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Vacancy Trend for AFCAT 2 2024, know branch wise Vacancies here

In the notification released by the Indian Air Force for AFCAT 2 2024. A total of 304 vacancies are announced that will be filled through AFCAT exam this year. Candidates aspiring to join the Indian Air force should know about the number of vacancies. Air Force Common Admission Test, Commonly known as AFCAT is a competitive exam conducted by IAF twice a year to recruit men and women in various branches of IAF. A total of 100 questions giving 3 marks for each one answer are asked in AFCAT. The total marks of AFCAT is 300 marks.

What is AFCAT?

 Air Force Common Admission Test, Commonly known as AFCAT is a competitive exam conducted by IAF twice a year to recruit men and women in various branches of IAF. A total of 100 questions giving 3 marks for each one answer are asked in it. It is a two stage Exam. The first stage is the written exam qualified candidates will be called for  the second stage of AFSB Interview.  In this Article, candidates will get to know about the gender wise and branches wise vacancy for AFCAT Exam.

AFCAT 2 2024 Important dates

AFCAT 2 2024 is expected to be conducted by the end of August or in the Starting of September. Both Men and Women aged between 20-26 years, holding a bachelors degree can apply for AFCAT 2 2024 starting from 30th May 2024 till 28th June 2024.

Vacancy Trend for AFCAT 2 2024

Out of 304 vacancies, 237 vacancies are open for male candidates and 67 vacancies are open for female candidates. lets look at the branch wise vacancy distribution for AFCAT 2 2024.

Vacancy for AFCAT 2 2024

Branch  Men Women
Flying branch 18 11
Ground Duty Technical Branch
Electronics Engineering 88 23
Mechanical Engineering 36 09
Ground Duty Non-Technical Branch
Weapon System 14 3
Administration 43 11
Accounts 10 02
Logistics 13 04
Education 07 02
Meteorology 08 02
NCC special Entry 10% of the AFCAT total Vacancy

Now, that a candidate have know the vacancies, he/she should fill the preference in the application form according to the branch they would like to apply for.

What is AFCAT Eligibility Criteria?

The age limit and essential educational qualification depends on branch to branch. Both men and women can apply for any of the branches. For Flying branch, the maximum age limit is 24 years old. lets know about other branches age limit and other imp details now.

For Flying Branch

  • Candidate aged between 20-24
  • Must have Maths and Physics at 12th level

For Ground Duty Technical Branches

  • Candidate aged between 20- 26 are eligible
  • Graduation in any of the Engineering field is compulsory.

For Ground Duty Non- Technical Branches

  • Candidates aged between 20-26 are eligible
  • Graduation in any discipline.

To know more detailed Educational Qualifications criteria for AFCAT 2 2024 Click here 

AFCAT exam offers opportunity for candidates to become commissioned officer in the IAF. IAF releases hundreds of vacancy every year, lets take a look at the previous vacancies of AFCAT.

Year  Vacancy
AFCAT 1 2024 317
AFCAT 2 2023 276
AFCAT 1 2023 256

The vacancies for AFCAT has increased in 2024 as compared to the vacancies in 2023. The Vacancy for AFCAT 2 2024 is 304 and for AFCAT 1 2024 it was 317. Although, the number have gone down, but it is more than than of previous years.

Interested candidates to join the Indian Air Force should take benefit of the opportunity and apply for upcoming AFCAT exam.

Click here to know AFCAT Detailed Syllabus for 2024.

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FAQs

What is the last date to apply for AFCAT?

The last date to apply for AFCAT is 28th june 2024

How many vacancy are there for female flying branch in AFCAT 2 2024?

A total of 11 vacancies are available for females flying branch.

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