Career Guidance Cell informs that Indian Air Force AFCAT Recruitment 2020 Online Application Window will be closed today.i.e.afcat.cdac.in at 5 PM. Candidates who have yet not completed the AFCAT 2 Online Application are advised to complete application submission to avoid the last-minute rush on the official website. The Indian Air Force is going to fill up 256 Vacancies of Group A Gazetted Officers in Flying and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical Branch).
For which, a written exam will be conducted on 19 and 20
September 2020 at various exam centres and the admit cards for the same will be
uploaded on the official website. To appear in Indian Air Force AFCAT 2 Exam
2020, the candidates will have to first register themselves before 5 PM
today.i.e. 14 July 2020. Candidates can directly apply by following the
instructions given in this article. The online Applications for Air
Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT-02/2020) was started from 15 June 2020 and
continue till 14 July 2020.
Job Summary
|
Notification |
AFCAT 2 Recruitment 2020 Notification out at afcat.cdac.in
for 256 Vacancies, Online Applications begins from 15 June |
|
Notification Date |
Jun 10, 2020 |
|
Last Date of Submission |
Jul 14, 2020 |
|
City |
new delhi |
|
State |
Delhi |
|
Country |
India |
|
Organization |
Indian Air Force |
|
Education Qual |
Post Graduate, Other Qualifications, Graduate |
|
Functional |
Administration, Other Funtional Area |
As per the schedule, Indian Air Force AFCAT 02/2020 Online
applications will be filled up from 15 June 2020 to 14 July 2020. All
interested candidates will be able to apply to the posts at
afcat.cdac.in.Online AFCAT examination will be conducted on 19 Sep 2020
and 20 Sep 2020 to fill up 256 vacancies.
Important Dates:
·
Commencement of submission of online application submission: 15
June 2020
·
Last date for submission of online application submission: 14 July
2020
·
Online Exam Date: 19 Sep 2020 and 20 Sep 2020
Vacancy Details
|
Entry |
Branch |
PC/SSC |
Vacancies |
|
AFCAT Entry |
Flying |
SSC for Men & Women |
74 Posts |
|
Ground Duty
(Technical){Aeronautical Engineer Electronics and Aeronautical Engineer
Mechanical) |
PC for Men and SSC for Men&
Women |
AE (L) - PC (40), SSC - 26 AE (M)- PC (23), SSC- 16 |
|
|
Ground Duty (Non-Technical)
(Administration and Education) |
PC for Men and SSC for Men&
Women |
Admin: PC- 23, SSC -16 Edn: PC-08, SSC -08 |
|
|
NCC Special Entry |
Flying |
PC for Men & SSC for Men &
Women |
10% seats out of CDSE
vacancies for PC and 10% seats out of AFCAT vacancies for
SSC. |
|
Meteorology |
Ground Duty (Non Technical) |
PC for Men & SSC for Men &
Women |
Meteorology:PC-10SSC-12 |
Eligibility Criteria for AFCAT 2 Recruitment 2020
Educational Qualification:
·
Flying 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 from a recognized
University 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.
Ground Duty (Non-Technical Branches)
·
Administration: 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.
·
Education: Passed 10+2 and Post-Graduation with 50% in any
discipline.
·
Meteorology: Post Graduate Degree in any Science stream with a
minimum of 50% marks.
Ground Duty (Technical Branch):
·
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 from recognized University.
Age Limit for AFCAT 02/2020
·
Flying Branch through AFCAT and NCC Special Entry: 20 to 24 years
·
Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical) Branch: 20 to 26 years
Selection Procedure for AFCAT 02/2020
Candidates will be selected on the basis of written test and SSB Interview.
AFCAT 2, 2020 Exam Date
The new exam date for AFCAT 2 2020 exam has been released by
Indian Air Force on 3rd September. As per the latest notice of AFCAT,
the AFCAT 2 2020 Exam will be conducted on 3rd and 4th October 2020 earlier it
was scheduled on 19th and 20th September 2020. AFCAT 2020 Exam important
dates are tabulated below:
|
Events |
Dates |
|
AFCAT 2 Notification 2020 Date |
09th June 2020 |
|
Commencement of Application Form |
15th June 2020 |
|
Last Date to Apply Online |
14th July 2020 |
|
Release of Admit Card |
September 2020 |
|
AFCAT 2 2020 Exam Date |
3rd and 4th October 2020 |
|
AFCAT 2 2020 Result |
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AFCAT 2020 Online Application Form
AFCAT 2020 Notification for AFCAT 2 has been released by
Indian Air Force on 9th June 2020. The Online application of AFCAT 2,
2020 exam has started on 15th June 2020. The last date of AFCAT Apply Online
2020 is 14th July 2020. Interested and Eligible candidates can apply
online by clicking on the link mentioned below:
AFCAT 2020 Application Fee
Candidates registering for AFCAT entry will have to pay an
amount of Rs. 250/- as examination fee.
AFCAT Salary 2020
- Cadet
in the final year of training will be given a stipend of Rs. 56,100.
- After
successful completion of training, level 10 in the Pay Matrix of seventh
central Pay commission will be allotted to the young Air Officers
[56100-1,10,700]
- Military
Service Pay- 15,500 will also be included.
Additional Allowances
- Flying
Branch- Rs 11250 per month.
- Technical
Branch Officers: Rs 2500 per month.
- In
Addition to these officers are also entitled to other allowances such as
TA, DA, Children Education Allowance, Ration Money Allowance etc.
AFCAT 2020 Exam Pattern
In the Table Below, we have provided you the exam pattern of
AFCAT 2020 Exam.
|
Name Of Exam |
Time Duration |
Number of Questions |
Maximum Marks |
Subjects |
|
1. AFCAT 2 2020 |
2 Hours |
100 |
300 |
Verbal Ability, Numerical Ability, Reasoning, General
Awareness, and Military Aptitude |
|
2. EKT( Engineering Knowledge Test) |
45 Minutes |
15 |
100 |
Technical |
AFCAT Exam (Multiple Choice Questions)
Time Duration: 2 hrs
No. of questions: 100
Max marks: 300
Subjects: Verbal ability, Numerical ability,
Reasoning, General Awareness and Military Aptitude.
There is a negative marking 1/3 in all sections.
Engineering Knowledge Test (EKT) would be for 45 minutes
and conducted immediately after AFCAT.
No. of questions: 50
Max marks: 150
Note: Candidates who are opting for Ground Duty
(technical) branch have to pass both AFCAT & EKT.
AFCAT 2020 Syllabus
Syllabus for English Section:
This section of AFCAT Exam consist of at least 20 questions
and level is from moderate to difficult. Questions would be asked from
comprehension, cloze test, synonym and antonym, idioms and phrases, Error
spotting.
Syllabus for General Knowledge:
This section consist of questions from Indian History,
Polity, Economics, Geography, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Current Affairs.
The level of difficulty of this section is from easy to moderate.
Syllabus for Reasoning Section:
Questions would be asked from Series, Venn Diagram,
Syllogism, Blood Relation, Non Verbal questions, Verbal reasoning, military
aptitude etc.
Syllabus for Quantitative Aptitude Section:
The questions that are asked in the Mathematics sections of
AFCAT are of Easy to Moderate level and questions would be asked from Number
system, HCF and LCM, Time, Distance and Speed, Time and Work, Ratio and
Proportion, Percentage, Average, Simple Interest and Compound Interest, Pipes
And Cistern etc.
AFCAT 2020 Eligibility Criteria
AFCAT 2020 eligibility criteria for Ground Duty and Flying
Branch.
(A) Age criteria:?
(i) Flying Branch. 20 to 24 years as on 01 January 2021 i.e.
born between 02 January 1997 to 01 January 2001 (both dates inclusive). Upper
age limit for candidates holding valid and current Commercial Pilot License
issued by DGCA (India) is relaxable upto 26 years i.e. born between 02 January
1995 to 01 January 2001 (both dates inclusive).
(ii)Ground Duty (Technical/Non-Technical) Branches. 20 to 26
years as on 01 January 2021 i.e. born between 02 January 1995 to 01 January
2001 (both dates Inclusive).
Note: Candidates below 25 years of age must be unmarried
at the time of commencement of course. Widows/Widowers and divorcees (with or
without encumbrances) below 25 years of age are also not eligible.
(B) Educational Qualification:
- Flying
branch: Minimum 60% marks each in physics and mathematics at 10+2 level
and a three-year degree in graduation OR a BE/BTECH degree with a minimum
of 60% from a recognized university.
- AFCAT
2020 Eligibility Criteria for Ground duty(Technical)Branch:
(i)Aeronautical engineering (Electronics)(AE(L)): Minimum
60% marks each in physics and mathematics at 10+2 level and a degree in
graduation/post-graduation in the field of engineering and technology from a
recognized university.
AFCAT 2020 Selection Process
Indian Air Force will send call letters to all the
candidates who clear the AFCAT/EKT 2020 to appear for the second stage of
selection i.e AFSB Testing.
AFSB Testing Stage 1
It includes the following two tests:
- Officer
Intelligence Rating Test.
- Picture
Perception and Discussion Test (PP&DT)
Stage 1 is called screening test and candidates who do not
clear it will be rejected and will not be called for AFSB Testing Stage 2.
AFSB Testing Stage 2
All Stage 1 qualified candidates will have to appear for
AFSB Stage 2 and undergo the following tests:
- Psychological
Tests: These are the written psychological tests and are
conducted by professional psychologists.
- Group
Tests: These tests involve mental and physical activities to
examine the candidates’ on various mental and physical parameters.
- AFSB
Interview: In this round, the interviewing officer takes a
personal round of interview for the candidate.
- Computerised
Pilot Selection System (CPSS) Test: This test is mandatory for
only those candidates who have applied for the Flying Branch.
Medical Examination
Recommended candidates will be called for the medical
examination. The Indian Airforce has prescribed only two centres for Medical
Examination which are Institute of Aviation Medicine, Bengaluru and Air Force
Central Medical Establishment (AFCME). After the medical examination, a final
merit list would be prepared on the basis of the marks scored by the candidate
in written and AFSB Interview. All the shortlisted candidates would be given
the joining letter of the respective training academies they have applied.
AFCAT Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2020
AFCAT Syllabus 2020 is discussed here. Indian
Air Force conduct Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT), for
recruitment of candidates into Flying (Short Service Commission only),
Technical (Permanent and Short Service Commission) and Ground Duty (Permanent
and Short Service Commission) Branches. The AFCAT Exam is usually conducted
twice a year. The examination is designed to assess the understanding level of concepts
and intelligence of the candidate. Candidates can check the Exam Pattern and
Syllabus of AFCAT 2020 here.
AFCAT Syllabus 2020: Overview
|
Name of the Exam |
Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) |
|
Conducting Body |
Indian Air Force (IAF) |
|
Language of the Exam |
English |
|
Occurrence |
February and August |
|
Mode of Exam |
Online |
AFCAT Syllabus: Selection Process
The online exam is conducted by the Indian Air Force. The
selection process of AFCAT Exam
comprises the following stages:
- AFCAT
Written Exam is the only criteria for clearing first stage for the
Non-Technical candidates; while AFCAT+ EKT (Engineering
Knowledge Test) for the Technical candidates
- Air
Force Selection Board (AFSB) Interview
- Medical
Test
AFCAT Exam Pattern 2020
The AFCAT exam consists of General Aptitude, General
Awareness (GK),
Verbal Ability, Reasoning and Military Aptitude. Candidates can check the Exam
Pattern of AFCAT in the table below.
|
Exam |
AFCAT |
EKT (only for technical) |
|
Mode of Exam |
Online |
Online |
|
No. of Questions |
100 |
50 |
|
Maximum Marks |
300 |
150 |
|
Duration of Exam |
2 hours (120 minutes) |
45 minutes |
|
Sections in Paper |
General Awareness, Verbal Ability in English, Numerical
Ability and Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test |
Mechanical, Computer Science and Electrical &
Electronics |
|
Negative Marking |
1 mark |
1 mark |
For all the candidates of the AFCAT, it is mandatory to
appear in the written test. Also, the candidates who have applied for the
technical posts need to appear in the Engineering Knowledge Test (EKT).
Important Points:
- Total
Time Duration: 2 hours
- Number
of Questions: 100
- Marking
Criteria: +3 for each correct answer
- Negative
Marking: -1 for each incorrect answer
- No
marks for unattended questions.
AFCAT Syllabus 2020
AFCAT Syllabus: General Awareness
This section tests the general knowledge of the candidates.
The questions are designed on the basis of ongoing, current events in various
fields around the world. About 20 questions are asked in this section.
The major topics covered in this section are given below:
- History
- Sports
- Geography
- Art
and Culture
- Current Affairs
- Politics
- Civics
- Environment
- Defense
- Basic
Science
AFCAT Syllabus: English
This section tests the proficiency of student in English.
The knowledge of language through comprehension is also a part of this section.
Total number of questions asked from this section will be about 30.
The important topics for this section are:
- Comprehension
- Basic
Grammar
- Fill
in the blanks by choosing the appropriate word
- Tenses
- Error
Detection
- Sentence
Completion
- Synonyms
and Antonyms
- Testing
of Vocabulary
AFCAT Syllabus: Numerical Ability
This section is to check the knowledge, speed and accuracy
of the student in solving numerical problems. Basic Mathematical concepts are
covered. The important topics of this section are as follows:
- Decimal
and Fraction
- Simple
Interest & Compound Interest
- Time
& Distance (Trains/Boats & Streams)
- Percentage
- Ratio
& Proportion
- Time
and Work
- Average
- Profit
& Loss
AFCAT Syllabus: Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test:
- Odd
One Out
- Analogy
- Venn
Diagram
- Pattern
Completion
- Dot
Situation Analysis
- Blood
Relation
- Missing
Figures
- Figure
Classification
- Coding
and Decoding
- Spotting
the Embedded Figures
- Sequencing
AFCAT Syllabus: EKT Syllabus
AFCAT EKT is a 45 minute exam and is followed by
AFCAT. Candidates are given half an hour window after which AFCAT EKT Exam
takes place. The total duration for AFCAT exam is 2 hours and the mode of
examination is online.
The AFCAT EKT Exam Syllabus has a General engineering part
which is based on the common topics of multiple branches of engineering. Also,
based on the degree of the candidate, there are questions from the specialized
part. These involve the following:
AFCAT Syllabus Topics
|
Syllabus |
Topics |
|
AFCAT EKT Fundamental Engineering Syllabus |
Engineering Physics, Engineering Mathematics, and
Engineering Drawing |
|
AFCAT EKT Allied Engineering Topics Syllabus |
Control Engineering, Telecommunication Systems, Electrical
Engineering, Radar Theory, Instrumentation, Antenna, and Wave Propagation,
and Microwave Engineering |
|
AFCAT EKT Computer Science Engineering Syllabus |
Information Technology, Network Theory Design, Analog, and
Digital Electronics, Computer Networks, Switching Theory, and Electronic
Devices |
|
AFCAT EKT Mechanical Engineering Syllabus |
Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics/Hydraulic Machines,
Engineering Mechanics, Materials Science, Thermodynamics, Manufacturing
Science, and Machine Drawing |
|
AFCAT EKT Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Syllabus |
Microwave Engineering, Analog, and Digital Electronics,
Electronic Devices, Telecommunication Systems, Microwave Engineering, Control
Engineering, and Electrical Engineering |
AFCAT Syllabus FAQs
Q 1. I have completed my Class XII exam. Am I
eligible for AFCAT.?
Ans. No, Graduation is must for AFCAT.
Q 2. How many times a year is AFCAT conducted.?
Ans. AFCAT is conducted twice a year.
Q 3. What is the time duration for AFCAT?
Ans. For Common exam the time is of 120 minutes
and for EKT it is 45 minutes.
Q 4. Is there any fee / registration charges
etc. for AFCAT.?
Ans. Yes, There is Fee for AFCAT 2020 Online
Form.
Q 5. Is permanent Commission offered for Flying
Branch through AFCAT.?
Ans. No, Only Short Service Commission is
offered by AFCAT.
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