Updated On : 09 September 2026 01:08 PM
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With 379 vacancies, this recruitment cycle is highly competitive. Candidates often lose marks by miscalculating their raw score against the official answer key; remember that AFCAT employs a negative marking scheme (1 mark for every wrong answer), so calculate your probable score accordingly. Ensure you have your login credentials ready as the portal often experiences heavy traffic during the initial release window.
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Examination Fee: Rs. 550/- (not applicable for NCC special entry)
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Candidates should have mandatorily passed with a minimum of 50% marks each in Maths and Physics at 10+2 level and
Graduation with minimum three years degree course in any discipline with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent. OR
BE/ B.Tech degree (Four years course) with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent. OR
Candidates who have cleared Section A & B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent.
Aeronautical Engineer (Electronics) {AE (L)}. Candidates with a minimum of 50% marks each in Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level and a minimum of four years degree graduation/ integrated post-graduation qualification in Engineering/ Technology OR cleared Sections A and B examination 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 by actual studies with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent in the following disciplines as mentioned in the offical notification Page No. 3.
Aeronautical Engineer (Mechanical) {AE (M)}.
Candidates with a minimum of 50% marks each in Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level and a minimum of four years degree graduation/ integrated post-graduation qualification in Engineering/Technology OR cleared Sections A & B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India by actual studies with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent in the following disciplines as mentioned in the offical notification Page No. 5.
Weapon Systems (WS) Branch. Candidates should have mandatorily passed with a minimum of 50% marks each in Maths and Physics at 10+2 level and
Graduation with minimum three years degree course in any discipline with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent. OR
BE/B Tech degree (Four years course) from a recognised University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent.
Administration & Logistics. Passed 10+2 and Graduate Degree (Minimum three years degree course) in any discipline from a recognised university with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent or cleared section A & B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India from a recognised university with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent.
Accounts Branch. Passed 10+2 and done graduation in any of the following streams with 60 % marks or equivalent from a recognized university:-
B. Com Degree (Min three years course).
Bachelor of Business Administration (with specialization in Finance)/ Bachelor of Management Studies (with specialization in Finance)/ Bachelor of Business Studies (with specialization in Finance).
Qualified CA/ CMA/ CS/ CFA.
B.Sc. with specialization in Finance.
Education. Passed 10+2 and Post-Graduation with 50% marks in any discipline including integrated courses offering PG (Single degree without permission to exit and lateral entry) and with 60%marks in Graduation in any disciple.
Meteorology. Passed 10+2 and B Sc with Physics and Mathematics with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent or four year Graduation in Engineering/Technology discipline with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent in the following streams as mentioned in the offical notification Page No. 7.
| Entry | Branch | Vacancies | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men (SSC) | Women (SSC) | ||
| AFCAT Entry | Flying | 30 | 5 |
| Ground Duty (Technical) | AE(L) : 107 AE(M) : 52 [Men (PC) - AE(L) : 02 & AE(M) : 08] | AE(L) : 25 AE(M) : 13 [Women (PC) - AE(L) : 02 & AE(M) : 02] | |
| Ground Duty (Non-Technical) | Weapon Systems (WS) Branch: 21 Admin: 50 LGS: 04 Accts: 05 Edn: 01 Met: 01 | Weapon Systems (WS) Branch : 05 Admin : 12 LGS : 02 Accts : 02 Edn : 02 Met : 02 | |
| NCC Special Entry | Flying | 10% seats out of CDSE vacancies for PC and 10% seats out of AFCAT vacancies for SSC | |
| Gate Score Entry | Ground Duty (Technical) | AE(L) : 12 AE(M) : 06 [Men (PC) - AE(L) : 01 & AE(M) : 01] | AE(L) : 03 AE(M) : 01 [Men (PC) - AE(L) : 01 & AE(M) : 01] |
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