Indian Air Force (AFCAT / Agniveer Vayu)
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The Indian Air Force recruits officers via AFCAT (twice a year, for Flying and Ground Duty branches) and airmen via Agniveer Vayu (under the Agnipath scheme), each with its own separate exam.
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The Indian Air Force recruits officers via AFCAT (twice a year, for Flying and Ground Duty branches) and airmen via Agniveer Vayu (under the Agnipath scheme), each with its own separate exam.
- Conducting body
- Indian Air Force
- Eligibility
- Class 12
- Current cycle
- AFCAT (latest cycle)
- Official source
- AFCAT official portal
Highlights
- Vacancies
- Not announced
- Application deadline
- Not announced
- Exam schedule
- Not announced
- Selection stages
- 3 stages in the current guide
- Negative marking
- Check the current official notification
Important Dates
View full lifecycle- Not announcedNotification
- Not announcedApplications open
- Not announcedLast date to apply
- Not announcedExam date
AFCAT (latest cycle)
Eligibility summary
- AFCAT (officers)
- Bachelor's degree (specific stream requirements for technical branches)
- Agniveer Vayu (airmen)
- 12th pass with Physics and Maths (Science) or specified subjects (other groups)
Process
Selection process
- AFCAT written exam (objective) or Agniveer Vayu online written test.
- AFSB (Air Force Selection Board) interview for AFCAT, or physical/medical tests for Agniveer Vayu.
- Final merit list and training allotment.
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Indian Air Force (AFCAT / Agniveer Vayu) FAQ
Is AFCAT the same as Agniveer Vayu?
No — AFCAT is the officer-entry exam (Flying/Ground Duty branches); Agniveer Vayu is the airman-entry scheme under Agnipath, with its own separate written test and criteria.