Indian Air Force: AFCAT 02/2025 & NCC Special Entry Recruitment

The Indian Air Force invites dynamic men and women, as per the Citizenship Act 1955, to join as Commissioned Officers in the Flying and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) Branches. This recruitment drive is for courses commencing in July 2026, through the Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT)-02/2025 and NCC Special Entry Scheme.

This is a golden opportunity to serve the nation with pride and honor. Online applications are open for the grant of Short Service Commission (SSC) in various branches, and for Permanent Commission (PC) through NCC Special Entry.

This comprehensive guide provides all essential details including important dates, vacancy breakdown, eligibility criteria, age limits, application fees, selection procedure, training details, pay & allowances, and other important instructions. Candidates are strongly advised to read the official detailed notification available on the IAF recruitment websites thoroughly before registering and applying online.

भारतीय वायु सेना (Indian Air Force)

AIR FORCE COMMON ADMISSION TEST (AFCAT)-02/2025 / NCC SPECIAL ENTRY

IAF Commissioned Officers Recruitment 2025

Important Dates
Registration for Online Applications Open02 June 2025 (1100 HRS)
Registration for Online Applications Close01 July 2025 (2330 HRS)
Courses Commencing FromJuly 2026
AFCAT Exam DateTo Be Announced
AFSB Interview DatesTo Be Communicated
Application Fee
Entry Type Examination Fee
AFCAT Entry₹550/- + GST (Non-refundable)
NCC Special EntryNil (Exempted)
  • Payment Mode: Online (Details in notification).
  • Candidates registering for AFCAT entry will have to pay the fee.
Age Limits (as on 01 July 2026)
AFCAT 02/2025 & NCC Special Entry - Vacancy Details
Entry Type Post Code Male Female Total
AFCAT Entry Flying 01 02 03
AE (L) 85 23 108
AE (M) 38 10 48
Admin 46 12 58
LGS 11 04 15
Accounts 09 02 11
Education 07 02 09
Weapon Systems (WS) Branch 19 05 24
Meteorology Entry Meteorology 06 02 08
NCC Special Entry Flying 10% seats out of CDSE vacancies for PC and 10% seats out of AFCAT vacancies for SSC.

Note: Vacancies are tentative and subject to change as per the official notification. For detailed breakdown and any updates, please refer to the official Indian Air Force recruitment website.

Indian Air Force AFCAT & NCC Special Entry - Eligibility Details
Entry Type Branch Name Eligibility
AFCAT Entry Flying
  • Bachelor Degree in Any Stream with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 Level OR
  • B.E / B.Tech Course.
  • Physical Eligibility: Height Male : 157.5 CMS | Female : 152 CM (Minimum height for Flying Branch is 163 cm for both male and female).
Ground Duty Technical (Aeronautical Engineering Electronics)
  • 10+2 Intermediate with Minimum 60% Marks in Physics and Math AND
  • Minimum 4 Year Graduation / Integrated PG Degree in Engineering / Technology.
Ground Duty Technical (Aeronautical Engineering Mechanical)
  • Candidates with Minimum 60% Marks Each in Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 Level AND
  • 4 Year Engineering / Technology Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering or Equivalent Degree.
Ground Duty Non Technical (Administration and Logistics)
  • Bachelor Degree in Any Stream with at Least Minimum 60% Marks.
  • Physical Eligibility: Height Male : 157.5 CMS | Female : 152 CM.
AFCAT Entry Ground Duty Non Technical (Accounts)
  • Bachelor Degree in Commerce (B.Com) with at Least Minimum 60% Marks.
  • Physical Eligibility: Height Male : 157.5 CMS | Female : 152 CMS.
NCC Special Entry Flying
  • NCC Air Wing Senior Division ‘C’ certificate AND
  • Other Details as per Flying Branch Eligibility (as mentioned above).
Meteorology Entry Meteorology
  • For detailed eligibility criteria, please refer to the official notification.

Note: All eligibility criteria, including specific percentage requirements, subjects, and physical standards, are subject to the detailed terms and conditions mentioned in the official AFCAT 02/2025 notification. Candidates are advised to refer to the full PDF for complete information.

Pay, Allowances & Privileges (As per 7th CPC)
Physical/Medical Standards & Physical Conditioning
Selection Procedure
Important Instructions & Notes
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