AFCAT Eligibility Criteria 2021 | Age Limit, Educational, Physical Requirements and Nationality

AFCAT EligibilityAFCAT Eligibility: Candidates who are eager to join the Air Force now have the option to give their dreams wings by applying for the AFCAT Exam 2021 if they meet the AFCAT Eligibility requirements. The AFCAT Recruitment Exam will be held in the future months, but it is recommended that you read the authority’s age and educational qualification eligibility criteria for various categories before applying.

AFCAT Eligibility Criteria 2021

Go through the detailed eligibility criteria for AFCAT 2021 Exam:

AFCAT Eligibility 2021: Age Limit

The minimum age requirement for candidates interested in applying for the flying branch is listed below.  We recommend that you continue reading this post to learn every information about the AFCAT examination’s age limit criterion. 

Flying Branch:

  • Minimum Age 20 years
  • Maximum Age – 24 years

Ground Duty (Technical/Non-Technical Branches):

  • Minimum Age 20 years
  • Maximum Age – 26 years

AFCAT Eligibility 2021: Educational Qualifications:

Read about the minimum educational requirements for taking the AFCAT Exam. The following table lists the eligibility requirements for both the Flying Branch and Ground Duty Technical.

Branch

Educational Qualification

Flying Branch

Candidates should have mandatorily passed with a minimum of 50% marks each in Maths and Physics at 10+2 level and

  • Graduation with a minimum 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 recognised 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 recognised University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent.

Ground Duty (Technical)

Aeronautical Engineering Electronics:

Candidates with a minimum of 50% 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 examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India or Graduate membership examination of the Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers by actual studies with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent in the following disciplines:-

  • Applied Electronics & Instrumentation.
  • Communication Engineering.
  • Computer Engineering/Technology.
  • Computer Engineering & Application.
  • Computer Science and Engineering/Technology
  • Electrical and Computer Engineering.
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering.
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Electronics Engineering/ Technology.
  • Electronics Science and Engineering.
  • Electronics.
  • Electronics and Communication Engineering.
  • Electronics and Computer Science.
  • Electronics and/or Telecommunication Engineering.
  • Electronics and/or Telecommunication Engineering (Microwave).
  • Electronics and Computer Engineering.
  • Electronics Communication and Instrumentation Engineering. (aas) Electronics Instrument & Control.
  •  Electronics Instrument & Control Engineering.
  • Instrumentation & Control Engineering.
  • Instrument & Control Engineering.
  • Information Technology.
  • Spacecraft Technology.
  • Engineering Physics.
  • Electric Power and Machinery Engineering
  • Infotech Engineering. 
  • Cyber Security

Aeronautical Engineer (Mechanical) {AE (M)}:

Candidates with a minimum of 50% 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 recognised 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:-

  • Aerospace Engineering.
  • Aeronautical Engineering.
  • Aircraft Maintenance Engineering.
  • Mechanical Engineering.
  • Mechanical Engineering and Automation.
  • Mechanical Engineering (Production).
  • Mechanical Engineering (Repair and Maintenance).
  • Mechatronics.
  • Industrial Engineering.
  •  Manufacturing Engineering.
  • Production and Industrial Engineering
  • Materials Science and Engineering.
  • Metallurgical and Materials Engineering.
  • Aerospace and Applied Mechanics.
  • Automotive Engineering.
  •  Robotics
  • Nanotechnology
  •  Rubber Technology and Rubber Engineering.

Ground Duty (Non-Technical)

Administration Branch:

Passed 10+2 and Graduate Degree (Minimum three years degree course) in any discipline from a recognised 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 recognised university with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent.

Accounts Branch:

  • B.Com degree (3 years degree course) with a minimum 60% marks from a recognised university or equivalent.

Logistic Branch:

  • Graduate Degree (3 years degree course) in any discipline with 60% marks from a recognised university or equivalent, OR
  • Cleared section A & B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India from a recognised university with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent.

Education Branch:

  • Passed 10+2 and Post-Graduation with 50% marks in any discipline including integrated courses offering PG (Single degree without permission to exit and lateral entry) and with 60% marks in Graduation in any disciple

Meteorology Branch:

  • Passed 10+2 and Post Graduate Degree in any Science stream/ Mathematics/ Statistics/ Geography/ Computer Applications/ Environmental Science/ Applied Physics/ Oceanography/ Meteorology/ Agricultural Meteorology/ Ecology & Environment/ Geo-physics/ Environmental Biology with 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 and Medical Requirements

It is recommended that candidates be physically fit when reporting for the SSB in order to pass the AFSB exams.

  • Candidates must aim to achieve an ability to run 01 miles (1.6 km) in 10 mins, do 10 pushups, and 03 chin-ups.
  • Candidates are also advised to keep themselves in good physical condition to adapt to tough physical training at AFA which includes swimming, rope climbing, running, and other forms of physical training in which
  • Candidates will go with other forms of physical training in which candidates will undergo mandatory tests during training.

AFCAT Eligibility 2021: Marital Status

  • Candidates applying below 25 years of age must be unmarried at the time of commencement of course.
  • Candidates who marry to the date of his application though successful at SSB or medical will not be eligible to pursue further for training.
  • Those who marry during the period of training will be debarred from the board and will be liable to refund all expenditure incurred on him by the government.
  • Married candidates age 25 years or above are eligible to apply but during their training period or at the time of commencement, of course, they will neither be provided married accommodation nor can they live with the family.

AFCAT Eligibility 2021: Nationality

Candidates applying for AFCAT positions with the Indian Air Force must be Indian citizens. Foreign nationals are ineligible to apply for Class-I Gazetted Officers in Flying and Ground Duties (Technical and Non-Technical) Posts.

Read More: AFCAT Application Process 2021

Candidates who are interested in applying must do so by June 30, 2021. The application is available on the AFCAT’s official website. Candidates must ensure that they do not miss the deadlines for submitting their AFCAT application forms. The application form will be available on the AFCAT’s online portal for submission. For the AFCAT exam, the application form must be completed accurately. 

We have covered complete details on the AFCAT Eligibility 2021. If you have any queries related to the AFCAT Exam, feel free to comment below.

FAQs on AFCAT Eligibility 2021

What are the requirements for taking the AFCAT Exam in 2021?

The educational qualifications and age eligibility criterion for AFCAT differ per post.

What is the AFCAT Eligibility 2021 age limit for flying branches?

Applicants for the flying branch must be between the ages of 20 and 24.

What is the AFCAT Eligibility 2021 age limit for ground duty?

Candidates for ground duty must be between the ages of 20 and 26.

I am a non-resident immigrant. Is it true that I am qualified for the position of AFCAT Assistant in 2021?

No, only Indian citizens are eligible to take the AFCAT 2021 exam.

Is the AFCAT Exam flexible in terms of age?

The AFCAT Exam does not have any age restrictions.

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