AFCAT Eligibility Criteria 2021: Age Limit, Educational Qualification & Physical Standards

AFCAT Eligibility: Age Limit

Regardless of the post, the aspirant must be above 18 to apply for the posts. There is no age relaxation for any category of candidates.

Flying Branch through AFCAT/ NCC Entry

• Candidates must be 20 to 24 years as of January 1, 2021.
• The upper age limit for candidates holding valid and current Commercial Pilot License issued by DGCA (India) is relaxable up to 26 years.

Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical) Branch

For the post of Ground Duty Branch, Candidates must be 20 to 26 years as of January 1, 2021.

AFCAT Eligibility: Marital Status

• Candidates must be below 25 years of age and unmarried at the time of commencement of the course.
• Widows/Widowers and divorcees (with or without encumbrances) below 25 years of age are not eligible for the exam.
• A candidate who marries subsequent to the date of his application though successful at SSB or medical will not be eligible for training.
• Married candidates above 25 years of age are eligible to apply. However, during the training period, they will neither be provided married accommodation nor can they live out with family.

AFCAT Eligibility: Educational Qualification

Educational Qualification for various posts is different. Candidates must go through the details given below to know about the educational criteria set by IAF. Here are the details as per the posts:

AFCAT Eligibility Criteria for Flying Branch

Candidates must have scored a minimum of 60% marks each in Maths and Physics at 10+2 level and Graduation with a minimum of 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 recognized university with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent.

Or

Cleared Section A & B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India from a recognized university with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent

AFCAT Educational Criteria for Ground Duty (Technical)

Educational Criteria For Aeronautical Engineer (Electronics)

A minimum of 60% 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.

Or

Cleared Sections A and B exam of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India or Graduate membership exam of the Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers by actual studies with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent in the following disciplines:-

Educational Criteria for Aeronautical Engineer (Mechanical)

A minimum of 60% 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 a recognized university.

Or,

Cleared Sections A & B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India by actual studies with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent in the following disciplines -

AFCAT Educational Criteria for Non-Technical Ground Duty

The AFCAT eligibility criteria differ as per the departments, the same are listed below:

Administration & Logistics:

Graduate Degree (min. three years degree course) in any discipline from a recognized university with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent or cleared section A & B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India from a recognized university with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent.

Accounts:

B.Com Degree (Minimum three years degree course) from a recognized university with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent.

Education:

MBA/ MCA or MA/ MSc degree in English/ Physics/ Mathematics/ Chemistry/ Statistics/ International relations/ International Studies/ Defence Studies/ Psychology/ Computer Science/ IT/ Management/ Mass Communication/ Journalism/ Public Relation with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate of all papers put together.

NCC Special Entry (Flying Branch):

NCC Air Wing Senior Division ‘C’ certificate acquired on or after 01 Jan 17 is mandatory. Candidates should have mandatorily passed with a minimum of 60% marks each in Maths and Physics at 10+2 and Graduates with a minimum of 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 recognized University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent

Or, Candidates who have cleared Section A & B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India from a recognized University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent.

Meteorology:

Post Graduate Degree in any Science stream/ Mathematics/ Statistics/Geography/Computer Applications/Environmental Science/ Applied Physics/ Oceanography/Meteorology/Agricultural Meteorology/Ecology & Environment /Geophysics/Environmental Biology with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate of all papers put together (Provided Maths and Physics were studied at Graduation Level with a minimum of 55% marks in each).

AFCAT Eligibility 2021: Physical Standards

To apply for AFCAT, the basic criteria for candidates is to be physically and mentally fit. Candidates are advised to get themselves examined medically before filling AFCAT Application Form, so as to avoid rejections at a later stage. Additionally, candidates must be free from any disease or disability.

Height and Weight Standards for Male

It is be noted that the acceptable weight will be ± 10% of the average weight mentioned below

AFCAT Height and Weight Standards for Female

AFCAT Eligibility: Visual Standards

The visual standards for AFCAT for Flying Branch and Ground Duties (Technical And Non-Technical)/ NCC Special Entry for Courses Commencing in January 2022 Candidates on Entry:

AFCAT Eligibility 2021: Employed Aspirants

If the aspirants are working with any government or government-owned organizations, then they should follow some rules and regulations for applying to AFCAT 2021 exam. These terms and policies are considered as the No-Objection certificate. Go through the following policies to get an idea in a detailed manner:

1. During the time of AFSB testing, the aspirants (both from the government or government-owned industrial section) have to show NOC. The aspirants are bound to show this NOC, irrespective of being contractual, permanent, or temporary subordinates.
2. The candidature of the applicants might be canceled (even after applied for AFCAT) if the authority receives a withhold grant from the employer.
3. If the employers are not ready to submit the NOC (due to any reason), then the refusal would be considered in writing format and would be submitted to AFSB.

AFCAT Eligibility 2021: Who does not get permission to appear?

1. If the aspirants would fail to qualify the Computerised Pilot Selection System (CPSS) or Pilot Aptitude Battery Test (PABT) in the first attempt.
2. In case of suspension of flight cadets from the flying training of Air Force Academy, if the aspirants enroll their names in any of the below-mentioned courses earlier, then they do not get permission to apply for AFCAT 2021 exam:
   1. Indian Naval Academy
   2. National Defence Academy
   3. Air Force Academy
   4. Indian Military Academy
   5. Officer’s Training Academy
   6. Chennai and Officers Training Academy Gaya
3. The aspirants, who have debarred by the Defence Ministry (due to holding any kind of commission in the Defence)
4. In case of convicting any criminal offenses, the aspirants are not eligible for applying AFCAT 2021 exam.

AFCAT Eligibility: Important Points

• After commissioning, the integrated/dual certified aspirants and LLB qualified students can apply for the legal duties of IAF.
• The aspirants of the final semester/final year or the pursuing students can apply for the exam. They should not have any present backlog. In addition, the aspirants need to get at least 60% marks up to the last semester.
• If the students have failed the Pilot Aptitude Battery Test (PABT)/ Computerised Pilot Selection System (CPSS) in the earlier attempt or if the Flight Cadet got suspension from the flying training at Air Force Academy, then they will not be capable to apply in Flying ranch.
• If the aspirants were previously admitted in NDA, Indian Military Academy, Indian naval academy, Air Force Academy, Chennai and Officer’s Training Academy, however, if they were removed from the previous grounds due to indiscipline, then they are not eligible to appear in AFCAT Exam.
• If the candidates hold any criminal charges, cannot apply for the exam.
• Lastly, if the aspirants have debarred from the Defence Ministry due to holding of any commission in Defence Services, then they will also not be eligible for AFCAT.