AFCAT Application Form 2025: Closed, Steps to Apply, Vacancy Details

Shubhangini Priyadarshi
Shubhangini Priyadarshi

Updated on - Jan 23, 2025

AFCAT 1 application form 2025 closed on Dec 31, 2024. It was released by the Indian Air Force (IAF) on Dec 2, 2024, on the official website at afcat.cdac.in. Candidates must meet the minimal AFCAT Eligibility 2025 requirements to be eligible to apply for the AFCAT 1 2025 exam

The AFCAT 1 admit card 2025 will be handed only to candidates who complete the AFCAT 1 2025 application form. The IAF did not open the application correction window for candidates to make changes.

The AFCAT Notification 2025 was released for a total of 336 posts under Flying Ground and Ground Duty branches.

How to Fill AFCAT 1 Application Form 2025?

Candidates must follow the steps below to fill out the AFCAT application form 2025.

Step 1: AFCAT 1 Registration

  • Candidates must visit the official website of the AFCAT Exam - afcat.cdac.in.
  • Click on the login tab for candidates, on the home page.
  • Click on the "New Registration" tab below the login tab.
  • After successfully registering for the exam, the candidates will receive their password in their email address.
Particulars Link
 AFCAT 2025 Phase 1 Registration Closed

Note: Details to be provided for registering for AFCAT application form 2025 are the candidates' names, email ID, and mobile number.

AFCAT Registration Window

Step 2: Filling AFCAT Application Form 2025 

  • Candidates must go to the login page of AFCAT 2025.
  • Enter the Email ID and Password and login to your account.
  • Select the entry type of flying branches - AFCAT or NCC.
  • Select the AFCAT 2025 application form filling tab.

AFCAT Application Form 2023

Step 3: AFCAT Documents Required for AFCAT 2025 Registration

It is important to have the following documents required for AFCAT Phase 1 application form 2025. Candidates must have valid contact details like phone number and email ID, as the authorities may use such contact details provided by the candidates to send them important updates about the exam. The following are certain requisites for filling out the AFCAT 2025 registration form. 

  • Educational Certificates
  • Marksheets
  • Working Email Address
  • Working Mobile Number
  • Aadhar Card or Details of any other Photo Identity Proof
  • Banking Details for fee payment
  • Good Internet Connection

Preference of Course: Candidates should mention their preference of course, such as Ground Duty (Technical or Non-technical), Flying, etc. Those with technical qualifications will attend the EKT, and branches will be allotted to them based on the vacancies. The allocation can differ from the candidates' preferences.

Instruction for Uploading Photographs and Signature

Passport Size Photograph

  • Candidates have to upload a scanned copy of the recently taken coloured passport-size photograph while filling out the AFCAT application form 2025.
  • The passport size photograph should be between 10 KB to 50 KB. The AFCAT photo and signature size must be followed strictly.

AFCAT Thumb Impression

  • Candidates have to upload the scanned copy of Thumb Impression (Male - Left/ Female - Right)
  • The size of the thumb impression should be between 10 KB to 50 KB. AFCAT photo and signature size guidelines must be carefully obeyed.

Signature

  • Candidates must upload a scanned copy of their digital signature when filling out the Application Form. 
  • The size of the Digital Signature should be between 10 KB to 50 KB
AFCAT 2025 Image Specification
Document File Size Format
Photograph 10-50KB JPG/JPEG
Signature
Thumb Impression

Step 3: Payment of AFCAT 2025 Application Form Fees

  • Candidates have to pay AFCAT form fees 2025 after registering for the exam. 
  • Click on the "Make Payment" tab to pay the fees.
  • After successfully paying the fees, the confirmation status will be displayed on the screen.
  • The confirmation will be sent through email and SMS too. 

AFCAT 2025 Application Form Fee and Mode of Payment

The amount to be paid for AFCAT form fees 2025 and the mode of payment are discussed below.

  • Registration Fee: Candidates filling out the AFCAT 2025 application form will have to pay a Registration AFCAT application form fee of INR 250.
  • Mode of Fee Payment: Candidates who satisfy the eligibility criteria can make the payment through Credit Card/ Debit Card/ Net Banking or Challan Payment while applying for AFCAT 2025.
AFCAT Registration Fees 2025
Category Registration Fee
 General/ OBC/ SC/ ST/ PWD  INR 250

Note: No charges will be applied to fill in the AFCAT 2025 online form for the candidates applying for Meteorology Entry and NCC Special Entry.

AFCAT 1 Application Form Dates

The important dates associated with the AFCAT online form 2025 are given below as a table for the reference of the candidates:

Events AFCAT 1 2025 dates
AFCAT Notification Release Date Dec 2, 2024
AFCAT Application Form Release 2025 Dec 2, 2024
AFCAT Application Form Last Date Dec 31, 2024
AFCAT 1 Application Correction Date NA

Notification: The notification was released on the official website. Candidates should go through the notification clearly before applying for the exam. 

Registration Fee: General/ OBC/ SC/ ST/ PWD category candidates have to pay the Registration Fee of INR 250 through online mode, such as Credit Card/ Debit Card/ Net Banking or Challan Payment.

Note: Before filling out the AFCAT registration form 2025, one has to make sure that they have scanned copies of their photograph and signature.

What is AFCAT Eligibility 2025?

Before enrolling for the exam, applicants must check their AFCAT eligibility criteria 2025. The eligibility criteria include age, educational qualification, physical standards, and nationality that candidates must meet to pass the exam.

Branches Age Limit 
Flying Branch Candidates should be between 20 and 24 years old. The upper age limit for candidates having a Commercial Pilot License is relaxed up to 26 years
Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical) Branch The age of candidates should be between 20 and 26 years

AFCAT Vacancy 2025

The opening was for a total of 336 seats for Flying Ground and Ground Duty posts. The division of the seats are as follows:

Entry Branch Course Number Vacancies (Men) (SSC) Vacancies (Women)
AFCAT Entry Flying 219/26F/SSC/M & W 21 09
Ground-Duty(Technical) 218/26T/SSC/ 108AEC/ M & W AE(L): 95
AE(M): 53
AE(L): 27
AE(M): 14
Ground-Duty(Non-Technical) 218/26G/SSC/M & W Weapon System (WS) Branch: 14
Admin: 42
Accts: 13
Lgs: 11
Edn: 07
Met: 07
Weapon System (WS) Branch: 03
Admin: 11
Accts: 02
Lgs: 03
Edn: 02
Met: 02
NCC Special Entry Flying 219/26F/PC/M and
219/26F/SSC/M&W
10% seats out of CDSE vacancies for PC and 10% seats out of AFCAT vacancies for SSC.

AFCAT Salary 2025

The stipend received throughout training is INR 56,100 (level 10 starting wage). This will be paid to both male and female candidates during their training time. Training will last 74 weeks for the Flying and Technical branches and 52 weeks for the non-technical branches.

During the training time, the training authorities will offer lodging. After completing the training period, AFA officers' AFCAT remuneration will be paid in the first cell of Level 10. The following is the AFCAT salary structure by rank:

Branch Salary Package (INR)
Flying Branch 14 -15 Lakhs
Ground Duty (Tech) 12-13 Lakhs
Ground Duty (Non-Tech) 11-12 Lakhs

FAQs on AFCAT Application Form

Q: Is the nAFCAT Application form 2025 available in Online /Offline mode?

Q: When was the AFCAT 1 2025 application form released?

Q: When was the last date to apply for AFCAT Application form 2025?

Q: Can candidates edit the details entered in AFCAT Application form 2025?

Q: What is AFCAT 2025 registration fee?

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