AFCAT 02/2023 Recruitment
Online applications are invited for the courses commencing in July 2023 for grant of Short Service Commission (SSC) in Flying Branch and Ground Duty (Technical and Non Technical) Branches. Online applications are also invited for NCC Special Entry Scheme (For flying branch).
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POST
✔️ Airforce Officer
IMPORTANT DATES
Application Starting : 01/06/2023
Application Closing : 30/06/2023
Type of Commission
SSC for Men & Women
(i) The engagement period for Flying Branch SSC officers is fourteen years from the date of Commissioning (Non extendable).
(ii) The initial tenure for SSC officers in Ground Duty (Tech and Non-Tech) branches would be for a period of ten years. An extension of four years may be granted subject to service requirements, availability of vacancies, willingness, suitability and merit.
(iii) Grant of Permanent Commission (PC) would be considered subject to service requirements, availability of vacancies, willingness, suitability and merit.
(iv) SSC officers are not eligible for grant of pensionary benefits
SALARY
Rank : Flying Officer
Pay as per Defence Matrix Level : Rs. 56100 - 177500/-
Note. Flight Cadets shall receive a fixed stipend of Rs 56,100/- per month during one year of training.Allowances : In addition to pay, allowances are applicable based on the nature of duty/ place of posting and it includes Flying, Technical, Field Area, Special Compensatory (Hill area), Special Force, Siachen, Island Special Duty, Test Pilot & Flight Test Engineer, Area and Remote Locality Allowance.
Privileges : Air Force Officers are entitled to furnished accommodation, comprehensive medical cover for self and dependents, Canteen, Officers’ Mess, loans at subsidised rates, LTC etc. Leave (60 days annual and 20 days casual) subject to service exigencies.
Insurance : Rs. 1 crore Insurance Cover (on contribution) is applicable to serving officers. An additional cover of Rs. 12 Lakhs (on contribution) is applicable to Flying Branch Officers.
Sports and Adventure : Indian Air Force provides state of the art facilities to play various sports and adventure activities (sky diving, micro light flying, mountaineering, water rafting etc.).
VACANCY
AFCAT Entry
Flying Branch : 11
Ground Duty (Technical) : 151
Ground Duty (Non Technical) : 114
NCC Entry
10% seats out of CDSE vacancies for PC and 10% seats out of AFCAT Vacancies for SSC
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Flying Branch
Age Limit : 20 to 24 years as on 01 July 2024 i.e. born between 02 July 2000 to 01 July 2004 (both dates inclusive). Upper age limit for candidates holding valid and current Commercial Pilot License issued by DGCA (India) is relaxable up to 26 year i.e. born between 02 July 1998 to 01 July 2004 (both dates inclusive).
Qualification : (a) Graduation with minimum three years degree course in any discipline from a recognized University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent. OR(b) BE/B Tech degree (Four years course) from a recognised University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent.
NB : Candidates should have mandatorily passed with a minimum of 50% marks each in Maths and Physics at 10+2 level
Ground Duty Technical
Age Limit : 20 to 26 years as on 01 July 2024 i.e. born between 02 July 1998 to 01 July 2004 both dates Inclusive).
Qualification : Minimum of four years degree graduation/ integrated post-graduation qualification in Engineering/ Technology (Notified In Notification)from recognized University
NB : Candidates with a minimum of 50% marks each in Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level
Electronics ;• Communication Engineering.• Computer Engineering/Technology.• Computer Engineering & Application.• Computer Science and Engineering/Technology.• Electrical and Computer Engineering.• Electrical and Electronics Engineering.• Electrical Engineering.• Electronics Engineering/ Technology.• Electronics Science and Engineering.• Electronics.• Electronics and Communication Engineering.• Electronics and Computer Science.• Electronics and/or Telecommunication Engineering.• Electronics and/or Telecommunication Engineering (Microwave).• Electronics and Computer Engineering.• Electronics Communication and Instrumentation Engineering.• Electronics Instrument & Control.• Electronics Instrument & Control Engineering.• Instrumentation & Control Engineering.• Instrument & Control Engineering.• Information Technology.• Spacecraft Technology.• Engineering Physics.• Electric Power and Machinery Engineering.• Infotech Engineering.• Cyber Security.
Mechanical ;• Aerospace Engineering. • Aeronautical Engineering.• Aircraft Maintenance Engineering.• Mechanical Engineering.• Mechanical Engineering and Automation.• Mechanical Engineering (Production).• Mechanical Engineering (Repair and Maintenance).• Mechatronics.• Industrial Engineering.• Manufacturing Engineering.• Production and Industrial Engineering.• Materials Science and Engineering.• Metallurgical and Materials Engineering.• Aerospace and Applied Mechanics.• Automotive Engineering.• Robotics• Nanotechnology• Rubber Technology and Rubber Engineering.
Electronics ;
• Communication Engineering.
• Computer Engineering/Technology.
• Computer Engineering & Application.
• Computer Science and Engineering/Technology.
• Electrical and Computer Engineering.
• Electrical and Electronics Engineering.
• Electrical Engineering.
• Electronics Engineering/ Technology.
• Electronics Science and Engineering.
• Electronics.
• Electronics and Communication Engineering.
• Electronics and Computer Science.
• Electronics and/or Telecommunication Engineering.
• Electronics and/or Telecommunication Engineering (Microwave).
• Electronics and Computer Engineering.
• Electronics Communication and Instrumentation Engineering.
• Electronics Instrument & Control.
• Electronics Instrument & Control Engineering.
• Instrumentation & Control Engineering.
• Instrument & Control Engineering.
• Information Technology.
• Spacecraft Technology.
• Engineering Physics.
• Electric Power and Machinery Engineering.
• Infotech Engineering.
• Cyber Security.
Mechanical ;
• Aerospace Engineering.
• Aeronautical Engineering.
• Aircraft Maintenance Engineering.
• Mechanical Engineering.
• Mechanical Engineering and Automation.
• Mechanical Engineering (Production).
• Mechanical Engineering (Repair and Maintenance).
• Mechatronics.
• Industrial Engineering.
• Manufacturing Engineering.
• Production and Industrial Engineering.
• Materials Science and Engineering.
• Metallurgical and Materials Engineering.
• Aerospace and Applied Mechanics.
• Automotive Engineering.
• Robotics
• Nanotechnology
• Rubber Technology and Rubber Engineering.
Ground Duty Non Technical
Age Limit : 20 to 26 years as on 01 July 2024 i.e. born between 02 July 1998 to 01 July 2004 both dates Inclusive).
Qualification :Administration and Logistics – Graduation degree with minimum 60% marks or equivalent.
Accounts – B.Com Degree with minimum 60% marks or equivalent.
Administration and Logistics – Graduation degree with minimum 60% marks or equivalent.
Accounts – B.Com Degree with minimum 60% marks or equivalent.
PHYSICAL STANDARDS
The minimum acceptable height for men and women candidates in Flying Branch is 162.5 cm.
The minimum acceptable height for male candidates in Ground Duty (Technical/Non-technical) Branch is 157.5 cm. For women candidates, minimum acceptable height is 152 cm.
HOW TO APPLY
Apply Mode : Online
Address : https://careerindianairforce.cdac.in, or https://afcat.cdac.in.
Last Date : 30/06/2023
APPLICATION FEE
After filling in the online application form, the examination fee of Rs. 250/- (non-refundable) for AFCAT entry (not applicable for NCC special entry) may be paid online.
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