AFCAT-1 2025 Exam Notification and Details

Certain eligibility criteria in terms of educational qualification and age limit.

To apply online for the Air Force Common Admission Test (1) 2025 window will remain active on the AFCAT’s website till December 30, 2024, and aspirants need to know that the complete step--step instructions to apply and submit application form is also available below.

AFCAT 1 Vacancy 2025

There are a total number of 300-350 vacancies for the various posts under the Indian Air Force through the Air Force Common Admission Test for Flying, Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical), candidates who want to participate in this exam may check the reservation details for male and female downloading the notification brochure.

• Flying Branch & Ground Duty (Non-technical): Candidates should have achieved a minimum of 50% marks in physics and mathematics at the 10+2 level, along with a three-year graduation degree OR a BE/BTech degree with a minimum of 60% from a recognized university.
• Ground Duty (Technical – Aeronautical engineering (Electronics)): Aspiring candidates need to secure a minimum of 60% marks in physics and mathematics at the 10+2 level and hold a degree in graduation/post-graduation in the field of engineering and technology from a recognized university.

Age Limit (as on 01/01/2026):

• Flying Branch: Candidates should be between 20 to 24 years old (born between 02/01/2002 to 01/01/2006).
• Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical): Candidates should fall within the age range of 20 to 26 years (born between 02/01/2000 to 01/01/2006).

AFCAT 1 2025 Exam Date 

The AFCAT 1/2025 Exam is all set to be conducted on February 2025 in the Computer Based Test mode, in which a total number of 100 multiple-choice questions of each 3 marks will be asked from General Awareness, Verbal Ability in English, Numerical Ability and Reasoning, and Military Aptitude Test.

AFCAT 1 2025 Fee

To apply online for Air Force Common Admission Test 2025, an individual will have to pay the application fee of ₹550 with the GST, an individual will be able to pay the fee using the debit card, credit card, NET banking, or UPI.

AFCAT 1 Selection Process 2025

Selection process for the Air Force Common Admission Test (1) 2025 are as follows.

Written Test:-

• Mode of Exam: Online
• Number of Questions: 100
• Maximum Marks: 300
• Duration of Exam: 2 hours (120 minutes)
• Sections in Paper:
  • General Awareness
  • Verbal Ability in English
  • Numerical Ability and Reasoning
  • Military Aptitude Test
• Negative Marking: 1 mark deducted for each incorrect answer