AFCAT 2021 Admit Card(out), Exam Dates, Syllabus, Result, and Selection Process
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Apr 12, 2021
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The Air Force Common Admission Test(AFCAT) is conducted by Indian Air Force twice a year. The AFCAT exam comprises two parts – AFCAT and EKT(only for Technical Branch). The AFCAT 2021 admit card was issued on February 05, 2021, on the official website. Candidates can download the admit card by logging in with the required credentials.
Direct Link to AFCAT admit card
The AFCAT I 2021 exam will be held for 3 days i.e. February 20 - 22, 2021. The AFCAT exam will be carried in Computer-Based test mode. There will be a total of 100 questions being asked divided into 4 parts - General Awareness, Verbal Ability in English, Numerical Ability and Reasoning, and Military Aptitude Test. Check AFCAT Exam Pattern & Syllabus
Latest Updates:
- April 12, 2021: The Indian Air Force Air Men admit card for Group X and Y is out. Read more
- April 6, 2021: The tentative exam dates for AFCAT exam 2021 is out. Read more
- April 5, 2021: The recruitment for Group C civilian post in in Indian Air Force is ongoing. Check details here
- April 1, 2021: The AFCAT AFSB Interview process has started. Read more here
- February 23, 2021: The exam analysis for AFCAT I 2021 Shift 1 and 2 is out. Read more
- February 05, 2021: AFCAT I 2021 Admit Card has been issued. Read more here
- January 22, 2021: Indian Air Force Recruitment 2021 Application Begins for Group X. Check Details and Apply Here
AFCAT 2021 Highlights
Here are the highlights of the AFCAT 2021 exam:
| Parameters | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | AFCAT (Air Force Common Admission Test) |
| Conducting Body | Indian Air Force (IAF) |
| Exam Level | National Level |
| Exam Frequency | Twice a year |
| Vacancies | 235 |
| Mode of Exam | Online (Computer Based Test) |
| Medium | English |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Mode of Exam | Online |
| Application Fees | 250 INR as the entry fees |
| Selection Procedure |
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| Contact details | 020-25503105 or 020-25503106 |
| Official email ID | afcat.cdac.in |
AFCAT 2021 Exam Dates
The latest exam dates and important dates related to AFCAT 2021 exam is specified here:
| Events | Important Dates |
|---|---|
| Release of official notification | November 28, 2020 |
| Release of detailed official notification | December 01, 2020 |
| Starting of Application process | December 01, 2021 |
| Last date to apply | December 03, 2021 |
| Admit Card for the written test | February 05, 2021 |
| Online written test | February 20 - 22, 2021 |
| Declaration of result | March 2021 |
AFCAT 2021 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates who are willing to take AFCAT II 2021 must be a citizen of India. The brief eligibility criterion for different branches/courses is mentioned below for your reference.
Age Limit
It varies as per the branch. Here is a brief detail of the age limit and relaxation:
- Flying Branch (AFCAT & NCC Entry): 20 – 24 years as of January 1, 2021.
- Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical): 20 – 26 years as of January 1, 2021.
- The DOB accepted by the IAF is that entered in the Matriculation or Secondary School Leaving Certificate or in a certificate recognized by an Indian University.
Marital Status
- Candidates must be unmarried at the time of commencement of the course.
- Widows/ Widowers and divorcees below 25 years are also not eligible.
Education Qualification
- Graduation with a minimum of 3 years degree in any discipline from a recognized university with a minimum of 60% marks is required.
- For Flying Branch, a minimum of 60% marks each in Maths and Physics at 10+2 level is a must.
For AFCAT Physical and Medical Standards, check Detailed AFCAT Eligibility
AFCAT 2021: Online Application Form
Application Form for AFCAT 2021 will be available in online mode only. The AFCAT 2 2021 application form will tentatively start in the month of June 2021. The step by step AFCAT registration cum application process is mentioned below.
AFCAT Registration
- Go to the official career website of the Indian Air force.
- Click on the Candidates login section.
- A new web page will appear. Fill in the registration details asked for new users like the name; e-mail ID, mobile number, etc.
- Click on submit. A new AFCAT registration ID and password would be sent to the registered Email address.
- Note: It is to be noted that the candidate should keep their registered email id and phone number active, throughout the selection process.
AFCAT Application Form Filling
- Fill in the details as per the directions are given on the webpage.
- Select the preference of branch, AFCAT Exam Center, Subject for EKT exam, etc.
- Upload Your signature and Photograph (as per dimensions provided in the notification).
- Click on submit.
Payment of AFCAT Application Fee
- After filling the online form, the exam fee of INR 250 has to be made through the ‘Make Payment’ step in the main menu.
- This fee is non-refundable.
- The examination fee can be paid using credit/ debit cards/ net banking through the payment gateway.
AFCAT 2021 Admit Card
AFCAT I 2021 admit card was released on February 05, 2021. The applied candidates can download the admit card from the official website of AFCAT till February 20, 2021. Here is the process to download the admit card:
Step 1: Visit the AFCAT official website and click on the 'Candidate's Login'
Step 2: On the screen, the login page will appear, and enter your credentials to log in.
Step 3: The AFCAT admit card will appear on the screen.
Step 4: Download it and take a few prints for exam use.
After downloading the AFCAT I 2021 admit card, check the accuracy of the information such as
AFCAT 2021 Exam Center
- For this session, there are 104 locations for AFCAT 2021.
- Candidates must choose the centers at the time of AFCAT 2021 registration according to their preferences.
- Make note that no request for change of center will be entertained by the authorities.
To know more click, AFCAT 2021 Exam Centers
AFCAT 2021 Exam Pattern
- There will be a total of 100 MCQs will be asked from four sections as Numerical Ability, General Awareness and Reasoning, Verbal Ability, and Military Aptitude.
- The candidates will be rewarded three marks for each correct answer.
- There will be a negative marking of one mark for each incorrect attempt.
| Particulars | AFCAT | EKT (only for technical) |
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| Exam Mode | Online | Online |
| Exam Language | English | 50 |
| Exam Time | 2 Hours | 45 minutes |
| Total Questions | 100 | 50 |
| Total Marks | 300 marks | 150 |
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Check detailed AFCAT Exam Pattern
AFCAT 2021 Syllabus
As per the notification, the standard of Numerical Ability Questions will be of Matriculation level. Whereas, the questions in other subjects will be of graduation level (Indian University). A brief of the AFCAT 2021 syllabus is listed below:
| Sections | Topics |
|---|---|
| English | Comprehension, Error Detection, Sentence Completion/ Filling in of correct word, Synonyms, Antonyms and Testing of Vocabulary, Idioms, and Phrases. |
| General Awareness | History, Geography, Civics, Politics, Current Affairs, Environment, Basic Science, Defence, Art, Culture, Sports, etc. |
| Numerical Ability | Decimal Fraction, Time and Work, Average, Profit & Loss, Percentage, Ratio & Proportion and Simple Interest, Time & Distance (Trains/Boats & Streams). |
| Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test | Verbal Skills and Spatial Ability, Data Interpretation, Embedded Figure, Missing Character, Seta Based on Arrangements, Rotated Blocks, Hidden Figures & Analogy |
AFCAT 2021 Preparation Tips
Candidates who have applied for the AFCAT 2021 exam, must start their preparation as soon as possible. As the exam includes multiple tests, aspirants must be well prepared for both intellectually, physically, and psychologically. Here are some crucial preparation tips:
- Make a habit of reading newspapers & magazines and staying updated with the latest affairs of India and the world.
- Making short notes in the candidate’s own words is essential as it will help to revise at the time of the exam.
- After clearing the basic concept of each topic in the AFCAT syllabus, start practicing mock tests and previous year papers.
- It is advisable to analyze the candidate’s performance in the mock tests and previous year papers.
AFCAT 2021 Best Books
To begin the preparation, candidates can follow NCERT books of Class 9, & 10 to clear the basic concept. There are numerous study material is available in the market which can be used as reference books for AFCAT. Here are some AFCAT preparation books:
| Books | Author/ Publisher |
|---|---|
| AFCAT - for Flying Technical & Ground Branch | Arihant Experts |
| AFCAT (Air Force Common Admission Test) - For Flying, Technical & Ground Duty Branch Fourth Edition | Arihant Experts |
| AFCAT Topic-wise Solved paper | Disha Experts |
| Let’s Crack AFCAT | SSB Crack |
| Let’s Crack EKT | SSB Crack |
AFCAT 2021 Selection Process
The selection process AFCAT 2021 consists of 2 stages such as AFCAT written test, and the Personality test.
Stage 1: AFCAT Written Test
- The intellectual test consists of objective type questions conducted in 104 locations.
- IAF will prepare a list of candidates who obtain the minimum qualifying marks in the Online AFCAT as fixed by the IAF at their discretion.
- Candidates who are declared successful in the Online AFCAT will be called at one of the Air Force Selection Boards.
- Candidates who have applied for NCC Special Entry and Meteorology Branch will be directly called for AFSB testing at one of the AFSB centers.
Stage 2: AFSB interview
- In this stage, candidates must be mentally as well as physically fit as per the specified standards of authorities. The interview continues for 5 days.
- AFSB centers are at Dehradun (1 AFSB), Mysuru (2 AFSB), Gandhinagar (3 AFSB), and Varanasi (4 AFSB).
- Candidates who opt for the flying branch can only opt for Dehradun, Mysore, and Varanasi.
- Candidates are required to choose the AFSB date and venue by themselves on the official website of AFCAT. or https://afcat.cdac.in in order to generate calls- up letter for AFSB interview.
Read the AFCAT 2021 Selection Process
AFCAT Final Selection
- Candidates should secure the minimum qualifying marks separately in written examination and AFSB test as fixed by the IAF.
- The qualifiers’ names will be placed in the order of merit on the basis of the total marks secured by them in the written examination and in the AFSB tests.
- The form and manner of communication of the result of the examination to individual candidates will be decided by the IAF at their discretion.
- 10% of the vacancies are reserved for NCC Air Wing Senior Division 'C' certificate holders in Ground Duty (Technical and Non-technical) Branches.
- Allotment of PC/ SSC in Ground Duty (Technical and Non-technical) Branches would be based on a number of vacancies, performance in the selection process, and the choice given by the candidates.
AFCAT 2021 Result
- As the written exam has been scheduled for February 20 - 22, 2021, the AFCAT result is expected to be issued in the month of March in online mode.
- The appeared candidates will be able to download by entering Email ID, Password, and Captcha code in pdf format.
- Along with the result, the conducting body will release a scorecard for the qualified candidates.
- The qualified candidates will be shortlisted for the AFSB interview round.
Check AFCAT 2021 Result & Scorecard
AFCAT 2021 Cutoff
AFCAT I 2021 Cutoff will be declared along with the AFCAT result. The AFCAT Cutoff 2021 will be released in 2 stages: cutoff for the written test & the final cutoff marks. The final cutoff marks will be released in the month of November 2021. The following table would be useful in estimating the cut off as for AFCAT 2021.
| Year of AFCAT Exam | AFCAT Cut Off (Out of 300) | EKT Cut Off (Out of 150) |
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| AFCAT (1) 2019 | 133 | 50 |
| AFCAT (2) 2018 | 140 | 55 |
| AFCAT (1) 2018 | 155 | 60 |
| AFCAT (2) 2017 | 160 | 60 |
AFCAT 2021 Vacancy
Approximately 235 vacancies will be filled through the AFCAT (I) 2021 exam. The category wise break up is given in the following:
| Branch | Vacancies |
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| Flying Branch | SSC - 69 |
| Ground Duty (Technical) |
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AFCAT 2021 Salary & Allowances
During the training period, both men and women will receive a stipend of INR 56,100 per month. After the successful training period, an IAF officer will receive a salary of INR. 56,100 - INR. 1,10,700 after 7th pay commission.
| Posts | Salary |
|---|---|
| Flying Branch Salary | Rs. 85,372/- |
| Ground Duty (Tech) Branch Salary | Rs. 74,872/- |
| Ground Duty (Non-tech) Branch Salary | Rs. 71,872/- |
Along with the salary, the IAF officers will be entitled to various allowances. The allowances will be based on the region of posting and the nature of the role and responsibilities. Check AFCAT Salary & Allowances.
It includes Test Pilot & Flight Test Engineer, Field Area Allowance, Special Force, Siachen, Special Compensatory (Hill area), Island Special Duty, Area, and Remote Locality Allowance.
AFCAT 2021 FAQs
Ques. Is AFCAT II 2021 will be released separately?
Ans. Yes, the AFCAT II and AFCAT I 2021 admit cards will be released separately for the applied candidates.
Ques. When will be the AFCAT answer keys released?
Ans. The AFCAT answer keys will be available for download on the official website a few weeks after the exam
Ques. How many times the AFCAT exam is conducted in a year?
Ans. The AFCAT exam is held twice in one year.
Ques. Is it possible to apply for the AFCAT Exam offline?
Ans. The candidates have to apply for the AFCAT Exam online.
Ques. How many times the candidates can appear for the AFCAT exam?
Ans. There is no limit to appear for the AFCAT Exam.
Ques. Is there any availability for the reserved candidates for the AFCAT Exam?
Ans. No, there is no reservation category for the AFCAT Exam.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.