IAF (Indian Air Force) issued
a recruitment notification for the recruitment of Commissioned Officer
vacancies in Flying, Technical and Ground Duty Branches through Air Force
Common Admission Test (AFCAT) – 01/ 2016. Eligible candidates (Both Male &
Female) can apply online from 05.12.2015 to 31.12.2015. Full vacancy details
like age limit, educational qualification, selection process, how to apply are
given below.
a recruitment notification for the recruitment of Commissioned Officer
vacancies in Flying, Technical and Ground Duty Branches through Air Force
Common Admission Test (AFCAT) – 01/ 2016. Eligible candidates (Both Male &
Female) can apply online from 05.12.2015 to 31.12.2015. Full vacancy details
like age limit, educational qualification, selection process, how to apply are
given below.
Name of the Post:
Commissioned Officers
Name of the Branch:
1. Flying Branch:
- No. 201/17F/SSC/M &
W (Short Service Commission for Men & Women)
2. Technical Branch:
- No. 200/17T/PC/M
(Permanent Commission for Men) - No. 200/17T/SSC/M &
W (Short Service Commission for Men & Women)
3. Ground Duty Branch:
- No. 200/17G/PC/M
(Permanent Commission for Men) - No. 200/17G/SSC/M
(Short Service Commission for Men & Women)
Educational Qualification: Candidates should possess Graduation in any discipline
or B.E/ B.Tech with 60% marks for Flying Branch, Four year degree qualification
or cleared Sections A and B examination of Associate Membership of Institution
of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India with 60% marks for
Technical Branch and Graduation with 60% marks/ Graduation Degree in Commerce/
Post Graduation Degree/ Diploma in any discipline/ C.A/ ICWA with 50% marks for
Ground Duty Branch.
or B.E/ B.Tech with 60% marks for Flying Branch, Four year degree qualification
or cleared Sections A and B examination of Associate Membership of Institution
of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India with 60% marks for
Technical Branch and Graduation with 60% marks/ Graduation Degree in Commerce/
Post Graduation Degree/ Diploma in any discipline/ C.A/ ICWA with 50% marks for
Ground Duty Branch.
Age Limit:
Candidates age should be between 20-24 years for Flying Branch, 20-26 years for
Technical Branch & Ground Duty Branch as on 01.07.2017. Age relaxation is
applicable upto 26 years of age for Flying Branch as per rules.
Candidates age should be between 20-24 years for Flying Branch, 20-26 years for
Technical Branch & Ground Duty Branch as on 01.07.2017. Age relaxation is
applicable upto 26 years of age for Flying Branch as per rules.
Selection Process:
Candidates will be selected on the basis of performance in AFCAT &
Engineering Knowledge Test (EKT) (for candidates applied for technical branch
only) followed by Intelligence Test, Psychological Test, Group Test, Medical
Test and Interview conducted by Air Force Selection Boards (AFSBs). Candidates
applying for Flying Branch must appear for CPSS (Computerised Pilot Selection
System), Pilot Aptitude Battery Test (PABT).
Candidates will be selected on the basis of performance in AFCAT &
Engineering Knowledge Test (EKT) (for candidates applied for technical branch
only) followed by Intelligence Test, Psychological Test, Group Test, Medical
Test and Interview conducted by Air Force Selection Boards (AFSBs). Candidates
applying for Flying Branch must appear for CPSS (Computerised Pilot Selection
System), Pilot Aptitude Battery Test (PABT).
How to Apply:
Eligible candidates can apply online through the IAF career website www.careerairforce.nic.in
from 05.12.2015to 31.12.2015.
Eligible candidates can apply online through the IAF career website www.careerairforce.nic.in
from 05.12.2015to 31.12.2015.
Instructions for Online Application :
- Log on to the website
www.careerairforce.nic.in. - Click on “Candidate
Login”. - Click on “New Candidate”
to start the Online Application process. - Fill all the five parts of
online applications carefully including part 5 where you need to upload
photograph, signature and thumb impression. - Submit the application and
retain User Name and Password for future use.
Important Dates:
- Starting Date to Apply
Online : 05.12.2015 - Last Date to Apply Online
: 31.12.2015 - Date of AFCAT & EKT
Exam : 21.02.2016 (Sunday) - Date of Course Commencing
: January 2017