 60% marks)
AFCAT 1/2023 Recruitment : Selection Process
Candidates interested in joining the Indian Air Force through the AFCAT Exam should review the entire selection procedure here. The AFCAT Exam is divided into the following stages:
Written Exam
Air Force Selection Board (AFSB)
Document Verification
Medical Examination
AFCAT 1/2023 Recruitment : Salary Package
According to the most recent notification, the basic pay of a Flying Officer is Rs. 56,100. The AFCAT revised salary structure in accordance with the 7th Pay Commission is shown below.
Rank
Level
(Pay in Rs.)
Flying Officer
Level 10
56,100 – 1,77,500
Flight Lieutenant
Level 10 B
6,13,00-1,93,900
Squadron Leader
Level 11
6,94,00 – 2,07,200
Wing Commander
Level 12A
1,21,200 – 2,12400
Group Captain
Level 13
1,30,600-2, 15,900
Air Commodore
Level 13A
1,39,600-2,17,600
Air Vice Marshal
Level 14
1,44,200-2,18,200
Air Marshal HAG Scale
Level 15
1, 82, 200-2,24,100
HAG+Scale
Level 16
2,05,400 – 2,24,400
VACS/Airforce Cdr/ Air Marshal (NFSG)
Level 17
2,25,000/-(fixed)
CAS
Level 18
2,50,000/-(fixed)
AFCAT 1/2023 Recruitment : How to Apply
To apply for the AFCAT 1/2023 Recruitment, please follow the steps below:
Check the official AFCAT 1/2023 Notification for eligibility.
