Indian Air Force
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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Last verified 2026-07-05The 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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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.
