The Indian Air Force (IAF) has released the result for AFCAT 2/2025, a golden opportunity for Indian men and women to join the force as Commissioned Officers in Flying and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) branches.
The recruitment also includes NCC Special Entry for the Flying Branch. The course is set to begin in July 2026 at the Air Force Academy in Dundigal, Hyderabad. Applications were accepted from 2 June to 1 July 2025. Candidates who appeared can now check their results on the official website.
| Section | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruitment Authority | Indian Air Force (IAF) |
| Exam Name | AFCAT 2/2025 & NCC Special Entry |
| Post Name | Commissioned Officer |
| Branches | Flying, Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical) |
| Course Commencement | July 2026 |
| Application Dates | 2 June to 1 July 2025 |
| Official Website | afcat.cdac.in / careerindianairforce.cdac.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 27 May 2025 |
| Application Start Date | 2 June 2025 (11:00 AM) |
| Application End Date | 1 July 2025 (11:30 PM) |
| Correction Form Window | 14 – 15 July 2025 |
AFCAT 2/2025 Vacancies, Qualification
| Entry | Branch | Course Number | Men (SSC) | Women (SSC) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AFCAT Entry | Flying | 220/26F/SSC/M & W | 1 | 2 |
| Ground Duty (Technical) | 219/26T/SSC/109AEC/M & W | AE (L): 85 AE (M): 38 | AE (L): 23 AE (M): 10 | |
| Ground Duty (Non-Technical) | 219/26G/SSC/M & W | WS Branch: 19 Adm: 46 Lgs: 11 Accts: 09 Edn: 07 Met: 06 | WS Branch: 05 Adm: 12 Lgs: 04 Accts: 02 Edn: 01 Met: 02 | |
| NCC Special Entry | Flying | 220/26F/PC/M and 220/26F/SSC/M & W | 10% seats out of CDSE vacancies for PC and 10% seats out of AFCAT vacancies for SSC | 10% seats out of CDSE vacancies for PC and 10% seats out of AFCAT vacancies for SSC |
Application Fee
| Entry Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| AFCAT Entry | ₹550 + GST (Non-refundable) |
| NCC Special Entry | No Fee |
Age Limit
| Branch | Age Criteria |
|---|---|
| Flying Branch | 20 to 24 years (Born between 2 July 2002 – 1 July 2006) |
| With DGCA CPL | Upper age limit up to 26 years |
| Ground Duty (Tech/Non-Tech) | 20 to 26 years (Born between 2 July 2000 – 1 July 2006) |
Selection Process
- Written Exam
- AFSB (Air Force Selection Board) Interview
- Document Verification
- Medical Test
Exam Pattern
| Exam | Duration | Subjects | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| AFCAT (All Branches) | 2 hours | General Awareness, Verbal Ability, Numerical Ability, Reasoning & Military Aptitude | 300 |
| EKT (Technical Only) | 45 minutes | Mechanical / Computer Science / Electrical & Electronics | 150 |
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| AFCAT 2/2025 Result | Check Result |
| Admit Card | Download Here |
| Notification | View PDF |
| Correction Form | Edit Form |
| Official Website | Visit IAF Website |
